Programme
Te Tītoki Mataora Forum
Thursday 2nd 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.
We're currently working on the programme for 2026. Check back in soon for any updates.
Day 1 and 2 are now sold out! Register now for 3 to secure your ticket.
Time | Session |
|---|---|
8:30 AM | Registration open |
9:30 AM | Welcome |
9:40 AM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER Professor Simon Fraser, Victoria University of Wellington A Design Journey – from agritech to medtech and everything in between. |
10:15 AM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Empowering Virtual Care - A global partnership for Pacific Communities Candice Apelu Mariner, General Manager of Pacific Health Services Hutt Valley Megan Barnes, NZ Business Development Manager for Equitech |
10:50 AM | Morning Tea |
11:30 AM | Session: The Elevation of Innovation Reflections on a global Indigenous AI summit: implecations for health systems Amio Matenga Ikihele, Moana Connect and Daniel Wilson, University of Auckland HealthX Sonny Taite, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora |
1:00 PM | Lunch |
2:00 PM | Session: Moving Beyond a Concept Fireside Chat: Ralph Highnam A discussion between Ralph Highnam and Diana Siew about his experience successfully founding and exiting two medical device software companies in New Zealand. Panel: MedTech and Manufacturing With panellists Bruce Moller (Howard Wright), David Lovegrove (TASKA Prosthetics) and Matt Lazenby (Adept Medical), facilitated by Simon Fraser (Victoria Univrsity of Wellington). Table Talks Interactive small-group discussions where you choose a topic that sparks your interest, join the corresponding table, and engage directly with an expert in a focused, conversational setting. |
3:30 PM | Afternoon Tea |
4:00 PM | Session: Investing in Innovation Xue Bin (XB) Pang, WNT Ventures Panel: Smart Capital: How Investors and Founders Choose Each Other With panellists Mitali Purohit (Nuance Connected Capital), Shieak Tzeng (Wellumio), and Sandra Grau-Bartual (RespirAq), facilitated by Jordan Kimption (NZGCP) |
5:00 PM | Conference ends |
5:30 PM | NextWave: MedTech Pitch Competition Join us for an evening session highlighting Aotearoa New Zealand's latest health technologies and innovations in the pipeline. This pitch competition features five pitches from New Zealand MedTech research projects, all with the chance to win $80,000 from Te Tītoki Mataora. Location: The Maritime Room. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Pitching will start at 6:00 pm. See more information here |
8:00 PM | Day 2 ends |