ATTD Ignite 2026
Converging Brilliance, Igniting Progress
Following the incredible success of ATTD Ignite 2024 in Florence and the vibrant atmosphere at ATTD 2025 Ignite in Amsterdam, this dynamic initiative continues to drive the future of diabetes technology and patient care. These events have ignited exciting conversations, collaborations, and advancements, setting the stage for more transformative developments.
What’s Next?
ATTD Ignite is gearing up for even more in 2026! We are bringing together clinicians, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and industry leaders for a half-day of thought leadership, real-world collaboration, and start-up inspiration. Expect groundbreaking keynotes, a Shark Tank-style pitch session, and opportunities to meet and connect as we continue to shape the future of diabetes care.
⏰ When: Wednesday, 11 March. From 9:00 CET to 13:00 CET
📍Where: Hall 212
This event is open to all registered ATTD participants, no need for further sign-up!
Agenda
Welcome
Welcome remarks by Prof. Moshe Phillip and Prof. Tadej Battelino
Fireside Chat: "From Personal Pain to Global Impact: The Journey of Patient-Led Innovation"
John Sjölund | Speaker
Co-founder & CEO, Luna Diabetes
Greta Ehlers | Moderator
Partnerships & Innovation Lead, Diabetes Center Bern (Switzerland)
Investors Panel: “Investor Red Flags and Green Lights in Diabetes Tech”
This session will deliver candid, concrete insight into how investors evaluate diabetes technology today. It will expose real decision drivers, common illusions, and the factors that genuinely change conviction in 2026.
Jaivir Pall | Speaker
Investment Director, Zubi Capital (UK)
Fredrik Debong | Speaker
Founder & Partner, 1921.vc (Austria)
Tim Juergens | Speaker
Partner, CRB Health Tech (Spain)
Claudia Graham | Moderator
Former, Senior Vice President, Global Access at Dexcom (USA)
More information coming soon!
Networking Break
Innovators in Action: Diabetes Tech Tank
A special thanks to Diabetes Center Berne for mentoring the startups selected for the Diabetes Tech Tank ahead of ATTD Ignite.
- 10.45 – 10.50 Introduction
- 10.50 – 11.00 Pitch 1: Dr. Maren Schinz, CEO, Beyond Diagnostics
- 11.00 – 11.10 Pitch 2: Signe Hasselbalch, Director, DiaDesign Technologies
- 11.10 – 11.20 Pitch 3: Prof. Katharine Barnard, Director and Co-Founder, DiaFight
- 11.20 – 11.30 Pitch 4: Dr. Subrata Chakrabarti, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, i-RNA
- 11.30 – 11.40 Pitch 5: Arianna Gehan, CEO, Daia
- 11.40 – 11.50 Pitch 6: Urša Podobnik, Founder, Čista 5ka
- 11.50 – 12.10 Expert Panel Feedback & Key Takeaways
Host:
- Prof. Moshe Phillip
Panel of Experts:
Nadia Ait-Aissa
Founder, Affect Health (France)
Derek Brandt
CEO, DCB (Switzerland)
Sean Sullivan
Senior Program Officer, Helmsley Trust (USA)
Jens Birkenheim
Independent Advisor (Spain)
Confirmed Startups:
Closing Remarks & Diabetes Tech Tank Award
Closing & Winner announcement by Prof. Moshe Phillip