Program

We are pleased to present the preliminary program of the Swiss Symposium in Point‑of‑Care Diagnostics (POCDX) 2026.

The symposium will feature an exciting and carefully curated program covering innovation, implementation, regulation, and real‑world challenges in point‑of‑care diagnostics, with contributions from clinical practice, research, industry, and regulatory bodies.

Please note that the program is subject to change and may be further refined as preparations progress.
Detailed information on the individual scientific presentations and speakers will follow shortly.

We look forward to welcoming you to POCDX 2026 in Winterthur.

Thursday, 29 October 2026 – Full-Day Program

Session 1 – Unmet Medical Needs & Clinical Challenges

Morning block 1

The evolving landscape of POC diagnostics

Clinical unmet needs in acute and decentralized care

Case studies from hospitals and primary care

Session 2 – POC Implementation & Data Handling

Morning block 2

Integration of POC devices into clinical workflows

Data interoperability, cybersecurity, and digital reporting

Real-world implementation experiences from Swiss institutions

Session 3 – Innovation, R&D & Digital Health

Afternoon block 1

Advances in diagnostic technologies

AI-supported POC solutions

Digital health platforms enabling POC ecosystems

Session 4 – Start-up & Industry Spotlight

Afternoon block 2

Start-up pitches (5–7 companies)

Industry showcase: new products & prototypes

Jury poster award

Friday, 30 October 2026 – Regulatory & Implementation Focus

09:00–09:30

Registration

09:30–09:40

Welcome

09:40–10:10

Regulatory Requirements for IVD, Software and AI

10:55–11:40

Coffee Break & Exhibition

11:55–12:10

Usability Engineering and Compliance Assessment of Medical Devices