KENYA – The second annual Transforming African MedTech Conference (TAMC) is set to take place from August 28th to 30th, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Building on the success of the inaugural event, TAMC 2024 promises to be a cornerstone in the advancement of medical technology across the African continent.
TAMC 2024 is designed to provide a unique platform where industry leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and innovators converge to explore and shape the future of healthcare through cutting-edge medical technologies.
This year’s conference aims to address the most pressing challenges in the MedTech sector while highlighting groundbreaking innovations and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Discussions will include:
- Pathways to Increase Capital: Addressing the infrastructure needs of local MedTech and diagnostic startups, as well as MedTech and diagnostic contract manufacturing for international organizations.
- Market Shaping Avenues: Exploring both supply and demand-side strategies, including pooled procurement, market protection, and consolidation of markets.
- Regulatory Environment: Discussing the structuring, technical capacity, and harmonization of regulatory frameworks, and ensuring local startups have a voice in these conversations.
The conference will generate policy briefs and strategies aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of medical devices, equipment, and diagnostics.
The event will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers, including renowned experts from the medical technology field, influential policymakers, and visionary innovators.
Attendees can participate in interactive sessions and workshops covering essential topics such as regulatory frameworks, funding opportunities, and the implementation of new technologies in clinical settings.
These sessions will provide a platform for forging meaningful collaborations to drive the MedTech sector forward.
Another highlight will be product demonstrations and exhibitions showcasing the latest advancements in medical technology, along with a pitching competition featuring startups from across the continent.
The conference will be held at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, known for its excellent facilities and exceptional service. This venue will provide an ideal setting for discussions, networking, and exhibitions.
TAMC 2024 is poised to further catalyze advancement in MedTech across the continent. The conference will serve as a premier platform for stakeholders to converge, collaborate, and refine strategies to leverage medical technology for meaningful progress in healthcare.
“The goal of TAMC 2024 is to bring together medical technology stakeholders from across the African continent to discuss opportunities and challenges in the medical device and diagnostics industry,” said Wambui Gachiengo Nyabero, MedTech Advisor and TAMC Organizing Committee Chair.
The conference will be instrumental in shaping the future of African MedTech for healthcare delivery, focusing on knowledge exchange and capacity building.
It will offer training and educational opportunities to empower stakeholders with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of the MedTech industry.
Furthermore, TAMC 2024 will foster connections and partnerships among academia, industry leaders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to inspire innovation.
It will provide a platform for startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies to showcase their products, technologies, and solutions.
“Together, we will develop strategies that will accelerate the growth of African medical technology development, manufacturing, and commercialization,” added Nyabero.
The Transforming African MedTech Conference was successfully launched in 2023, bringing together 120 MedTech delegates from 14 countries.
The inaugural event underscored a significant demand for collaboration and networking among African professionals in the medical technology sector.
This year’s conference aims to accelerate progress in the MedTech sector and ultimately contribute to improved healthcare access and outcomes across Africa.
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