Perth is hosting Australia’s leading medical technology conference for the first time, with industry leaders, researchers, startups and investors gathering this week for the annual AusMedtech event.
The three day conference opened at Crown Towers on Tuesday and runs until 21 May, bringing together participants from across Australia and overseas to discuss developments in medical technology, research and commercialisation.
The event is regarded as one of the country’s key forums for the medtech sector, with sessions focused on innovation, regulation, investment and emerging healthcare technologies. Organisers say the conference is expected to strengthen links between industry, universities, clinicians and government agencies.
Western Australia’s growing role in the medical technology sector is expected to feature heavily throughout the program. Delegates are also taking part in site tours across Perth, including visits to the QEII Medical Centre, the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, the WA Country Health Service Command Centre and the Australian Space Automation, AI and Robotics Control Complex.
The WA Government has sponsored a Startup Alley exhibition space featuring eight local medtech startups, giving early stage companies the opportunity to present their work to national and international audiences.
Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson said hosting the conference in Perth created opportunities for local businesses to build connections and attract attention from investors and industry leaders.
“It is a very exciting moment to have the national AusMedtech conference hosted right here in Perth for the very first time,” he said.
“This conference will be an amazing opportunity for our local medtech companies and startups to make national and international impressions across the board.”
Industry observers say conferences such as AusMedtech can help smaller companies gain exposure in a competitive sector, though ongoing challenges remain around funding, commercialisation pathways and workforce shortages across Australia’s broader health technology industry.
The event comes as governments and private investors continue to place increasing attention on medical innovation, digital health and advanced manufacturing, with states competing to attract research projects and technology businesses.
More information about the conference is available through AusMedtech.
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