GALWAY · IRELAND · 22 SEP 2026
Next-Gen
MedTech
Exchange
Ireland
An interactive day of networking and ideas for the people behind MedTech. Substantive talks, hands-on innovation, and the kick-off to MedTech Week.
Tuesday, 22 September
Clayton Hotel, Galway
08:30 – 18:00
WHY ATTEND
Three reasons this day matters
Ideas Exchange
Meet engineers, founders and MedTech leaders solving real-world healthcare challenges.
Innovation Challenge
Discover emerging technologies, prototypes and cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities.
One Trip, Two Events
Connect with MedTech Week activities while building valuable partnerships in Galway.
ATTENDEES
200
SPEAKERS
15
PARTNERS
18
SESSIONS
3
THE DAY
A simplified agenda
Built to balance substance, hands-on work and the right kind of conversations.
08:00
MORNING
Doors Open
08:30
MORNING
Breakfast
08:45
KEYNOTE
Introduction & Keynote
Ann O’Connell · Damian Carr · Moderator Lorraine Eagleton
09:30
PANEL
Catheter Innovation Exchange
Faraz UI Hassan · Conor Allen · Moderator Michael Brooks
10:30
TECHTALK
Tech Talk
Chi Wang · Moderator Lorraine Eagleton
10:45
NETWORKING
Networking Break
11:00
PANEL
Processing Technology Exchange
Carlo Webster · Tom Feeney · Moderator James Lawrence
12:15
EVENT
The Tech Detective
Moderator Damian Carr
12:30
NETWORKING
Lunch
13:30
EVENT
The Catheter Cup
Moderator Damian Carr
14:30
TECH TALK
Tech Talk
Moderator Lorraine Eagleton
14:45
NETWORKING
Networking Break
15:00
PANEL
Medtech Horizon Exchange
Shane Owens · Tommy Brennan · Moderator Richard McLoughlin
16:00
EVENT
The Catheter Cup Finale
Jamie Meehan · Moderator Damian Carr
17:00
CLOSING
Closing Remarks
Damian Carr · Moderator Lorraine Eagleton
17:30
NETWORKING
Drinks Reception
SPEAKERS
People shaping the next era of MedTech
Founders, engineers, clinicians and manufacturing leaders from across the Irish MedTech ecosystem.
Lorraine Eagleton
Founder & Chief Executive Officer · AVEM
We are honoured to announce that Lorraine Eagleton will serve as Master of Ceremonies for Next-Gen MedTech Exchange Ireland.
Damian Carr
Founder & Educator· Eyedea Medtech Education
We are honoured to announce that Damian Carr will serve as Master of Ceremonies for Next-Gen MedTech Exchange Ireland.
Dr Ann O’Connell
Head of Funded Projects for MedTech & Engineering· Ibec
We are honoured to announce that Dr Ann O’Connell will be joining us as NGME`s Keynote speaker .
Conor Allen
Principal R&D Engineer· J&J
We are honoured to announce that Conor Allen will be joining us as a panellist on our Catheter Innovation Panel.
Faraz UI Hassan
R&D Technical Manager · Salt Medical
We are honoured to announce that Faraz UI Hassan will be joining us as a panellist on our Catheter Innovation Panel.
William Tierney
Director of Operations & NPD · Quasar
We are honoured to announce that William Tierney will be joining us as a panellist on our Processing Technology Panel.
Richard McLoughlin
Managing Director · Ox Synergies
We are honoured to announce that Richard McLoughlin will be facilitating our Medtech Horizon`s Panel.
Brian Hanly
Co-Founder / Technology Lead · Brightbeam
We are honoured to announce that Brian Hanly will be joining us as a panellist on our Medtech Horizon`s Panel.
Tommy Brennan
Director · Digital Manufacturing Ireland
We are honoured to announce that Tommy Brennan will be joining us as a panellist on our Medtech Horizon`s Panel.
Carlo Webster
Senior Strategic Business Executive· Tyndall National Institute
We are honoured to announce that Carlo Webster will be joining us as a panellist on our Processing Technology Panel.
James Lawrence
Managing Director · Lawrence Engineering Ltd
We are honoured to announce that James Lawrence will be joining us as a panellist on our Processing Technology Panel.
Michael Brooks
Founder & CEO · BayCath Medical
We are honoured to announce that Michael Brooks will be joining us as a panellist on our Catheter Innovation Panel.
PARTNERS
Supported by the MedTech Ecosystem
Collaborating across industry, education, manufacturing and innovation.
Vision Partners
Impact Partners
Support Partners
Supporters
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One day of networking, manufacturing insight, emerging technologies and practical collaboration.
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Galway · Ireland · 22 September 2026
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