6th EDITION EUROPEAN MEDICAL DEVICE HUMAN FACTORS AND USABILITY ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
AMSTERDAM | 2026
Shaping the Next Era of Human Factors: Advancing Usability. Elevating Compliance. Transforming Patient Safety.
key information
- Amsterdam
- 19th – 21st May 2026
#EUHF2026
Conference Insights
Step into Europe’s premier 3-day Medical Device Human Factors and Usability Engineering conference and relive the moments that defined it.
Experience the energy of breakthrough panels, dynamic networking, and interactive sessions for real-world application.
What to Expect:
- Workshops – Deep-dive, hands-on sessions across two tracks: Tech & Innovation (AI, design thinking, simulation) and Strategy & Process (global expansion, regulatory clarity, risk alignment). Practical exercises and peer discussions ensure takeaways you can apply directly to ongoing projects.
- Fireside Chat – A candid conversation with a seasoned leader sharing hard-earned lessons, breakthroughs, and future insights on what the next generation of HF professionals must be prepared to face.
- Panel Discussions – A dynamic dialogue with cross-functional leaders exploring how to reignite usability culture, break down silos, and overcome burnout to sustain momentum across teams.
3 DAYS OF INSIGHTS & INNOVATION
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DAY
DIVE DEEP WITH EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
ROOM 1: TECH & INNOVATION
WORKSHOP A:
AI IN MEDICAL DEVICE UX & USABILITY
- Opportunities & Constraints
- Tools & Hands-On Application
- Benefits vs. Risks in a Regulated Environment
WORKSHOP B:
IDEATE TO INNOVATE
- Creative Ideation Techniques
- Design Thinking Foundations
- Perspective-Shifting & Real-World Problem Solving
ROOM 2: STRATEGY & PROCESS
WORKSHOP A:
FROM EUROPE TO THE WORLD
- Adapting Usability Data for Global Markets
- Cultural & Contextual Challenges
- Regulatory Pathways for Worldwide Adoption
WORKSHOP B:
DEMYSTIFYING IEC 62366-2
- What’s new & how to apply it
- Linking 62366-2 with 62366-1 & ISO 14971
- Building Practical Documentation & Risk Controls
CONFERENCE DAY 1
LEARN FROM REAL-LIFE CASE STUDIES, ENGAGING FIRESIDE CHAT AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
STRATEGY & INTEGRATION
- Scaling Stakeholder Buy-In
- Early HF Integration with Risk, Design & Clinical Teams
TECH & INNOVATION
- Usability Testing: Real vs. Extended Reality
- Simulation Design: Matching Fidelity to Purpose
AI & REGULATION
- Human-Centered Device Design with Generative AI
- Decoding the EU AI Act 2024
- Data-Driven Design for Safer, More Effective Products
CONFERENCE DAY 2
CONNECT THROUGH EXPERT LED PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS.
HF PRACTICE
- Cognitive Biases in User Research
- Integrating HFE into Risk Files
- Summative Testing of Complex Systems
APPLICATION & IMPLEMENTATION
- HFE in Labelling for Combination Products
- Designing Consistent Touch Targets
- Objective Measures to Strengthen HF Evidence
Our Industry Specialists
Dr Chrisna Jooste
Michael Hofmann
Vera Maria Schnepf
Christoph Jordi
Cecilie Anker
Duy Le
Muriel Didier
Julia Cox
Alexandra Zahn
Daniel Gerlach
Dr Marc Elliott
Dr Anke Bader
Dr Shaloo Sood
Stine Renberg
Andreas Walden
Dinis Meier
Dr Darcy Pan
Claire Lillis
Christian Schmid
Dr Thomas Stüdeli
Marcella Makowski
Dr Marc Lazarovici
Dr Janika Christel
Philipp Simon
Krista Lee
Dr Sukru Karali
Gabriella Goranov
Gráinne Tyrrell
Why Take Part
Join the leading community of human factors and usability engineering experts shaping the future of safe and effective medical devices. This is your opportunity to exchange ideas, benchmark strategies, and uncover solutions to the most pressing challenges in usability, compliance, and patient safety.
Interactive Workshops & Dynamic Discussions
Engage in hands-on workshops, expert panels, fireside chats, and high-impact roundtable discussions designed to tackle real-world usability challenges. Explore strategies for testing thresholds, multi-user complexities, risk management integration, and usability documentation.
Explore Cutting-Edge Innovations
Discover how AI-driven design, digital prototyping, and new usability testing approaches are transforming device development and accelerating safer, more intuitive solutions
Cross-Disciplinary Networking
Connect with professionals from human factors, design engineering, risk management, labelling, and software development to share insights, best practices, and fresh perspectives.
Prepare for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Learn how leading teams are addressing interoperability, accessibility, and human factors in connected devices—while turning lessons learned from failures into smarter strategies for the future.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
SCALE HUMAN-CENTERED STRATEGY
Build stakeholder buy-in and embed usability into organizational DNA
DESIGN WITH PURPOSE
Integrate HF early to reduce risk, improve design, and drive safer outcomes
REIMAGINE TESTING
Leverage XR, simulations, and complex studies without overload
HARNESS AI WITH CONFIDENCE
Balance innovation with compliance under the EU AI Act
TURN INSIGHTS INTO IMPACT
Transform user research into safer, more effective product design
CHALLENGE BIASES
Spot hidden pitfalls in user research and strengthen evidence with data
ELEVATE RISK MANAGEMENT
Seamlessly integrate HFE into your risk files without duplicating work
DIFFERENTIATE THROUGH LABELLING
Apply HF methodology to create safe, intuitive, and compliant drug/device labels
DESIGN FOR REALITY
Achieve consistent, human-centered interfaces across screens and contexts
Moments Captured
Take a glimpse into the highlights of our conferences, where ideas come to life and connections are made
Our Testimonials
It was a great honour to attend this conference and meet an excellent group of HF/UE professionals!
– Team Manager – Active Medical Devices
An excellent learning journey with insightful contributions from industry leaders.
– Senior Human Factors Lead, Global Healthcare Operations
An event with ignited minds.
– Head Global Human Factors Engineering
I thoroughly enjoyed attending the conference. A lot of effort was made to ensure engaging and educational sessions were offered. The niche conference offers valuable insights from leaders in the field and many meaningful connections were created.
– Human Factors Researcher
Unique in Europe. We need more of these events!
– Founder & CEO
It was amazing to hear about the innovative HF methods being used globally. I have come away from this conference with new inspiration for our HF team!
– Principal HF Design Engineer
Good learning material and an excellent networking opportunity.
– Sr. Human Factor Engineer
It was a great opportunity to meet industry experts and exchange challenges, thoughts and ideas. Looking forward to next year.
– Human Factors & UX Consultant
The exchange with HFE enthusiasts was a kind of well-being.
– Head Global Human Factors Engineering
The Annual European Medical Device Human Factors and Usability Engineering Conference brings people together with the same user-centred mindset, which makes the discussions and networking moments very interesting.
– Product Lead
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