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I3HIES
Grant agreement ID:
101132842

Start date: 1.11.2023
End Date: 30.10.2025
Funded under I3 Instrument

Total Cost: 1.499.934 EUR
EU Contribution: 1.499.934 EUR
Coordinated by MediKlaszter Nonprofit Kft, Hungary

Stakeholder Meeting No. 2 – MedTech Forum Slovenia 2025

Technology Park Ljubljana (Slovenia) • Ljubljana, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia • March 27, 2025

The second Stakeholder Meeting, organized by Technology Park Ljubljana as co-organizer within the I3HIES project, took place on March 27, 2025 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS) in Ljubljana. The MedTech Forum Slovenia 2025 gathered 133 participants (97 women and 36 men), highlighting current challenges and opportunities in the field of medical technologies, devices, and services.

As a partner of Forum MedTech Slovenia, Technology Park Ljubljana contributed to this leading national event for medical technologies. The forum offered participants insights into the dynamic MedTech landscape, emphasizing the role of medical devices in modern healthcare and their impact on patients’ quality of life. With free participation, the event provided a platform for collaboration, discussion, and knowledge sharing among healthcare professionals, regulators, industry leaders, and patient representatives.

Event Summary

The program included keynotes, expert panels, and roundtable discussions:

  • Conference Opening: Welcome speeches by Igor Zorko (Vice President, GZS) and keynote by Dr. Valentina Prevolnik Rupel (Minister of Health), stressing the need for a resilient and efficient healthcare system.

  • Motivational keynote: Paralympic swimmer Darko Đurić shared his story of resilience and the importance of accessibility in healthcare.

  • Market Analysis of Medical Technologies: Presentations by Dr. Petra Došenović Bonča, Dr. Nina Ponikvar, and GZS Analytics Department on Slovenia’s MedTech market trends and growth potential.

  • MDR & IVDR Regulation Updates: Marcia Elena Podboršek presented EU regulatory updates with international perspectives.

  • Value-Based Healthcare Models: Insights from Nina Remškar (Ministry of Health) and Nora Schweizer (Johnson & Johnson) on implementing collaborative, outcome-driven healthcare.

  • Roundtable – Outcome-Focused Healthcare: Experts from ZZZS, Ministry of Health, and hospitals explored digital solutions and patient-centered care.

  • Patient Perspective Segment: Reinforcing the human impact of MedTech innovations.

  • Optimizing Medical Device Prescriptions: Case study on incontinence aid management with contributions from Ministry of Health, UKC, and VO-KA Snaga.

  • Preparedness for Aging Populations: Roundtable with ZZZS, elderly care facilities, pharmacies, and policymakers on sustainable care strategies.

Key Highlights & Outcomes

  • Collaboration drives innovation: The forum underscored the importance of cross-sector dialogue and cooperation to shape future healthcare systems.

  • Supportive legislation needed: Stronger regulatory frameworks and faster adoption of innovation are crucial for Slovenia’s MedTech progress.

  • Patient-centered approach: Emphasized that patient voices must be integrated into systemic healthcare reforms.

Conclusion & Impact

The MedTech Forum 2025, supported by the I3HIES project, reinforced the foundations for an inclusive, innovation-driven healthcare system in Slovenia. By promoting value-based care, calling for regulatory reform, and amplifying patient perspectives, the forum has set the stage for systemic transformation.

Long-Term Impacts

  • Accelerated adoption of advanced medical technologies through stronger collaboration.

  • Effective translation of innovations into improved patient outcomes.

  • A supportive ecosystem that strengthens Slovenia’s competitiveness on the European level.

  • Building a more sustainable, patient-centered healthcare delivery model.