ARTED Took Part in the Medical Devices Summit 2.0
The Medical Device Governance Summit 2.0, held in Antalya between 10–13 May 2026, brought together all stakeholders of the healthcare technology ecosystem around the vision of “Common Mind, Common Future.”
With broad participation from public institutions, the private sector, academia, and civil society representatives, the summit comprehensively addressed the current structure of the medical device sector, areas of transformation, and strategic priorities for the future.
Standing out as one of Türkiye’s most important gatherings in the field of health technologies, the summit made a significant contribution to evaluating the opportunities and needs facing the sector, strengthening public–private sector cooperation, and developing shared solution areas.
ARTED took part in the summit not only as a participant but also as a sponsoring association, positioning itself among the key stakeholders of the organization. The column branding sponsorship undertaken by the association enhanced ARTED’s visibility while also serving as a strategic communication initiative supporting the strong representation of its member companies in the health technologies field.
Health Financing and Sustainability Agenda
On the first day of the summit, ARTED Vice Chair of the Board Serhan Acar participated as a speaker in the session titled “Health Financing and the Current Structural Landscape.” In the session moderated by State Supply Office (DMO) Director General Şinasi Candan, Acar emphasized that exchange rate risk management in health economics is of critical importance for the sustainability of the sector.
Acar highlighted that the health technologies sector requires predictable and balanced financial structures to enable long-term planning, underlining the importance of developing sustainable models based on risk-sharing mechanisms.
The Role of Technology in Early Diagnosis and Preventive Healthcare
On the second day of the summit, ARTED Chairman of the Board Gürdal Şahin took part as a speaker in the session titled “Transition to Early Diagnosis and Preventive Healthcare.” Şahin drew attention to the strategic importance of early diagnosis for the sustainability of healthcare systems and evaluated the critical role of health technologies in this process.
In his presentation, Şahin provided information about ARTED’s mission, areas of activity, and the health technologies ecosystem it represents, highlighting the innovation capacity of member companies, their contributions to both local and global health technologies, and the added value they create within the sector.
He also assessed the scope and effectiveness of existing screening programs in Türkiye, emphasizing the importance of structural improvements to increase early detection rates. Stressing the need for wider adoption of the right technologies and improved access to healthcare services, Şahin noted that AI-powered imaging systems, advanced biomarker analyses, and digital health solutions are making early diagnosis processes faster, more precise, and more scalable.
The Future of Digital Health Under Discussion
One of the standout sessions of the summit, the panel titled “Smart Healthcare Systems: Digital Health Transformed by Technology,” addressed digital transformation in healthcare systems from multiple perspectives, including data-driven management, artificial intelligence applications, and advanced technology integration.
Moderated by ARTED Secretary General Ferda Bayşu, the panel brought together representatives from SGK (Social Security Institution), ASELSAN, İSEK, bioMérieux, and the private sector to discuss the future of the digital health ecosystem.
Speaking at the panel, ARTED Vice Chair of the Board and bioMérieux Türkiye General Manager Nilüfer Özkan stated that digital transformation is not merely a technological upgrade but a strategic shift that transforms decision-making processes across all components of the healthcare system.
ARTED’s Sectoral Contributions Highlighted
Throughout the summit, ARTED’s ongoing activities, sectoral projects, and the contributions of member companies to the healthcare ecosystem were also shared with participants. ARTED Vice Chair of Health Economics Funda Özdiler delivered a presentation in a panel on State Supply Office procurement processes, providing key analyses of global examples and procurement models.
Interview with Anadolu News Agency
ARTED Chairman of the Board Gürdal Şahin shared his views on the current state and future of the health technologies sector in an interview with Anadolu News Agency.
Şahin emphasized the need for a predictable, transparent, and innovation-supportive governance model to ensure the sustainable growth of Türkiye’s medical device ecosystem. He underlined that the transformation in health technologies should be addressed not only at the product level but also through policy, system, and collaboration dimensions, noting that the Medical Device Governance Summit serves as a key dialogue platform shaping the future of the sector.
A Call for Common Mind and Strong Collaboration
The Medical Device Governance Summit 2.0 concluded with significant contributions to strengthening a multi-stakeholder approach in health technologies, deepening public–private sector collaboration, and evaluating strategic priorities that will shape the future of the sector.
Topics such as digital transformation, smart healthcare systems, financing structures, regulatory processes, and the innovation ecosystem offered important perspectives on the future of the industry. ARTED remains committed to working with all stakeholders contributing to the development of health technologies and to shaping the future of the sector through common sense and strong collaboration.
