MedTech World

03/04/2026

AI regulation is here… but are we actually enforcing it?

During MedTech Malta 2025, in the panel “Trust in AI: Building Confidence in Healthcare Innovation,” moderator Prof Shafi Ahmed opened the discussion by taking a global view — questioning where regulation truly stands today, and where the gaps still exist.

Responding to this, Kenneth Shaw highlighted a critical reality: while frameworks like the AI Act are already in force, enforcement remains uneven — and in some areas, still lagging behind the pace of innovation.

He also pointed to increasing pressure from major tech players, raising important questions around transparency, accountability, and why resistance to regulation remains so strong.

Watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel.
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tbQXQ0

Next stop: MedTech World North America 2026
📍 West Palm Beach, Florida
📅 11–13 May 2026
Secure your pass: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tbQVW0

03/04/2026

Bring your team. Make it count.

This April, save up to €250 / $250 per ticket when you attend together at MedTech World.

✔ More conversations covered
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Bring 3+ to unlock group savings

Offer valid on Standard & Platinum Passes

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Applicable across all upcoming MedTech World 2026 global events:
📍 North America — 11–13 May
📍 Asia — 26–28 Aug
📍 Europe — 11–13 Nov

Apply for your group code before 30 April.
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02/04/2026

We are honoured to welcome Kip Roberts, Vice President – Neurosciences M&A & Strategy at Medtronic, to the stage at MedTech World North America.

Kip leads strategy, mergers & acquisitions, and portfolio management for Medtronic’s Neuroscience division, playing a key role in shaping growth and innovation within one of the world’s leading MedTech companies. Over his career, he has held multiple leadership roles across marketing, strategy, and corporate development, following an award-winning start at Eli Lilly and Company.

His perspective will be valuable for leaders and investors navigating M&A, portfolio strategy, and long-term value creation in MedTech.

MedTech World North America | West Palm Beach, Florida
11–13 May 2026
Secure your Pass here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t7QTb0

Investor Pass applications are open: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t7RL00

02/04/2026

“This investment from Tim Draper and the Meet the Drapers platform is a tremendous validation of what we’re building at Exobiosphere,” said Kyle Acierno, CEO of Exobiosphere.

The Luxembourg-based startup just secured a $1M investment after winning the season finale of Meet the Drapers, advancing its Orbital High-Throughput Screening platform for space-based drug discovery. By running experiments in microgravity, Exobiosphere aims to unlock insights that are difficult to achieve on Earth, accelerating therapeutic breakthroughs.

Read the full article for all the details: https://med-tech.world/news/exobiosphere-wins-1m-space-drug-discovery/

Join the conversation at MedTech World North America 2026 | West Palm Beach, where frontier healthcare, biotech, AI, and space-enabled innovations will take center stage.

📅11-13 May 2026
🎟️Secure your pass: https://tickets.med-tech.world/medtechworld-usa-2026

Exobiosphere secures $1M on Meet the Drapers to accelerate space-based drug discovery and microgravity-driven biomedical innovation.

02/04/2026

"Healthcare systems are confronting complex, long-term health risks using frameworks built for short-term medical intervention."

In MedTech World Magazine Issue 2, Dr. Narges Sheikhansari, Executive Advisor & Public Health Expert, explores why healthcare must shift from reactive care to population-wide prevention.

From redefining longevity to prioritising quality of life, the conversation moves beyond treatment toward long-term wellbeing.

This post is just a snapshot.
The full perspective is inside the magazine.

📖 Read the full feature in MedTech World Magazine Issue 2:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t91Mm0

📝 Interested in being featured in an upcoming edition?
Register your interest here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t927j0

01/04/2026

We are honoured to welcome His Excellency Dr. Godfrey C. Xuereb, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the United States, non-resident Ambassador to Mexico, and High Commissioner to The Bahamas, to the stage at MedTech World North America.

A public health expert with over 22 years of experience with WHO and PAHO, Dr. Xuereb brings a wealth of knowledge on global health, diplomacy, and international collaboration. His insights will be invaluable for understanding the intersection of policy, healthcare innovation, and global public health strategy.

MedTech World North America | West Palm Beach, Florida
11–13 May 2026
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Investor Pass applications are open: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t7Rs70

01/04/2026

“Connections. Innovation. Malta. 🌊

MedTech Malta 2025 brought together innovators, investors, and healthcare leaders from across the globe – all in the stunning Mediterranean.

From curated networking sessions to Startup pitches and the MedTech World Awards, every moment created opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate.

Ready for the next chapter? MedTech World Europe returns to Malta in 2026, November 11–13.

Early Bird tickets are available – secure yours now at the lowest price! 🎟️
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t7Ct20

01/04/2026

Insilico Medicine has announced a $2.75 billion R&D collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company to accelerate drug discovery using AI and automation.

“Working with Lilly, we aim to deliver transformative therapies that treat diseases with high unmet need. This collaboration is a testament to the power of AI in tackling complex challenges in human health,” said Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine.

Andrew Adams, Group Vice President of Molecule Discovery at Eli Lilly, added: “Insilico’s AI-enabled discovery capabilities represent a powerful complement to Lilly’s deep expertise in clinical development.”

The agreement includes an upfront payment and milestone-based structure, with a total potential value of up to $2.75 billion, highlighting the growing role of AI in early-stage therapeutic development.

What does this mean for the future of AI-driven drug discovery?
Read the full article: https://med-tech.world/news/insilico-medicine-2-75bn-eli-lilly-collaboration/

Continue the conversation at MedTech World Asia | Hong Kong 2026
26–28 August 2026
Secure your pass: https://tickets.med-tech.world/medtechworld-asia-2026

Insilico Medicine has announced a $2.75 billion R&D collaboration with Eli Lilly, combining AI-driven drug discovery with clinical development expertise across multiple disease areas.

31/03/2026

Cardio care is evolving, moving beyond the hospital and into patients’ everyday lives.

At MedTech World North America (11–13 May | West Palm Beach, Florida), this focused panel, From Hospital to Home: The Cardio Care Continuum, will explore how care delivery is being redefined through remote monitoring, integrated care pathways, and reimbursement-ready models.

As health systems, innovators, and investors work to stay connected across the continuum, the focus shifts toward scalable solutions that improve outcomes beyond traditional clinical settings.

Hear from:
• Christina Wurster, MBA, CAE – CEO, Heart Rhythm Society
• Maulik Majmudar, M.D. – Co-Founder & CMO, Biofourmis
• David Albert – Founder & CMO, Alivecor
• Homer Quintana – Director, Center for Rapid Device Translation, Houston Methodist
• Ken Nelson – Investor & Board Member, Nelson Jennings Ventures

If you're building or investing in solutions across the care continuum, this is a conversation to be part of.

Secure your pass: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t6c3j0

31/03/2026

⏳ Limited slots open! For early-stage MedTech & HealthTech founders, the right room can change everything, and the MedTech World Startup Pitch Competition is that room.

Taking place on Day 2, 13 May 2026, in West Palm Beach, this is where investors, ecosystem leaders, and fellow innovators converge, creating opportunities to connect, fundraise, and scale globally.

Here’s why your startup can’t miss it:
1️⃣ Pitch to the right investors
2️⃣ Receive real-time feedback
3️⃣ Gain global exposure
4️⃣ Win strategic prizes
5️⃣ Showcase in a US MedTech hotspot

📌 Spaces are limited. Step onto a global stage, accelerate your growth, and get the visibility your startup deserves.

👉 Read the full article for all details and apply today: https://med-tech.world/news/5-reasons-apply-medtech-world-startup-pitch/

🎟️ Secure your Startup Pass: https://tickets.med-tech.world/checkout/100276

The MedTech World North America Pitch is supported by Ascend Clinical, Beacon Launch Partners, Blue Goat Cyber, Malta Enterprise and Prolucid Technologies

Limited slots are open for the MedTech World Startup Pitch Competition. Explore 5 reasons your startup should apply now and take the stage in West Palm Beach.

31/03/2026

If a medical device can be hacked, can it harm a patient?

At MedTech World Middle East, Christian Espinosa, CEO of Blue Goat Cyber, breaks down why cybersecurity in MedTech is ultimately about patient safety.

From accelerating time to market to meeting increasingly strict global requirements, building security early isn’t just smart, it’s essential.

Because clearance doesn’t guarantee market access.

Next Stop: MedTech World North America 2026
11–13 May | West Palm Beach, Florida
Secure your pass: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t5FZ80

30/03/2026

We are honoured to welcome Marleina Davis, EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Chief Human Resources Officer at The Joint Commission, to the stage at MedTech World North America.

Marleina brings over two decades of leadership experience across legal, operational, and strategic functions in healthcare. In her current role, she oversees enterprise-wide legal and human resources strategy at The Joint Commission, following senior leadership positions at Cleveland Clinic.

Her perspective will be especially valuable for leaders navigating governance, compliance, and organisational strategy within complex healthcare systems.

MedTech World North America | West Palm Beach, Florida
11–13 May 2026
Secure your Pass here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t48770

Investor Pass applications are open: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t48dB0