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SUMMARY:Regulatory Forum
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s medical device regulatory landscape is changing rapidly. \nStay ahead by hearing directly from SAHPRA on evolving regulatory priorities\, licensing and registration pathways\, compliance expectations\, and plans to improve regulatory efficiency. Gain practical insights\, ask your pressing questions during the live Q&A with the SAMED Regulatory Committee\, and ensure your organisation is prepared for the regulatory developments shaping the future of the medical technology and IVD sector. \nProgramme \n10:00 – 11:30 | SAHPRA’s Regulatory Roadmap for Medical Devices and IVDs \n\nGaopalelwe Kelatwang\, Manager: Medical Devices and IVDs (Licensing\, Vigilance and Compliance)\, SAHPRA\nLydia Motlogelwa\, Medical Device Registration Manager\, SAHPRA\n\n11:30 – 12:15 | Q&A with the SAMED Regulatory Committee \nWe encourage attendees to raise their most pressing regulatory questions. This interactive discussion is intended to collectively explore practical solutions to the challenges facing the medical devices and IVD sector. \nTo help us prepare\, please submit your questions in advance to Nomthi Mnisi at communication@samed.org.za \nWho Should Attend \n\nRegulatory Affairs Professionals\nQuality Assurance and Quality Management Teams\nCompliance Managers\nExecutive and General Managers\nMedical Device and IVD Manufacturers\nImporters and Distributors\nLegal and Risk Professionals\nMarket Access and Government Affairs Specialists\nClinical Affairs Professionals\nAnyone responsible for regulatory compliance\, licensing\, registration\, or post-market activities within the medical technology sector.\n\nThis event is free for SALDA\, MDMSA\, and the Western Cape Medical Devices Cluster members only. \nTo register: Click Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/regulatory-forum-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Regulatory
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Captains of Industry
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260806T123000
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SUMMARY:SAMED x SALDA Women's Day Forum
DESCRIPTION:When women lead with purpose\, industries transform. When women are empowered\, healthcare systems become stronger\, more inclusive\, and better equipped to serve society. \nJoin SAMED and SALDA for an inspiring in-person Women’s Day Forum that brings together influential leaders from healthcare\, industry\, government\, and civil society to explore the role of women in shaping the future of MedTech and diagnostics. Through thought-provoking keynote presentations and engaging dialogue\, we will celebrate leadership\, share practical insights\, and examine how women empowerment can be institutionalised to create lasting impact across the healthcare ecosystem. \nThis is a complimentary event exclusively curated for SAMED and SALDA members only. Limited seats are available and attendance will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nProgramme \n12:30 – 13:00 \nRegistration \n13:00 – 14:00 \nTopic: Leading Through Purpose: The Woman Behind the Institution \nPresented by: Prof Koleka Mlisana\, CEO\, NHLS \n14:00 – 14:45 \nTopic: Conscious Leadership: A Woman’s Perspective \nPresented by: Brenda Kali\, CEO\, Conscious Companies \n14:45 – 15:10 \nTopic: Comfort Break & Networking \n15:10 – 16:00 \nTopic: Panel Discussion: Institutionalising and Legislating Women Empowerment \nPanellists: \n\nDr Susan Mangole\, Acting Deputy Director-General: Transformation and Competition Branch\, Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition (the dtic)\nGrace Baloyi\, Senior Programme Manager: Grants Innovation and Product Development (GIPD)\, South African Medical Research Council\nRepresentative from Women on Boards\n\n16:00 \nClose \nRSVP: Click Here \nFor more information contact: \n\nNomthi Mnisi: communication@samed.org.za\nKelebogile Letswalo: Comms@salda.org.za\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon of meaningful conversation\, connection\, and collaboration as we celebrate the women advancing healthcare\, MedTech\, diagnostics\, and innovation across South Africa.
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/samed-x-salda-womens-day-forum/
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