Program

Upon arrival, we invite you to explore a world where collaboration, creativity, and research come together. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and you can start the day off right with breakfast. Take this opportunity to network with fellow participants and partners from the health innovation ecosystem.

This opening session will set the tone for the day by highlighting the Summit’s vision, ambitions and priorities and presenting the main themes of these two days of innovation, partnerships and meetings.

An in-depth discussion on the macroeconomic, geopolitical and financial realities affecting Canadian medtech growth today. Experts will share the national strategic vision and courses of action that will enable Canada to strengthen its global competitiveness, including the role of institutions such as the BDC and Medtech Canada’s current directions.

This panel of international leaders will provide an up-to-date overview of the global medical technology market, addressing emerging opportunities, risks observed by major global organisations, and the importance of international collaboration in accelerating innovation and clinical adoption, while highlighting examples of exemplary international projects.

Hosted by Christine Beaudoin, this presentation will highlight an award winner of the PLS Prizes. This moment celebrates an exceptional realisation in health innovation, noting its impact.

Exchange ideas with innovators in the healthcare sector and forge valuable connections. It’s a great time to nurture relationships and stimulate new collaborations. Take a refreshing break while expanding your professional network.

Canadian companies will present the success of their innovations in international marketing. Presenters will share their trajectories, winning strategies, obstacles encountered, and essential levers for moving from local innovation to international success.

Workshop Space – Reservations required

Financing strategies: Transforming business objectives in research objectives

A grounded, real-world discussion focused on concrete examples of digital health solution deployment. The speakers will address success factors, pitfalls, and lessons learned in Canada and the United States. An honest exploration of what works and what still gets in the way.

The perfect occasion to meet leaders, innovators, partners and create new partnerships. A great time to meet our exhibitors!

Raise awareness among healthcare sector stakeholders about the challenges of quantum and post-quantum technologies in a concrete, non-technical way. Discussions will focus on the real impacts on healthcare data and infrastructure, as well as how organizations can begin preparing today.

itechsanté, ÉTS’ new research institute in health technologies, connects companies and clinical partners with our research community. Discover our research expertise, students, and ÉTS patented inventions. Professors, students and strategic teams will be on site to discuss collaborative research, internships, partnerships, and technology transfer.
Booth 19

Workshop Area – Reservations Required

Participate in a collaborative ‘World Café’ workshop where the ecosystem comes together to tackle a real challenge presented by an innovator. This is a unique opportunity to benefit from collective intelligence to advance a concrete issue.

– How can the risks be reduced that a pilot project with a healthcare institution does not lead to a purchase?
– What are effective tactics to validate a market that will generate the most traction for a new medical technology under development?
– What are best practices for managing and commercializing intellectual property when developing a new medical technology, which often involves the academic and/or clinical community?

Advances in healthcare developed to support astronauts in space and lunar exploration — autonomous diagnostics, advanced telemedicine, clinical AI, biosensors, biotechnologies and robust medical systems — are now paving the way for dual-use innovations that are transforming both space missions and healthcare on Earth.

Hosted by Christine Beaudoin, this presentation will highlight an award winner of the PLS Prizes. This moment celebrates an exceptional realisation in health innovation, noting its impact.

Exchange ideas with innovators in the healthcare sector and forge valuable connections. It’s the perfect opportunity to nurture relationships and stimulate new collaborations. Take a refreshing break while expanding your professional network.

Workshop Space – Reservations required

Startups present their solutions to a panel of medical technology experts in order to strengthen their pitch, validate their value proposition, and identify the next steps in their development.

*Registration for the workshop does not guarantee a pitch opportunity.*

A powerful debate on gender bias, underrepresentation in data, gaps in FemTech, and solutions for more inclusive technologies. A concrete look at more inclusive innovations with the aim of improving access to innovations for all women.

Come and meet the recipient of the Diane Côté Scholarship, a $15,000 scholarship offered by MEDTEQ+ to encourage the next generation of women in engineering applied to health technologies, and attend the presentation of the Fonds de recherche du Québec–MEDTEQ+ Award.

A special opportunity to connect with leaders, experts and innovators attending the Summit. The perfect chance to network, discover new partners and continue discussions in a friendly and dynamic atmosphere. Don’t miss the announcement of the winner of the best collaborative project poster!