Session 6D: Connected capability: Powering Australia's medtech ecosystem
Tracks
Track 4
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM |
| AusMedtech Breakout Room |
Details
Australia already possesses many of the capabilities needed to design, engineer, manufacture and scale globally competitive medical technologies. From advanced manufacturing facilities and engineering expertise to innovation precincts, digital manufacturing and commercial partnerships, a sophisticated ecosystem exists to support Medtech innovation from concept to global markets. Yet much of this capability remains under-recognised. Bringing together leaders from across Australia's manufacturing ecosystem, this discussion explores the infrastructure, partnerships and technologies already powering Australian Medtech, how collaboration is strengthening sovereign capability, and why Australia's manufacturing ecosystem is emerging as a strategic advantage in an increasingly competitive global market.
Speaker
Mr Oded VanHam
Client Engagement Facilitator
Australian National Fabrication Facility
Panellist
Mr Michael Joffe
COO
Planet Innovation
Panellist
Prof. Karen Reynolds
Director
Flinders Factory of the Future and FORGE Medical Devices
Panellits