About
This in-person (member-only) networking evening is an opportunity for fellow members to meet and connect, to understand how Irish Medtech and our working groups continue to drive collaboration and bring key players in our ecosystem together to realise our ambition as set out in our strategy - The Global Medtech Hub 2025. The event will also formally ratify our incoming Chair and Board for the coming year.
MEETING AGENDA:
18:00 Welcome
Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Director, Irish Medtech Association
18:05 Opening remarks
Padhraic McGinn, CEO, Mergon & incoming Irish Medtech Chair
18:15 AGM & Elections
Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Director, Irish Medtech
18:30 Panel Discussions & Open Forum
1) Realising the Global Medtech Hub – state of play in 2024
Irish Medtech Board in conversation. Do we have the right supports and policies in place for Ireland’s global medtech hub to shape the future of healthcare and strengthen Ireland’s international position?
Panel discussion moderated by Ciara Finlay, Senior Executive, Irish Medtech
2) From MDR to CSRD - navigating increasingly onerous regulatory requirements in Europe
This panel session will explore the current state of MDR/IVDR and will discuss how Europe needs to restore its competitiveness and ensure access to innovative healthcare for European patients. The panel will also examine the impact of the EU's new horizontal sustainability disclosure and reporting rules which carry a heavy burden for companies operating in the EU.
Panel discussion moderated by Dr. Emer Sherry, Senior Executive, Irish Medtech, Ibec
3) Building our pipeline of Talent to Thrive
The availability talent with the correct skills mix is critical the continued success of the medtech sector in Ireland. This panel will delve into the preliminary findings of the Future Skills Report for the MedTech sector and will discuss whether Ireland’s investment in human capital & skills development is meeting the needs of the sector.
Moderated by Dr. Ann O’Connell, Medtech and Engineering Skills Programme Manager, Ibec
19:45 Drinks reception and member networking
21:00 Meeting close
This meeting is open to Irish Medtech members only.
All attendees must register online and be confirmed by Irish Medtech in advance.
Meeting documentation will be circulated to registered & confirmed attendees.