Show Notes
Special episodes of MedTech ON AIR, live from the MedTech Forum 2025, episode 1This two-part special edition of MedTech ON AIR was recorded live at the MedTech Forum 2025 in Lisbon — the largest gathering of the medical technology industry in Europe.
In these episodes, we explore the MedTech Forum’s role as a pivotal gathering, where the themes and conversations will shape the direction of the medical technology industry for years to come.
Listen in as our guests share their reflections on the MedTech Forum, how Europe can strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation, the growing focus on sustainability, and the role of early diagnosis and prevention in transforming patient care. Our guests also share insights into regulatory challenges, the digital health ecosystem, cybersecurity, the evolving policy landscape, and much more.
Together, this two-part series offers a multi-angled view of where our sector stands today — and where it is heading.
**** Learn more about the MedTech Forum: https://www.themedtechforum.eu/
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