The IVAM Hightech Summit is a key event in the calendar, bringing together companies from the micro and nanotechnology sectors to showcase the latest technologies and products and discuss future developments.
In 2026, we invite you to the Hightech Summit at the Corpus Congress Center in Leiden (NL) – a fascinating journey through the human body and our lives. Focused on “Inside Life – Engineering our Future”, the conference will deal with technologies that are changing our inner and outer worlds – from biotechnological innovations to visionary designs for the future. Together, we will take a look at how science and engineering are redefining the boundaries of life and shaping our future.
In addition to the conference program with six technological sessions, the Summit offers a technical exhibition, an interactive hands-on session “Life Science Applications,” and high-level keynotes on the topic “Future of Life Science.” A special highlight is the large evening event, providing space for intensive networking in a relaxed atmosphere. A diverse supporting program — including a museum tour, cheese tasting, and a cornhole play area — further encourages informal exchange among participants.
The IVAM Hightech Summit offers a focused and high-level technical program covering key developments in micro- and nanotechnology for life sciences. Across several keynotes and six dedicated sessions, participants gain insights into topics such as advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, diagnostics, regulation and industrialization. The program is complemented by keynote presentations, a hands-on session on life science applications, and a technical exhibition, providing both in-depth knowledge and practical perspectives along the entire value chain.
The IVAM Hightech Summit will take place at the Corpus Congress Center (Willem Einthovenstraat 1, 2342 BH Oegstgeest, Netherlands) in Leiden on June 22 and June 23, 2026. The conference language is English.
The event provides a dynamic stage for more than 1.5 days of knowledge sharing, networking and strategic discussions.
The IVAM Hightech Summit is the place to connect with the right people, gain valuable industry insights, and initiate new business opportunities. Bringing together experts from industry, research and SMEs, the event offers a unique environment to exchange know-how, identify potential partners and customers, and turn conversations into concrete collaborations. With targeted networking formats and a highly relevant audience, the summit is designed to help you expand your network, strengthen your expertise, and generate new leads in the European high-tech community.
For companies in the microtechnology sector, the IVAM Hightech Summit is more than just a conference - it is a gateway to valuable business partnerships. The event promotes direct exchange along the entire value chain and thus offers an ideal environment for making valuable business contacts.
In addition, the accompanying technical exhibition offers an excellent opportunity for technology companies to present their latest products, cooperation projects and research work. Whether as individual exhibitors or in partnership, members can showcase the innovations that have shaped the last three decades of microtechnology.
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Do you have specific questions? Would you like to contribute to the programme or are you interested in a business partnership? Then please contact the Hightech Summit team at hts@ivam.de.
IVAM Microtechnology Network
Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. 13
44227 Dortmund
Germany
info@ivam.com
