Connected Brains, Connected Europe: NeurotechEU Brussels Forum

Conference / 10 Sep, 2026
Event Start date
09 Nov, 2026 12:30
CET
Event End Date
09 Nov, 2026 18:30
CET
Event Location
Maison Irène et Frédéric Joliot-Curie, Brussels, Belgium
Join us for an afternoon of interactive sessions and networking!

On Monday the 9th of November the NeurotechEU Alliance invites you to join us for an afternoon of lively discussions on ongoing and upcoming developments in the Neurotechnology Ecosystem, European R&E policy developments, and how stakeholders in the public and private sector can collaborate to harness upcoming opportunities. Senior experts and leaders will share valuable insights from an industry, European policy, and research and education perspective.

 

Programme

12:30 - 13:30 | Registration, Welcome and Light Lunch

13:30 - 13:45 | Opening

Session focus: Welcome on behalf of NeurotechEU and Radboud University. 

Speakers: 

  • Alexandra van Huffelen (President of the Executive Board of the Radboud University Nijmegen)
  • Mark Vlek de Coningh (Secretary General NeurotechEU, Radboud University Nijmegen)
     

13:45 - 14:15 | Keynote Lecture: The Future of Neurotechnology in Europe

Session focus: The potential of neurotechnology in Europe and NeurotechEU's vision for supporting the European neurotechnology ecosystem.

Speaker: Richard van Wezel (Coordinator NeurotechEU, Radboud University Nijmegen)

14:15 - 15:15 | Panel 1: Navigating the Neurotech Ecosystem as a European University Alliance- Insights from NeurotechEU

Session focus: Since its launch in 2022, NeurotechEU has developed a robust framework of programs designed to support and scale the European neurotechnology ecosystem. This session features key contributors from the alliance highlighting selected initiatives and driving a joint discussion on the successes, hurdles, and insights gained from integrating 9 regional ecosystems. Finally, we will outline NeurotechEU's forward-looking strategy, exploring concrete pathways for strategic collaboration with diverse external stakeholders.

Moderator:

  • Mark Vlek de Coningh (Secretary General NeurotechEU, Radboud University Nijmegen)

 

Panel Members:

  • Nick Ramsey (Professor in Human Brain Interfacing, Donders Center for Neuroscience, Radboud University Nijmegen / Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience University Medical Center Utrecht)
  • Can Yücesoy (Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi/ Director of Neurotechnological Solutions Platform/ Director of BOUN Biomechanics Lab & MADE IN NTSP)
  • Lisa Wu (Professor of Psychology at Reykjavik University/ Scientific Coordinator NeurotechEU at Reykjavik University)
  • Paweł Świeboda (Founder NeuroCentury, Co-founder Brain Capital Alliance, Senior Fellow Centre for Future Generations, Co-director Brussels Economic Security Forum)
     

15:15 - 15:30 | Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:30 | Panel 2: Co-innovating the Future- Joint Recommendations for the Neurotech Ecosystem

Session focus: Transforming Europe into a global neurotechnology powerhouse requires a unified effort, blending the strengths of academia, industry, and private capital. This session discusses the critical barriers, actionable solutions, and diverse perspectives needed to drive European competitiveness and secure a leading position in neurotech developments. By capturing the insights from this high-level discussion, we will formulate strategic recommendations to build a more resilient, comprehensive, and scalable European neurotech ecosystem.

Moderator:

  • Mark Vlek de Coningh (Secretary General NeurotechEU, Radboud University Nijmegen)

 

Panel Members:

  • Antonia Mochan (Deputy Head of Unit, EU Policy Lab, Joint Research Center, European Commission)
  • Gordon Cheng (Director and Chair Professor of Cognitive Systems, Technical University Munich/ Center for Neuroengineering Leadership Partner, Georgetown University/ Co-founder and Chairman of intouch-robotics GmbH)
  • Ignacio Vallines (Head of Scientific Partnerships EMEA, Siemens Healthineers/ Member of the IHI Scientific and Innovation Panel)
     

16:30 - 17:00 | Closing Session: Reflections

Session focus: Reflections on the key outcomes and takeaways from the day's discussions.

Speaker: Thomas Lingard (CEO of Centre for Future Generations)

17:00 - 17:15 | Closing Words

Speaker: Alexandra van Huffelen (President of the Executive Board of the Radboud University Nijmegen)

17:15 - 18:30 | Networking Reception

Meet fellow participants and continue the discussion with stakeholders from across Europe's neurotechnology community.

 

Target group

Stakeholders with interest in Neurotechnology and public-private collaboration from industry, research and education, and policy fields

 

Registration

To register, please fill in this registration form. 

 

For questions, please contact us at submissions@theneurotech.eu.