European HealthTech Summit 2024: Pioneering Investor Event Brings Innovation to Bruges
Bruges, Monday, 18 November 2024.
A groundbreaking three-day summit in December 2024 will unite Europe’s top healthtech innovators with key investors. Featuring healthtech pioneer Anne DeGheest, who coined the term ‘healthtech’ in 1986 and facilitated over $27 billion in market cap creation, the event promises exclusive access to Europe’s finest healthcare innovations. With 23 knowledge partners from 15 countries already confirmed, the summit offers unique pitching opportunities and significant discounts for early Dutch applicants.
A Platform for Growth and Collaboration
The HealthTech Investor Summit, scheduled from December 9-11, 2024, in Bruges, Belgium, serves as a pivotal platform for startups and scale-ups in the healthtech sector to connect with investors, mentors, and industry leaders. This event, organized by Health~Holland, is designed to foster collaboration and innovation within the European healthtech ecosystem. Participants are encouraged to leverage the summit’s networking opportunities to form strategic partnerships, find investment opportunities, and showcase their innovative solutions to a panel of expert judges.
Spotlight on Pioneers and Innovators
A key highlight of the summit is the participation of Anne DeGheest, a healthtech pioneer known for her influential role in shaping the sector. DeGheest will deliver a keynote titled ‘American unicorns: how to build healthtech success in the US,’ offering invaluable insights for European startups aiming to enter the complex US market. With her background in founding HealthTech Capital and MedStars, DeGheest brings a wealth of experience, having seen eight IPOs and over $27 billion in market cap creation in her portfolio companies[1].
Opportunities for Startups and Scale-ups
The summit provides a unique opportunity for European healthtech, medtech, and digital health companies to pitch their innovations. With a jury of experts selecting the most promising startups, attendees have the chance to secure investment from some of the region’s leading investors. Notably, Health~Holland is offering a 50% discount voucher to the first 10 Dutch companies that apply to pitch, encouraging broader participation and innovation from the Netherlands[2].
Building a Connected HealthTech Ecosystem
With 23 knowledge partners from 15 countries, the HealthTech Investor Summit aims to build a connected and collaborative ecosystem across Europe. Organizations are invited to become pro bono knowledge partners, gaining free tickets and discounts for their members. This initiative seeks to ensure representation from every EU country, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for sharing insights and developing new partnerships that can drive the healthtech sector forward[2].