MedinIsrael Conference, 2021 Virtual Conference and Exhibition

When and where is it on?

Ordinarily held in Tel-Aviv, this year the MedinIsrael Conference and Exhibition has moved to a completely virtual platform which will enable participation from around the globe and facilitate B2B engagement, panel discussions, and more. Full information is available at the event website: https://medinisrael2021.israel-expo.co.il/expo/home

MedinIsrael Conference, 2021

How many years has it been going?

MedinIsrael has been running for 6 years successfully brining Israel’s healthcare innovation systems and solutions to an international audience while also providing for many other types of business and professional engagement.

What was the inspiration to start it?

The Israeli Medical Device & Digital Health sector has more than 1,000 companies targeting various fields of medicine: Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Gastrointestinal, Orthopedics and Sport Medicine, Women’s Health, Pain and Wound Management, Dermatology and Aesthetics. As a result the Israel Export Institute together with other relevant stakeholders such as the Ministry of Economy Foreign Trade Administration and Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Health have collaborated to promote the sector and stimulate international business and knowledge sharing, which can ultimately assist global health systems.

What exciting things can people look forward to?

The MedinIsrael conference will feature 60 world-renowned speakers and key opinion leaders from 17 countries on issues relating to health and medical technology, while the virtual exhibition will featuring 85 exhibitors (50% of them are first time exhibitors) with cutting-edge medical technologies that provide solutions to the challenges facing the health systems today.

Who will be speaking?

The conference will feature 60 speakers from around the globe including:Prof. Ran D Balicer, MD,Founding Director, Clalit Research Institute, Chief Innovation Officer, Director of Innovation Division, Clalit Health Services, Israel – who has been at the forefront of Israel’s management of the Coronovirus pandemic in recent times.

Dr. John D. Halamka M.D., M.S., President, Mayo Clinic Platform, Minnesota, USA

What tips would you give to people attending to get the most out of it?

Register early, get acquainted with the programme and carry our research into exhibitiors that you’d like to meet. Meetings can be arranged via our commercial office – contact Colin Sheena at colin.sheena@israeltrade.gov.il

How can people book tickets / when does it usually sell out?

In light of the pandemic and Israel’s desire to share knowledge, promote solutions and cooperation, the participated fee has been waived, so there is no charge for participating.

Registration is very simple and can be completed in seconds via

https://medinisrael2021.israel-expo.co.il/expo/home

Anything else you’d like to add / we should have asked?

While the pandemic has eclipsed much of routine medical services, needs have not diminished. Israeli firms have innovative solutions that can help to alleviate pressure on healthcare systems, reduce costs and promote efficiency. We are happy to work with relevant contacts in Ireland to promote mutually beneficial interactions with Israeli firms and organisations.

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