Past event | Thursday 22 October
Design Innovation Sessions 2026: Health & Well-being
This event was held in English
Care by Design
Ageing populations, staff shortages, rising healthcare costs: the pressure on the health system is immense, and MedTech can play an important role in easing that pressure. From wearable treatments to soft robotic artificial hearts: how can technology help improve care? And how can these developments create more space for healthcare professionals to focus on what truly matters?
During this session, we explore what it takes to create healthcare innovations that respond to real needs and work in practice. How do we make sure we are solving a need worth solving? And what can design contribute throughout the process, from identifying unmet needs to developing technologies that work in practice?
Curious to look back on the Design Innovation Sessions? Read our Dutch Design Week 2026 recap and browse the photos!
Read our Dutch Design Week 2026 recap
Practical information
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM, including lunch
- Natlab, Kastanjelaan 500, 5616 LZ Eindhoven
- The session was free to attend and held in English
Meet the speakers
Meet the designers, researchers and innovators who shared their perspectives and expertise during this Design Innovation Session.
