The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), is organizing the 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026 on 7–8 August 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Themed “Towards Viksit Bharat: Advancing India as a Global Hub for Quality Medical Devices,” the two-day conference will serve as a key platform for discussions on the future of India’s medical devices sector.
The event will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, innovators, startups, investors, academia, healthcare professionals, and global stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening the country’s medtech ecosystem.
India Medical Device is the Department of Pharmaceuticals’ flagship annual initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of India’s medical devices sector through quality manufacturing, investment, innovation, and global partnerships.
The conference serves as a strategic platform to deliberate on emerging trends, policy priorities, regulatory reforms, manufacturing competitiveness, technology adoption, research and innovation, investment opportunities, and export growth, while fostering partnerships to strengthen the country’s MedTech ecosystem.
Objectives of India Medical Device 2026
- Strengthen India’s position as a global hub for quality medical device manufacturing and innovation.
- Promote investments, technology partnerships and global collaborations in the MedTech sector.
- Facilitate dialogue among government, regulators, industry and other stakeholders on key policy and regulatory issues.
- Encourage knowledge sharing, innovation and adoption of global best practices.
- Showcase emerging technologies, start-up innovations and advancements across the MedTech ecosystem.
- Identify priority areas and recommend strategies to accelerate the growth of India’s medical devices sector in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Event Highlights
- Thematic conference
- CEO roundtable
- Industry-government Interactions
- Workshops and knowledge sessions
- Start-up and technology showcase
- Networking and business meetings
Expected Participants
- Senior government officials
- Department of Pharmaceuticals
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- NITI Aayog
- Medical device manufacturers
- Hospitals and healthcare providers
- Global industry leaders and international stakeholders
- Investors and venture capitalists
- Research institutions and academia
- Startups and innovators
Further details, including the conference agenda, speaker lineup, and registration information, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
