According to MedTech Europe, the potential impact of AI spans 400,000 lives saved yearly, and €200 billion in annual savings, and 1.8 billion hours freed-up.

But is AI living up to expectations, or is this another tech bubble?  Our next Medtech Brew, “Beyond the hype, a practical exploration of AI in healthtech” will explore this 18.30-20.30, co-hosted by Ibec’s Irish Medtech, and BioInnovate Ireland, in Genesys, Bonham Quay, Galway, H91 AX8R.

Speakers:

Dr Sinead Walsh, Programme Director BioInnovate – Opening remarks on turning ideation into business ideas

Rush Bartlett, Stanford’s Executive Education, and Sluice AI – On needs driven innovation that combines AI analysis with human understanding

Dr James Foley, University Hospital, Galway – On the newly launched research study to improve GP correspondence

• Martha Cahill, National Representative for EU funding for Health Research, Enterprise Ireland - On accessing Horizon Europe funding to advance AI in healthcare

• Dr Robert Hogan, Director of AI, CergenX - On advancing state of the art AI for neonatal brain health using and what he's learned from other sectors

Chair: Ciara Finlay, Irish Medtech Senior Executive 
This startup networking event brings the whole medtech community together to share best practice and get ahead of the latest trends. There are no slides, just experience as our panellists share their story. This event is free, but advance registration is essential. 

 
Start Date October 23, 2025
Time 18.30
Duration 2hrs
Delegate Price Free
Type Forums and workshops
Contact ciara.finlay@ibec.ie