The first designated event of its kind, the 2011 IVD Forum organised by EDMA will be attended by representatives from across the healthcare industry, patient organisations and other interested stakeholders, making it the perfect setting to discuss and find solutions to the issues facing the in-vitro diagnostic industry in Europe today.Outline of the programme:Tuesday 18th October 2011Morning - IVD Regulatory Systems around the world: collaboration and horizon scanning for the future Afternoon Brazilian Regulatory Systems for IVDs: inspections and requirements for the Brazilian Market (Presentation and Interactive session by ANVISA)Evening - Networking Dinner at the European Parliament hosted by Amalia Sartori MEPWednesday 19th October 2011Morning - Health Technology Assessment of the future Afternoon - Active and Healthy Ageing: a major challenge for the EU Evening - Network and Farewell Drinks