Practical Workshop "AI Power for Medical Device Development"

Prof. Dr. Christian Johner is the owner of the Johner Institute and an expert in the development and approval of medical devices that contain or are software. As an auditor, member of a standards committee, trainer for notified bodies, and author of several books and guidelines, he contributes to the further development of the regulatory landscape. His work includes guidelines developed for the WHO and notified bodies. He is also one of the most important contacts for the medical technology industry on AI. He has already created the AI Act Starter Kit and the AI Act E-Learning Course. Christian Johner has taught at several universities, including the University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz, the University of St. Gallen, the University of Würzburg, and Stanford University, where he focused primarily on software architecture, software quality assurance, and medical informatics. 

Mario Klessascheck, electrical engineer (TU), has over 25 years of experience as an embedded developer for active medical devices. Since 2010, he has supported development teams as a safety consultant in understanding and applying standards such as IEC 60601-1 and safety and EMC tests. He is well respected in the industry as an author, lecturer, and trainer. His expertise also extends to medical systems engineering and functional safety.