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MedTech Summit
16 - 20 June 2025
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Networking Break
Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
Regulatory Affairs in Global Markets
15:45 - 17:00
Asia Regulatory Strategy and Q&A
Asia Regulatory Strategy and Q&A
Jack Wong - CEO and Founder, Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA)
Sasikala Thangavelu - Adjunct Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia and former Director of Medical Device Authority, Malaysia
Ed Woo - Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs APAC, Independent
12:25 - 13:25
Networking Lunch
Networking Lunch
13:25 - 13:30
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Rina Sant - Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Post-Market Management, Abbott
08:40 - 09:25
Pondering on Post-Market: A European Update
Pondering on Post-Market: A European Update
  • Current regulatory landscape and expectations for post market surveillance and vigilance in Europe

    • Have there been any notable changes?

    • Are there any areas under review to watch out for?

    • Which sections of PMS guidance consistently trip people up?

    • Solutions to overcome

14:45 - 15:15
Postmarketing Safety Reporting for Combination Products: Opportunities for Implementation
Postmarketing Safety Reporting for Combination Products: Opportunities for Implementation
Josep Pané - Head of Device and Digital Vigilance and Safety, UCB
08:00 - 08:30
Conference Registration
Conference Registration
11:10 - 12:25
Japanese
Japanese
  • Market overview

  • History of MD Regulation

  • Key regulatory pathways for market access

  • How to make product launch quicker with fast track pathways

  • Post Market Requirements

Ed Woo - Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs APAC, Independent
13:30 - 15:15
ASEAN Region
ASEAN Region
  • Market overview
  • Key pathways
    • How to access the region
  • How to make product launch quicker
    • Fast track and key pathways
  • Example case study of submission
Sasikala Thangavelu - Adjunct Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia and former Director of Medical Device Authority, Malaysia
11:40 - 12:25
An Update from TC 62: Which AI Standards are on the Horizon?
An Update from TC 62: Which AI Standards are on the Horizon?
  • Which standards from TC 42 ( General AI Standards) are applicable to AI-enabled devices?
    • Details from the SNAIG reports
  • Status of medical standards for AI/ML
    • Testing of AI/ML IEC 63450
    • Clinical Evaluation of AI/Ml Systems (IEC 63521)
  • Status update of PAS on data management and quality assessments for medical devices
Dominik Kowalski - Project Manager / Regulatory Compliance / IEC Standard Member for AI and Radiotherapy, Brainlab
10:10 - 10:40
Spotlight Session: Navigating Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Spotlight Session: Navigating Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance

Please contact: Kristen Schott – kristen.schott@informa.com If you are interested in participating as a speaker, panelist, moderator or hosting a webinar

10:10 - 10:40
Documenting AI-Powered Medical Devices: Strategies for Success
Documenting AI-Powered Medical Devices: Strategies for Success

This training provides a practical, end-to-end guide to documenting AI/ML-powered medical devices in alignment with global regulatory expectations. Designed for cross-functional teams working at the intersection of machine learning and medical device development, the session walks through each stage of the ML product pipeline — from data sourcing and preprocessing, through model development and feature engineering, to verification, validation, and post-market monitoring.

13:30 - 14:15
The Role of Real-World Evidence (RWE) in Enhancing Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance for Medical Device
The Role of Real-World Evidence (RWE) in Enhancing Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance for Medical Device
  • Understanding Real-World Evidence

  • Integration of RWE in Post-Market Surveillance

  • Regulatory Landscape

  • Case studies

  • Challenges and Opportunities

  • Future directions

Dilşat Pınar Pergjetani - Chief Quality & Regulatory Affairs Officer, Human Care HC AB
13:25 - 13:30
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
Hisham Alwanni - AI Client Manager, BSI
15:45 - 16:15
Spotlight Session: Navigating Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Spotlight Session: Navigating Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance

Please contact: Kristen Schott – kristen.schott@informa.com If you are interested in participating as a speaker, panelist, moderator or hosting a webinar

11:10 - 11:40
Spotlight Session: Navigating Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
Spotlight Session: Navigating Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs

Please contact: Kristen Schott – kristen.schott@informa.com If you are interested in participating as a speaker, panelist, moderator or hosting a webinar

14:15 - 14:45
Industry Case Study: Getting a Software/AI Device Approved
Industry Case Study: Getting a Software/AI Device Approved
  • The software modules and their clinical validation
  • Use of data from clinical trials
  • The foreseen Post Market Clinical Follow up activities
  • Integrating the quality management system in life cycle management
Alice Ravizza - Founder, InsideAI
13:25 - 13:30
Chairperson's Opening Remarks :Regulatory Affairs in Global Markets
Chairperson's Opening Remarks :Regulatory Affairs in Global Markets
Ed Woo - Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs APAC, Independent
Jack Wong - CEO and Founder, Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA)
Sasikala Thangavelu - Adjunct Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia and former Director of Medical Device Authority, Malaysia
11:10 - 11:55
Post Market Surveillance and Benefit-Risk Analysis for EU MDR and IVDR
Post Market Surveillance and Benefit-Risk Analysis for EU MDR and IVDR
  • Role of PMS in the Benefit-Risk Framework

  • Regulatory Expectations for PMS Data Collection

  • Risk Identification and Management via PMS

  • Impact of Post-Market Data on Benefit-Risk Decisions

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration for Effective Benefit-Risk and PMS

Ella Helgeman - Senior Regulatory Director, Radiometer
17:00 - 17:05
Close of Conference
Close of Conference
08:30 - 08:40
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
Hisham Alwanni - AI Client Manager, BSI
15:45 - 17:00
Software and AI Common Questions – The Answers!
Software and AI Common Questions – The Answers!

Following on from yesterday’s morning session, our experts take the time to answer your most asked questions, comments and concerns, as well as answer any leftover burning questions!

Leon Doorn - MedQAIR, Independent Regulatory Affairs Consultant
14:45 - 15:15
Perfecting Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs)
Perfecting Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs)
  • What are PCCPs and are they only of use in the US market?

    • What are the current requirements of PCCP for AI/ML-enabled devices?

    • Are they only for AI-enabled devices?

      • How can manufacturers utilise PCCPs?

    • Common pain points and tips to avoid these

Abhineet Johri - Regulatory Affairs Manager & Senior Key Expert-AI, Siemens Healthineers
10:40 - 11:10
Networking Break
Networking Break
09:25 - 10:10
A Focused Look: PMS Regulations in the UK
A Focused Look: PMS Regulations in the UK
  • With UK PMS regulations having come into force in 2024, what are our first experiences?

    • Do expectations align with Europe?

    • Can manufacturers streamline PMS activities for both regions?

    • Are there common pain points which need addressing?

Mika Reinikainen - Managing Director at Abnovo Ltd and Chairman, UK Responsible Person Association
16:15 - 17:00
Multistakeholder Perspective: Adverse Event Reporting
Multistakeholder Perspective: Adverse Event Reporting
  • What are the current regulatory expectations for adverse event reporting?

    • How are notified bodies assessing this?

  • Industry experiences of reporting adverse events

    • Can current processes be more standardised?

    • Streamlining stakeholder interactions

    • Can AI be used to alleviate workload?

Miloš Stojković - Safety Process Director, Roche
08:30 - 08:40
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Rina Sant - Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Post-Market Management, Abbott
15:15 - 15:45
Coffee and Networking Break
Coffee and Networking Break
08:40 - 09:25
Learnings about Large Language Models (LLM)
Learnings about Large Language Models (LLM)
  • Current European regulatory landscape around large language models

    • Where do LLMs link into other current legislations?

    • What implications are there for devices and diagnostics?

    • What is the current impact on patient safety?

        • LLMs in practice

    • How can manufacturers deploy them effectively and safely?

Stephen Gilbert - Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Science, Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health, Technische Universität Dresden
09:00 - 09:10
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Regulatory Affairs in Global Markets
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Regulatory Affairs in Global Markets
Ed Woo - Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs APAC, Independent
Jack Wong - CEO and Founder, Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA)
Sasikala Thangavelu - Adjunct Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia and former Director of Medical Device Authority, Malaysia
14:15 - 14:45
Streamlining MDCG 2022-21 (PSUR) Implementation. A Template-Driven Approach to QMS Integration
Streamlining MDCG 2022-21 (PSUR) Implementation. A Template-Driven Approach to QMS Integration
  • Outline of a Practical Approach to Integrating MDCG 2022-21 Requirements: Effective integration into the Quality Management System to meet regulatory demands.
  • Utilization of the PSUR Structure for Streamlined Input Templates: Developing department-specific templates to ensure consistent, compliant data collection across teams.
  • Breaking Down Silos Through Direct Involvement: Enhancing cross-departmental collaboration by focusing on a unified PSUR project goal, rather than on isolated task completion.
  • Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Bridging perspectives across departments to promote a cohesive approach to quality management.
Kristin Ulbrich - Senior Post-Market Surveillance Specialist, HOYA Surgical Optics
11:55 - 12:25
Proactive PMS and Maneuverable PMCF Needs in Continuous PMCF world:
Proactive PMS and Maneuverable PMCF Needs in Continuous PMCF world:
  • How do you decide what Continuous PMCF activity is appropriate for each class of device?

  • What systems and tools are key for creating?

  • How do you implement?

  • Set up a decision tree to help guide your decisions in the PMCF World

  • Can you Create a Proactive and Maneuverable PMS/PMCF System to be globally supportive

Rina Sant - Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Post-Market Management, Abbott
13:30 - 14:15
Collecting Clinical Data for AI/ML Devices & Diagnostics
Collecting Clinical Data for AI/ML Devices & Diagnostics
  • Latest regulatory updates regarding clinical data in the EU

    • What do regulators and notified bodies expect?

    • Are expectations aligned?

  • Documenting desirable data: a working example

    • Examples of sufficient and insufficient data

    • How to collect, harvest and utilise data from trials and real-world

    • Common pitfalls and methods to overcome

Bianca Lutters - Head of Clinical Affairs, Qserve Group
09:25 - 10:10
Panel: Example Use Case: Utilising Generative-AI
Panel: Example Use Case: Utilising Generative-AI
  • Where can generative-AI be used for medical devices and diagnostics?

  • Which areas need to be considered with employment?

    • Liability

    • Security by design

    • Intellectual property

  • Which practices are in place to ensure safety of using gen-AI?

Roshni Kasturi - Clinical Lead, MDR/IVDR, Ascensia Diabetes Care
Fabrizio Maniglio - Director, Industry and Business Development, Honeywell
Bunty Kundnani - Head of Regulatory Affairs, Qure.ai
09:10 - 10:40
Chinese Region
Chinese Region
  • Market overview
  • Key pathways
    • How to access the region
  • How to make product launch quicker
    • Fast track and key pathways
  • Example case study of submission
Jack Wong - CEO and Founder, Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA)
MedTech Summit - Networking Break
08:00 - 08:30
Conference Registration
10:40 - 11:10
Networking Break
12:25 - 13:25
Networking Lunch
15:15 - 15:45
Coffee and Networking Break
17:00 - 17:05
Close of Conference
MedTech Summit - Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance
08:30 - 08:40
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Rina Sant - Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Post-Market Management, Abbott
08:40 - 09:25
Pondering on Post-Market: A European Update
  • Current regulatory landscape and expectations for post market surveillance and vigilance in Europe

    • Have there been any notable changes?

    • Are there any areas under review to watch out for?

    • Which sections of PMS guidance consistently trip people up?

    • Solutions to overcome

09:25 - 10:10
A Focused Look: PMS Regulations in the UK
  • With UK PMS regulations having come into force in 2024, what are our first experiences?

    • Do expectations align with Europe?

    • Can manufacturers streamline PMS activities for both regions?

    • Are there common pain points which need addressing?

Mika Reinikainen - Managing Director at Abnovo Ltd and Chairman, UK Responsible Person Association
10:10 - 10:40
Spotlight Session: Navigating Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance

Please contact: Kristen Schott – kristen.schott@informa.com If you are interested in participating as a speaker, panelist, moderator or hosting a webinar

11:10 - 11:55
Post Market Surveillance and Benefit-Risk Analysis for EU MDR and IVDR
  • Role of PMS in the Benefit-Risk Framework

  • Regulatory Expectations for PMS Data Collection

  • Risk Identification and Management via PMS

  • Impact of Post-Market Data on Benefit-Risk Decisions

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration for Effective Benefit-Risk and PMS

Ella Helgeman - Senior Regulatory Director, Radiometer
11:55 - 12:25
Proactive PMS and Maneuverable PMCF Needs in Continuous PMCF world:
  • How do you decide what Continuous PMCF activity is appropriate for each class of device?

  • What systems and tools are key for creating?

  • How do you implement?

  • Set up a decision tree to help guide your decisions in the PMCF World

  • Can you Create a Proactive and Maneuverable PMS/PMCF System to be globally supportive

Rina Sant - Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Post-Market Management, Abbott
13:25 - 13:30
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance
Rina Sant - Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Post-Market Management, Abbott
13:30 - 14:15
The Role of Real-World Evidence (RWE) in Enhancing Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance for Medical Device
  • Understanding Real-World Evidence

  • Integration of RWE in Post-Market Surveillance

  • Regulatory Landscape

  • Case studies

  • Challenges and Opportunities

  • Future directions

Dilşat Pınar Pergjetani - Chief Quality & Regulatory Affairs Officer, Human Care HC AB
14:15 - 14:45
Streamlining MDCG 2022-21 (PSUR) Implementation. A Template-Driven Approach to QMS Integration
  • Outline of a Practical Approach to Integrating MDCG 2022-21 Requirements: Effective integration into the Quality Management System to meet regulatory demands.
  • Utilization of the PSUR Structure for Streamlined Input Templates: Developing department-specific templates to ensure consistent, compliant data collection across teams.
  • Breaking Down Silos Through Direct Involvement: Enhancing cross-departmental collaboration by focusing on a unified PSUR project goal, rather than on isolated task completion.
  • Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Bridging perspectives across departments to promote a cohesive approach to quality management.
Kristin Ulbrich - Senior Post-Market Surveillance Specialist, HOYA Surgical Optics
14:45 - 15:15
Postmarketing Safety Reporting for Combination Products: Opportunities for Implementation
Josep Pané - Head of Device and Digital Vigilance and Safety, UCB
15:45 - 16:15
Spotlight Session: Navigating Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance

Please contact: Kristen Schott – kristen.schott@informa.com If you are interested in participating as a speaker, panelist, moderator or hosting a webinar

16:15 - 17:00
Multistakeholder Perspective: Adverse Event Reporting
  • What are the current regulatory expectations for adverse event reporting?

    • How are notified bodies assessing this?

  • Industry experiences of reporting adverse events

    • Can current processes be more standardised?

    • Streamlining stakeholder interactions

    • Can AI be used to alleviate workload?

Miloš Stojković - Safety Process Director, Roche
MedTech Summit - Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
08:30 - 08:40
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
Hisham Alwanni - AI Client Manager, BSI
08:40 - 09:25
Learnings about Large Language Models (LLM)
  • Current European regulatory landscape around large language models

    • Where do LLMs link into other current legislations?

    • What implications are there for devices and diagnostics?

    • What is the current impact on patient safety?

        • LLMs in practice

    • How can manufacturers deploy them effectively and safely?

Stephen Gilbert - Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Science, Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health, Technische Universität Dresden
09:25 - 10:10
Panel: Example Use Case: Utilising Generative-AI
  • Where can generative-AI be used for medical devices and diagnostics?

  • Which areas need to be considered with employment?

    • Liability

    • Security by design

    • Intellectual property

  • Which practices are in place to ensure safety of using gen-AI?

Roshni Kasturi - Clinical Lead, MDR/IVDR, Ascensia Diabetes Care
Fabrizio Maniglio - Director, Industry and Business Development, Honeywell
Bunty Kundnani - Head of Regulatory Affairs, Qure.ai
10:10 - 10:40
Documenting AI-Powered Medical Devices: Strategies for Success

This training provides a practical, end-to-end guide to documenting AI/ML-powered medical devices in alignment with global regulatory expectations. Designed for cross-functional teams working at the intersection of machine learning and medical device development, the session walks through each stage of the ML product pipeline — from data sourcing and preprocessing, through model development and feature engineering, to verification, validation, and post-market monitoring.

11:10 - 11:40
Spotlight Session: Navigating Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs

Please contact: Kristen Schott – kristen.schott@informa.com If you are interested in participating as a speaker, panelist, moderator or hosting a webinar

11:40 - 12:25
An Update from TC 62: Which AI Standards are on the Horizon?
  • Which standards from TC 42 ( General AI Standards) are applicable to AI-enabled devices?
    • Details from the SNAIG reports
  • Status of medical standards for AI/ML
    • Testing of AI/ML IEC 63450
    • Clinical Evaluation of AI/Ml Systems (IEC 63521)
  • Status update of PAS on data management and quality assessments for medical devices
Dominik Kowalski - Project Manager / Regulatory Compliance / IEC Standard Member for AI and Radiotherapy, Brainlab
13:25 - 13:30
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Software and AI for Medical Devices & IVDs
Hisham Alwanni - AI Client Manager, BSI
13:30 - 14:15
Collecting Clinical Data for AI/ML Devices & Diagnostics
  • Latest regulatory updates regarding clinical data in the EU

    • What do regulators and notified bodies expect?

    • Are expectations aligned?

  • Documenting desirable data: a working example

    • Examples of sufficient and insufficient data

    • How to collect, harvest and utilise data from trials and real-world

    • Common pitfalls and methods to overcome

Bianca Lutters - Head of Clinical Affairs, Qserve Group
14:15 - 14:45
Industry Case Study: Getting a Software/AI Device Approved
  • The software modules and their clinical validation
  • Use of data from clinical trials
  • The foreseen Post Market Clinical Follow up activities
  • Integrating the quality management system in life cycle management
Alice Ravizza - Founder, InsideAI
14:45 - 15:15
Perfecting Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs)
  • What are PCCPs and are they only of use in the US market?

    • What are the current requirements of PCCP for AI/ML-enabled devices?

    • Are they only for AI-enabled devices?

      • How can manufacturers utilise PCCPs?

    • Common pain points and tips to avoid these

Abhineet Johri - Regulatory Affairs Manager & Senior Key Expert-AI, Siemens Healthineers
15:45 - 17:00
Software and AI Common Questions – The Answers!

Following on from yesterday’s morning session, our experts take the time to answer your most asked questions, comments and concerns, as well as answer any leftover burning questions!

Leon Doorn - MedQAIR, Independent Regulatory Affairs Consultant
MedTech Summit - Regulatory Affairs in Global Markets
09:00 - 09:10
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks: Regulatory Affairs in Global Markets
Ed Woo - Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs APAC, Independent
Jack Wong - CEO and Founder, Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA)
Sasikala Thangavelu - Adjunct Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia and former Director of Medical Device Authority, Malaysia
09:10 - 10:40
Chinese Region
  • Market overview
  • Key pathways
    • How to access the region
  • How to make product launch quicker
    • Fast track and key pathways
  • Example case study of submission
Jack Wong - CEO and Founder, Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA)
11:10 - 12:25
Japanese
  • Market overview

  • History of MD Regulation

  • Key regulatory pathways for market access

  • How to make product launch quicker with fast track pathways

  • Post Market Requirements

Ed Woo - Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs APAC, Independent
13:25 - 13:30
Chairperson's Opening Remarks :Regulatory Affairs in Global Markets
Ed Woo - Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs APAC, Independent
Jack Wong - CEO and Founder, Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA)
Sasikala Thangavelu - Adjunct Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia and former Director of Medical Device Authority, Malaysia
13:30 - 15:15
ASEAN Region
  • Market overview
  • Key pathways
    • How to access the region
  • How to make product launch quicker
    • Fast track and key pathways
  • Example case study of submission
Sasikala Thangavelu - Adjunct Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia and former Director of Medical Device Authority, Malaysia
15:45 - 17:00
Asia Regulatory Strategy and Q&A
Jack Wong - CEO and Founder, Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA)
Sasikala Thangavelu - Adjunct Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia and former Director of Medical Device Authority, Malaysia
Ed Woo - Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs APAC, Independent
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