MedTech Master Plan
Building a stronger, more competitive and sustainable South African MedTech industry.
Shaping the Future of South Africa’s Medical Technology Industry
Bringing industry leaders, innovators and healthcare stakeholders together to address industry challenges, strengthen collaboration and create opportunities for growth.


Projected figures for SAPHEX & Co-Located Events 2027 as a whole; not SAMED Conference-specific attendance or programme figures.
The SAMED Conference will create space for important conversations about the opportunities, challenges and priorities shaping the MedTech sector.
Taking place within SAPHEX & Co-Located Events 2027, the conference connects industry representatives with healthcare professionals, manufacturers, decision-makers and stakeholders.
The aim is to encourage practical dialogue, stronger relationships and meaningful progress for South Africa’s medical technology industry.

Potential themes informed by SAMED’s stated priorities. The final conference programme will be confirmed separately.
Building a stronger, more competitive and sustainable South African MedTech industry.
Payment challenges and financial pressures affecting the healthcare supply chain.
Relevant legislative and regulatory considerations for the sector.
Responsible practice, transparency and industry confidence.
Opportunities for coordinated engagement around shared priorities.
Member-focused conversations, questions and constructive debate.
Meet industry peers, share perspectives and connect with the wider healthcare community at SAPHEX 2027.
Showcase medical technologies and innovations to the wider SAPHEX 2027 audience.
SAMED members will benefit from preferential exhibition rates, with opportunities to showcase medical technologies, connect with healthcare decision-makers and engage with buyers across the wider SAPHEX 2027 event.
A programme focused on substantive, industry-relevant discussions and opportunities for member engagement.
Session details, speakers and times will be published as they are confirmed. The themes above are potential discussion areas, not an announced agenda.
Check back for confirmed topics, speakers, panels and programme updates.
Explore SAPHEX Speakers ↗SAPHEX offers a platform for conversations that cross traditional industry boundaries. Working with relevant associations and stakeholders can help advance shared priorities.
Opportunities for wider industry engagement may be explored. Any joint programme will be announced once confirmed.
MedTech industry representatives, healthcare professionals, manufacturers, decision-makers and other stakeholders interested in the sector’s development.
17–18 March 2027 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, as part of SAPHEX & Co-Located Events.
Visit the SAPHEX Visit page for visitor registration information. SAMED Conference-specific access and registration details will be confirmed separately.
Email kallam@fpsevents.com to enquire about stands and exhibition opportunities.
Email tanya@samed.org.za for member rate information.
Join the conversation, connect with the industry and explore opportunities within the SAPHEX 2027 healthcare ecosystem.
Member rates: tanya@samed.org.za · Exhibition enquiries: kallam@fpsevents.com