Industry Forum 2025
As one of the flagship sessions in our symposium programme, the Industry Forum brings together a distinguished panel of global leaders in surgical technology to explore the cutting-edge developments and future direction of telesurgery and medical robotics.
This high-impact panel discussion will delve into the transformative forces reshaping modern surgery. From AI and machine learning to the integration of 5G connectivity, our experts will examine how emerging technologies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the operating room. Central to the conversation will be the clinical impact of these advancements—specifically, how robotic-assisted procedures are improving surgical precision, enhancing patient outcomes, and expanding access to care in underserved and remote regions.
Beyond the technical frontier, the panel will engage with the broader implications of telesurgery. Topics such as regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations, and cybersecurity challenges will be discussed, providing insights into the essential guardrails for safe and responsible implementation.
The Forum will also cast a spotlight on the evolving nature of surgical training and workforce transformation, as well as scalable strategies for global adoption. Looking to the future, panelists will discuss game-changing innovations such as autonomous surgical systems and the power of cross-sector collaboration to shape the operating room of the future.
We are proud to welcome a lineup of leaders from across the surgical technology ecosystem:
- Samuel Au, Director, Multiscale Medical Robotics Center(MRC), InnoHK. Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. President, Cornerstone Robotics Limited
- Simon DiMaio, Director, User Interaction Engineering, Intuitive
- Dennis Fowler, Chief Medical Officer, Sovato Health
- Nadine Hachach-Haram, FRCS (Plast), BEM Founder of Proximie | Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Director of Clinical Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust | Co-Managing Partner of KHP Ventures | TED Speaker
- Andreas Keibel, Business Development Manager, Healthcare Robotics, KUKA Deutchland GmbH
- Oliver Kutter, Solution Architect Manager, NVIDIA
- Bill Peine, Vice President of Surgical Research & Technology, Medtronic
Moderator
- Dan Stoyanov, Professor of Robot Vision, Director of HAWKES Centre, UCL, and Vice President, Surgical AI R&D, Medtronic
Join us for this essential session and gain a front-row seat to the technologies, ideas, and people shaping the future of surgery.
Date: Thursday 26th June 2025
Time: 14:30 – 15:30
