The SAMED Annual Conference is the premier event of the South African Medical Technology Industry Association, bringing together members, healthcare stakeholders, policymakers, and advocates from both public and private sectors.

Celebrating SAMED’s 40th anniversary, the 2025 theme — “Breaking Barriers: Inclusive, Innovative, and Impactful Medtech” — focuses on driving inclusion, promoting innovation, and ensuring impact across the healthcare system.It highlights the need for diverse leadership, equitable access to technology, and patient-centered healthcare and  aims to foster strategic dialogue, expand medtech’s reach, and encourage bold, collaborative action to improve outcomes for patients, companies, and the broader health system.