Annual Consortium Meeting 2025

Medical Innovation in Barcelona

[15-16 September 2025, Barcelona] This year, the HEU-EFS Consortium gathered in Barcelona for its Annual Meeting, hosted by the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. This special event coincided with World Patient Safety Day, highlighting our collective commitment to putting patients at the heart of medical advancements.

The meeting brought together an inspiring group of experts, researchers, industry leaders, and patient representatives, all focused on advancing the development of Early Feasibility Studies (EFS) for medical devices across Europe. It was an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made and set the stage for the next steps in medical innovation.

Key Highlights from the Agenda:

  • Improving Early Clinical Evidence Pathways
    A crucial discussion around harmonizing regulatory practices across the EU to streamline clinical pathways and improve early clinical evidence.
  • Evidence & Data Tools
    Presenting new frameworks designed to enhance clinical investigation planning and strengthen statistical validation tools that will shape future clinical trials.
  • Patient Engagement
    Strengthening partnerships with patient organizations to ensure that patient voices remain central to the development of new technologies and treatments.
  • Ethics & Legal Foundations
    Addressing the complexities of informed consent, trial agreements, and insurance protocols to ensure that every study is ethical and compliant.
  • Monitoring & Piloting
    Establishing performance metrics and criteria for pilot studies that reflect real-world clinical needs, ensuring that future trials meet actual patient care challenges.

A Special Guest Contribution:

We were privileged to welcome Flora Giorgio from the European Commission (DG SANTE), who shared valuable insights into how EU policy is fostering safer, more inclusive innovation in the medical tech sector.

Thank You to Our Partners:

A big thank you to all our 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 for your ongoing dedication to innovation, safety, and putting patients first:

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Together, we’re driving meaningful change in medical technology, always with the goal of making healthcare safer and more accessible for patients everywhere. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this year’s meeting a success.

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