MedTech World Malta Agenda

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11 Wed

12 Thu

13 Fri

09:00 – 13:00

Cultural Tour, Valletta

Open to Premium and Platinum Pass Holders, RSVP required

11:00 – 13:00

MDIA DiHubMT x Digital Innovation Hub Tour

The MDIA DiHubMT x Digital Innovation Hub Tour offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Malta’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem. Hosted in collaboration with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and the Digital Innovation Hub (DiHubMT), this guided experience showcases how Malta is fostering digital transformation, AI integration, and smart healthcare solutions across sectors.

Participation is open to CEOs and Founders of MedTech, HealthTech, and Digital Health companies looking to explore potential R&D partnerships, regulatory support frameworks, and opportunities for collaboration within Malta’s digital and MedTech landscape.

All participants must hold a valid Conference Pass to attend. Applications will be reviewed by the MedTech World team, with acceptance based on relevance and fit within the tour’s objectives.

14:30 – 18:00

MedTech CEO-Only Forum

By Application Only. Held at Excelsior Hotel.

Participation in the CEO-Only Forum is strictly limited to current Chief Executive Officers of active medical device startups. All participants must hold a valid Conference Pass to attend. Each application will be reviewed by the MedTech World team and will be either accepted or declined based on these criteria.

14:30 – 18:00

Investor-Only Forum

By Application Only. Held at Excelsior Hotel.

Participation in the Investor-Only Forum is strictly limited to active investors in the medtech ecosystem. Eligible participants include venture capital firms, angel investors, family offices, corporate venture arms, and hospital investment representatives. All participants must hold a valid Conference Pass to attend. Each application will be reviewed by the MedTech World team and will be either accepted or declined based on these criteria.

18:00 – 21:00

Pre-Registration and Networking Reception

All Ticket Holders. Sponsored by CS Life Sciences

Location: The Grand Hotel Excelsior, Chartroom, Ground Floor Lobby.

09:00 – 18:00

Sacra Infermeria Stage – Day 1

The full agenda for MedTech Malta 2026 will be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we invite you to explore last year’s program to get a sense of the caliber of speakers and discussions you can expect.

09:15 – 09:50 / Panel – From Bench to Bedside: Accelerating R&D to Clinical Implementation

A discussion on speeding up the journey from research to real-world clinical use, covering translation, trials, and collaboration between innovators and clinicians.

Alice McGee

Senior Medical Advisor

Flo Health

Homer Quintana

Director, Center for Rapid Device Translation

Houston Methodist

Edward Ruppel III

Investor

Nexus Neurotech

Allison Post

CEO

Rhythio Medical Technologies, Inc

Weronika Michaluk

MedTech Practice Lead

HTD Health

09:50 – 10:25 / Panel – Beyond Compliance: AI & Regulation as a shared Infrastructure.

A forward-looking discussion on how AI and regulation can work together as a unified framework, enabling safer innovation and smoother integration in healthcare.

Maria Nyåkern

Managing Partner

Nyakern Nexus Investments

Alex Diaconu

Co-founder & CEO

AiGIA Health

Alex Condon

COO

Matrix One

Andreas Forsland

CEO

Cognixion

Kwame Ulmer

Managing Partner

MedTech Impact Partners

10:29 – 11:07 / Company Showcase – MedTech Innovator Alumni – Block 1

MedTech Innovator alumni presenting live on stage — Company Showcases by RenewRx, LightHearted AI, Medasense Biometrics, Ankr Health, and Innova Vascular. Empowered by Prolucid Technologies and MedTech Innovator.

Kari Cao

CEO | Founder

RenewRX

Galit Zuckerman Stark

Founder & CEO

Medasense Biometrics

Ray Rao

CEO

Ankr Health

Sanjay Shrivastava, Ph.D.

CEO and Founder

Innova Vascular, Inc.

Lucrezia Cester

CEO

LightHearted AI Health

11:10 – 11:45 / Panel – Go-To-Market Strategies for MedTech: How to Win in a Crowded Market

A practical session on building effective launch strategies, differentiating in competitive markets, and driving adoption with the right partners and messaging.

Alberto Chan

Consultant

Sherrill Morgan

Anish Shindore

Founder & Managing Partner

GSD Health

Dr. med. Univ. Amel Havkic

Founder & CEO

EvoMed Consulting

Christophe Van der Linden

Senior Advisor Marketing Consulting Services NAMSA – Private Investor and Board Member

NAMSA & World Machine Consulting

11:45 – 12:20 / Panel – Vive la MedTech: France as a Gateway to Global MedTech

An exploration of France’s growing MedTech ecosystem, highlighting innovation hubs, funding opportunities, and the country’s role in Europe’s healthcare market.

Julie Rachline

President

LallianSe

Catherine Boule

Managing Partner

Karista

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director Lifesciences and Greentech

BpiFrance

Julien Hedou

CEO & Co-founder

SurgeCare

Laure Caucanas

CEO & Co-founder

SURGITEC ROBOTICS

Celia HART

General Partner and co-founder

Supernova Invest

Sophie Pierrin Lepinard

Investment Director

BNP Paribas Développement

12:20 – 13:00 / Panel – From Idea to Income: Building with the End in Mind

Innovation Innovation is only half the battle. Every MedTech founder must answer the ultimate question: how will you get paid? Whether through reimbursement, direct-to-consumer sales, employer partnerships, or hybrid models, a company’s revenue strategy must be designed early — not as an afterthought.

Karandeep Singh Badwal

Director

QRA Medical

Lee A. Fleisher

CEO and Founder

Rubrum Advising

Limor Sandach

MedTech Executive, Entrepreneur | Venture Advisor, Board Leader

Chad Bonhomme

CEO

Grand Heart

13:00 – 13:35 / Panel – Pitch Perfect: How to Tell a Story Investors Believe

A hands-on discussion on crafting compelling pitches, focusing on clarity, credibility, and storytelling that resonates with investors and drives funding success.

Gilad Peleg

Founding Partner

Neuro1 Capital

Claudia Holy

Founder and CEO

Podymos Ltd

Varun Turlapati

Managing Partner

Chaanakya Capital

13:35 – 14:10 / Panel – Readiness Through Innovation: The MedTech–Defence Connection

At the crossroads of defence and healthcare, MedTech has fueled advances from trauma care and prosthetics to robotics and AI. Today, telemedicine and neurotechnology are also addressing the hidden wounds of conflict, including PTSD and mental health. This session highlights how dual-use innovation strengthens resilience and where leaders must collaborate to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Marja Huiskamp

General Manager

Madrid Health Hub

Zsolt Bubori

Ecosystem Lead

EIT Health

Povilas Sabaliauskas

Co- Founder & CEO

Pulsetto

Frank Van Trimpont

President of European Council of Disaster Medicine

European Council of Disaster Medicine, European Chapter of World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine

14:15 – 14:50 / Panel – Longevity Tech: The science of Living Beyond 120

A forward-looking discussion on technologies extending human lifespan, from regenerative medicine to AI-driven health insights, and their impact on aging and society.

Lucas Perez

Medical & Strategic Director

Life Plus

Philippe Gerwill

Founder and Managing Director

PGEA Limited

Soyoung Park

General Partner

1004 Ventures Partners

Mihir Patel, MD

Partner

LEAD

Victor Björk

Founder

Victor Björk Geroconsulting

14:50 – 15:25 / Panel – Innovation at the Frontline: MedTech & HealthTech’s Role in Primary Care

A conversation on how MedTech and HealthTech solutions are transforming primary care, improving access, efficiency, and patient outcomes at the first point of contact.

Julia Zarb

Principal & Founder

Blue x Blue Inc.

Ing. Karl Farrugia

CEO

Primary Healthcare, Ministry of Health & Active Ageing, Malta

Stuart Hart

CEO

UrologyHealth.com

Baroness clare Gerada DBE

Senior Partner

Hurley Group. Hama

Michael Bell

Chair

NHS South West London and Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust

15:26 – 17:58 / Med-In Pharma by Malta Medicines Authority

15:28 – 15:33 / Opening Address by PS Joseph Chetcuti Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Active Ageing

PS Joseph Chetcuti

Permanent Secretary

Ministry for Health and Active Ageing

15:35 – 15:40 / Opening Remarks by Professor Lilian M Azzopardi

Prof. Lilian Azzopardi

Head of Department of Pharmacy & Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

University of Malta

15:42 – 15:52 / Moving Strategically from Scientific Theories to Validated Practice

Anthony Serracino-Inglott

CEO, Malta Medicines Authority and Professor at Univerisity of Malta

Malta Medicines Authority and Univerisity of Malta

15:54 – 16:04 / Software as Medical Device: Clinical Requirements under EU Medical Device Regulations

Engin Çamer, MD

Clinical Unit Manager

Malta Conformity Assessment

16:06 – 16:26 / Vigilance and Innovation: Two Pillars of Regulatory Progress

S. Oguz Savas

Head of Notified Body

Malta Conformity Assessment Inc

Luca Galea

Junior Medical Devices Inspector

Malta Medicines Authority, University of Malta

Shirley Tanti

Junior Assessor (Medical Devices)

Malta Medicines Authority, University of Malta

16:28 – 16:38 / Financing Public Health and Medicines in the EU

Dr. Jan Hagens

Former CFO

National Institute for Public Health & Environment, Agency of Medical Evaluation Board

16:40 – 17:00 / Quality, Risk and Access: Evolving Frontiers in Regulatory Sciences

Dr. Jan Hagens

Former CFO

National Institute for Public Health & Environment, Agency of Medical Evaluation Board

Valentina Sammut

Head, Entrepreneurship and Scientific Dialogue Medical Devices

Malta Medicines Authority University of Malta, Faculty of Medicines and Surgery, Department of Pharmacy

Maria Scicluna

Senior Pharmaceutical Officer

Malta Medicines Authority

17:02 – 17:12 / Innovations in the Pharmaceutical Industry: The Case of Nanoparticles

Professor May Saab

Assistant Dean, Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy

Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon

17:14 – 17:34 / Emerging Technologies and Analytical Complexities in Modern Pharmaceutics

Professor May Saab

Assistant Dean, Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy

Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon

Mr. Elton Gatt

Director, Site Quality / Qualified Person; PhD Candidate

University of Malta

Karolina Szyrner

Research Support Officer II

Department of Pharmacy, University of Malta

17:36 – 17:46 / Drivers of Change in the Pharmaceutical Landscape

Prof. Lilian Azzopardi

Head of Department of Pharmacy & Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

University of Malta

17:48 – 17:53 / Concluding Remarks Professor Anthony Serracino-Inglot

Anthony Serracino-Inglott

CEO, Malta Medicines Authority and Professor at Univerisity of Malta

Malta Medicines Authority and Univerisity of Malta

09:00 – 18:00

La Valette Stage – Day 1

09:00 – 09:05 / Welcoming Speech – Dr. Dylan Attard

Dr. Dylan Attard

CEO, Founder

MedTech World

09:05 – 09:10 / Keynote – Hon. Dr. Jo-Etienne Abela

Hon. Dr. Jo-Etienne Abela

Minister for Health and Active Ageing

Government of Malta

09:10 – 09:45 / Panel – Limited Funds – How Do We Succeed?

A practical conversation on building and scaling MedTech startups with constrained resources, focusing on smart fundraising, strategic partnerships, and lean innovation.

Ken Nelson

Partner

MedTech Advantage Fund

Shaherah Yancy

Founder & CEO

Research Lifecycle Solutions

Dr. Hubert Zajicek

CEO & Co-founder

Health Wildcatters

Iain McCulley

Global Head of MedTech

Morgan Latif

Umaima Ahmad

CEO & Co-Founder

52North

09:50 – 10:25 / Panel – Navigating EU & US Regulations: Key Compliance Trends for MedTech.

This panel will explore the latest compliance developments shaping MedTech in the EU and US, including MDR implementation, FDA updates, and cross-border regulatory challenges. Experts will share practical insights to help innovators streamline approvals, avoid pitfalls, and bring products to market more efficiently.

Amra Racic

Vice President, Global Government Strategy

Veeva Systems

Edwin Lindsay

Principal Consultant / Managing Director

CS Lifesciences

Christian Espinosa

CEO

Blue Goat Cyber

S. Oguz Savas

Head of Notified Body

Malta Conformity Assessment Inc

Ainoa Forteza

VP Regulatory Affairs Medtech

Alira Health

10:25 – 10:35 / Keynote – Hon. Silvio Schembri

Hon. Silvio Schembri

Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects of Malta

10:40 – 10:50 / Keynote – The Prime Minister for Malta, Hon. Dr. Robert Abela.

Hon. Robert Abela

Prime Minister of Malta

11:00 – 11:35 / Reverse Pitch: Turning The Tables

In this dynamic session, investors pitch their value to MedTech startups—highlighting what they bring beyond capital and why founders should choose them.

Anna Badurska

CEO & Founder

42 Global Ventures

Greg Madden

Managing Partner

SV Health Investors

Chris Japp

Partner

Tramway Ventures

Shai Policker

Managing Partner

Edge Medical Ventures

Fred Ginnebaugh

Executive in Residence

KCK Medtech

11:35 – 11:40 / Transforming and Elevating Mental Health in Malta through Technology

Roseanne Camilleri

CEO

National Mental Health Services

11:40 – 12:15 / Panel – Australasia: Clinical Research Destination

A deep dive into how Australia’s MedTech ecosystem streamlines clinical trials, offering lessons on regulatory efficiency, patient access, and global collaboration.

Joseph Panetta

Chief Marketing Officer

Ascend CRO

Vanessa Gallois

Sr Director Clinical Affairs

HighLife SAS

Pedro Eerdmans

Clinical Strategist

Youssef Biadillah

CEO

BariaTek Medical

12:15 – 13:15 / Lunch Break

13:15 – 13:50 / Panel – Fueling MedTech Growth: Equity, Debt, and Everything In Between

A candid look at VC/PE vs. family offices, venture debt, revenue-based financing, and strategics—what fits each stage from pre-clinical to commercialization.

Dr. Narges Sheikhansari

Executive Advisor and Public Health Expert

Chris Church

Director

BlackRock

Gary Gershony

Founding General Partner

BayMed Venture Partners

Luc Starmans

Partner

Brightlands Venture Partners

David Kereiakes

Managing Partner

Windham Capital Partners

13:54 – 14:00 / Company Showcase by Check4Cancer

Presenting Slot

Prof Gordon Wishart

CEO

Check4Cancer

14:02 – 14:08 / Company Showcase by Auctus Surgical

Presenting Slot

John Ashley

CEO

Auctus Ortho

14:10 – 14:16 / Company Showcase by Orthoson

Presenting Slot

Richard Simmonds

CEO

Orthoson

14:20 – 15:00 / Panel – Digital OR & Robotics: From Imaging to Intelligent Surgery and Dentistry

Exploring how digital ORs and robotics are transforming surgery and dentistry alike, with imaging integration, intelligent minimally invasive procedures, and enhanced precision leading to better patient outcomes.

Stan Kalinin

Editor in Chief

Good MedTech News / MedTech Lead

Olga Krivchenko

CEO & Co-Founder

Qualium Systems

Paul Roberts

CEO

Lupin Dental SAS

Kashif ikram

VP Surgical Robotics & Host of OurMedTechLives Podcast

MicroPort

Peter Gorham

Chief Commercial Officer Company Name BHS Technologies

BHS Technologies

15:00 – 15:10 / Keynote – Mr. George Gregory, CEO at Malta Enterprise

George Gregory

CEO

Malta Enterprise

15:12 – 15:17 / Coffee Break

15:20 – 15:55 / Panel – Data-Driven MedTech: 360° View

Data has become the backbone of modern healthcare, shaping how devices are developed, validated, deployed, and reimbursed. This panel takes a 360-degree look at the role of data across the entire MedTech lifecycle—from R&D and clinical trials to regulatory approval, hospital adoption, and patient outcomes. Experts will discuss how real-world evidence, AI, and digital health platforms are driving smarter decisions, accelerating innovation, and unlocking new models of care. Join us to explore the opportunities and challenges of building a truly data-driven MedTech ecosystem.

Dr. Ryan Grech

Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist

NHS Forth Valley Royal Hospital and NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital

Dr Eva-Maria Hempe

Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences EMEA

NVIDIA

Kevin Saem

Managing Director

Zapyrus

Esther Reynal de St Michel Richardot

Founding General Partner

Thena Capital

Sean J. Cheng

Managing Director

Ascension Ventures

15:56 – 16:02 / Company Showcase by Emit Knowledge

Presenting Slot

Marjan Nikolovski

CEO

Emit Knowledge

16:10 – 16:16 / Company Showcase by Lupin Dental

Presenting Slot

Karim Tourbah

Chief Product and Innovation Officer

Lupin Dental

16:04 – 16:10 / Company Showcase by Kardi AI

Presenting Slot

Vlastimil Hrabal

CEO

Kardi AI

16:20 – 16:55 / Panel – MedTech M&A: Who’s Buying Who & Why It Matters.

A discussion on the latest mergers and acquisitions shaping MedTech, examining buyer motivations, market consolidation, and the impact on innovation and competition.

Ivanny Franklin

Managing Partner

MedSight Capital

Yves Prevoo

Founder & CEO

easee

Hirak Parikh

Principal, Venture Investments

J&J

Thomas F. Busby

Partner

Mirus Capital Advisors

Barak Singer

Executive VP, Head of Healthcare

The Trendlines Group

16:55 – 17:30 / Panel – Gateway to the Middle East: MedTech Opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Beyond.

A session exploring the growing MedTech ecosystem in the Gulf, highlighting regulatory pathways, investment opportunities, and strategies for successful market entry.

Rachel McArthur

Chief Editorial Officer, Healthcare

Digital Ink Media

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi

Senior Vice President – Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park & Dubai International Academic City

TECOM Group

Dirk Richter

Chairman

Saydalah Healthcare Angel Investor Network

15:00 – 16:00 / Happy Hour at Investors Lounge by Prolucid Technologies

Investor Lounge Happy Hour — sponsored by Prolucid Technologies; exclusive to Platinum pass holders and MTI Alumni.

18:00 – 19:00

Networking Reception at Grand Hotel Excelsior

Before the exclusive evening events, all ticket tiers are welcome to join our official welcome reception at the Grand Hotel Excelsior — a beautiful setting overlooking Malta’s historic harbour. This open gathering brings together the entire MedTech community in a relaxed atmosphere, offering the perfect opportunity to meet fellow innovators, reconnect with familiar faces, and set the tone for an inspiring summit ahead.

19:30 – 21:00

VIP Evening Networking Receptions for Platinum Pass Holders.

Platinum Pass holders will enjoy access to our highly exclusive, invite-only networking evenings hosted in two of Malta’s most beautiful heritage venues. Sponsored by Blue Goat Cyber, these intimate gatherings are reserved for speakers, investors, partners, and senior leaders, offering a refined setting to build meaningful connections ahead of the summit. Invitations will be sent directly — please monitor your email for RSVP details to secure your place.

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08:00 – 18:00

La Valette Stage – Day 2

09:15 – 09:25 / Keynote by Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi

Senior Vice President – Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park & Dubai International Academic City

TECOM Group

09:30 – 09:55 / Fireside Chat – From Lab to Billion-Pound Exit. Translating MedTech Innovation from Oxford to the World.

Tjasa Zajc

Founder/Host

Faces of Digital Health

Prof. Constantin Coussios

CTO and Founder,

Organox

09:55 – 10:05 / Keynote Address by MEP Alex Agius Saliba

Dr Alex Agius Saliba

Vice President

S&D Group

10:05 – 10:40 / Panel – Women in MedTech: Shaping the Future of Innovation & Leadership

A conversation highlighting the role of women driving innovation and leadership in MedTech, with insights on breaking barriers, mentorship, and building inclusive opportunities.

Khizra Ahmad

Director of Strategy & Leadership

APPSUK Foundation

Katrina Laks

CEO

Migrevention

Diana Saraceni

General Manager

PANAKES PARTNERS

Melissa Espinosa

VP, Strategic Partnerships,

Blue Goat Cyber, Inc.

Claudia Preziosi

Head of Business Development and Operations

Founder of Preziosi Consultancy HepaTx

10:40 – 11:20 / Panel – From Disruption to Opportunity. Embracing the MedTech Revolution

Manish Chand

Robotic Surgeon and Technology Researcher

University college London

Tanya Ridding

Vice President Medtech Executive Search

Invenia Group

Steve Bell

Expert in medtech startups and medical robotics

Independent Advisor

Graeme Smith

Exec Chair and CEO

Ostomy Secure

James Y Grosvenor

Chief Strategy Officer

Anaut

11:20 – 11:30 / Keynote by Hon. Dr. Alex Borg

Hon. Dr. Alex Borg

Leader of the Opposition Nationalist Party

11:30 – 12:05 / Panel – Trust in AI: Building Confidence in Healthcare Innovation

This panel examines how to build trust as AI reshapes healthcare, focusing on transparency, safety, and accountability. Speakers will share strategies to strengthen confidence among clinicians, patients, and stakeholders in adopting AI-driven innovation.

Prof. Shafi Ahmed

CEO

MedicalXR

Yoav Fisher

Startup and Innovation Lead

Tel Aviv Medical Center: I-Next Innovation Hub

Kenneth Shaw

Director

Specculo Limited

Dr. Geeta Nayyar

Chief Medical Officer

RadiantGraph

Dr Zied Tayeb

Co-founder and CEO

Myelin-H

12:10 – 12:45 / From East to Everywhere: Scaling MedTech Across Asia

Dr. Miguel Fenech

Business Development Manager

MedTech World

Michael ByungSun Hwang

CEO & Ph.D.

Bigbang Angels, Inc.

Stuart Skelton MORAN

Vice President of Clinical Marketing

Cornerstone Robotics Limited

Christina Niedermeyer

Senior Partner Success Manager

Plug & Play Tech Centre

William Hsu

Principal

WH Consulting Inc

12:45 – 12:55 / Keynote – Hon. Dr. Keith Azzopardi Tanti

Hon. Keith Azzopardi Tanti

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation

Government of Malta

12:55 – 13:45 / Lunch Break

13:45 – 14:20 / Panel – It takes a Family Office to Raise a StartUp Child

An inside look at how family offices support MedTech startups, from providing capital and strategic guidance to fostering long-term growth and stability.

Laurent Pacheco

Managing Partner

International Family Office Alliance for Health

Omid Akhavan

Managing Director

Anthro Ventures

Ivanny Franklin

Managing Partner

MedSight Capital

Dr. Ali Tinazli

CEO

Lifespin GmbH

Maria Nyåkern

Managing Partner

Nyakern Nexus Investments

14:20 – 14:35 / Keynote – Hon. Dr Malcolm Paul Agius Galea

Hon. Dr. Malcolm Paul Agius Galea

Parliamentary Secretary

Ministry of Health, Malta

14:38 – 14:44 / Company Showcase by AQUAHeart

Presenting Slot

Holger Friedrich, MD, PhD

CEO

AQUAHeart

14:46 – 14:52 / Company Showcase by Sequoia Health

Presenting Slot

Denis Galka

Founder & CEO

Sequoia Health

14:52 – 14:58 / Company Showcase by Berlin Heals

Presenting Slot

John Brumfield

CEO

Berlin Heals

15:00 – 15:35 / Panel – Hospitals as Investors: Driving MedTech Adoption Through Venture Arms

A discussion on how hospitals are investing in MedTech through venture arms, accelerating innovation while shaping solutions that directly meet clinical needs.

Liana Volach

VP Government and Strategy

8400 The Health Network

Zach Eisen

Senior Principal

Cleveland Clinic Ventures

Liridon Rrushaj

Director of Venture Investing

OSF Ventures

John Perez

Managing Director

Rex Heath Ventures

Anthony Zlaket

Venture Fund Manager

Tampa General Hospital Ventures

15:37 – 15:47 / Break

15:45 – 17:15 / MedTech World Startup Pitch Competition – Judging Panel

Live pitches from emerging MedTech founders will be judged solely by active medical device investors.

Hamzeh Abdul-Hadi

Investor

Angelini Ventures

Stefan Madansingh

Technology Development Manager

Mayo Clinic, Department of Business Development

Branden Rosenhan

Founding Partner

MedMountain Ventures

Stephen Borg Balzan

FDI Specialist

Malta Enterprise

Soyoung Park

General Partner

1004 Ventures Partners

Esther Reynal de St Michel Richardot

Founding General Partner

Thena Capital

Eli Velasquez

Managing Director

Science Center Health Fund

Miguel Borg

CEO

Malta Venture Capital

Joey Mason

Venture Partner

Claret Capital Partners

Ken Nelson

Partner

MedTech Advantage Fund

15:45 – 17:15 / MedTech World Startup Pitch Competition – Startups

Live pitches from emerging MedTech founders, judged solely by active medical device investors.

Richard Chambers

Founder & CEO

ChamberTech

Raman Tsimafeyeu

CEO

VR NeuroLink AI

Vikas Agarwal

CEO

Weave Bio Therapeutics

Jack Ferrier

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Technology Officer

Sylke

Thorsten Waloschek

CEO

NeoPredics

Eddie McDaid

Co-Founder and CEO

Galenband

Alex Plesoianu

Founder

Twinheart

Keita Shimomura

Co-Fouder, CEO

F.MED

Max Brinkmann

CEO & Co-Founder

Refined Diagnostics

08:00 – 18:00

Sacra Infermeria Stage – Day 2

09:20 – 09:30 / Keynote by Dr. Jean Marie Mifsud Chief Officer for Innovative Technology at Malta Digital Innovation Authority

Dr. Jean-Marie Mifsud

CITO

MDIA

09:30 – 10:05 / Panel – Investor & Founder Perspectives: The Hard Truth About Fundraising in MedTech & HealthTech

An honest conversation between investors and founders on the realities of fundraising, from common challenges to strategies for securing the right capital.

Mathieu Charleux

President

MD101

Todor Jeliaskov

President & CEO

inHEART

Jeyla Sadikova

Co-founder & CSO

illumicell

F. Javier Perez, CFA

Director

BlackPoint Capital

Sascha Berger

Investor

Saudi Arabia

10:05 – 10:45 / Company Showcase – MedTech Innovator Alumni – Block 2

MedTech Innovator alumni presenting live on stage – Company Showcases by Luminoah, Plio Surgical, Entirety Biomedical, TYBR Health, Kelvin Health. Empowered by Prolucid Technologies and MedTech Innovator.

Lucrezia Cester

CEO

LightHearted AI Health

Neal Piper

Founder and CEO

Luminoah, Inc

Cristina Purtill

CEO

Plio Surgical

Jake Edick

CEO and Co-Founder

Entirety Biomedical

Tim Keane

Co-founder & CEO

TYBR Health

Georgi Kadrev

Co-founder & CEO

Kelvin Health Inc

10:50 – 11:25 / Panel – Greener Futures: Building Sustainability into MedTech

This session explores how MedTech can deliver innovation that improves patient outcomes while reducing its environmental footprint.

Tjasa Zajc

Founder/Host

Faces of Digital Health

Oliver Bisazza

CEO

MedTech Europe

Bibi Sattar Marques

Partner

Buenavista Equity Partners

11:25 – 12:00 / Panel – It Takes a Village to Build a MedTech Startup

Aubry Tandjeu

Medtech Business Consultant

BiB Consulting

Dan Purvis

Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board

Velentium Medical

JJ Amell

FOUNDER/PRINCIPAL LAWYER

AMELL LAW

Pedro David Espinoza

Board Director

Melzi Surgical

Benjamin J. Rieck

CEO

AngioConsult GmbH

12:00 – 12:10 / Company Showcase by TargetMI

Stephanie Bezzina Wettinger

Professor

TargetMI

12:15 – 12:50 / Panel – Startups, Corporates & Hospitals: How to Build Meaningful MedTech Partnerships

A discussion on creating successful collaborations between startups, corporates, and hospitals — focusing on alignment, trust, and shared value to accelerate MedTech innovation and adoption.

Nicole Black

Program Director

MedTech Innovator

Sanjay Shrivastava, Ph.D.

CEO and Founder

Innova Vascular, Inc.

Khurram Mir

Managing Director

UCI Health

David Uffer

Managing Director, Medtech

Trinity Life Sciences

LLoyd Price

Partner

Nelson Advisors

12:50 – 13:30 / Panel – Malta as a MedTech Hub: Bridging Innovation, Investment & Markets

Marion Zammit

Medtech and LifeSciences Business Consultant

Dr. Swarna Balasumbramaniam

Founder and CEO

Noleus Technologies

Keith Vassallo

Director / Partner

Associated Equipment

Aaron Axiaq

Chairman and Director

Uniplural Group

Fabien Debono

Partner & Franchise Owner

Alliance Real Estate

13:30 – 14:05 / Panel – Precision Medicine in MedTech: Shaping the Future of Personalised Care

While precision medicine has made waves in pharmacology and diagnostics, its potential in medical devices remains largely untapped. This panel brings together innovators and experts to examine how MedTech can harness personalisation — from smarter diagnostics and adaptive therapies to data-driven devices. We’ll unpack the hurdles of regulation and integration while spotlighting the vast opportunities for precision-driven MedTech to redefine the future of healthcare.

Walid QORONFLEH

Founder& Managing Director (Q3CG) and Executive Director (QRI)

Q3 Consulting Group (Q3CG) and Q3 Research Institute (QRI)

Dr Adel Baluch

VP, Partnerships- Health Systems

Ada Health

Adam W. Hansen, PhD

CEO & Founder

Geneial

Tricia Carrigan Ph.D

Advisor

Modi Ventures

14:05 – 14:40 / Panel – Cancer Innovation from Malta to the World: Research, Technology & Cross-Sector Collaboration

A panel showcasing Malta’s contributions to cancer research and technology, emphasizing global collaboration and cross-sector partnerships driving progress in oncology.

Prof. Christian Scerri

Chair

Cancer Research and Innovation Hub

Dr. Darren Larsen, MD, CCFP, MPL

Chairman of the Board

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Jessica Debattista

Higher Allied Health Practitioner (Medical Laboratory Scientist) & PhD student

University of Malta & Mater Dei Hospital

Ruth Guillamier

Senior Associate Academic – Biology, / Committee Member

University of Malta / Action for Breast Cancer Foundation Malta

Prof. Caroline J. Magri

Consultant Cardiologist & Research Lead

Mater Dei Hospital, Malta

14:45 – 15:20 / Panel – Aging Nations, Divided Systems: Can Public and Private Healthcare Align?

A panel examining how public and private healthcare can work together to address the challenges of aging populations, from access and affordability to coordinated care.

Dr. Matthieu Poudevigne

Research GP

Healthcare Central London

Jorgen Souness

CEO

St. Vincent De Paul Residence

Murray Ellender

NHS GP & Head of UK

HUMA

Dr Joanne M. Hackett

Vice President, Health System Services, EMEA

IQVIA

Chiara Scerri Herrera

Head of Data and Digital Innovation

Saint James Hospital

15:20 – 15:55 / Panel – From Gadgets to Care: Integrating Consumer and Regulated Devices

This panel explores how to balance consumer wearables with regulated medical devices to create safe, effective, and scalable “care anywhere” models. Experts will share insights on integration, compliance, and real-world applications. This session will help medtech innovators and clinical teams navigate the sources of health data that patients now have access to and ensure that patients and care teams are able apply the data to the appropriate care pathways.

Sandeep Pulim

Scrub Capital

Prof. Ilan Yaron

Professor of Medicine & Chairman

Hebrew University & Hadassah Medical Centre

Sanjay Ranka

Distinguished Professor, Computer Science

University of Florida, Gainesville

Shavini Fernando

Founder, CEO

OxiWear Inc.

Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan

CTO

Digimed Technologies Ltd

15:55 – 16:00 / Panel – Non-Dilutive Capital: Winning Grants in MedTech

Grants can provide vital fuel for MedTech startups without giving up equity — but winning them requires strategy, preparation, and the right partnerships. This session unpacks how to identify the best opportunities, craft compelling applications, and leverage non-dilutive funding to accelerate innovation and de-risk early-stage growth.

Henry Norton

CEO & Founder

Cruxx

Arnold Grabocka

Founder

Grant Nomad

Ingrid Lansard

Chief Commercial Officer

ABCDx SA

Melanie Debattista

Head FDI: Digital Innovation

Malta Enterprise

16:35 – 17:10 / Panel – Africa Rising: MedTech Opportunities in the World’s Fastest-Growing Healthcare Market vs Equitable Access to MedTech: Unlocking Opportunities Across Emerging Healthcare Markets

With the youngest population in the world and rapidly expanding healthcare needs, Africa is emerging as a critical growth frontier for MedTech and HealthTech. From telemedicine to diagnostic innovation, local entrepreneurs are developing scalable solutions that address unique challenges — while global investors and corporates are beginning to take notice. This panel explores how to unlock Africa’s MedTech potential through capital, partnerships, and infrastructure, and what lessons can be learned from the continent’s leapfrogging approach to healthcare delivery.

Professor Wendy Dearing

Director Centre for Social Innovation

University of Wales Trinty Saint David & Hywel Dda University Health Board

Professor Subhamay Ghosh

Associate Medical Director/Consultant Anaesthetist

Hywel Dda University Health Board/University of Wales Trinity St David

Valeria McFarren

President

Chaski Global

Wambui Gachiengo Nyabero

CEO

MEDevice Africa

Dr Khadija Omar

Medical Doctor/Founder

DijaDoc SA

19:30 – 22:30

MedTech World Awards

For Platinum Ticket holders only.

The MedTech World Awards celebrate the brightest minds and boldest innovations shaping the future of healthcare. From pioneering startups to visionary industry leaders, the awards honor those driving progress and transforming patient care through technology and collaboration.

Hosted in the elegant La Valette Hall at the Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC), the evening will feature a gala dinner, live entertainment, and the announcement of this year’s winners — a night dedicated to excellence, inspiration, and the global MedTech community. Sponsored by Blue Goat Cyber, this milestone event will set the tone for recognizing MedTech leadership on a truly global stage.

22:30 – 02:00

MedTech Malta Closing Party

Keep the celebration going at the official MedTech World After Party! Join fellow innovators, investors, and speakers for an unforgettable night at The Hive Club in Paceville — Malta’s premier nightlife destination. Open to all ticket holders, the after party is your chance to unwind, connect, and toast to another incredible year of MedTech breakthroughs.

Agenda | MedTech World Europe