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.
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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 | Te Tītoki Mataora | MedTech Research Translator Update Dr Diana Siew, Co-Lead of Te Tītoki Mataora |
10:10 AM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER Brian Ward, CEO at Aroa Biosurgery |
10:50 AM | Morning Tea |
11:20 AM | Session: An Evolving HealthTech Landscape How New Zealand's Health Technology Sector has Evolved. Greg Shanahan, Technology Investment Network 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). HealthTech Award 2026 Three pitches from across New Zealand will compete for the Best Translational Research Project. |
1:00 PM | Lunch |
2:00 PM | Session: HealthTech Partnerships Fireside Chat: Rachael McGuckian, NZTE A discussion between Rachael McGuckian and Diana Siew about global pathways and export for New Zealand HealthTech companies. |
3:20 PM | Afternoon Tea |
3:50 PM | Session: Inside the Founder Journey |
5:00 PM | Drinks and Networking Wrap up the first day of the Te Tītoki Mataora Forum with networking and drinks at the Bellini Bar, Hilton. Join us downstairs for great conversations and connections. |
7:00 PM | Day 1 ends |