Overview

Announcing the First European Neurotech Leaders Forum. Neurotech Leaders Forum at imec will take place on the campus of imec in Leuven, Belgium, on June 3-4, 2025. Hosted by imec—a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies—the forum is organized in partnership with Neurotech Reports, the longest-serving publishing and market intelligence firm covering the neuromodulation industry.

The event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and sessions covering topics from the state of the European neurotechnology industry to venture capital investment and the business of neuromodulation. Tim Denison, Ph.D., FREng, Co-Founder of Amber Therapeutics, will deliver the keynote address, while sessions moderated by industry experts will delve into innovations, regulatory issues, and the future of neurotechnology in Europe.

Program

Day One: June 3, 2025

Time	Session Details
8:15–8:45	Introductions and Welcome James Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher, Neurotech Reports Peter Peumans, Ph.D., CTO, Health Technologies, imec
8:45–9:30	State of the European Neurotechnology Industry, 2025 James Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher, Neurotech Reports
9:30–10:15	Keynote Address Tim Denison, Ph.D., FREng, Co-Founder, Amber Therapeutics
10:15–10:45	Coffee Break
10:45–11:30	In the Periphery Jeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Discussion on new vendors and applications of peripheral nerve stimulation systems.
11:30–12:15	Entrepreneur Panel I James Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Charles Nolet, CEO, Synergia Medical
12:15–13:30	Luncheon
13:30–14:15	Crossing the Pond Bidirectionally JoJo Platt, Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Discussion on challenges for European and North American neurotech vendors.
14:15–15:00	Neurotechnology at imec Barun Dutta, Ph.D., Chief Scientist and Fellow, imec Overview of imec's capabilities and facilities.
15:00–15:30	Refreshment Break
15:30–16:15	BCI Leaders of Europe JoJo Platt, Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Panel: Erika Ross Ellison, Ph.D.; Carolina Aguilar, CEO and Co-Founder, INBRAIN Neuroelectronics; Tracy Laabs, Ph.D., Chief Development Officer, Wyss Center for Bio and Neuro.
16:15–17:15	Lab and Cleanroom Tours
17:15–18:30	Networking Reception Paru Deshpande, Ph.D., Vice President, R&D, Health Sector, imec

Day Two: June 4, 2025

Time	Session Details
8:30–8:45	Introductions and Welcome
8:45–9:30	Venture Capital Investment James Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Diana Saracini, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Panakes Partners
9:30–10:15	The Business of Neuromodulation Jeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Overview of launching a commercial neurotech firm.
10:15–10:45	Coffee Break
10:45–11:30	Inside, Outside, and Through JoJo Platt, Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Ana Maiques, CEO, Neuroelectrics Discussion on the tradeoffs between implantable and noninvasive neuromodulation devices.
11:30–12:15	Entrepreneur Panel II James Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Luca Ravagnan, CEO and Co-Founder, WYSS SpA
12:15–13:30	Luncheon
13:30–14:15	Bioelectronic Medicine Applications Victor Pikov, Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Discussion on neuromodulation applications beyond the central nervous system.
14:15–15:00	Exploring Peripheral Nerve Stimulation at imec Overview of imec executives’ capabilities with peripheral nerve stimulation systems.
15:00–15:30	Refreshment Break
15:30–16:15	Entrepreneur Panel III Jeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports, Moderator Karl Stroklosa, CEO, Precisis GmbH
16:15–17:15	Closing Remarks

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