Event

3D Planning and Printing in Hospitals Forum 2026

April 23 – 24, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

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About this event

Join experts in Europe who are establishing the new standard of care with 3D planning and printing. This exclusive event offers a space for thought leaders in the field to share insights, strategies, and success stories on how to achieve more with preoperative planning. 

Over the course of these two days, you'll gain hands-on experience, explore innovative applications, and get the opportunity to hear directly from clinicians making an impact with the technology. Join insightful discussions on demonstrating 3D's value at the point of care, economic strategies, optimizing your 3D lab, and more. 

Places are limited, and registration closes at midnight on Wednesday, April 15th, so be sure to save your spot before then! Register before March 10th for our early bird ticket price of €425 — €100 off the full price.

Why attend?

  • Join Europe's pioneering 3D printing in hospitals community
  • Hear directly from clinicians using the technology in their specialties
  • Gain first-hand insights from leaders in clinical 3D planning
  • Learn to launch, grow, and sustain a 3D lab
  • Explore the power of intraoperative 3D planning, AR, and VR
  • Engage with the European 3D Printing in Hospitals Special Interest Group

Who should attend?

  • CMF specialists
  • Orthopaedic specialists
  • Cardiovascular specialists  
  • Pediatric specialists 
  • Plastic surgery specialists
  • Radiologists
  • Medical imaging specialists  
  • Clinical engineers and scientists
  • Surgical oncologists

Program

To be announced

Meet the speakers

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Ryan Young

Radiotherapy Engineering Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation

AV

Annabel van Orshoven

Business Manager Thorax and Biobanking, UZ Leuven

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Peter Pijpker

Technical Physician/3D Specialist, University Medical Center Groningen 3D Lab

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Natalie Short

Maxillofacial Prosthetics Laboratory Manager, St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

TS

Tayla Sewell

Reconstructive Scientist, St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

JM

Josep Munuera

Director of Radiology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

KS

Khalid Shihadah

Head of Strategic Engagement, NHS Supply Chain

FD

Fleur de Geer

Technical Physician, Verwelius 3D Lab

Sebastian De Boodt

Market Director, Materialise

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Event details

The Leuven Provinciehuis with flags and trees in front

April 23 — Day program

Provinciehuis Leuven
Provincieplein 1
3010 Leuven 

The Martin's Klooster event location and hotel in Leuven, Belgium behind a green field and flowering tree

April 23 — Evening program

Martin's Klooster Hotel
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraat 18
3000 Leuven

Exterior view of Materialise’s headquarters in Leuven, Belgium

April 24

Materialise HQ
Technologielaan 15
3001 Leuven

Where to stay

Materialise HQ is located just outside of Leuven. You'll find accommodation and public transport within easy reach. See our recommendations below:

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Learn from others how to start and scale up a 3D lab in your hospital.

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