Navigating European MedTech Opportunities and Regulations
About the event
Europe is one of the world’s largest and most advanced medical technology markets. However, it's also one of the most complex. It has evolving regulatory frameworks, diverse healthcare systems and new trade agreements on the horizon.
Australian MedTech companies need clear strategies to access and grow across the region. Join MTAA, with MedTech Compass and Austrade, for an exclusive webinar exploring how to navigate the European medtech market.
Teneille Murray, Innovation & Growth Lead at Medical Technology Association of Australia, will host the webinar.
What you will learn
- European market trends and growth opportunities
- CE and UKCA marking requirements
- Tariffs, trade agreements and customs processes
- Practical strategies for market entry and partnerships
Who should attend
MedTech businesses looking to expand into Europe.
Contact Information
Additional Information
Teneille Murray, Innovation & Growth Lead, MTAA
Teneille leads MedTech Compass, an initiative designed to accelerate the growth of Australia’s emerging medtech ecosystem. It connects innovators, investors and industry to drive commercialisation and strengthen early-stage innovation pathways.
Rachel White, Consul-General Milan and Trade and Investment Commissioner, Italy, Israel and Czech Republic, Austrade
Rachel leads Austrade’s trade and investment work from Milan, covering Italy, Israel and the Czech Republic. She was appointed in July 2024.
She formerly served as Canada’s Trade Commissioner in Sydney and has led Austrade’s investment efforts from the Americas. Rachel also helped deliver Australia’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism during the pandemic. She speaks Italian and French and holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Sydney.
Anne Arndt, CEO, Elevate MedTech
Anne is an international medical device regulation consultant, with more than 20 years of experience. Initially a software developer, she worked in quality and process management across Europe before specialising in medical device certification.
Since 2021, she has supported New Zealand and Australian companies, focusing on early-stage teams aligning innovation with global regulatory requirements.
Alexandra Smythe, Quality, Regulatory and Legal Affairs Director, IDE Group
Alexandra has nearly a decade of experience being deeply involved in all phases of the medical device product lifecycle. She manages the global regulatory strategy and the intellectual property portfolio for a major innovator in the radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging industry.
She has a unique background combining engineering and law. She carefully balances ever-changing regulatory requirements with strategic business objectives.
Alexandra enjoys advocating for new and exciting technologies that address unmet clinical needs, and communicating their value to regulators, auditors, patent examiners and investors. She is also passionate about sharing her regulatory and legal knowledge with others to set them up for future success.
Alon Gold, Business Development Manager, UK, Europe and Israel, Austrade
Alon has more than 15 years of experience in international business and trade. He helps Australian companies expand globally across the health and life sciences sectors.
As part of Austrade's Europe team, he works across markets in the UK, Europe and Israel to drive market access, build partnerships and connect Australian innovation with leading healthcare and medtech networks.
