Partnership to advance MedTech collaboration and policy alignment
The joint event brought together MedTech leaders, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and associations’ representatives from around the world to discuss the evolving MedTech landscape and its implications for policy, regulation, and innovation, highlighting the importance of collaboration in shaping the future of the MedTech sector and the role of industry associations in serving as an interface between industry and policymakers.
Through a series of panel discussions and leadership dialogues, Mecomed and MedTech Europe facilitated expert exchanges on the future outlook of the MedTech industry, the impact of MDR and IVDR revisions on the MEA region, and the role of artificial intelligence regulations in enabling safe and responsible innovation.
Collaboration
Discussions also highlighted how global–regional collaboration and policy engagement can accelerate innovation, safeguard patient safety, and expand access to advanced medical technologies.
“Our role is to ensure that collaboration across the MedTech ecosystem translates into tangible impact for patients and healthcare systems across the Middle East and Africa,” commented Rami Rajab, Chief Executive Officer, Mecomed.
“By working closely with regional partners such as Mecomed, we can promote greater alignment, share best practices, and support policies that enable safe, responsible innovation while strengthening patient access to medical technologies,” added Diana Kanecka, Director, International Affairs, MedTech Europe.
