Life Science Fundraising & Investment
25-26 March 2026,
Lisbon Congress Centre, Lisbon, Portugal

Connecting the Medtech Ecosystem to Bridge Innovation with Capital and Commercial Success

Bridging Medtech Innovation with Capital.
Accelerating Market Access & Global Growth.
Redefining the Future of Medical Technology.

“Unique opportunities for companies, big and small, to help make a difference and improve”
- EVP & President EMEA, Medtronic

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What is Medtech Leaders?

Join Europe's premier medtech partnering event connecting breakthrough medical device companies with strategic investors and industry leaders. LSX Europe's Medtech Leaders program features 100+ decision-makers across surgical robotics, AI healthcare, wearables, and women's health technologies.

Expert panels address regulatory navigation (MDR vs FDA), reimbursement strategies, and global expansion pathways. Connect with leading VCs, corporate development teams, and successful entrepreneurs driving medical device innovation across the European healthcare ecosystem.

Snapshot of our 2026 Medtech Speakers

James Teaff

President, Care & Connectivity Solutions

Baxter

Diana Saraceni

General Partner

Panakaes Partner

Mauricio Benavente

Senior Director, Corporate Development, International

Solventum

Mukul Mohanty

Senior Partner

Truffle Capital

Janke Dittmer

General Partner

Gilde Healthcare

Mercedes Tuin

Partner

HERAN Partners

Sam Gray

Managing Partner

Apposite Capital

Alexia Perouse

Co-Founder & CEO

iBionex

Bruno Taveira

Country Lead Portugal

BD

Igor Menghini

Senior Director, Software as Medical Device & Algorithms

Roche

Klaus Kummermehr

Managing Partner

SNGLR Group

Yahel Halamish

Partner

Nina Capital

Meet the speakers

Medical technology innovation, partnerships & investment

Medtech leaders is where medical device companies connect with investors and strategic partners to drive growth.

Market Access & Global Expansion

Regulatory Navigation & Market Entry: Strategic approaches for navigating MDR vs FDA pathways, understanding regulatory timeline implications, evidence requirements, and leveraging regulatory precedents for successful market access

Global Commercialisation Strategies: Comprehensive market entry planning for US positioning, emerging market opportunities across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, including innovative pricing models and distribution partnerships

Investment & Partnership Strategies

Strategic Funding Approaches: Pre-market investment strategies, right-sizing funding rounds with realistic valuations, milestone-based financing, and alternative funding sources in challenging market conditions

Corporate Partnership Development: Engaging with large medtech companies through strategic partnerships, understanding corporate development evaluation criteria, and positioning for acquisition opportunities with major strategics

Innovation & Technology Leadership

Emerging Technology Applications: Cutting-edge developments in surgical robotics, wearables/remote monitoring, women's health medical devices, and breakthrough innovations in home monitoring technologies

Commercialisation & Outsourcing Strategy: Leveraging external partnerships to derisk commercialisation journeys, selecting optimal development partners, and balancing in-house capabilities with strategic outsourcing for different phases