On Friday 27 November, the LIFE Cooperative is organising LIFE Compliance Day 2026. The day will be entirely dedicated to current compliance issues, knowledge-sharing and networking within our community on the topic of sustainability in medtech.
The programme begins in the morning with an official opening by the LIFE Cooperative Compliance Working Group, followed by in-depth presentations by the UMCG, Axon and Philips. During lunch, there will be an opportunity to continue discussions with other participants.
The afternoon will focus on the main RAPS NL programme, featuring international perspectives and best practices. We will round off the day with a networking reception, where there will be plenty of opportunity to exchange experiences and make new contacts.
We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring day!
You can register for the LIFE Compliance Day using the form on this page. Participation in the morning programme, including lunch and the networking drinks reception, is free of charge.
By registering, you are signing up for the whole day, both the morning and afternoon programme.
By registering for a LIFE Cooperative event, you agree that photographs and/or videos may be taken and that this visual material may be used by LIFE Cooperative for promotional and communication purposes, such as on our website and social media channels. Would you prefer not to be recognisable in any images? If so, please let the event organisers know.
09:00 – 09:30 Walk-in and Registration
09:30 – 09:35 Welcome
09:35 – 09:55 Introduction to LIFE Cooperative and the Compliance Working Group
09:55 – 10:00 Introduction of Axon Lawyers speaker
10:00 – 10:20 Sustainability legislation lecture by Axon Lawyers
Speaker: Cécile van der Heijden, Attorney-at-law | Senior Legal Counsel at Axon Lawyers
10:20 – 10:30 Audience Q&A
10:45 – 11:00 UMCG presentation, Reusable Underpad Replaces Disposable Cellulose Mat
Speaker: Charlotte Kumm-Boekholt, Sustainability Manager UMCG
11:00 – 11:05 Audience Q&A
11:05 – 11:20 MedTech practical example from Philips, PPWR Unpacked and Shaping Sustainability Tender Requirements
Speaker: Vanja Hommes, Regulatory Affairs and Product Compliance Director Personal Health at Philips
11:20 – 11:25 Audience Q&A
11:25 – 11:30 Panel introduction
11:30 – 11:45 Panel discussion
11:45 – 12:00 Closing remarks
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 17:00 RAPS NL Programme will be announced
