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SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion Forum
DESCRIPTION:As South Africa commemorates Youth Month and marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising\, SAMED invites you to join our upcoming Diversity & Inclusion Forum for a discussion on the role of youth in shaping the future of the MedTech sector. \nThis Youth Month\, our forum will move beyond commemoration to focus on action. Through practical discussions on procurement\, skills development\, transformation\, and inclusion\, members will gain insights into programmes and strategies that can create meaningful opportunities for young South Africans while advancing organisational and industry objectives. \nDate: Wednesday\, 24 June 2026\nTime: 10:00 – 12:00\nPlatform: Microsoft                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Register: Here \nProgramme \n10:00 – 11:00\nHow to Practically Incorporate Youth in Improving B-BBEE Scores Across the Relevant Pillars\nPresented by Elsie Masemola\, Senior Consultant\, Transcend Corporate Advisors \nWhat to expect: \n\nPractical guidance on incorporating youth-focused initiatives into their transformation strategies.\nInsights into how youth development can contribute to B-BBEE objectives across relevant pillars.\nAn understanding of available opportunities\, partnerships and programmes that support both compliance and meaningful impact\n\n11:00 – 12:00\nDemystifying Procurement: Pathways for MedTech Collaboration                                                                                                                                                                                                     Presented by Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Representative \nWhat to expect: \n\nAn understanding of procurement processes within a specialised healthcare institution.\nInsight into what healthcare providers look for when evaluating suppliers and solutions.\nPractical guidance on engaging effectively with hospitals and healthcare stakeholders.\nAn understanding of collaboration opportunities that can support improved patient outcomes.\n\nWho should attend: \n\nExecutives and Business Leaders\nHR\, Skills Development and Transformation Professionals\nDiversity & Inclusion Practitioners\nCorporate Affairs and ESG Teams\nBusiness Development\, Market Access and Commercial Teams\nMembers interested in youth empowerment\, transformation and healthcare sector engagement
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/diversity-and-inclusion-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Market Access Forum
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take for your medical technology to be procured\, evaluated\, and adopted within South Africa’s healthcare system? \nUnderstanding how healthcare purchasers and funders evaluate medical technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic advantage. Join industry leaders as they unpack procurement\, Health Technology Assessment (HTA)\, and clinical protocol development\, providing practical insights to help MedTech companies strengthen market access\, engage more effectively with key decision-makers\, and navigate evolving healthcare requirements. \nWhy You Should Attend \nBy attending this forum\, you will: \n\nGain first-hand insight into Netcare’s procurement strategy\, supplier expectations\, and future priorities.\nUnderstand how clinical evidence\, HTA and protocol development influence the adoption of new medical technologies.\nLearn about the latest ISPOR and 1HTA developments\, strategic priorities\, and opportunities to build HTA capability.\nDiscover practical ways to position your products for stronger engagement with hospitals\, funders and procurement teams.\nConnect the dots between procurement\, reimbursement\, clinical evidence and market access to strengthen your commercial strategy.\n\nProgramme \n10:00  \nDemystifying Private Hospital Procurement: Netcare\nPresenter: Vash Raghununan\, General Manager: Procurement Services\, Netcare Hospital Group \nDiscover how procurement decisions are made within one of South Africa’s largest private hospital groups\, including supplier expectations\, current procurement developments\, and the role of HTA\, local manufacturing and SMMEs in procurement decision-making. \n11:00 \nISPOR & 1HTA Update\nPresenter: Mark Brand\, Founder\, BrandTech & President\, ISPOR South Africa Chapter \nAn update on ISPOR and 1HTA strategic priorities\, emerging developments in HTA\, opportunities for SAMED member engagement\, upcoming initiatives\, and capacity-building opportunities. \n11:30 \nDiscovery’s Surgical Risk Unit Methodology and Processes: Protocol Design Update\nPresenter: Kershnee Chetty\, Head of the Medical and Surgical Device Unit\, Discovery \nGain insight into how clinical protocols are developed and updated\, how evidence informs decision-making\, the assessment of emerging technologies\, and what MedTech companies need to know to successfully engage with protocol development processes. \nWho Should Attend \n\nCEOs and Executive Managers\nMarket Access Specialists\nProcurement Managers\nSupply Chain Leaders\nRegulatory and Medical Affairs Professionals\nCommercial and Business Development Managers\n\nNote: This is a SAMED member only Forum.  \nRegister: Click Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-access-forum-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Market Access
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260707T100000
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SUMMARY:Code Forum: Legal Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Could your pricing strategy\, rebate structure\, or customer incentives expose your business to competition law risk? \nAs competition authorities continue to scrutinise pricing practices across industries\, MedTech companies must ensure that their commercial strategies remain compliant while supporting growth\, innovation\, and market access. \nCompetition law remains one of the most important compliance considerations for MedTech companies operating in South Africa. Issues relating to excessive pricing\, incentives\, rebates\, and price discrimination can carry significant regulatory\, financial\, and reputational consequences if not properly understood and managed. \nThis practical masterclass presented by Bowmans will unpack the key principles governing these areas\, including recent developments and the application of the current Section 18 Exemption Framework. \nPresenters:\nHeather Irvine\, Partner\, Bowmans\nJulie Oppenheim\, Head: Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Sector\, Bowmans \nThe session will explore: \n\nExcessive pricing and how it is assessed under competition law\nThe legal considerations surrounding incentives and rebate structures\nPrice discrimination and potential compliance risks\nThe purpose and practical implications of the current Section 18 exemption framework\nKey considerations for MedTech companies when developing commercial\, pricing\, and market access strategies\nPractical guidance to help organisations identify and mitigate competition law risks\n\nWhy Attend? \nWhether you are developing pricing strategies\, negotiating contracts\, engaging customers\, or supporting market access activities\, understanding competition law is essential to protecting your business and maintaining compliance. \nThis session will provide practical insights to help members: \n\nStrengthen compliance and governance practices\nBetter understand regulatory expectations\nAssess commercial arrangements and pricing models\nReduce legal and reputational risk\nNavigate the evolving healthcare regulatory environment with confidence\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nExecutive Managers\nMarketing and Sales Managers\nRegulatory and Compliance Professionals\nMarket Access Specialists\nFinance Managers\n\nJoin us for this important legal masterclass and gain practical guidance from leading competition law experts on navigating complex commercial and regulatory considerations within the MedTech sector. \nRegister: Click Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/code-forum-legal-masterclass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Code,Compliance
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SUMMARY:CEO Pulse
DESCRIPTION:The healthcare and MedTech landscape is undergoing significant transformation. Join this forum for a strategic briefing from leading voices across business\, healthcare funding\, and healthcare policy as they unpack the developments shaping South Africa’s healthcare future. \nGain exclusive insights into economic priorities\, healthcare financing\, regulatory developments\, and the broader policy environment that will influence business strategy\, investment decisions\, market access\, and healthcare delivery in the years ahead. \nProgramme \n08:00 \nBUSA and B4SA Update  \npresented by Khulekani Mathe\, CEO\, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) \n  \n08:30 \nBuilding a Sustainable Health Funding Ecosystem: Priorities\, Partnerships\, and the Future of Healthcare Financing \npresented by Thoneshan Naidoo\, CEO\, Health Funders Association (HFA) \n  \n09:15 \nSouth African Healthcare in Transition: Key Regulatory and Policy Developments \npresented by Elsabé Klinck\, Managing Director\, Klinck & Samuels \n  \nWhy This Matters for MedTech Leaders \nThe decisions being made today across government\, healthcare funding\, regulation\, and business will directly impact the future operating environment for MedTech companies. \nThis forum will provide practical insight into: \n\nThe economic and policy landscape shaping healthcare and business in South Africa\nDevelopments in NHI\, healthcare funding\, and reimbursement environments\nRegulatory and legislative changes affecting MedTech companies\nEmerging risks\, opportunities\, and strategic considerations for industry leaders\nThe role of business and industry in shaping a sustainable healthcare ecosystem\n\nWhether your focus is growth\, market access\, regulatory compliance\, investment planning\, or healthcare innovation\, this session will equip you with the intelligence needed to make informed strategic decisions. \n Who Should Attend? \n\nChief Executive Officers (CEOs)\nManaging Directors\nGeneral Managers\nExecutive Managers\nSenior Leaders\nBusiness Unit Heads\nMarket Access\, Regulatory\, Public Affairs\, and Strategy Executives\n\nRegister: Click Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/ceo-pulse-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Captains of Industry
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