SAMED

Chairperson's Forum - Cape Town
2025-10-23 14:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
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SAMED Workshop: ISO 13485 for Medtech Distributors
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
We are pleased to extend an invitation to SAMED members to attend a focused and practical workshop designed to support distributors in understanding and implementing ISO 13485 requirements.
The workshop will unpack the regulatory context, clarify distributor responsibilities under ISO 13485, and explore how quality management systems (QMS) directly impact compliance, risk management, and patient safety. Through a panel discussion with SAHPRA-recognized Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), members will gain insights into real-world challenges and solutions, with opportunities to ask questions and engage directly with experts.
Who Should Attend
The workshop is tailored to distributors of medical technology. Whether you are just starting out with ISO 13485, preparing for an audit or refining your QMS, this workshop will offer practical insights to help you strengthen compliance and contribute to safer healthcare delivery. It’s designed to meet you where you are and support your next step forward.
Participating SAHPRA-Recognized Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)*

DQS (Pty) Ltd
JC Auditors
The Institute of Bio Research Auditing and Training in Southern Africa (IBRATSA)
KGS Certification Sdn. Bhd
Sancert (Pty) Ltd
South African Certification and Auditing Services (SACAS) (Pty) Ltd
TNV Certification Private Limited (TNV)
Transpacific Certifications Limited (TCL)

Shape the Discussion – Submit Your Questions
To gain the most valuable benefit from this workshop, we encourage you to submit your questions for the panel ahead of time – this is your opportunity to highlight the specific challenges you face. Your questions will help ensure the discussion is practical and tailored to your needs. All questions are submitted anonymously, so feel free to ask what matters most to you. Submit your questions for the panel here.
Cost to Attend

SAMED Ordinary & Associate Members: Free of Charge
Non-SAMED Members: Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend the event

Registration

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*All SAHPRA-recognized CABs were invited to participate in this event. More participants may be added as we receive further confirmation of participation.

Diversity in Medtech Forum
2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

Project 18C (SAMED & MCA Collaboration): Medtech & Pharmaceutical Compliance Officers' Forum
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
We are pleased to invite you to the Medtech and Pharmaceutical Compliance Officers’ Forum on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, where we will explore the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in compliance risk management within the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. The event will feature two crucial topics designed to equip compliance officers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate evolving risks.
AI in Compliance Risk Management (Ash Aggarwal & Carlotta Cosulich, IQVIA)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the compliance landscape, offering new ways to enhance compliance monitoring, streamline data analysis, and reduce human error. However, the integration of AI also brings with it a set of challenges, from ethical concerns to regulatory compliance issues. This session will delve into how AI can be leveraged in compliance frameworks, particularly for the pharmaceutical and medtech industries. Our expert speaker will discuss how AI can help improve compliance monitoring, while addressing the potential risks, such as algorithmic bias, transparency, and accountability.
Social Media Pitfalls and Risk Areas (Elsabé Klinck, Klinck & Samuels)
Social media is an undeniable part of today’s marketing and communication strategies, but it also presents significant compliance risks. This session will address how pharmaceutical and medtech compliance officers can mitigate the risks associated with social media engagement, from influencer marketing to sharing medical information. Our expert speaker will provide actionable insights on maintaining compliance, while ensuring that promotional content and public relations efforts on social media platforms align with legislative and regulatory standards. Key areas of focus will include the prevention of unapproved product promotions and the ethical use of social media in the healthcare space.
Why Attend?

Gain insights from leading experts on how to integrate AI responsibly within your compliance framework.
Learn strategies for managing social media risks while maintaining compliance with industry guidelines.
Stay ahead of the curve on emerging compliance challenges in the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors.

Attendance

Free of charge and limited to MCA Members, SAMED Members and Code Signatories

Registration

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Regulatory Forum: Insights and Updates Across the Medtech Regulatory Landscape
2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
We are pleased to invite you to the next Regulatory Forum where we will provide key updates on the EU MDR and IVDR (TBC), newly published guidelines and forms, and insights from the SAMED Regulatory Committee.
Who Should Attend?

Regulatory Professionals
Quality Assurance Professionals
Anyone involved in managing, overseeing or ensuring compliant regulatory practices in the organization

Attendance

SAMED Members & Code Signatories: Free of charge.
Non-Members & Non-Code Signatories: Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend the event.

Registration

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Market Access Forum
2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

Medical Technology Code Forum: HPCSA Ethical Rules (Webinar 3 of 4)
2025-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
We are excited to invite you to our next Code Forum on Tuesday, 09 September 2025. In this session, Elsabé Klinck will unpack the HPCSA’s Ethical Rules, Policies, and Booklets focusing on informed consent, healthcare options, and confidentiality as it relates to the medtech sector.

Download Booklet 04: Seeking Patients’ Informed Consent – The Ethical Considerations
Download Booklet 05: Confidentiality – Protecting and Providing Information

This is a great opportunity to gain practical insights on how these guidelines shape your engagement with healthcare professionals and patients.
Who Should Attend:

Medtech professionals seeking clarity on ethical engagement with healthcare providers and patients.
Compliance officers and legal advisors working within the healthcare and medtech sectors.
Marketing and sales teams interacting with healthcare professionals, where informed consent and confidentiality are key.
Medical affairs and regulatory personnel who need to align their practices with HPCSA ethical guidelines.
SAMED members and Code signatories looking to deepen their understanding of Booklets 04 and 05 and ensure ethical compliance.

Cost to Attend:

SAMED Members and Code Signatories – Free of Charge
Non-SAMED Members and Non-Code Signatories – Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend this event

Please note: Due to publication restrictions, we are unable to share the recording of the event and access to Elsabé Klinck’s presentation is limited to SAMED members and Code signatories who attended the session. To ensure that you benefit from this session, please register and attend the event.
Registration

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Captains of Industry Forum
2025-08-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual

Chairperson's Forum in Durban (In-person Event)
2025-08-21 14:00 - 16:00
This forum is an opportunity to engage directly with the SAMED Chairperson and board leads that will offer you a critical opportunity to:

Align with the strategic direction and current priorities of the association
Receive first-hand updates on advocacy efforts and policy engagement, including NHI, government debt and the women empowerment index
Share feedback and raise issues relevant to your business and the broader medtech sector
Strengthen your industry relationships and collaboration with SAMED leadership
Stay informed on key compliance, regulatory and market trends affecting our environment

Your attendance is important for ensuring your voice is heard and that you remain actively involved in shaping the future of our industry.
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Women in Medtech Forum
2025-08-07 12:30 - 15:30 | Chairperson’s Forum in Durban (In-Person Event), 13 Palm Boulevard, uMhlanga Ridge, KZN, South Africa
Celebrating Women in Medtech!
You’re Invited to the 2025 Women in Medtech Forum (in-Person Event)
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations and in honour of Women’s Month, SAMED is proud to host a powerful gathering of women and men who are shifting paradigms and reimagining leadership in the medtech industry.

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking Women in Medtech Forum, a space dedicated to celebrating the women who are doing the shadow work to transform our industry, creating room not just for themselves but for generations to come.

Our headline speaker, Nikki Bush, award-winning speaker and 5-time best-selling author, will open the forum with her signature keynote, “Which Jacket Are You Wearing Now?”. Nikki will then guide an engaging panel discussion on:

“Breaking Bias: Disrupting the Status Quo in Leadership and Business”

This session will unpack the invisible barriers women face and how we can collectively challenge outdated norms, amplify new voices, and redesign the future of medtech leadership.

Why does diversity in medtech matter?

Diversity isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s a business one. Greater representation of women leads to stronger governance, better decision-making, and improved health outcomes. However, retaining women in the workforce, especially in leadership roles, remains a global challenge.

According to McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace 2025 report, while hiring women into entry-level roles is improving, attrition is rising across the leadership pipeline. Many women are stepping away due to slow progress in inclusive leadership, burnout, and unbalanced caregiving burdens, trends that echo in our own context here in South Africa.

SAMED is addressing this head-on through our Women Empowerment Index, which currently reflects data from 29 participating companies. We will share key findings from the Index during the forum, offering a clearer picture of the patterns, progress, and persistent gaps in our sector.

Who should attend?
Women and men in medtech, at every level, who are building more equitable and empowering workplaces. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and be part of a community that uplifts, connects, and transforms, this is your space.
Let’s celebrate Women’s Month by taking bold steps forward, together!
For more information, contact Nomthi at communication@samed.org.za

Regulatory Forum: Update on Published Guidelines
2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual

NHI Forum
2025-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
You are invited to attend the upcoming SAMED NHI Forum.
As you are aware, the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act was signed into law on 15 May 2024, setting in motion one of the most significant policy shifts in South Africa’s healthcare landscape. With the implementation process now underway, it is essential for medical technology stakeholders to stay informed and engaged.
We are pleased to host an update from:
Prof Nicholas Crisp: Deputy Director-General: National Health Insurance, National Department of Health
Prof Crisp will provide an overview of what has transpired since the Act was signed, outline the Department’s next steps, and discuss the implications for the private sector — including procurement, reimbursement mechanisms, and the integration of medtech in the NHI framework.
Why you should attend
This forum offers an opportunity to:

Understand current NHI implementation milestones and timelines
Gain insight into policy developments affecting market access, funding, and regulatory pathways
Engage with key decision-makers and raise critical questions relevant to the medtech sector
Align your organisation’s strategy with national healthcare reform efforts

Who should attend:

Senior executives and strategic decision-makers
Regulatory and market access professionals
Public affairs and policy teams
Commercial and procurement teams
SAMED members seeking clarity on future health financing and reimbursement models

In preparation, we encourage members to review SAMED’s Position Paper on NHI, available here: https://samed.org.za/what-we-do/national-health-insurance/
This session will be particularly relevant for those who are actively planning for the transition to a more unified national health system and wish to understand how the medtech sector will be engaged.
For non-SAMED members, please contact Nomthi at communication@samed.org.za for forum fees.

Market Access Forum: Demystifying Hospital Procurement: Navigating the Tender Process for Medtech Suppliers
2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Understanding how hospital procurement processes work is critical for medical technology companies seeking to engage meaningfully and sustainably with the private healthcare sector. For many SAMED members, navigating tender requirements, compliance protocols, and supplier expectations across different hospital groups remains a complex and evolving process.
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Format: Microsoft Teams
RSVP: Click here to Register for the Forum
To support industry alignment and greater transparency, SAMED invites you to attend this forum. This session is designed for business development, commercial, sales, market access, and supply chain teams, as well as those responsible for tender submissions and supplier relationship management.
Through direct engagement with key procurement leaders, members will gain clarity on:

Internal procurement procedures and supply chain structures
Evaluation and onboarding processes for new suppliers
Common challenges and best practices in medtech tendering

Presenters Include:

Mediclinic Southern Africa – Venesha Shunmugam, Supply Chain Manager: Pharmacy (For your reference, click here for Mediclinic’s Procurement Policy)
Netcare Limited – Vash Raghununan, Deputy General Manager: Group Procurement Services
Lenmed – Shavani Naidoo, Head of Procurement (Pharmaceutical & Surgical)

Regulatory Forum: Healthcare Coding 101
2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the upcoming Regulatory Forum where we will dive into the complexities of healthcare coding. Attending the event will be beneficial for anyone involved in managing and overseeing regulatory practices in the organization.
Agenda

Overview of Coding in Healthcare | Carol Garner, GCMS
Introduction to GMDN | Deniz Bruce & Dr Barry Daniels, GMDN Agency
NAPPI Codes Update & Relevance for Medtech Companies | Krish Pather, Medikredit

Speaker Information
⁠Carol Garner | Deniz Bruce | Dr Barry Daniels | Krish Pather
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Medical Technology Code Forum: HPCSA Ethical Rules (Webinar 2 of 4) & HSACF Key Initiatives
2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this session Elsabé Klinck will provide a detailed overview of the HPCSA’s Ethical Rules, Policies and Booklets referring to medical devices. Due to publication restrictions, the Klinck & Samuels presentation from this event will only be shared with attendees. We urge you to attend the event to ensure that you benefit from the shared information.
Representatives from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will join us to share updates on the work of the Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF) and the Prevention Sub-Committee, as well as their ongoing goals and initiatives to promote integrity within the sector.
Attending this event will be beneficial for:

Anyone involved in managing, overseeing or ensuring ethical practices within the organization.

Program:

HPCSA Ethical Rules (Session 2 of 4) | Klinck & Samuels
HSACF Update on Key Anti-Corruption Initiatives | Special Investigating Unit (SIU)

Cost to Attend:

SAMED Members and Code Signatories – Free of Charge
Non-SAMED Members and Non-Code Signatories – Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend this event

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Medical Technology Code Forum: HPCSA Ethical Rules (Webinar 1 of 4)
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the upcoming member forum. Elsabé Klinck will provide an overview of the Ethical Rules of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), and SAMED will provide updates on Code matters, including CVS and the Code certification. Attending this event will be beneficial for anyone involved in managing, overseeing or ensuring ethical practices within the organization.
Agenda

HPCSA Ethical Rules | Elsabé Klinck, Klinck & Samuels
Code Matters | Alwi Spearpoint, SAMED
Your Code Questions Answered | Code Committee

Speaker Information
⁠Elsabe Klinck
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Cost

Members and Code Signatories: Free of charge
Non-Members: Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for non-member attendance cost
