MTF conference 2013
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | MTF - Svenska Föreningen för Medicinsk Teknik och Fysik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 50 000 |
| Project duration | April 2013 - December 2013 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The Swedish Society for Medical Engineering and Physics (MTF ) conducted on 1-2 October 2013 its annual conference at the Munich brewery in Stockholm . The conference attracted 408 participants. Participation comprised of 104 exhibitors and 304 regular conference participants. Many companies had more than one representative, and the 104 exhibitors had a total of 37 stands. Co-organizers were Vinnova, the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, the Karolinska Institute, the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the Karolinska Hospital.
Results and expected effects
The goal of the conference was to enhance scientific interest in medical technology in Sweden in healthcare, academia and industry. The morning of the first day offered four plenary lectures . Presenters were MTF ´s President Lennart Philipson , deputy head of research at Philips Hans Hofstraat , Medical Consultant Camilla Storaa, operating in China. The morning concluded with a speech by the President of IFMBE, Ratko Magjarevic . In addition to the poster session scientific sessions were organized under 17 separate headings.
Approach and implementation
The MT-days is an important conference for the country´s medical technicians from both healthcare, industry and academia. The program offers everything from advanced science to interesting practical applications. The conference has traditionally been held over two days. The scheduling of all lectures during this time is a challenge. The association has discussed whether it is appropriate to extend the conference with an additional day. No decisions have been made on that issue.