Agenda Highlights & Expert Speakers.
We have curated three strategic sessions featuring the key architects of the Irish and European medtech landscapes:
1. Understanding European Funding Opportunities
This session deciphers the EU’s multi-layered funding mechanisms, providing a roadmap for Irish companies to access non-dilutive capital and strategic R&D support.
• Jeroen Schuermans, Director of Strategic Initiatives, MedTech Europe
• Diarmaid Kehoe, Head of European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Office in Ireland
• William Wyman, European Investment Bank (EIB) Group
• Dr. Lucy O’Keeffe, CEO, CroíValve
• Paul Devereux, R&D Programme Director Medtronic
• Bridget Clinton, Associate Director, Arthur Cox
2. Unlocking Capital for Innovation
A deep dive into the venture capital mindset. Learn from leading VCs and successful founders about securing investment, scaling disruptive technologies, and managing investor relations.
• Dr. Daniel O’Mahony, Partner, Seroba
• Niall McEvoy, Venture Partner, Elkstone
• Dr. Joey Mason, Venture Partner, Sofinnova Partners
• Dr. Ríona Ní Ghriallais, Co-Founder & CTO, Proverum
3. Making Ireland the Location of Choice for Innovation
Policy meets practice. This discussion focuses on the infrastructure, talent, and regulatory environment required to cement Ireland as the premier global hub for medtech.
• John Nugent, Head of Medical Technologies & Healthcare Services, IDA Ireland
• Cepta Duffy, Head of Lifescience and Healthtech, Enterprise Ireland
• Dr. Sinead Walsh, Programme Director, BioInnovate Ireland
• Ronan Rogers, Senior Director R&D, Medtronic (and Chair of Irish Medtech RDI working group)
• David Townley, Executive Director, Archub for HealthTECH
Additional speakers will be announced in the weeks ahead so stay tuned
Why You Should Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the experts who influence funding and policy. Whether you are looking to secure your next round of investment, scale your R&D operations, or network with the industry’s most influential stakeholders, this seminar is the definitive forum for the year