The MedTech Malta 2024 Conference took place towards the end of 2024, and this year over 2000 participants from around the world attended the event.
The event, deemed a particularly successful one, was attended by entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, representatives of leading high-tech companies, and representatives of industrial companies in the fields of medicine and the digital health sector.
At this most recent conference, which focused on technological innovation in the world of medicine and on forming connections, collaborations, and partnerships between key stakeholders in the MedTech industry (i.e. the field combining science and technology with the field of medicine), participants made new business contacts and heard about future trends in medical technology, receiving updates and information on the latest innovations.
MedTech Malta Conference – Background
The MedTech Malta Conference is a unique annual event that was held for the first time in 2020, with the aim of making Malta a leading center for technological innovation in the field of medicine. The conference is organized by a group of experienced professionals who work in the fields of health, technology, and entrepreneurship, and the conference organizers maintain close ties with a wide range of parties operating in the Maltese healthcare system as well as leading players in the global MedTech industry.
The objectives of the MedTech conference include the following topics:
• To promote Malta as a global center in the MedTech sector.
• To make Malta an attractive location for start-ups, high-tech companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and international companies in the MedTech sector.
• To promote technological innovation in the MedTech sector by creating a platform for start-ups that enables them to present advanced ideas and innovative technologies.
• To encourage and promote the formation of collaborations between investors and international companies and start-ups and entrepreneurs in the MedTech sector.
• To raise awareness about relevant issues related to medical technology, and to improve the quality of medical care worldwide.
What happened at the last conference?
As previously mentioned, the three-day MedTech Malta conference took place at the end of 2024, during which, the following took place:
Sunday – On the official opening day of the conference, participants were given a warm and emotional welcome, with opening remarks by Dr. Dylan Attard, CEO and one of the founders of MedTech World, and Giovanni Lauricella, CEO of LIFEBLOOD.
The opening ceremony was also attended by Maltese government ministers and senior government officials, and all speakers shared insights into the organization’s activities, outlining the guidelines for the panels that followed. Additionally, innovative technological solutions from ten groundbreaking startups that participated in the competition were presented, and a main prize of €15,000 was awarded to the startup company that developed the Telemon application for the remote tracking and monitoring of chronically ill patients.
Monday – The second day of the conference opened with an important lecture by Martin Gomez, an expert in the field of law in the American market, which provided insights and information regarding key considerations for companies in the MedTech industry who are interested in breaking into the global market. In addition, various companies demonstrated their innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence-based motion-tracking platforms for improving fitness and patient rehabilitation.
During the day, a special event was held to encourage women in the MedTech industry and to promote networking between them and investors and international companies.
Tuesday – On the third day, a prestigious event was held on behalf of the Malter Innovation Authority that included the distribution of awards in 24 different categories. The conference ended with a lively party enjoyed by the participants.
Insights and conclusions from the conference in Malta
The MedTech Malta conference in November 2024 provided an excellent platform for leading entrepreneurs and start-ups in the MedTech sector; it was an exceptional location and an opportunity to meet and form fixed collaborations between all those who participated.
Participants gained important insights such as:
• The importance of personalized medicine as the key to longevity.
• The importance of the patient in the treatment, healing, and rehabilitation process.
• The empowerment of patients through data.
• The importance of artificial intelligence as a key tool for deriving insights and devising a personalized medical treatment program.
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