Biodesign Innovation Summit
Day: Monday 18 May 2026
Time: 8.30am to 4.00pm
Location: The University Club of Western Australia
The evening continues with a Gala Dinner at the State Reception Centre, Kings Park from 6.30pm, marking a decade of Biodesign innovation in WA.
In partnership with AusMedtech 2026, Perth
Where world-class expertise meets Western Australia’s most ambitious health innovators, one day before the nation’s medtech sector converges on Perth.
The Biodesign Innovation Summit brings together pioneers, practitioners, and the next generation of health technology leaders for a day of insight, connection, and inspiration.
Strategically positioned ahead of AusMedtech 2026, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the ideas and individuals shaping the future of health innovation, locally, nationally, and globally.
Hear from international luminaries and homegrown success stories. Explore how needs-driven innovation is transforming healthcare delivery, building new industries, and positioning Western Australia as a destination of global significance in the health and medical life sciences sector.
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Josh Makower, Co-Founder, Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
A pioneer of the global Biodesign movement, Prof. Josh Makower has shaped how innovators address unmet clinical needs. A serial medtech entrepreneur and Stanford professor, he developed the methodology underpinning Perth Biodesign’s programs. His visit marks a significant moment for Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem.
Who should attend
Clinicians and health professionals · Medtech entrepreneurs (aspiring and current) · Researchers and scientists · Investors and industry partners · Engineers and technologists · Policy and government leaders · Biodesign alumni · AusMedtech delegates
Those that have registered for AusMedtech 2026 are welcome to use the discount code PBAM26 for both the summit and dinner.
Off the Record - Medtech Stories
Day: Thursday 21 May 2026
Time: 6.45pm to 10.30pm
Location: Rocky Ridge Burswood
84/88 Goodwood Parade, Burswood WA
Ready to unwind after AusMedtech?
Or couldn’t make it but still want to connect with the WA medtech community? This is the event for you.
Join us for a short, high-energy panel hosted by Dr Michael Challenor, where medtech founders share their real, unfiltered “pound the table” moments – the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between.
We don’t often talk about failure in Australia, but behind every “overnight success” is a story of persistence, pivots and hard lessons. This is your chance to hear those stories, stripped back and honest, from people who’ve lived them.
Grab a drink, enjoy great food and music, and settle into a relaxed evening of networking. Whether you’re a founder, researcher, investor or industry professional, it’s the perfect setting to connect, swap stories and meet others in the ecosystem.
Expect a fun, informal (and slightly chaotic) night that goes beyond the usual event format.
Don’t miss it — secure your ticket now.
2026 Medtech Masterclasses
Day: Friday 22 May 2026
Time: 8.00am – 6.00pm
Location: One Two Five by Hub, 125 St George’s Terrace, Perth
Hosted by Innovate Medtech
The Medtech Masterclasses is a one-day, high-impact program delivering practical, real-world insights across the entire medtech lifecycle. With more than 13 curated sessions, it brings together experts and leaders from across the medtech ecosystem to help founders, startups, industry participants, and post-PhD researchers turn innovative ideas into clinical and commercial success.
Program Streams:
- Developing Technical Readiness – product development, regulatory pathways, clinical trials, and technical innovation.
- Developing Commercial Readiness – business strategy, fundraising, market access, and commercialisation.
Following on from the success of 2024, the 2026 Medtech Masterclasses will feature leading local and international experts from top organisations, offering hands-on learning, actionable strategies, and valuable networking opportunities that drive meaningful impact across the medtech sector.
A networking session and dinner will follow the event, providing extra time to connect with speakers, peers, and industry leaders. Tickets for the networking dinner are available separately or as part of a package.
