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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T123000
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SUMMARY:Market Access Forum
DESCRIPTION:This forum unpacks Council for Medical Schemes latest report and relevance to the MedTech sector\, Life Healthcare’s procurement processes and strategy\, and Medscheme’s HTA direction. \nProgramme \n10:00 – 10:30 \nBehind the Numbers: Key Insights & Trends from the Latest CMS Industry Report \nSpeaker: Carrie-Anne Cairncross\, Senior Researcher\, Council for Medical Schemes \nDelegates will gain: \n\nClear interpretation of key CMS data trends impacting funding\, utilisation\, and affordability\nInsight into policy and regulatory signals shaping scheme behaviour and reimbursement decisions\nPractical understanding of what the data means for medtech positioning\n\n10:30 – 11:15 \nDemystifying Life Healthcare’s Procurement Process \nSpeaker: Passmore Musungwa\, Category Manager\, Life Healthcare \nDelegates will gain: \n\nTransparency into how procurement decisions are made within a major private hospital group\nPractical guidance on supplier expectations and evaluation criteria\nImproved readiness to engage private hospital procurement strategically\n\n11:15 – 11:45 \nMedscheme Health Policy Unit: Medtech HTA Update \nSpeaker: Christeen Keyter\, Advanced Specialist: Health Policy Development Technology\, Medscheme \nDelegates will gain: \n\nInsight into recent HTA developments and policy priorities\nClarity on evidence requirements for medtech reimbursement\nContext for stronger engagement with medical schemes\n\n11:45 – 12:15 \nPre-launch HTA Webinar Series \nSpeaker: Dr Tienie Stander\, Managing Director\, Value in Research \nDelegates will gain: \n\nA deeper understanding of how HTA for medical devices differs from pharmaceuticals\nPractical guidance to prepare and plan HTA submissions for Medical Scheme Administrators\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nPersonnel engaging medical schemes and procurers (public and private sector)\nMarket Access Specialists\nReimbursement Specialists\n\nCost to Attend \n\nSAMED Members: Free\nNon-Members (medtech companies and service providers to the medtech industry only): R500.00 per person (excl. VAT)\nContact Nomthi Mnisi at communication@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering.\n\nT&Cs \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve / prohibit registration by non-members\nAttendance will only be permitted if fee paid in advance of the event.\n\nRegistration \nClick here to register
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-access-forum-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063956
CREATED:20260227T064258Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition (dtic) has released Draft Government Gazette 54032\, proposing significant amendments to the General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. These proposed changes are open for public comment until 31 March 2026\, and if implemented\, they will materially reshape scorecards\, procurement strategies\, Enterprise & Supplier Development\, and long-term transformation planning.e \nThis is not a technical update.\nIt is a strategic inflection point. \nJoin us for a focused\, high-impact session unpacking what is being proposed\, what it signals about policy direction\, and what organisations should be doing now. \nProposed Amendments to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice \nSpeaker: Yuneal Padayachy\, Chief Support Officer\, BEE Chamber \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nDraft Gazette 54032 overview – legislative context and intent\nProposed changes to the Generic Scorecard and General Principles\nEnterprise & Supplier Development revisions under Statement 400\nIntroduction of the proposed Transformation Fund\nRevised preferential procurement targets\, including 100% Black-Owned Enterprises\nImpact on QSEs\, Specialised Enterprises and Multinationals (EEIP)\nPractical considerations for public comment submissions\n\nSubmission deadline: 31 March 2026 \nThis forum is designed to equip you with the insight required to interpret the direction of policy and prepare a meaningful response. \nWhy This Matters for Women Empowerment \nImmediately following this session\, we will convene the Women in MedTech Forum (10:00 – 11:30\, separate Microsoft Teams link). \nYou will see firsthand how transformation legislation directly influences board composition\, procurement opportunities\, leadership pathways and women’s participation in governance structures. \nUnderstanding the amendments is foundational to shaping inclusive leadership and sustainable transformation. \nWho Should Attend \n\nTransformation and HR Leaders\nDE&I Specialists\nExecutives and Strategic Decision-Makers\n\nCost to Attend \n\nSAMED Members: Free\nNon-Members: R500.00 per person (Excl. VAT)\nContact Nomthi Mnisi at communication@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering.\n\nImportant Terms & Conditions \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve / prohibit registration by non-members.\nAttendance will only be permitted if the fee is paid in advance of the event.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/diversity-inclusion-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063956
CREATED:20260119T054007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T121329Z
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SUMMARY:Women in MedTech
DESCRIPTION:Women remain underrepresented on MedTech boards\, even though governance decisions are crucial to the industry’s future. The Women in Medtech Forum supports SAMED’s commitment to empowering women by preparing them for board roles\, enhancing their influence in decision‑making\, and strengthening leadership across the MedTech sector. \nWomen serving on the SAMED Board will be in attendance and actively engaged\, enriching the conversation through shared experience and lived governance perspectives. \nWomen on Boards: In Conversation with Dr Sybil Seoka\, SAMED Board Member & Chair\, Professional Provident Society \nPanellists: \n\nDelia Ndlovu – Chair\, Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa\nJudith Chinkumbi – Deputy Group Company Secretary\, Professional Provident Society\nTracy Moonsamy – SAMED Board Member & Chair for Diversity and Inclusion Committee\n\nGain: \n\nPractical guidance on positioning for board roles within MedTech and beyond\nHonest\, real-world governance insights from experienced women board leaders\nClarity on building credibility\, readiness\, and influence in leadership and decision-making spaces\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nAll SAMED members are invited but especially:\n\nWomen in MedTech\nMen who mentor women\nTransformation Managers\n\n\n\nCost to Attend \n\nSAMED Members: Free\nNon-Members (MedTech companies and service providers to the MedTech industry only): R500.00 per person (Excl. VAT)\nContact Nomthi Mnisi at communication@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering\n\nTerms & Conditions: \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve or prohibit registration by non-members.\nNon-member attendance will only be permitted if fee paid in advance of the event.w\n\nRegistration \nClick here to register
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/women-in-medtech/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063956
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SUMMARY:Market Access Forum
DESCRIPTION:Value-Based Procurement (VBP) is no longer theoretical\, it is shaping real buying decisions. Part 2 moves from principle to practice\, unpacking UK NHS case studies and equipping MedTech suppliers with the capability\, evidence and insight needed to compete as South Africa advances toward VBP. \nProgramme \n10:00 – 11:30 \nVBP Case Studies – Successes\, Challenges & Opportunities to Deliver Value \nSpeaker: Brian Mangan\, Chief Executive Officer\, Luach Consulting Group \nIn conversation with UK NHS leaders and an industry practitioner \nDelegates will gain \n\nReflections on Part 1\, including feedback on the MedTech VBP Self-Assessment Tool\nCandid UK insights on VBP implementation realities\nLessons on how VBP has delivered measurable value for patients\, buyers and suppliers\nPractical perspectives on what this could mean for South Africa\n\n11:30 – 12:00 \nBuilding HEOR Capability for Market Access Success \nSpeaker: Prof João Carapinha\, Director\, Syenza \nThis session will share: \n\nKey outcomes and insights from the SAMED x Syenza 2025 HEOR training webinar series\nDetails of the Syenza Knowledge Hub access offering available to SAMED members\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nMarket access specialists\nMedTech Personnel engaging medical schemes and procurers (public and private sector)\nMedTech Sales and Marketing Personnel\n\nRegistration: \nClick here to register
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-access-forum-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063956
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SUMMARY:Market Sustainability Forum
DESCRIPTION:This session will examine how sustainability driven by effective procurement\, reliable budgeting\, and consistent payment practices\, supports the success of the MedTech Masterplan while aligning with Gauteng’s strategy to grow its Medical Technology sector through healthcare modernization\, local manufacturing\, and innovation \nProgramme: \n10h00 -10h30 Medtech masterplan update (recovery for debt) \n\nSpeaker: Victor van Vuuren\, Project Manager\, HolaVic Consulting\n\n10h30 – 11h00 Advancing the Medical Technology Sector as a Strategic Economic Growth Area in Gauteng \n\nSpeaker: Dr Ziyane\, Economist\, Gauteng Provincial Government Economic Development \n\n11h00 – 11h30 Roundtable discussion \n\nSpeakers: Dr Ziyane Economist\, Victor van Vuuren Project Manager & Nomthi Mnisi SAMED Marketing\, Communications & Events Manager \n\nGain an understanding of:  \nThe Sustainability Gap: Why MedTech Cannot Thrive Without Procurement and Payment Reform \nWho should attend: \n\nChief Financial Officer\nFinance Director\nFinance Manager\nAccounts Payable/ Receivable clerk\n\nRegistration: \n Click Here to register 
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-sustainability-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063956
CREATED:20260309T104620Z
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SUMMARY:MedTech Code Forum
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite you to the upcoming MedTech Code Forum\, where we’ll be offering a focused refresher on key ethical and compliance elements that shape our industry interactions. This session will include an overview of the Ethical MedTech Conference Vetting System (CVS) and we will cover the requirements and considerations for events\, specifically Third‑Party\, Company\, Virtual\, and Hybrid events\, highlighting the principles and expectations set out in the SAMED Code. \nSpeakers: \n\nDhana Ong/Sara Abanto – Compliance Team\, Medtech Europe\, Ethical Medtech\nAlwi Spearpoint – Compliance & Regulatory Manager\, SAMED\n\n Who Should Attend: \n\nCompliance officers\nEvent organisers\nEthics and governance teams\nAnyone committed to promoting integrity in the medtech sector\n\nCost to Attend: \n\nSAMED Members & Code Signatories: Free\nNon-Members & Non-Code Signatories (MedTech companies and service providers to the MedTech industry only): R500.00 per person (Excl VAT). Contact Alwi Spearpoint on alwi@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering for the event.\n\nTerms & Conditions: \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve or prohibit registration by non-members.\nNon-member attendance will only be permitted if the required fee is paid in advance of the event.\n\nRegistration:\nClick here to register
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/medtech-code-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260324T120000
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SUMMARY:MedTech Regulatory Forum
DESCRIPTION:This forum is a key platform for dialogue between industry stakeholders and National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs). With growing interest and activity in markets beyond South Africa\, understanding the regulatory environment is critical for informed decision-making and compliance. \nSpeakers: \n\nMrs. Dorcas Glikpo – Principal Regulatory Officer\, Head – Low Risk Medical Devices Unit\, Ghana FDA\nMrs. Madeleine Pearce – SAMED Board Member & Regulatory Committee Chair | Director of Regulatory Affairs\, Philips Healthcare Middle East\, Turkey and Africa\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nRegulatory Affairs professionals\nQuality Assurance teams\nBusiness leaders exploring regional market expansion\n\nCost to Attend: \n\nSAMED Members: Free\nNon-Members (MedTech companies and service providers to the MedTech industry only):  R500.00 per person (Excl VAT). Contact Alwi Spearpoint on alwi@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering.\n\nTerms & Conditions: \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve or prohibit registration by non-members.\nNon-member attendance will only be permitted if fee paid in advance of the event.\n\nRegistration:\nClick here to register
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/medtech-regulatory-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Regulatory
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063956
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SUMMARY:NHI Forum
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s NHI debate has moved from policy to courtrooms\, and the outcomes will directly affect how MedTech companies operate\, sell\, and grow. \nThis forum brings together key stakeholders actively challenging the NHI to unpack: \n\nWhat is being challenged and why\nThe alternatives being proposed\nWhat CEOs and executives must prepare for next\n\nIf you lead a MedTech business\, this is essential intelligence — not background noise. \nThe forum will feature a roundtable discussion facilitated by Avanthi Govender Bester\, SAMED Board Member and Chairperson of the SAMED NHI Committee. \nSpeakers: \n\nTheuns du Buisson – Economic Researcher\, Solidarity\nDr Katlego Mothudi – Managing Director\, Board of Healthcare Funders\nDr Aslam Dasoo – Steering Committee Member\, Universal Healthcare Access Coalition\n\nWho should Attend: \n\nCEOs\nGeneral Managers\nExecutive Leaders\n\nRegistration: Click Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/nhi-forum-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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