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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
Catalysts In Innovation: A Doctor's Dream Impacts Healthcare
The beautiful country of Malta, is surrounded by deep blue waters, and has a rich history of visitors and conquerors from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A place to soak in fascinating stories, culture and architecture, it also has another unexpected dimension. Malta has been a hub of accelerated progress, in health, led by a doctor whose vision has been to build bridges while elevating healthcare to the next level. Dr Dylan Attard, a skilled surgeon, realized that he could make a more scalable difference to many patients through helping grow connections between innovation, industry and healthcare. Dr Dylan Attard, is an entrepreneur, leader and congregator of worldwide experts from 4 different continents, and the founder of a global med tech conference which he started it in his home country of Malta. I had the pleasure of speaking with him recently about the vision of these global meetings. Why did you decide to start MedTech World? As a surgeon, I often felt limited by the fact that I could only help one patient at a time within a hospital setting. While that work is deeply rewarding, I've always had the urge to make a broader, global impact. I was also fascinated by the intersection of healthcare and entrepreneurship—especially venture funding and the journey of MedTech startups going from concept to market. MedTech World was born out of that blend: a desire to scale impact and help companies bring transformative technologies to life faster, by connecting them with the right investors, partners, and clinicians. Is collaboration between industry, investors and doctors important and how do conferences help? When you have small group gatherings, as simple as a walking tour or beverages at a local restaurant, conversations happen. One example that comes to mind is how the founder of a company, Cognixion, had an organic conversation with an investor about his vision. The company is building AI augmented AR wearable devices that may affect millions of patients who are unable to speak, a difficult health challenge. They started chatting on an excursion around Malta. A relaxed ride seeing beautiful scenery on a small boat with just 10-12 people can create a nice chance for a great conversation between a founder, a doctor or investor with no pressure. I'd say the strength of a global health innovation conference lies in the consistent pipeline of opportunities it creates. We've seen investors meet their next high-potential startups, clinicians join advisory boards of emerging tech companies, and strategic partnerships formed over conversations that started in Malta. The environment is designed for serendipity—and over the years, it has delivered tangible results across funding, product development, and market entry. Why did you decide to initiate this in Malta? Malta offers a rare combination of strategic location, government agility, and business incentives. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, it's perfectly placed for international collaboration. The Maltese government, through Malta Enterprise, has been instrumental in encouraging entrepreneurship—offering a range of benefits from tax incentives and startup grants to co-financing and support for AI-driven solutions. The country's compact size also fosters a unique kind of collaboration: policymakers, clinicians, and founders are accessible and open to innovation. It's becoming a testbed for emerging technologies in AI, offering both access and scale in a controlled, collaborative environment. What are the growth plans of this conference beyond its annual flagship in Malta? We've seen such great connections from our annual flagship that we have started to transform it into a truly global movement. Starting this year, we're launching four flagship events across four continents, one per quarter—Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. From Singapore and Asia and more recently the Middle East, with a growing presence in Dubai, we've now set foot in the U.S., having held a successful event in Houston and with our upcoming partnership event with MedTech Innovator in San Jose, California. This expansion is rooted in our belief that innovation happens everywhere, and by meeting our community where they are, we can better support startups, investors, and healthcare leaders in driving impact locally and globally. Each event will retain our core DNA—curated networking, high-value content, and startup-driven energy—while tapping into the unique opportunities and challenges of each region. Dr Attard's dream is to build bridges amongst people around the world; he has succeeded in connecting startups with investors, clinicians, service providers, and strategic partners, ultimately creating opportunities that have helped accelerate innovation and healthcare globally. Through the visionary leadership of one doctor, it turns out that Malta has a lot more to share than just tourism. It has become ground zero, in many instances, for expanding innovation and is making a difference in healthcare around the world. Grandmaster's Palace, Home To The House Of Representatives And The Office Of The President Of Malta, ... More Valletta, Malta (Photo by: Insights/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Korea Herald
10-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Medtec Southeast Asia 2025 - The Southeast Asia's Premier Medical Device Design & Manufacturing Exhibition Debuts in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets announces the launch of Medtec Southeast Asia 2025, the premier medical device design and manufacturing exhibition in Southeast Asia, making its debut in Malaysia. The inaugural Medtec Southeast Asia 2025 exhibition will take place from July 16 to 18, 2025, at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The exhibition, organized by Informa Markets, stands as Southeast Asia's leading exhibition for medical device design and manufacturing, bringing together every aspect of the medical device manufacturing, technology and design supply chain. With decades of experience, Informa Markets is a global leader in healthcare and medical device manufacturing exhibitions, connecting key stakeholders across the industry to drive innovation and growth. Malaysia: Medical device manufacturing thrives in Malaysia while Southeast Asia experiences mounting demand in this sector. Malaysia stands as Southeast Asia's top medical devices manufacturing hub, supported by strong government policies and robust infrastructure development. The medical device market in the country is projected to grow to USD 3.64 billion by 2028*, demonstrating its expanding influence within the international healthcare supply chain. The healthcare sector in Southeast Asia experiences rapid expansion because of its aging population together with the rise of non-communicable diseases and the growth of medical tourism. Medtec Southeast Asia 2025 serves as a meeting ground for industry leaders, manufacturers, and innovators to develop future medical device design and manufacturing directions that meet regional needs. Medical Device Design, Manufacturing and Technology Presented in Their Entirety The exhibition Medtec Southeast Asia 2025 encompasses all aspects of medical device manufacturing and features exhibitors who specialize in: The exhibition creates expanded possibilities for manufacturers and suppliers to investigate new medical technology advancements while forming partnerships and discovering business prospects in one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets worldwide. Meeting the Rising Demand for Medical Devices "The Medtec Southeast Asia 2025 event, launching in Malaysia, represents a crucial advancement in boosting medical device manufacturing across the region. Medtec Southeast Asia operates as a sister brand alongside MD&D and MedTech World exhibitions series, providing significant industry expertise and substantial networking opportunities that foster innovation, drive technology adoption, and promote collaboration in medical device design and manufacturing," said Ms. Rungphech (Rose) Chitanuwat, Regional Portfolio Director, ASEAN at Informa Markets. Further explained that "This event will serve as a pivotal platform for industry progression and regional partnership development as Southeast Asia expands its healthcare capabilities." Co-located with International Healthcare Week 2025 Medtec Southeast Asia will be part of International Healthcare Week 2025, co-located with CPHI Southeast Asia, Medlab Asia, and Asia Health (renowned as WHX and WHX Labs Kuala Lumpur). The concept of International Healthcare Week brings together the pharmaceutical industry, medical laboratory industry, medical device industry, and medical manufacturing technology industry to form a single, integrated healthcare ecosystem under one roof. Through its strategic partnership with Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), International Healthcare Week 2025 intends to establish Malaysia as a major hub for medical innovation and trade. The partnership will improve market access and promote investment opportunities to stimulate growth within Southeast Asia's healthcare and medical device industry. The exhibitions are expected to bring over 1,000 exhibitors and 16,000 attendees from more than 50 countries, creating exceptional networking opportunities while facilitating business matchmaking and knowledge exchange, thereby establishing the event as a central platform for the region's healthcare sector. Ms. Rungphech (Rose) Chitanuwat, Regional Portfolio Director, ASEAN at Informa Markets stated that "Informa Markets is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Southeast Asia's healthcare sector. Malaysia's strong position as a medical device manufacturing hub, combined with the region's expanding healthcare demands, makes Medtec Southeast Asia 2025 a crucial business platform for industry leaders, innovators, and investors. This event will drive the advancement of medical device manufacturing and technology industries across Southeast Asia" Take part in Medtec Southeast Asia 2025 to lead the cutting-edge medical device design and manufacturing sector in Southeast Asia. Informa Markets connects businesses and professionals with knowledge, expertise, and innovative solutions. As a global leader in B2B events and digital services, Informa Markets organizes industry-leading exhibitions that drive business growth, foster collaboration, and advance market development.
