The space advantage: why medtech innovation is moving beyond earth
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Crown Ballroom 1 |
Details
As healthcare innovation extends beyond our planet, space is unlocking new possibilities for how we understand, deliver, and scale medicine. This session will explore the breakthroughs already taking place in orbit—from microgravity research to advanced diagnostics and beyond—highlighting why space is becoming a powerful catalyst for medtech innovation.
The panel will examine how these advancements are translating into real-world impact. Looking ahead, the panel will consider what the next 20 years may hold, and how the solutions we design for the most extreme environments could fundamentally reshape the way we practice medicine and deliver care on Earth.
Speaker
Larissa Wiese
Deputy Director, International Space Centre
The University of Western Australia
Chair
Prof. Fiona Wood
Director of the Burns Service of WA, Director of the Burn Injury Research Unit UWA
WA Health Department
Panellist
