Join us for an afternoon of presentations and discussions exploring the challenges facing hospitals, industry, and health systems.
Date: 25th September 2025
There is a real drive to digitally connect medical equipment to clinical information systems of all types, for improved alarm management, integrating physiological data into electronic healthcare records systems, or remotely monitoring patients in the community. However, connecting medical equipment to IT networks and systems is far from plug-and-play. Doing so reliably and safely will challenge us all to develop new skills and ways of working; however, the benefits for patients and society are immense.
This symposium will explore what can be achieved with Medical Device connectivity.
The afternoon will feature real-world examples that highlight the benefits and complexity of Medical Device Connectivity; however, it will also demonstrate why Clinical Engineers in hospitals and industry, together, are best placed to lead on this exciting new field. It will draw on industry and hospital perspectives, and importantly, also hopes to discover the views of those attending as to how we might navigate this challenge together.
The session will include presentations and interactive discussions, serving as an open platform for hospital and industry colleagues to address pertinent questions and concerns. It will also help develop a new baseline of knowledge and support for members to move forward safely and confidently as agents of transformation with Medical Device Connectivity.
Speakers and panel members:
Malcolm Colhone (HSC BSO Encompass Project N.I.)
Tony Fitzgerald (Children’s Health Ireland)
Karl Goulding (Independent)
Ronan O’Brien (Healthtech Ireland)
Meabh Smith (HSE)
Susan Tracey (Healthtech Ireland)
Chaired by:
Fran Hegarty (Independent)
Register today and don’t miss this key session!
