iSMIT 2026

37th World Congress

11-12 December 2026 Nürnberg, Germany

1988

iSMIT Founded

35+

Years of Excellence

100+

Countries

120+

Limited Participants

Welcome to iSMIT 2026

From Human Skill to Autonomous Systems

The International Society for Medical Innovation and Technology (iSMIT) is dedicated to advancing surgical innovation, technology integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration in medicine. Established in 1988, iSMIT has grown into a globally recognized platform for surgeons, biomedical engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and shape the future of healthcare.

The mission of iSMIT 2026 is to serve as the premier forum for the exchange of cutting-edge scientific knowledge and clinical expertise at the intersection of surgery, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital health. The congress aims to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and their practical application in clinical settings, fostering transformative solutions that enhance patient outcomes and advance surgical care worldwide.

The motto of the iSMIT 2026 Congress

"Disruptive AGE in Medical Technology"

encapsulates the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, Generation of new materials, and Emerging robotic technologies that are revolutionizing surgical practice and healthcare delivery.

What to Expect

Pavilions

Scientific Programme

A Glimpse Into The Future

Day 1 : Friday, 11th December 2026

Presidential Gala Dinner @ Germanisches Nationalmuseum

17:30

Beginning & Snacks

Guided Museum Visit (30 min) - Exclusive tour of selected collections.

18:00

Opening Ceremony

Welcome addresses from congress leadership and institutional partners.

19:30

Gala Dinner & Awards

Festive Gala Dinner with artistic performances "Music & Art meets Medical Technology".

20:30

Artistic Programme

Performance by Atac Sezer and Quartet.

Full program

VISIONARY VOICES

INVITED MODERATORS

We are honored to host a lineup of world-renowned pioneers and thought leaders.
Final confirmations pending

This list will be updated on a monthly basis to reflect new confirmations and additions.

Professor Konrad Karcz

President, iSMIT 2026 World Congress

Reconstructive, Plastic & Robotic Surgery

Professor Andrew Gumbs

Leading Expert in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Advanced Laparoscopy & GI Oncology

Dr. Denis Ehrl

Distinguished German Surgeon

Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Surgery

Professor Michele Diana

Head of Research, IRCAD Strasbourg

Surgical Data Science & Image-Guided Interventions

Professor Tobias Keck

Chair of Surgery, University of Lübeck

President, DGAV

Professor Krzysztof Zieniewicz

President, Polish Surgical Society

Medical University of Warsaw

Professor Zbigniew Nawrat

Pioneer of Polish Medical Robotics

Creator of Robin Heart Robot

Professor Axel Krieger

Leading Researcher in Surgical Robotics

Johns Hopkins University

Professor Dirk Wilhelm

Leading German Surgeon & Researcher

Technical University of Munich

Professor Fady T. Charbel

Renowned Neurosurgeon

University of Illinois at Chicago

Professor Francesco Saverio Papadia

Leading Italian Surgeon

Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

Professor Grzegorz Wallner

Former President, Polish Surgical Society

Medical University of Lublin

Professor Amiki Szold

Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Leading Israeli Surgeon

Professor Marius George Linguraru

President, MICCAI

Children's National Hospital

Professor Paul Barach

Expert in Patient Safety

Healthcare Systems Engineering

Professor Hans Herbert Steiner

Leader in German Health Innovation

Hospital Management & Digital Transformation

Professor Jarosław Śmieja

Specialist in Automation & Robotics

Silesian University of Technology

Professor Uwe Kreimeier

Distinguished Anesthesiologist

Ludwig Maximilian University Munich

Dr. Przemysław Czuma

President, Polish Society for AI

AI & Clinical Innovation

Professor Dr. Niels Oberbeck

President, Nuremberg Tech

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg

Michael Friebe

Expert in Medical Imaging

Health-Tech Innovation

Felipe Yáñez

Specialist in Digital Communication

VR & AI in Medicine

Marcin Szeliga

Microsoft MVP in Data Platform & AI

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Karolina Tradel

Forbes-Recognized Professional

Healthcare & Technology Innovation

Professor Konrad Karcz

President, iSMIT 2026 World Congress

Reconstructive, Plastic & Robotic Surgery

Professor Andrew Gumbs

Leading Expert in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Advanced Laparoscopy & GI Oncology

Dr. Denis Ehrl

Distinguished German Surgeon

Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Surgery

Professor Michele Diana

Head of Research, IRCAD Strasbourg

Surgical Data Science & Image-Guided Interventions

Professor Tobias Keck

Chair of Surgery, University of Lübeck

President, DGAV

Professor Krzysztof Zieniewicz

President, Polish Surgical Society

Medical University of Warsaw

Professor Zbigniew Nawrat

Pioneer of Polish Medical Robotics

Creator of Robin Heart Robot

Professor Axel Krieger

Leading Researcher in Surgical Robotics

Johns Hopkins University

Professor Dirk Wilhelm

Leading German Surgeon & Researcher

Technical University of Munich

Professor Fady T. Charbel

Renowned Neurosurgeon

University of Illinois at Chicago

Professor Francesco Saverio Papadia

Leading Italian Surgeon

Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

Professor Grzegorz Wallner

Former President, Polish Surgical Society

Medical University of Lublin

Professor Amiki Szold

Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Leading Israeli Surgeon

Professor Marius George Linguraru

President, MICCAI

Children's National Hospital

Professor Paul Barach

Expert in Patient Safety

Healthcare Systems Engineering

Professor Hans Herbert Steiner

Leader in German Health Innovation

Hospital Management & Digital Transformation

Professor Jarosław Śmieja

Specialist in Automation & Robotics

Silesian University of Technology

Professor Uwe Kreimeier

Distinguished Anesthesiologist

Ludwig Maximilian University Munich

Dr. Przemysław Czuma

President, Polish Society for AI

AI & Clinical Innovation

Professor Dr. Niels Oberbeck

President, Nuremberg Tech

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg

Michael Friebe

Expert in Medical Imaging

Health-Tech Innovation

Felipe Yáñez

Specialist in Digital Communication

VR & AI in Medicine

Marcin Szeliga

Microsoft MVP in Data Platform & AI

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Karolina Tradel

Forbes-Recognized Professional

Healthcare & Technology Innovation

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Share Your Innovation

Submissions

Oral Spotlights

10 Minutes

Present your research findings in a focused oral presentation BEST PRESENTATION AWARD WILL BE GRANTED DURING THE CONGRESS

Video Posters

120 Seconds

Create an engaging video poster to showcase your work BEST VIDEO-POSTER AWARD WILL BE GRANTED DURING THE CONGRESS

Start-up Grand Prize

Future Disruptors

Contest

WILL BE GRANTED DURING THE CONGRESS One-minute video presented during a three-minute elevator pitch

Oral Spotlights

10 Minutes

Present your research findings in a focused oral presentation BEST PRESENTATION AWARD WILL BE GRANTED DURING THE CONGRESS

Video Posters

120 Seconds

Create an engaging video poster to showcase your work BEST VIDEO-POSTER AWARD WILL BE GRANTED DURING THE CONGRESS

Start-up Grand Prize

Future Disruptors

Contest

WILL BE GRANTED DURING THE CONGRESS One-minute video presented during a three-minute elevator pitch

Important Dates

30 June 2026

All Submissions Deadline

1 August 2026

Notification of Acceptance

11 December 2026

Conference Starting

The Future is Now

Partners in Innovation

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor

Our Sponsors

This list will be updated on a weekly basis to reflect new additions.

Seats Are Limited. The Future Waits for No One.

Join the world's leading surgeons, engineers, and innovators.

Early-bird registration ends 31 May 2026

Our Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support and collaboration of our institutional partners who collaborate and make the iSMIT 2026 Congress possible. Their commitment to advancing medical innovation, surgical technology, and interdisciplinary research plays a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare.