“ Essential learning, taught by experts. ”
The MedTech industry is constantly evolving, making adaptability crucial for those companies and individuals looking to thrive in the long term.
Combining our passion for sharing knowledge, our team’s expertise and experience, and the support of our partner network, Congenius Academy enables adaptability by facilitating continuous learning.
As a curation of our educational programs, Congenius Academy offers a range of engaging and industry-relevant learning opportunities delivered via webinars, talks, trainings, Q&As, and collaborative sessions with our partners at Healthtech Cluster Switzerland, Swiss Healthcare Startups, and USI Lugano.
Diverse topics for all professional levels
With a diverse variety of topics presented in digestible formats, colleagues at all professional levels within medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals can benefit from the multi-faceted know-how shared by our team of MedTech experts from both industry and academia.
So, whether you’re a manager at a MedTech start-up, a mid-level engineer at an established SME, or a team lead at a global firm, Congenius Academy can help provide the up-to-date information and advice required for the successful delivery of your project. Stay tuned as we update our 2026 event schedule below…
With a diverse variety of topics presented in digestible formats, colleagues at all professional levels within medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals can benefit from the multi-faceted know-how shared by our team of MedTech experts from both industry and academia.
So, whether you’re a manager at a MedTech start-up, a mid-level engineer at an established SME, or a team lead at a global firm, Congenius Academy can help provide the up-to-date information and advice required for the successful delivery of your project. Stay tuned as we update our 2026 event schedule below…
Upcoming learning sessions
The Fundamentals of Medical Device Reimbursement
Online Webinar
Effective reimbursement strategy for medical devices increases market access, boosts competitive advantage, and encourages the adoption of innovative MedTech. At our first Academy event for 2026, our partner Dr Stefan Walzer, CEO & Founder of MArS, will explain the main reimbursement pathways for the EU and US, identify the key challenges for stakeholders, and share some practical advice on strategy.
Register here
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | February
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Register here
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | April
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Register here
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | June
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Register here
AI, ML, & Medical Devices: A Practical Overview
Online Webinar
Join our eHealth experts Dr. Dirk Hüber and Nik Bartlett as they walk through an overview of the requirements to develop and maintain in the market medical devices that incorporate artificial intelligence, including those utilising machine learning. Other aspects relevant for applying AI in general will also be touched upon, with an open Q&A rounding off the session. Registration opens soon.
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | October
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Register here
How to connect CAPA & Risk Management
Online Webinar
For CAPAs, the connection to risk management happens when the risk connected to a nonconformity must be assessed. Whether a nonconformity shall be escalated into a CAPA is based upon this risk assessment. To perform the risk assessment of a product-related nonconformity efficiently, you should be able to find the risk in the respective risk management file – which is only possible if the risk management file is always kept up to date. In this webinar our Head of Quality Dr. Dirk Hüber will explain how this can be achieved in the most efficient way. Registration opens soon.
Past events
How to optimise design control for software
Online Webinar
Delivered by our Head of Quality and eHealth Dr Dirk Hüber, this 60-minute lecture will help participants understand the regulatory requirements for medical device software, to facilitate the optimisation of design control as part of the software lifecycle.
Effective prompting for using LLMs
Late Afternoon Talk | Online
Presented in partnership with specialised training provider, NobleProg Switzerland, this engaging 60-minute webinar will guide participants through the essentials of effective prompting – to gain a solid understanding of the “language of machines” and take their interaction with LLMs to the next level. The session will cover why effective prompting is the key to accurate and useful answers, techniques to guide LLMs more precisely, as well as practical tips and examples. This event is open to Congenius employees and partners.
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | November
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Tailoring your development process for smart medical devices
Online Webinar
Join our eHealth partner Nik Bartlett as he walks through how to adapt your development process for smart medical devices. During this 60-minute webinar, participants will learn about the essential process and operational actions required specifically for smart medical devices.
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | September
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Introduction to Clinical Strategy for medical devices in the EU
SSC Workshop
Delivered by our Senior Clinical Consultant Dr. Sarah Bosshard and Clinical Consultant Dr. Martina Hersberger, this workshop aims to help medical device startups chart the course for a winning clinical strategy under MDR. This event will be held at the Sitem MedTech HUB in Bern, and is exclusive to Sitem Startup Club members.
The strategic power of technical documentation
Online Webinar
Transform your technical documentation from a regulatory burden to a strategic advantage. Join our Head of Regulatory Bruno Gretler and Senior Consultant Dr. Ima Miermeister for this 60-minute webinar to discover concrete optimisation strategies designed specifically for medical device and IVD manufacturers.
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | June
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Mastering the Supplier Handbook | A step-by-step guide
Online Webinar
Learn how to develop and implement a supplier handbook that answers the needs of your organisation and supplier network. Join our Head of Operations Marc Friedli for this 60-minute webinar, as he shares a strategic approach for developing an effective supplier handbook, and tips for first-time creators.
LAT | The fundamentals of medical device reimbursement
Late Afternoon Talk | Online
Effective reimbursement strategy for medical devices increases market access, boosts competitive advantage, and encourages the adoption of innovative MedTech. At our next Late Afternoon Talk, our partner Dr Stefan Walzer, CEO & Founder of MArS, will explain the main reimbursement pathways for the EU and US, identify the key challenges for stakeholders, and share some practical advice on effective strategy. The event is open to Congenius employees and partners.
SHS Webinar | Exploring the World of Biocompatibility
SHS Webinar
Join our Senior Operations Consultant Dr Silvio Peng for this 60-minute webinar, produced in partnership with Swiss Healthcare Startups. The session will walk through the fundamentals for biological evaluation of medical devices including categorisation of devices, factors impacting biocompatibility and the corresponding assessment strategy, and examples of the most common test methods.
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | April
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
HTCS Regulatory & Clinical Q&A | February
Online Q&A
In partnership with Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, this free 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Introduction to Clinical Strategy for medical devices in the EU
Online Webinar
Delivered by our Senior Clinical Consultant Dr. Sarah Bosshard and Dr. Holger Anhalt (Medical Mind RCS) this webinar aims to help medical device companies chart the course for a winning clinical strategy under MDR.
Regulatory Basics for marketing your device in the EU/US
Online Webinar
Demystify the path to market by joining our Head of Regulatory Bruno Gretler and Senior Regulatory Consultant Ima Miermeister for this 60 minute webinar. The session aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge needed to navigate the regulatory landscapes of the EU and US.
LAT | The tech wave is rolling: Leaving your comfort zone
Late Afternoon Talk | Online
Our next Late Afternoon Talk will be brought to life by our colleague, Industry Expert and Digital Shaper, Philipp Schmid. During the 60 minute webinar, Philipp will analyse where AI technology in manufacturing and operations stands today, point out the stumbling blocks, and use concrete examples to show the enormous potential of AI in industry. This event is open to Congenius employees and partners.
Regulatory & Clinical Q&A
Online Q&A
In partnership with Healthtechpark Zurich, this 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
Exploring the World of Biocompatibility
Online Webinar
Join our Senior Operations Consultant Dr Silvio Peng to learn about the correlations in the ISO 10993-1 series regarding risk management approach, product categorisation, and endpoints for the biological evaluation.
Risk Management according to ISO 14971
Sitem Startup Club Workshop
During this 60 minute workshop at Sitem Startup Club in Bern, our Head of Quality Dr Dirk Hüber will outline why risk management according to ISO 14971 is required, how it’s utilised, and an introduction to the basics. This event is exclusive to Sitem Startup Club members.
Risk Management Basics according to ISO 14971
Online Webinar
Delivered by our Head of Quality Dr Dirk Hüber, this 60 minute lecture will explain the structure of the risk management file and how the different elements in risk analysis should be connected.
Regulatory & Clinical Q&A
Online Q&A
In partnership with Healthtechpark Zurich, this 60 minute online Q&A will provide a great opportunity for health tech start-ups to tap into our Regulatory & Clinical team’s extensive knowledge of MDR and IVDR, and benefit from an active exchange with industry peers.
LAT | Information Security Systems according to ISO 27001
Late Afternoon Talk | Online
Our next Late Afternoon Talk will be delivered by our colleague Paul Gardner on the need for an information security system according to ISO 27001. This event is open to Congenius employees and partners.
Sculpting the future of eHealth
Online Webinar
Hosted by Paul Gardner, this 60-minute online webinar, intended for start-ups, is focused on SaMD development essentials.
Participation is free for SHS members.
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