Members Forum: Driving MedTech Innovation with AI and Connected Data
Presented By:
Rene Zoelfl
Senior Director, Global Industry Advisor Life Science, PTC
Joe McGonigle
Sr. Principal, IQVIA MedTech
Meysam Safari
Associate Director, Privacy Program and AI Governance, Privacy Analytics, IQVIA
Join the MDIC Member Community this June!
June 23, 2026 | Virtual | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Join us for an MDIC Members Forum featuring insights from two MDIC member organizations, PTC and IQVIA. This session will explore how MedTech companies can harness AI and connected data to drive innovation, improve compliance, and enhance patient outcomes.
Forum Details
From leveraging AI across the product lifecycle to securely connecting real-world data, attendees will gain practical perspectives on how to unlock value while navigating regulatory and privacy considerations. Each presentation will highlight real-world applications, emerging strategies, and actionable steps organizations can take today.
Session 1: Embedding AI Across the Digital Thread: Driving Efficiency, Compliance, and Better Outcomes
MedTech manufacturers face increasing pressure to innovate quickly while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance. In this session, PTC will explore how AI embedded across the digital thread—from requirements and risk management to design, manufacturing, and postmarket surveillance—can improve speed, accuracy, and audit readiness.
Attendees will learn how a strong product data foundation enables measurable gains in cycle time, compliance, and first-time-right outcomes, along with practical, near-term AI use cases and a clear roadmap for getting started.
Speaker:
- Rene Zoelfl, Senior Director, Global Industry Advisor Life Science
Session 2: Connecting Real-World Data While Preserving Patient Privacy
Medical device manufacturers are generating more data than ever—from wearables and implants to surgical robotics. Connecting this data with broader healthcare datasets offers powerful opportunities to better understand the patient journey, support product claims, and improve care.
In this session, IQVIA MedTech and Privacy Analytics will discuss approaches for linking datasets while maintaining robust privacy protections. Attendees will gain insight into how to unlock the value of connected data responsibly and effectively.
Speakers:
- Joe McGonigle, Sr. Principal, IQVIA MedTech
- Meysam Safari, Associate Director, Privacy Program and AI Governance, Privacy Analytics