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Medical Technology Ireland 2022

August 2022

Medical Technology Ireland Conference 2022 will be held on 21-22 September at the Galway Racecource.

Medical Technology Ireland is a new high-profile National and International event attracting global suppliers to the crème of the Irish Medical Device Industry.

What’s on at Medical Technology Ireland 2022?

  • Over 220 global suppliers exhibiting
  • Inspiring and educational two-day Conference sessions
  • Highly popular Women in MedTech Forum
  • Unmissable Research & Innovation Showcase, in association with ATU
  • Italian Pavilion incorporating 10 Italian supply chain companies
  • Free Meetings Programme for exhibitors and visitors
  • Unrivalled networking and business opportunities

HGF Patent Director Marie Walsh will be speaking on Wednesday 21st September on ‘Relating your IP to your Business: Strengthening your Investor Pitch‘.

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