Programme
Te Tītoki Mataora Forum
Wednesday 1st July 2026
In 2026, we're honouring our first 10 years and pioneering the next 10. Together, we will reflect on how the ecosystem has evolved, capture key learnings, and look ahead to what's next for HealthTech.
The Te Tītoki Mataora Forum is now sold out! Please email us (medtechresearchnetwork@auckland.ac.nz) to be placed on the waitlist.
Time | Session |
|---|---|
8:30 AM | Registration open |
9:30 AM | Welcome |
9:35 AM | Mihi Whakatau |
9:55 AM | Formal Welcome Chandra Selvadurai, Te Tītoki Mataora Board Chair |
10:00 AM | Building Aotearoa New Zealand’s MedTech Ecosystem Dr Diana Siew, Co-Lead of Te Tītoki Mataora |
10:15 AM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER Brian Ward, CEO at Aroa Biosurgery |
10:55 AM | Morning Tea |
11:25 AM | Why HealthTech ? How the HealthTech Sector became a major driver of NZ’s economic growth! Greg Shanahan, Technology Investment Network |
11:45 AM | Panel: AI in the Real World - The Opportunity for Healthcare With panellists Elle Archer and James Daniell (McCrae Tech), facilitated by Stella Ward (Digital Health Association). |
12:20 PM | HealthTech Award 2026 Three pitches from across New Zealand will compete for the Best Translational Research Project. |
1:00 PM | Lunch |
2:00 PM | Fireside Chat: Rachael McGuckian, NZTE A discussion between Rachael McGuckian and Diana Siew about global pathways and export for New Zealand HealthTech companies. |
