Meet the speakers iMPaCT-Implants Closing event

As we close the day, we come together to reflect on what we've accomplished, celebrate our successes, and look ahead to the opportunities that lie before us.

10-08-2026

Meet the last speakers of the iMPaCT-Implants Closing Event on 6 November 2026!

As part of the Highlights Session, we welcome on stage two leading experts in personalized implant innovation.

🔹 Looking back and looking ahead: highlights of the ecosystem
Assoc. Prof. Joep Kraeima | Program Leader, Technical Physician, UMCG 3D Lab & Maxillofacial Surgery

Mr. Eric Vos | CEO WITEC Innovating Together

As the closing speaker and program leader, Dr. Joep Kraeima will reflect on the achievements of the iMPACT-Implants program, highlighting how the consortium has built a strong regional healthcare innovation ecosystem to advance patient-specific implant solutions.

Looking ahead, Joep will share the vision for scaling this successful model beyond the Northern Netherlands, extending its impact to new regions and more patients. Joined on stage by Eric Vos, CEO of WITEC, they will introduce the newly launched joint venture, marking the next step in translating innovation into sustainable clinical and commercial growth.

Don’t miss it!

 

If you have any question, please feel free to reach out via implants@umcg.nl.

We hope to see you at the event on November 6th!