MedTech Malta 2024 Panelists Announced: Know What’s Trending in MedTech Industry 

The MedTech Malta Summit is back for 2024, promising to be the ultimate gathering for innovators, thought leaders, and investors in the MedTech industry. This year’s confirmed panels will tackle some of the most pressing issues in MedTech, from healthcare ecosystems and AI to personalized medicine and the role of women in tech leadership. Here’s a preview of the engaging conversations lined up to shape the future of global healthcare. 

Must-attend Panels on Day 1

Here are some of the major highlights of day 1 of the global summit at Malta:

Innovate to Integrate – The Path to Seamless Healthcare Ecosystems

With healthcare becoming increasingly interconnected, this panel, moderated by Stefan Buttigieg from Malta’s Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, will explore strategies for achieving fully integrated healthcare systems. Panelists include:

• Edward Zammit, Senior General Practitioner and President at Malta College of Family Doctors 

• Dr. Conrad Attard, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Dean Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Malta 

• Dr. Remko Schats, Founder of Enigma Global eHealth 

• Ing. Karl Farrugia, CEO at Ministry for Health & Active Ageing – Primary Healthcare

This session will cover the critical role of policy, technology, and infrastructure in delivering streamlined healthcare solutions. 

Choosing Your Expert Partners for Startup Growth

In this highly anticipated panel, Anamaria Magri Pantea of Ascend Consulting will moderate a discussion on how startups can select the right partners for growth. With insights from experts like:

• Craig T. Ingram, Commercialization Strategy & Growth Advisor -Medical & Healthcare Technology at Int’l Commercialization Growth Partners 

• Reinhard Meier, Founder & Managing Partner at YZR Capital 

• Stefanie Scheurer, CEO at Scheurer MedTech Consulting 

• Dave Hood, President & CEO of DH3 & Associates/MTEC 

Attendees will learn how to accelerate startup success through strategic partnerships. 

Designing Inclusive AI: Ensuring Diversity in Health Tech Solutions

As healthcare technology continues to evolve, ensuring inclusivity and diversity in AI solutions is crucial. Aahuti Rai, Scientific Advisor at Four Points Health, will lead this panel with notable speakers like:

• Philippe Gerwill, Corporate Board Advisor at AI 2030 

• Prof. Alexiei Dingli, Professor at the University of Malta 

• Prof. Georgi Chaltikyan, Head of Digital Health at Deggendorf Institute of Technology 

• Dr. Quy Vo-Reinhard, Co-Founder and CRO at dHealth 

The session will dig deep into AI solutions that cater to diverse populations and healthcare needs. 

Scaling Challenges – Managing Growth and Innovation

Moderated by Dr. Kat Zarychta, CEO of KaTFenix Ltd., this panel will address the challenges MedTech companies face when scaling. Key participants include: 

• Konrad Dobschuetz, Senior Advisor Health at Clarity Global 

• Dr. Agnes Zoller, CEO & Founder of InnoGrant Advisors KLG 

• Krisztián Kuntner, Director of Development & Co-Owner at BrightHills Kft 

• Bori Farkas-Fozy, Principal at UNIQA Ventures 

Experts will share insights on managing innovation while maintaining sustainable growth.

From Lab Bench to Bedside Care – What Does It Take?

Led by Gabriella Mifsud of Innovoxx, this panel will discuss how to transform groundbreaking research into real-world healthcare solutions. Featured speakers include: 

• Godfrey Grech, Professor at the University of Malta 

• Dr. Laurent Pacheco, Venture Partner at Solas BioVentures 

• Ido Sadan, Independent MedTech Consultant & Founder 

• Ing. Michelle Cortis, Director of Corporate Research and Knowledge Transfer at the University of Malta

Panels You Don’t Want to Miss on Day 2

Day 2 covers equally exciting topics as day 1. Checkout these key highlights.

Global Health Equity: The Role of AI in Bridging Healthcare Gaps

Healthcare inequities are prevalent worldwide, but AI holds promise in reducing these gaps. Dr. Keith Grimes of Curistica Ltd will moderate this discussion with a diverse panel: 

• Chris Hopkins, Head of TriTech & Innovation at Hywel Dda University Health Board 

• Rajesh Kumar Korupalli, Chief Technological Scientist at Woxsen University 

• Dr. Ilja Radlgruber, Managing Director at Pantaflow 

• Tashi Gyaltsen, Senior Business Engagement Officer in AI at Swansea University 

This panel will explore how AI can make healthcare more accessible to underserved populations.

Personalized Medicine: The Key to Longevity

Personalized medicine continues to gain momentum as a key to extending human lifespan. Alex Diaconu, CEO & Co-Founder of AiGIA, will moderate this session with panelists such as: 

• Dr. Ali Tinazli, CEO of lifespin GmbH 

• Walid Qoronfleh, Managing Director & Co-Founder of Q3 Research Institute 

• Tony Hsu, CEO of 3×4 Genetics 

• Sawsan Mohammed, Assistant Professor at College of Medicine, Qatar University, and Founder & CEO of Nutrieom 

Attendees will gain insights into the future of tailored healthcare treatments. 

Women at the Forefront of Healthcare Technology

Female leadership in healthcare technology will take center stage in this panel moderated by Alice McGee, Senior Medical Advisor at Flo Health. The panel will feature pioneering women such as: 

• Jeyla Sadikova, Co-founder & CSO of illumicell AI 

• Anne Forsyth, Director at Women’s College Hospital 

• Marja Huiskamp, Chief Communication Officer at Barcelona Health Hub 

• Julia Zarb, CEO & Founder of Blue x Blue 

This session will highlight how women are shaping the future of healthcare. 

Join the MedTech Malta 2024 Summit!

MedTech Malta 2024 is the leading startup and investor summit, bringing together global innovators and industry leaders from 6^th to 8^th of November in Malta. Don’t miss your chance to be part of these essential discussions that are driving the future of healthcare and MedTech. 

Secure your spot today and be at the forefront of the next wave of healthcare innovation!