Event

CMF Innovation Summit

September 25 – 26, 2025

Leuven, Belgium

About this event

How is advanced technology shaping the future of CMF surgery? Over these two days, we'll dive into the transformative power of 3D surgical planning, augmented reality, and personalized solutions.

With insights from leading CMF experts across Europe and beyond, this summit is a hub for CMF surgeons to collaborate, innovate, and pioneer ideas. Let's redefine the future of patient care.

Why attend?

  • Network: connect with a group of international CMF professionals, share experiences, and foster valuable relationships that go beyond the event
  • Exchange pioneering ideas: collaborate with global thought leaders, explore innovative approaches, and contribute to shaping the future of CMF surgery
  • Explore real-world case studies: learn about actual cases showcasing successful personalized CMF surgeries
  • Discover cutting-edge technology: experience hands-on workshops and insightful sessions on 3D surgical planning, augmented reality, and personalized solutions — equipping you with the tools to improve patient outcomes

Who should attend?

  • Early-career CMF surgeons: gain exposure to the latest innovations and build a strong foundation in advanced techniques
  • Establish CMF specialists: share your experience, deepen your practice, and explore the forefront of surgical innovation

Program

Time (CEST) / Session

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Registration

12:00 – 12:30 pm

Opening keynote

Koen Peters, Materialise

12:30 – 1:30 pm

Networking lunch

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Tour of the facility

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Case study session: The Power of Personalization

Dr. Thomas Kofod, Rigshospitalet

3:00 – 4:00 pm

Orthognathic session with moderator Dr. Thomas Kofod

Prof. Max Heiland, Charité Berlin; Dr. Valerio Ramieri, Ortognatica Roma

4:00 – 4:15 pm

Q&A

4:15 – 4:30 pm

Coffee break

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Reconstruction session with moderator Prof. Max Heiland

Dr. Hetty Mast, Erasmus MC; Prof. Thomas Schouman, APHP-Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital

5:30 – 5:45 pm

Q&A

5:45 – 6:00 pm

Closing and hotel transfers

7:30 pm

Networking dinner

Meet the speakers

Koen Peters

Koen Peters, Vice President — Materialise Medical

Dr. Thomas Kofod

Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Prof. Max Heiland

Medical Director of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Berlin

Dr. Valerio Ramieri

Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist, Ortognatica Roma

Dr. Hetty Mast

CMF Surgeon and Head and Neck Oncologist, Erasmus MC

Prof. Thomas Schouman

CMF Surgeon, APHP-Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital

Dr. Vladimír Machoň 

Temporomandibular Joint Surgeon

Mr. Sherif Bayoumi

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgeon, Spire Manchaster Hospital and Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield

Dr. Javier Gutierrez

Director, Facialteam Barcelona

Dr. Diego Rossi

Senior CMF Surgeon, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico Mangiagalli e Regina Elena Milano, Italy

Event details

Exterior view of Materialise’s headquarters in Leuven, Belgium

September 25 & 26 — Day program

Materialise HQ
Technologielaan 15
3000 Leuven
Belgium 

The dimly lit brew hall in De Hoorn, Leuven.

September 25 — Evening program

De Hoorn
Sluisstraat 79
3000
Leuven

L-104714-01