Date: 11 August 2026
Time: 12:00 – 16:30
Venue: Hyatt Centric, Bengaluru
About the Event
Healthcare is entering a new paradigm, one defined by software-led intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and autonomous systems. At the centre of this transformation lies Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
This exclusive “Meet the Expert” forum brings together regulatory leaders and industry pioneers to examine how AI and robotics are not just augmenting healthcare but fundamentally reshaping its delivery and impact.
The conversation goes beyond theory, focusing on how organizations can operationalize innovation within the boundaries of regulatory rigor and global compliance frameworks.
Why This Conversation Matters
As SaMD adoption accelerates, organizations must navigate a complex intersection of innovation, risk, and regulation. This session will enable you to:
- Interpret evolving global regulatory expectations for SaMD
- Understand how AI is driving predictive, adaptive, and personalized care models
- Integrate compliance into innovation lifecycles without compromising speed
- Learn from real-world certification journeys and regulatory insights
Who Should Be Part of This Dialogue
This forum is designed for decision-makers and practitioners shaping the future of healthcare:
- SaMD and medical device leaders
- Regulatory, compliance, and quality professionals
- Digital health and health tech innovators
- AI-driven medical software developers
- R&D and product strategy leaders
- Clinical technology stakeholders
Agenda Highlights
A curated sequence of perspectives designed to inform and challenge:
- The Evolution of SaMD: Unlocking intelligence with AI and robotics
- Regulatory Pathways: Navigating certification requirements and expectations
- Compliance in Practice: Lessons learned from real-world implementations
- Open Dialogue: Expert-led Q&A and peer exchange
- Networking: Building connections across the ecosystem
Speaker Profiles
Vishal Thakker
Head of UK Approved Body, Regulatory Services – Notified Body, BSI
Vishal brings a global regulatory lens to SaMD and emerging medical technologies, with deep expertise in certification frameworks and aligning innovation with evolving compliance expectations.
Rajiv AG
Commercial Operations Director APAC, BSI
Rajiv drives strategic engagement across the APAC healthcare ecosystem, enabling organizations to scale innovation responsibly while navigating regulatory complexity.
The future of healthcare will be defined by those who can balance innovation with trust, speed with compliance, and intelligence with accountability.
Join the leaders shaping that future.
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