Programme

Opening by APACMed CEO, Inaugural Address, Keynote Address, Special Address

This session will unpack the promise, pitfalls and path forward for AI in MEDTech with perspectives from government, industry, hospital and regulators. Speakers will explore key themes of AI tools deployment across MEDTech, the vision of a unified data source, governing AI’s usage in healthcare and upskilling the healthcare workforce to work with AI.

This session will explore how regulatory agility is becoming a critical enabler of innovation in the MEDTech sector. As technologies like AI, digital health, and personalized medicine rapidly evolve, traditional regulatory pathways must adapt to ensure timely patient access without compromising safety. This session will feature leading regulators and industry experts as they share real-world examples of how regulatory frameworks are evolving to keep pace with disruption.

As India deepens strategic ties with the U.S. and EU through new trade, innovation, and regulatory frameworks, what will this mean for the future of MEDTech? This session brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and global experts to unpack how initiatives like TRUST, INDUS, and the upcoming Bilateral Trade Agreements could position India as a MEDTech manufacturing and innovation hub. Explore the risks, opportunities, and strategic pathways for global collaboration in a fast-evolving landscape.

As India targets Universal Health Coverage by 2030, its expanding medical device market plays a critical role in advancing equitable healthcare. This session will explore how reimbursement reforms can drive sustainable market growth and improve patient access to innovative technologies across the country.

This session will explore strategies to expand access to advanced diagnostics in Tier 2 and 3 regions by strengthening the ecosystem—enabling regulatory environment, improving IT infrastructure, workforce capabilities, and supply chain efficiencies. Discussions will focus on bridging gaps through healthcare decentralization from manufacturing to last-mile delivery to enable timely and equitable diagnosis.

Innovation in MEDTech has transformative potential to advance the delivery of healthcare. It also raises significant legal and ethical considerations given the pace of change. This session will explore the key themes of regulatory compliance, data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, and the criticality of training and education in enabling effective adoption of new technologies and their associated risks.