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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260505T100000
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SUMMARY:Market Access Forum
DESCRIPTION:Market access in South Africa is becoming increasingly complex\, shaped by evolving legislation\, reimbursement reforms\, and a growing reliance on data-driven decision-making. \nThis forum brings together two critical perspectives\, policy and data\, to help MedTech leaders better understand how the legislative environment and real-world evidence are collectively shaping access\, funding\, and adoption of medical technologies. \nThrough expert insights on the medical scheme legislative landscape and PMB developments\, alongside practical applications of market intelligence and AI-driven analytics\, this session is designed to equip members with the knowledge needed to move from reactive compliance to strategic positioning in a rapidly changing healthcare ecosystem. \nWhat You Will Gain \n\nStrategic insight into the evolving medical scheme legislative and regulatory landscape\, including PMB and NHI developments\nMarket insights: Identify high-growth segments and shifting MedTech dynamics\nData-driven decisions: Leverage real-world data for stronger market access strategies\nExclusive access: Unlock discounted data and AI insights for competitive advantage\n\nProgramme \n10:00: Medical Scheme Legislative Landscape & PMB Update\nPresented by Esmé Prins-Van den Berg\, Consultant\, Healthcare Navigator \n11:00: Unlocking MedTech Market Intelligence: Leveraging Real-World Data and AI to Drive Strategic Decision-Making in South Africa\nPresented by Spokazi Tati\, Senior Product Manager\, Quantium Health South Africa \nWho Should Attend \n\nExecutive Leaders\nRegulatory Managers\nProcurement Specialists\nFinance Managers\nMarket Access Specialists\n\nRegistration: Click Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-access-forum-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:Market Sustainability Forum
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will strengthen market sustainability by promoting transparent\, consistent\, and predictable supply chain and financial processes. Clear SOPs\, aligned payment workflows\, and improved accrual management reduce delays\, disputes\, and uncertainty for suppliers. This creates a more reliable operating environment\, supports supplier confidence and continuity of supply\, and enables long‑term participation in the market while ensuring value for money and compliance for the department. \nDate: 14 May 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nFormat: Virtual \nRegister: Click Here \nProgramme: \n10h00 -11h00 Standard Operating Procedure For The Procurement of Implants & Nuclear Isotopes \nSpeaker: Mr Mofedi Nhlapo Acting Chief Director – SCM \n11h00 – 11h45 Payment processes and accruals \nSpeaker: Benedict Kubheka Acting Director Financial Accounting Gauteng Health\, Rudzani Mugaga – Acting Deputy Director Financial Accounting\, Amit Hariparsad – Mr. Hariparsad Team Leader for Reconciliations and processing. \nGain an understanding of:  \nParticipants will gain clarity on the revised supply chain management SOPs and finance processes\, ensuring consistent understanding and application across institutions. The forum will support alignment between provincial guidance and facility level implementation\, clarify payment and accrual processes. It will also provide an opportunity for suppliers\, hospital representatives\, and finance teams to engage directly\, improving collaboration and process efficiency. \nWho should attend: \n\nChief Financial Officer\nFinance Director\nFinance Manager\nAccounts Payable/ Receivable clerk\nSale reps
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-sustainability-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260521T083000
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SUMMARY:SAMED’s 39th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for SAMED’s 39th Annual General Meeting \nEvent Details: \n\nRegistration: 08:30\nNetworking Lunch after the event\nVenue: Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City\, 13 Karkloof Cres\, Midrand\, 2066\n\nThis is one of the most important engagements on the SAMED calendar and we invite you to be part of shaping the future of our association and the MedTech industry. \nAs a valued member\, this is your opportunity to: \n\nEngage on key developments impacting the MedTech sector\nParticipate in the election of ordinary members to the SAMED Board\nContribute to the strategic direction of the association\n\nThe AGM will be hosted in a hybrid format\, allowing members to attend either in-person or virtually. Members are encouraged to RSVP as the virtual access link will be shared closer to the event with members who have selected virtual attendance. \nKindly confirm your attendance by indicating your preferred mode (in-person or virtual) via the RSVP link below: \nRSVP by 13 May 2026: Click Here \nWe look forward to your participation in this important engagement.
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/16640/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T140424
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SUMMARY:Regulatory Forum
DESCRIPTION:How confident are you that the medical devices and IVDs used in healthcare settings are genuine\, compliant\, and safe for patients? \nJoin SAHPRA for an insightful virtual workshop exploring the growing threat of substandard\, falsified\, counterfeit\, and non-compliant medical devices and IVDs. Gain practical knowledge to identify red flags\, understand regulatory risks\, strengthen procurement vigilance\, and protect patient safety across healthcare environments. \nPresented By: \n\nMokgadi Daphney Fafudi\, Head of Regulatory Compliance\, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)\n\nWorkshop Highlights: \n\nUnderstanding the definitions and distinctions between substandard\, falsified\, counterfeit\, and non-compliant medical devices and IVDs\nIdentifying red flags and suspicious products in procurement and clinical settings\nExploring patient safety\, legal\, operational\, and regulatory risks\nUnderstanding SAHPRA’s role and the implementation of the National Action Plan\nLearning reporting and escalation processes for suspected products\nReviewing practical case studies and emerging trends shaping the medtech landscape\n\nWho Should Attend: \nSAMED members and non-members\, healthcare professionals\, funders\, private hospital groups\, and medtech procurers from both the public and private sectors. \nArticle to Read: “Fake medicines are a dangerous threat in Africa: 3 ways to spot them.” \nThis virtual forum supports SAHPRA’s implementation of the National Action Plan for Combating Substandard and Falsified (SF) Medical Products in South Africa. \nRegister Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/regulatory-forum-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260707T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260722T080000
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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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