SEOHS 2024 | Radicaal

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SEOHS (Symposium Experimenteel Onderzoek Heelkundige Specialismen) is a Dutch not-for-profit foundation (Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Assistenten Heelkundige Specialismen / SWOAHS) that organizes an annual single-day medical symposium connecting surgical residents (AIOS), non-training doctors (ANIOS), and medical researchers (Arts-onderzoekers) across all surgical specialties in the Netherlands. Founded in 2012, the event rotates through major Dutch academic training regions (Groningen, Leiden, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Maastricht, Utrecht), with the 2026 edition scheduled for January 23, 2026 at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen under the theme 'Wapenen voor de toekomst' (Arming for the Future). The 2026 organizing and recommendation committees are composed entirely of Radboudumc staff, making Radboudumc the core institutional partner.

The core product is the SEOHS Symposium itself, supplemented by a WordPress website (seohs.nl) hosting Eventix.shop-powered ticketing with QR-code delivery and an online abstract submission system (English, max 300 words, max 1 figure, deadline January 9, 2026). Three tiered ticket categories are sold directly to attendees: AIOS/Specialist at €120, Researcher/ANIOS at €90, and Co-assistent (medical student) at €50, each with a €1.00 service fee. The portfolio is extended by three annual grant/prize vehicles administered by SWOAHS: the Prof. dr. Klopperprijs (€1,500 for experimental surgical pilot studies), two Reisstipendium travel stipends (€1,000 each for international research internships), and the Beste Voordracht prize (€250 for best presentation).

Revenue is generated from ticket sales and sponsor contributions; no financial figures are publicly disclosed. The 2026 sponsor portfolio includes medical device companies (Fengh Europe, Grendel Medical, ExamVision, Laptitude), healthcare providers (JBZ, Radboudumc), the Dutch Ministry of Defense, ABN Amro, Collegium Chirurgicum Nederland, EvidenceHunt, and Accord. The organization operates with a volunteer committee structure and is registered in the Netherlands (KvK 24484555), with no external investors or parent company.

Name

SEOHS 2024 | Radicaal

Legal name

Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Assistenten Heelkundige Specialismen (SWOAHS)

Website

https://seohs.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SEOHS is a Dutch not-for-profit foundation that runs an annual medical symposium connecting surgical residents, non-training doctors, and researchers across all surgical specialties in the Netherlands, supplemented by tiered ticketing and three grant programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Conference Services

akta.pro primary industry

Medical, Scientific & Healthcare Congress Organizers (THAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical & Health Sciences Congresses (THAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Medical symposium
• Surgical research
• Medical conferences
• Clinical education
• Research grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Tickets: Ticket-based revenue model with tiered pricing for different attendee categories: AIOS/Specialist (€120), Researcher/ANIOS (€90), and Co-assistent (€50), plus €1 service fee per ticket through Eventix.shop platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SEOHS organizes an annual one-day medical symposium in the Netherlands that brings together medical residents (AIOS), non-training doctors (ANIOS), medical researchers, and specialists from all surgical specialties to present scientific research and attend plenary sessions. The offering is supplemented by a tiered ticketing system (€50–€120) and three grant programs to support experimental surgical research and international internships.

Product overview

SEOHS (Symposium Experimenteel Onderzoek Heelkundige Specialismen) is an annual medical conference platform that serves as the primary meeting point for residents and researchers from all surgical specialties to present their scientific research. The core offering is the annual SEOHS Symposium, which is supplemented by three grant programs: the Prof. Dr. Klopperprijs (€1,500 research pilot grant), the Reisstipendium (two €1,000 travel stipends for international research opportunities), and the Beste Voordracht Prize (€250 for best presentation). Additional services include abstract submission for research presentations and event registration with tiered ticketing for different attendee categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SEOHS Symposium Annual one-day symposium on experimental research in surgical specialties held in the Netherlands, connecting medical residents (AIOS), non-training doctors (ANIOS), medical researchers, and specialists from all surgical disciplines to present scientific research and attend plenary sessions with renowned speakers.
• Prof. Dr. Klopperprijs Annual €1,500 research grant awarded by the Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Assistenten Heelkundige Specialismen (SWOAHS) to residents and researchers to initiate a pilot study in experimental surgical research. Applicants submit a research proposal, recommendation letter, and CV.
• Reisstipendium (Travel Stipend) Two travel stipends of €1,000 each awarded to medical researchers, ANIOS, or AIOS in surgical specialties to fund research laboratory visits, scientific or clinical internships abroad, and other international research activities.
• Beste Voordracht Prize (Best Presentation Award) €250 prize awarded for the best research presentation delivered during the SEOHS symposium.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two travel stipends of €1,000 awarded per edition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EvidenceHuntminorOthersEvidenceHunt platform sponsoring SEOHS 2026, appears on sponsors page with link to their platform
• Fengh Europe (Fengh Medical)minorOthersMedical device company (Fengh Medical) sponsoring SEOHS 2026, European operations represented on sponsors page
• Grendel MedicalminorOthersMedical technology company sponsoring SEOHS 2026, logo displayed on sponsors page linking to their website
• LaptitudeminorOthersSponsor of SEOHS 2026, appears on sponsors page with link to their website
• ExamVisionminorOthersMedical equipment company (likely surgical/medical optics) sponsoring SEOHS 2026, appears on sponsors page
• Collegium Chirurgicum Nederland (CCN)minorOthersDutch surgical college/association sponsoring SEOHS 2026, logo displayed on sponsors page
• Ministerie van Defensie (Ministry of Defense)minorOthersDutch Ministry of Defense sponsoring SEOHS 2026, appears on sponsors page
• ABN AmrominorOthersDutch bank sponsoring SEOHS 2026, logo displayed on sponsors page
• AccordminorOthersSponsor of SEOHS 2026, appears on sponsors page
• JBZ (Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis)minorOthersJeroen Bosch Hospital sponsoring SEOHS 2026, appears on sponsors page
• RadboudumccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadboud University Medical Center serves as the primary organizational partner for SEOHS 2026 in Nijmegen. All committee members and recommendation committee are from Radboudumc. Hosts the symposium and provides institutional support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Congress Care: A Dutch-based Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) that provides logistical and registration services to medical and scientific congresses. While not a direct competitor, it is comparable as an ecosystem participant in the Dutch medical congress organizing market where SEOHS operates.

Direct peers

• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Heelkunde (NVvH): The Dutch Society of Surgery organizes annual and biannual congresses for surgical professionals in the Netherlands. It is the most direct peer because it serves the same Dutch surgical community, addresses overlapping attendee pain points, and competes for the same presentation slots and sponsorships as SEOHS.
• Chirurgendagen (Dutch Surgical Days): The flagship annual multi-day congress of the NVvH, gathering Dutch surgeons, residents, and researchers. It is comparable because it competes directly with SEOHS for the same Dutch surgical research presentation audience and sponsor mindshare.
• Collegium Chirurgicum Nederland (CCN): A Dutch surgical college that sponsors SEOHS and itself convenes surgical training events. It is comparable because it operates in the same Dutch surgical education ecosystem and shares overlapping committee members and target audiences.

Regional players

• EAUN (European Association of Urology Nurses): A European specialty congress organizer for urology professionals, attracting Dutch urology residents — a key SEOHS attendee segment — to its own congresses. It is comparable as a competing draw for the urology AIOS/researcher persona within SEOHS's audience.

Broad incumbents

• European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES): An international society organizing congresses on minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery. It is comparable as a higher-tier specialty surgical congress that draws a subset of the same Dutch residents and researchers, particularly those in general surgery and gynecology.
• European Society of Surgery (ESS): A pan-European surgical society hosting large-scale congresses that attract Dutch surgical residents and researchers as a subset of their audience. It is comparable as a multi-specialty surgical congress organizer targeting an overlapping attendee base, though at a broader geographic scale.

Emerging players

• ASSET (Association of Surgeons in Training — Netherlands chapter): An organization representing surgical trainees in the Netherlands, hosting educational events and networking opportunities. It is comparable because it targets the same AIOS/ANIOS persona and addresses similar pain points around cross-specialty networking and research presentation platforms.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/symposium-experimenteel-onderzoek-heelkundige-specialismen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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