MedTech World

21/11/2025

Our CEO & Co-Founder Dr. Dylan Attard, together with Abigail Cremona, Head of International Partnerships and Dr. Miguel Fenech, MD, Business Development Manager, attended the Digital Health and Health Data Strategy 2025–2030 event today at the InterContinental Hotel, St. Julian’s.

The event outlined Malta’s vision for a digitally enabled and data-driven health system, with key insights shared by Hon. Mr. Jo Etienne Abela, Minister for Health & Active Ageing, and Mr. Euchar Sultana, Chief Information Officer at the Ministry of Health and Active Ageing.

We also had the opportunity to meet Hon. Mr. Jo Etienne Abela during the session. Sharing moments from today’s event in the photos below.

21/11/2025

brought together conversations that moved from clinical validation and AI governance to funding models, commercialisation pathways, and long-term strategy for founders. Among the discussions, one session that resonated strongly with early-stage teams was all about building companies with intent from day one.

“From Idea to Income: Building with the End in Mind” explored how founders can make smarter early decisions, across product, regulatory, reimbursement, and business strategy, to set up stronger commercial outcomes.

Featuring:
🔹 Karandeep Singh Badwal, Founder & Lead QARA Consultant, QRA Medical
🔹 Lee Fleisher, CEO & Founder, Rubrum Advising; Former CMO, CMS (US)
🔹 Limor Sandach, Entrepreneur, Venture Advisor & Board Leader (Pregnan Tech, NeoFlow, Almeda Ventures)
🔹 Chad Bonhomme, CEO, Grand Heart
🔹 Maxim Kholin, Co-Founder & Head of Corporate Affairs, Gero

📸 Event photos are now available on Flickr, you might be in one of the captured moments.
👉🏻 Check and download yours: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pTd4M0

Next stop: MedTech World Dubai, UAE | 11–13 February 2026 | Dubai Intercontinental Festival City
Ticket Link: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pTcFR0

21/11/2025

🌏 MedTech in Asia-Pacific is booming!

At , Peter Liddell, APAC Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector Leader, KPMG Singapore, shared why the region is a $140B opportunity for investors and innovators alike. From aging populations to almost 1 billion Southeast Asians lacking basic healthcare access, intelligent healthcare devices and MedTech innovation are emerging as the solution to region-wide healthcare challenges costing governments $250B annually.

💡 Key insight: MedTech spending in Asia-Pacific is set to outpace global markets, creating massive potential for startups, investors, and healthcare providers.

🎥 Watch Peter Liddell break down the trends, investments, and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare in Asia-Pacific.

21/11/2025

📢 Next Stop, Dubai: MedTech World Expands in 2026

“After an incredible journey in the Middle East over the past four years, we’re returning to Dubai with bigger ambitions and stronger partnerships. Our 2025 edition, supported by the Dubai Health Authority and Emirates Health Services, marked a major milestone and set the stage for what’s next. We’re humbled by the trust placed in us and excited for the journey ahead.”
— Dr. Dylan Attard, CEO & Co-founder, MedTech World

At , Dr. Attard announced that MedTech World is expanding to four flagship events in 2026. Kicking off with MedTech World Dubai 2026 in February, the event promises enhanced networking, curated investor–startup meetings, and insightful industry discussions.

📅 11–13 Feb 2026 | Intercontinental Festival City Hotel, Dubai Festival City

🔗 Read the full story: https://med-tech.world/news/medtech-world-announces-major-expansion-for-2026-dubai/

Book your pass: https://tickets.med-tech.world/medtech-dubai-2026

Dr. Dylan Attard announces MedTech World’s expansion to Dubai in 2026 during his keynote at MedTech Malta 2025, unveiling plans for four flagship events and a stronger global presence in the GCC.

20/11/2025

continued to spotlight some of the most pressing conversations in health technology, and one theme echoed across multiple sessions: trust. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in clinical workflows, building confidence among clinicians, patients, and regulators is more important than ever.

“Trust in AI: Building Confidence in Healthcare Innovation” brought together leaders exploring how transparency, safety, and accountability can support responsible adoption of AI in healthcare:

🔹 Prof. Shafi Ahmed, CEO, Medical XR
🔹 Yoav Fisher, Startup & Innovation Lead, Tel Aviv Medical Center: I-Next Innovation Hub
🔹 Kenneth Shaw, Director, Specculo Ltd
🔹 Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Chief Medical Officer & CEO, Kumar Konsulting LLC; Technologist & Bestselling Author

📸 Event photos are now available on Flickr.
👉🏻https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pRKXY0

Next stop: MedTech World Dubai, UAE | 11–13 February 2026 | Dubai Intercontinental Festival City
Ticket Link: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pRLby0

20/11/2025

sparked important conversations around how MedTech innovations progress from early research to real-world clinical use. Among the discussions, one of the recurring challenges highlighted was the complexity of moving from R&D to implementation.

“From Bench to Bedside: Accelerating R&D to Clinical Implementation” brought together leaders working across clinical translation, product development, investment, and advisory to share how breakthroughs can move faster and more efficiently:

🔹 Alice McGee, Senior Medical Advisor, Flo Health
🔹 Homer Quintana, Director, Center for Rapid Device Translation, Houston Methodist
🔹 Edward Ruppel III, Investor, Nexus Neurotech Ventures
🔹 Allison Post, CEO, Rhythio Medical
🔹 Weronika Michaluk, MedTech Practice Lead, HTD Health

📸 Event photos are now available on Flickr.
👉🏻 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pRGd20

Next stop: MedTech World Dubai, UAE | 11–13 February 2026 | Dubai Intercontinental Festival City
Ticket Link: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pRzFP0

20/11/2025

"Do not let anyone tell you that you are too young to lead, too inexperienced to dream, or too small to make a difference." – Hon. Dr. Alex Borg, leader of the Maltese Nationalist Party.

At , Dr. Borg opened his keynote celebrating Malta’s rise as a global MedTech hub and the role of MedTech World in connecting innovators, investors, and scientists worldwide.

Key highlights:
🔹 Fostering Gozo’s economy through MedTech, digital health, and research innovation
🔹 Supporting startups and nurturing local talent to drive healthcare entrepreneurship
🔹 Patient-centered innovation at the core, every technology should improve outcomes and lives

📖 Read the full keynote highlights here: https://med-tech.world/news/medtech-malta-2025-alex-borg-innovation-growth/

📸 More photos from the event here: 200062805@N02/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/200062805@N02/

🚀 Next stop: MedTech World Dubai, UAE | 11–13 February 2026 | Dubai Intercontinental Festival City.
Book you pass: https://tickets.med-tech.world/medtech-dubai-2026

At MedTech Malta 2025, Hon. Dr. Alex Borg highlights the island’s MedTech success, Gozo’s potential as a hub for medical innovation, and calls for investment to fuel the future of healthcare technology.

19/11/2025

opened up conversations that stretched from robotics and clinical data to global regulations, AI governance, and founder funding challenges. Among the discussions at the event, the relationship between AI and regulation was explored in depth..

“Beyond Compliance: AI & Regulation as a Shared Infrastructure” brought together leaders exploring how regulatory frameworks and AI systems can coexist in a way that supports safer, more reliable health technologies:

🔹 Maria Nyakern, Managing Partner, Nyakern Nexus Investments
🔹 Andreas Forsland, CEO, Cognixion
🔹 Alex Diaconu, CEO & Co-Founder, Aigia Healthcare
🔹 Alex Condon, COO, Matrix One
🔹 Kwame Ulmer, Managing Partner, MedTech Impact Partners

📸 Event photos are now available on Flickr.
👉🏻 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pP5k_0

Next stop: MedTech World Dubai, UAE | 11–13 February 2026 | Dubai Intercontinental Festival City.
Ticket Link: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pP5-30

19/11/2025

From Operating Room to Boardroom! 🚀

Keith Vassallo, a former anaesthesia nurse, shares his compelling journey to becoming Associated Equipment's Director. Discover how his clinical roots are the essential foundation for driving patient-centered innovation and bridging clinical needs with technological advancement.

He discusses:
✅The crucial role of clinical insight in business strategy.
✅The impact of AI, digital health, and robotics on patient care.
✅Leading Through Change by navigating regulatory complexity and fostering agility and collaboration in smaller markets.

Plus, get his perspective on Malta's unique role in the sector, a topic he will elaborate on during the panel "Malta as a MedTech Hub: Bridging Innovation, Investment & Markets" at .

Read more to see how empathy and vision are leading the future of medical technology!
👉🏻 https://med-tech.world/news/keith-vassallo-medtech-leadership/

An interview with Keith Vassallo on connecting clinical experience with MedTech innovation, navigating industry changes, and contributing to Malta’s emerging MedTech hub.

19/11/2025

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Hal Wolf, CEO of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), to our MedTech World office during his time in Malta for the WHO Summit.

We also had the opportunity to sit down with him for a conversation on healthcare innovation and digital transformation, while exploring potential areas of collaboration between MedTech World and HIMSS.

We also recorded a special interview, which will be released very soon, stay tuned. 🎙️

Grateful for the exchange, and excited for what’s ahead.

18/11/2025

Across three days and two stages, hosted conversations that moved from AI-enabled diagnostics to surgical robotics, regulatory pathways, funding strategies, and more. Among those discussions, one theme we’re revisiting today is the rising importance of non-dilutive capital.

"Non-Dilutive Capital: Winning Grants in MedTech", led by Henry Norton, CEO at Cruxx, brought together voices working closely with teams navigating this path:
🔹 Arnold Grabocka, Founder, Grant Nomad
🔹 Ingrid Lansard, CCO, ABCDx SA
🔹 Melanie Debattista, Head FDI: Digital Innovation, Malta Enterprise

📸 Event photos are now available on Flickr.
check and download yours: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pL2CW0

Next stop: MedTech World Dubai, see you in February.
🎟️Ticket Link: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pL3Pm0