The 2026 edition of the MEDTEQ+ Health Innovation Summit brought together over 530 participants from across Canada and internationally, representing the health technology ecosystem.

Delivered over two complementary days, the programming for this 10th edition focused on key structural challenges shaping the sector.

The first day highlighted Canada’s positioning in a rapidly evolving medtech landscape, addressing global competitiveness, international collaboration, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the emergence of innovative, field-driven solutions.

The second day focused on the conditions required to scale health technologies, exploring value-based funding approaches, care delivery models, equitable access to innovation, and the transformation of care pathways from hospital to home.

Featuring more than 72 high-level speakers, the program combined keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. Highlights included the opening keynote by Isabelle Hudon and Nicole DeKort, which addressed macroeconomic challenges and Canada’s global competitiveness, as well as a keynote by Frank Baylis, who shared his entrepreneurial journey and vision for the sector’s growth. The event concluded with a keynote by Paul Grand, CEO of MedTech Innovator, offering a compelling perspective on the growth challenges faced by medtech startups.

The silent conference format allowed participants to either follow the sessions through individual headsets or take advantage of networking opportunities, particularly within the exhibition area, without disrupting ongoing presentations.

The exhibition space, featuring over 38 exhibitors, showcased innovative solutions and fostered connections between companies, clinical stakeholders, and institutional partners.

With over 150 organizations represented and a satisfaction rate of 4.1 out of 5, the Summit continues to serve as a catalyst for connecting stakeholders and accelerating innovation. Interested in collaborating? Organizations can already express their interest in participating, exhibiting, or becoming a partner.