The EPIC TechWatch on Laser and Photonics Applications at COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM by IVAM, MEDICA 2022 will take place on 16th November 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany.  In this event, the last developments in medical lasers will be presented together with the most exciting applications. Laser microstructuring enabling material anti-bacterial properties, rapid bacteria detection, biopsy-free differentiation of tumoral from healthy tissue, continuous vital parameters monitoring, and many other applications will be discussed. Also, the European capabilities for the development and manufacturing of large-volume optical modules for the medical industry will be discussed.