Government leaders, global MedTech CEOs, regulators and innovators join APACMed MedTech Forum to align with India’s Healthcare Vision 2030 and Viksit Bharat 2047
Anupriya Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Chemicals & Dr V K Paul – Member Niti Aayog
The 11th APACMed MedTech Forum (MTF), organised by the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed), concluded on 16 September 2025 in New Delhi. The two-day forum brought together over 500 participants, including senior government officials, global CEOs, regulators, and innovators, to position India as a global hub for MedTech innovation, manufacturing, and regulatory practices.
The event was held under the theme “Swastha Bharat – A Healthier India, Together” and aligned with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Healthcare Vision 2030.
The forum saw the participation of key government leaders, including JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare; Anupriya Patel, Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Chemicals; Dr V K Paul, Member, NITI Aayog; Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals; BVR Subramanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog; Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and DG, ICMR; and Smt. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, PSA.
JP Nadda stated, “The MedTech sector is one of the key pillars of health transformation – whether through diagnostics, advanced devices, digital health or AI driven solutions – MedTech has the power to make healthcare more accessible, efficient and affordable for all citizens. The MedTech Forum 2025 is closely aligned with the hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Global MedTech leaders Kevin Lobo, Chairman and CEO, Stryker; Gary S. Guthart, CEO, Intuitive Surgical; and Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsäß, CEO, Fresenius Medical Care, discussed India’s growing importance as a priority market for innovation and investment. Sessions highlighted India’s transition from a cost-effective manufacturing hub to a leader in high-value innovation, supported by startups, R&D, and skilled talent.
Anupriya Patel said, “We are here to say to every CEO, every entrepreneur, every startup, every innovator, every healthcare leader who’s travelled here that you’re not just a business partner. You are co-architects in shaping a healthier future for this entire region. And India offers an unparalleled scale. It offers incredible diversity, world class talent and enabling policy environment which actively nurtures breakthrough innovations.”
Dr. V K Paul added, “For us, as a part and parcel of the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, we need growth, we need wealth creation and we need impact on the society at large, and you (APACMed) are the channels (to achieve this).”
John Collings, Chairman of APACMed and President, Asia Pacific, Stryker, added: “At APACMed, our purpose is to advance standards of care, and we do this by creating a unified voice which allows us to engage with policymakers, to harmonise regulatory standards, to increase market access. We also invest in capability building and education, working with local authorities to build the skills that they need.”
The Regulators Forum at the event brought together leaders from across the Asia Pacific to discuss how regulatory agility can accelerate adoption of emerging technologies including AI, digital health, and personalised medicine. Other leadership dialogues focused on India’s journey towards self-reliance, advanced manufacturing, innovation, and equitable healthcare access.
The forum highlighted India’s ambition to achieve a $50 billion MedTech market by 2030, supported by initiatives like the National Medical Device Policy and Production Linked Incentive schemes.