Special episodes of MedTech ON AIR, live from the MedTech Forum 2025, episode 1This two-part special edition of MedTech ON AIR was recorded live at the MedTech Forum 2025 in Lisbon — the largest gathering of the medical technology industry in Europe.
In these episodes, we explore the MedTech Forum’s role as a pivotal gathering, where the themes and conversations will shape the direction of the medical technology industry for years to come.
Listen in as our guests share their reflections on the MedTech Forum, how Europe can strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation, the growing focus on sustainability, and the role of early diagnosis and prevention in transforming patient care. Our guests also share insights into regulatory challenges, the digital health ecosystem, cybersecurity, the evolving policy landscape, and much more.
Together, this two-part series offers a multi-angled view of where our sector stands today — and where it is heading.
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Learn more about the MedTech Forum: https://www.themedtechforum.eu/
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Exploring the Impact of IVDR and MDR -2024 Survey Findings
Welcome to the 6th Season of the MedTech ON AIR podcast.
This 2025 season kicks off with an episode dedicated to the 2024 Regulatory Survey findings
The 2024 Regulatory Survey revealed key challenges that manufacturers face under the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) and Medical Device Regulation (MDR) – from conformity assessment timelines, to the costs of compliance, to the impact on research and innovation, the report highlights important trends
Listen in as Petra Zoellner, Director IVDR and MDR, dive deeper into the findings, and discusses what they mean for manufacturers still navigating the transition, and what policymakers and all stakeholders can do to improve regulatory predictability.
Find the regulatory survey here: https://www.medtecheurope.org/resource-library/medtech-europe-2024-regulatory-survey-key-findings-and-insights/
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What is in store for the future of the medical technology sector? With guest Stuart Silk
Are you curious about what is in store for the for the future of the medical technology sector?
In the season finale of the MedTech ON AIR podcast, we welcomed newly appointed Chairman of MedTech Europe’s Board of Directors, Stuart Silk.
Listen in as Stuart shares his reflections on the EU political cycle for 2024-2029, our industry’s key role in driving the attractiveness of the European region, and what the outlook is for the medical technology sector in the years to come.
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A Vision for a sustainable healthcare sector, with guest Sigrid Linher
Ready to learn more about what sustainability means in the healthcare sector?
The latest episode of MedTech ONAIR is now live. In this episode, we welcome MedTech Europe Director of Sustainability & Environment, Sigrid Linher, to discuss MedTech Europe’s vision for achieving environmentally sustainable, equitable and resilient healthcare systems.
Listen in as we discuss with Sigrid what needs to happen to ensure that the medical technology sector and healthcare systems, more broadly, continue to fully embrace sustainability.
Have you read MedTech Europe’s reflection paper on building resilient and sustainable healthcare systems?
If not, check it out here: https://bit.ly/3V8ttL4
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The future of the Regulatory System: are we ready? with Petra Zoellner
Ready to learn more about the future of the medical technology regulatory system?
The latest episode of MedTech ONAIR is now live. In this episode, we welcome MedTech Europe Director of Regulatory Affairs, Petra Zoellner, to discuss our Vision for the future of the EU’s regulatory system for the Medical Technology Sector.
Listen in as we discuss with Petra why different measures are needed to ensure that the EU’s regulatory system facilitates innovation, better serves patients’ needs and strengthens the whole healthcare ecosystem.
Notes and links:
Have you read MedTech Europe position paper on the Future of Europe’s Medical Technology Regulations? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3TGo5N0
Access the survey report referenced in the podcast "Current assessment of the German medical device manufacturers on the effects of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)" here: https://bit.ly/3PDIAJa
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