TALKS! by .emt
An Experts MedTech event
Paris - March 12, 2026
Les Salons Hoche - 9, Avenue Hoche - 75008 Paris, FRANCESee the program
The .EMT Alliance presents the upcoming #TALKSbyEMT 2026
29th edition of an event that has become essential in today's healthcare sector, the Alliance .emt (MedTech Experts) offers you, as every year, a unique format for its flagship event on the themes:
1. Data in Medtech
2. HR strategies
3. Funding challenges
4. International opportunities
Discover how major technology players are investing in and transforming the medical field, redefining practices and innovations.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, researcher, or simply curious, this event is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the emergence of these new leaders in the healthcare sector. 🌟 Join us and be a part of the change!
These discussions will be followed by individual meetings, allowing you to connect with all of our experts.
This event will take place over a full day to maximize your opportunities for discussion.
So, if you are a decision-maker or stakeholder in the healthcare industry (medical devices, biotech, digital health) and wish to exchange ideas with your peers, meet experts, or simply network, this event is for you.
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Roundtable discussions moderated by
Mr Paul de BREM
Mr Paul de BREM
Science journalist & conference moderatorPaul de Brem is a professional facilitator and communication trainer.
A former television journalist (LCI, France 24, France 2) and print journalist (Journal du dimanche, L’Express, La Recherche), he specializes in science, technology, innovation, and business.
EVENT FACILITATOR - Over the past 20 years, Paul de Brem has moderated more than 600 conferences and debates in French and English for clients as diverse as the CNRS, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, the Île-de-France Region, Inserm, EDF, Sanofi, the Pasteur Institute, the Curie Institute, CNES, the Ministry of Research, AstraZeneca, and others.
He chaired a two-day ministerial conference in English on higher education with 60 ministers from four continents. He also chaired the World Chemistry Congress, which was attended by 2,500 people. He chaired several international events as part of the French Presidency of the European Union in 2022.
COMMUNICATION TRAINER – For over 20 years, Paul de Brem has been leading communication training courses on topics such as media training, effective PowerPoint presentations, writing for the web, etc.
His clients include Orange, the Bank of France, CNES (the French space agency), ENA (the National School of Administration), Inserm (the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), FDJ (the French National Lottery), the Court of Auditors, the Chamber of Notaries, Arianespace, the ARS (Regional Health Agencies), etc.
He has been teaching science journalism at Sorbonne University (ranked 43rd in the world according to the 2023 Shanghai Ranking) for eight years.
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The program
Individual 20-minute appointments with our Experts
can be booked via our post-registration tool
From 9:30 am to 11:30 am / from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm
8:00 amWelcome of participants for a friendly coffee
9:00 amIntroduction by .emt Alliance
9:15 am
Roundtable "Data"
« Data access & governance : navigating the regulatory maze in Europe »
The specific challenges and opportunities related to the European regulatory context (GDPR, DSA, AI Act, EHDS, MDR/IVDR) for medical devices.
- Pr Jean-Daniel CHICHE - Professor of Intensive Care, Department Head @ CHUV Lausanne & President @ 101 Fund
- Mr Tibor ZECHMEISTER - Founding Member & Head of Regulatory and Quality @ Flinn.ai
- Mr Julien GUÉRIN - Chief Data Officer @ Institut Curie
- Mr Florent GENTRIC - Chief Technical Officer @ Hosteur
- Mr Julien SZCZESNIAK - Lead auditor, product & clinical reviewer @ TÜV SÜD
10:30 am - Networking / Break
11:00 am
Roundtable "HR"
« Talent at the heart of medTech: HR, AI and the acquisition of tomorrow's skills »
HR as a strategic ally for companies' development.
How AI is changing necessary skills (re-skilling, up-skilling).
The hunt for international talent (where to find it, how to attract it, how to integrate specific profiles from Asia, the USA, etc.).
- Mr Xavier BROSETA - Co-founder & CEO @ SYNCHRO
- Ms. Christelle DROUART - Professional coach, consultant and human development trainer - Director @ Reveal Heart
- Mr Baptiste CHABOUD - CEO @ BD
- Ms. Valérie SOULIER - Business & Executive Coach, AI Consultant & Trainer, founder @ 2C4P
- Mr Paul LAGRANGE - CEO @ Omogen
12:15Lunchtime cocktail
1:45 pm
Roundtable "International" - english speakers
« Global strategies: the future of medical devices »
Global strategy for AI-driven medical devices: Regulation, Cybersecurity, and Patient Trust.
Contrasting the rapid, market-driven approach of the USA (FDA) with the system-integrated models of Asia and the investment strategies of Middle Eastern innovation hubs.
- Mr Steve BELL - Expert in Surgical Robotics and MedTech StartUps @ Orca1.ai & Synthetic Frame
- Mr Habib NEHME - Global Executive Leader | C-Suite | Board Partner @ GE Crotonville Alumni - UTC
- Ms. Ingrid LANSARD - Head of Commercial & Business Development @ ABCDx
- Dr. Carlo GHERARDI - Technical and Regulatory Support Manager @ TÜV SÜD
- Dr Purvi PATEL - Regulatory Lead, Regulatory Services @ BSI
- Mr Simon CHASSAIN - International & Partnership Director @ Enovacom
3:00 pm - Networking / Break
3:30 pm
Roundtable "Funding" - english speakers
« Funding strategies across continents »
Conducting a comparative analysis of funding strategies (VC, Corporate Venture, Private Equity) and investment criteria specific to MedTech across different regions.
We will highlight the critical transition from clinical/regulatory validation to commercial growth (scale-up) as well as alternative funding strategies.
- Ms. Celia HART - General Partner @ Supernova Invest
- Mr Romain GEISS - Managing Partner @ Jouanne Partners
- Ms. Catherine BOULE - Managing Partner @ Karista
5:15 pmEnd of the TALKS! by .EMT !
Speakers
Pr Jean-Daniel CHICHE
Pr Jean-Daniel CHICHE
Head of Dept. of Intensive Care Medicine @ CHUV LausannePresident @ 101 Fund
A clinician-researcher, Professor Chiche is currently head of the adult intensive care unit at the CHUV (Lausanne University Hospital) and full professor at the University of Lausanne, following extensive hospital and university experience in Paris, notably at Cochin Hospital and the Cochin Institute.
His research focuses particularly on severe infections, sepsis, and acute respiratory failure, closely examining the realities of critical care and clinical decision-making.
As a former president of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, he also brings a European and highly practical perspective to the transformation of healthcare, particularly through the structuring and leveraging of data, as well as the rise of artificial intelligence in health.
In this context, he created and chairs the 101 Fund (One O One), the first endowment fund that aims to advance intensive care through innovative research and education projects by deploying data analysis tools and artificial intelligence algorithms within an international network of services. resuscitation.
Mr Tibor ZECHMEISTER
Mr Tibor ZECHMEISTER
Founding Member & Head of Regulatory and Quality chez Flinn.aiTibor Zechmeister leads Regulatory & Quality activities at Flinn.ai and designs AI-powered automations that accelerate compliance while being audit-ready.
With 15 years of experience covering nearly every regulatory role in MedTech, he has: as a lead auditor at a notified body with dozens of audits under his belt; as a consultant who has supported over 50 manufacturers in Europe in achieving MDR and other regulatory compliance; and and as a co-founder of two companies that have brought neurodiagnostic devices to market.
An engineer by training, he designs scalable QMS, PMS, and submission dossiers, applies machine learning to reduce documentation effort, and helps teams generate robust evidence for faster and more reliable approvals.
Mr Julien GUERIN
Mr Julien GUERIN
Chief Data Officer @ Institut CurieNearly 20 years of experience in the data field:
- Academic background in cell biology, genetics, and bioinformatics.
- Started my career with Orphanet, the European database for rare disease information.
- Moved into consulting at Capgemini, contributing to the development of large-scale digital infrastructures for public ministries (Finance, Education, Interior).
- Joined Institut Curie about ten years ago with the mission of addressing the challenges related to the use of health data, particularly their reuse for research and the development of health innovation. This led to the creation of the Data Office, a pioneering structure established in 2017, responsible for developing the Institute’s Health Data Warehouse and overseeing its uses.
Mr Florent GENTRIC
Mr Florent GENTRIC
Chief Technical Officer @ HosteurFlorent Gentric is Director of Research and Development, an expert in systems, cloud, and solution architecture, with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry.
He designs and leads innovative platforms combining sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on inference and GPU cluster management.
He is notably involved in the PLICIA project, which aims to create a sovereign AI platform for healthcare, designed for professionals and patients.
Florent Gentric champions a vision of sovereign, governed AI that serves real-world applications, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Mr Julien SZCZESNIAK
Mr Julien SZCZESNIAK
Lead auditor, product & clinical reviewer@ TÜV SÜDISO 13485 - 2017/745 - MDSAP - software expert
With a Master’s degree in Signal Processing and a specialization in Medical Imaging, Julien SZCZESNIAK began his career in the nuclear medicine field.
At a small company, he developed innovative systems and introduced new products to the European market as the European representative for a US-based company.
Julien then joined GMED, a notified body in France, where he served as Lead Auditor for MDSAP, CE marking, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001.
He also reviewed products, particularly active devices and imaging software, and trained professionals on the IEC 62304 standard.
Additionally, he managed certification projects for key accounts.
Currently, Julien is a Product Reviewer for active devices at TÜV SÜD.
Mr Xavier BROSETA
Mr Xavier BROSETA
Co-founder & CEO @ SYNCHROCo-founder of Synchro HR Consulting since May 2023.
Group HR Director for 12 years at Air France, Bolloré, and then Canal+, 10 years at Thales in various HR director positions at the divisional and international levels, also double hated as director of recruitment 7 years at the Ministry of Labor and Health Insurance at the start of his career.
Has taught at the Sorbonne for 15+ years in the HR Master's program and for 3 years at Ecole des Mines de Paris (top-notch engineering school) and taught for 8 years at Sciences Po Paris.
Mme Christelle DROUART
Ms. Christelle DROUART
Professional coach, consultant and human development trainer - Director @ Reveal HeartI have one foot in executive and team coaching with a disruptive approach using art and visuals to push you out of your comfort zone, and the other in HR consulting and training with a collective intelligence approach for projects with companies in the healthcare, publishing, services, and industrial sectors...
Coaching for executives and senior managers undergoing life transitions, new job placements, and team building focusing on change management, emotional intelligence, cohesion, quality of work life, and leadership, with an artistic approach.
And a foot in the painting world with my painting studio under the franchise LA PETITE ACADEMIE in Croix-Rousse, offering individual and group painting workshops for both B2C and B2B clients.
Mr Baptiste CHABOUD
Mr Baptiste CHABOUD
CEO @ BDBaptiste CHABOUD, President & Country General Manager France at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), represents a new generation of healthcare leaders driven by innovation, impact, and people‑centric transformation.
With more than a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, his career spans procurement, business development, strategy consulting, and sales leadership.
After leading BD’s Diabetes Care business and successfully overseeing the Embecta spin‑off for France and the Maghreb, he broadened his leadership experience at Danone before returning to BD in 2023 to lead BD Life Sciences (Integrated Diagnostic Systems France). In 2024, he was appointed Presdient & Country General Manager France.
Known for his close, people‑first leadership style, Baptiste fosters trust, empowerment, and co‑creation as key drivers of collective performance. His Thought Leadership, centered around the vision “Opening the realm of possibilities,” aims to unlock team potential, inspire bold thinking, and create environments where individuals can shape the future of healthcare.
PharmD and Convinced that innovation is first and foremost a human endeavor, Baptiste is committed to building strong partnerships and cultivating talent to develop responsible, accessible, and meaningful solutions for patients.
Ms. Valérie SOULIER
Ms. Valérie SOULIER
Business & Executive Coach, AI Consultant & Trainer, founder @ 2C4PWith an international profile, Valérie Soulier held Chief Marketing Officer positions in MedTech (Danaher, Siemens) before working as an independent healthcare consultant, business coach for EIC and EIT Health, executive coach, and non-executive director since 2020.
Over the past twelve months, VS has added a new pillar to her activities.
She has dedicated most of her time to structured training in artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on a strategic and human-first approach.
Valérie is now a certified AI consultant and supports companies as a strategic consultant and trainer.
Since December 2025, she has also been undertaking training in Leadership & Change Management applied to AI.
This approach allows her to support her clients holistically, combining business challenges and leadership, while fostering team engagement and the sustainable deployment of AI.
Mr Paul LAGRANGE
Mr Paul LAGRANGE
CEO & co-founder @ OmogenCEO and Co-founder of Omogen, a deeptech AI startup launched in 2024, which is transforming operational recruitment with an AI voice agent capable of instantly pre-qualifying thousands of candidates.
Before founding Omogen, Paul worked for over 5 years in France at several deeptech AI companies in various operational and management roles, as well as in the USA in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Convinced that recruitment begins with a conversation, Paul is working to structure a new generation of HR tools where AI frees up human time instead of replacing it.
Mr Steve BELL
Mr Steve BELL
Expert in Surgical Robotics and MedTech StartUps @ Orca1.ai & Synthetic FrameSteve BELL is a MedTech veteran, advisor, and investor with 35+ years of experience across surgical robotics, AI, and medical devices. He has worked with global strategics and startups alike, helping raise over $1.5B in funding and guiding companies from early concept through clinical, regulatory, and commercial reality.
Steve is widely known for his no-nonsense analysis of surgical robotics platforms, separating marketing narratives from what actually works in the OR. He advises founders, boards, and investors worldwide and runs How to Startup in MedTech, a practical resource for building companies in regulated healthcare markets.
Mr Habib NEHME
Mr Habib NEHME
Global Executive Leader | C-Suite | Board Partner @ GE Crotonville Alumni - UTCHabib Nehme is a senior healthcare and MedTech executive with nearly 35 years of global experience across life sciences and medical technology, spanning both developed and emerging markets.
He is the former Chief Commercial Officer of Elekta and was a key member of the company’s Executive Committee, where he played an instrumental role in shaping and executing Elekta’s global commercial strategy.
With a strong focus on sustainable growth and market leadership, Habib drove commercial performance across mature and high-growth markets, significantly contributing to the company’s global success.
Prior to this role, Habib served as Executive Vice President for the Intercontinental Region, overseeing a highly diverse geography including Japan, Asia Pacific, Turkey, India, the Middle East, and Africa
From 2021 to 2023, he also chaired Elekta’s Commercial Board, leading cross-regional strategic initiatives and aligning commercial execution with long-term corporate objectives.
Earlier in his career, Habib spent 27 years at GE Healthcare, where he held a variety of senior leadership roles. During this time, he developed deep expertise in commercial strategy, marketing, and business development within the medical technology sector, operating at both regional and global levels.
Habib’s global perspective is reinforced by having lived and worked in Europe, Africa, and Asia, providing him with a nuanced understanding of healthcare systems, market access challenges, and value creation across diverse economic and regulatory environments.
He holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (France) and Université Saint-Joseph (Beirut, Lebanon), as well as a Marketing degree from HEC Paris.
In addition, he is Black Belt certified in Commercial Quality, reflecting his commitment to excellence, rigor, and performance-driven leadership.
Ms. Ingrid LANSARD
Ms. Ingrid LANSARD
Head of Commercial & Business Development @ ABCDxIngrid Lansard is Chief Commercial Officer at ABCDx, a Swiss–Spanish MedTech startup developing a rapid blood test for stroke triage.
She holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Master’s degree in Engineering, and has lived and worked in 12 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Ingrid brings over 17 years of global commercial experience in MedTech and Healthcare, including senior roles at Siemens Healthineers, where she served as EMEA Point-of-Care Lead.
Dr. Carlo GHERARDI
Dr. Carlo GHERARDI
Technical and Regulatory Support Manager @ TÜV SÜDLead Auditor and Technical Documentation Assessor for non active medical devices.
Dr. Carlo Gherardi holds a MSc in chemistry. He joined TÜV Italia (TÜV SÜD Italian subsidiary) in 2004 as Lead Auditor and Technical Documentation Assessor for non active medical devices.
Previously, he had 10 years of professional experience in the design and development and quality assurance of sterile non active medical devices, in the area of transfusion, nutrition and extracorporeal blood circulation in the medical devices industry.
As Lead Auditor, Project Handler and Technical Documentation assessor, Carlo is actively driving MDR EU Regulation 2017/745 conformity assessment activities for non active medical devices customers in Italy and internationally.
Dr Purvi PATEL
Dr Purvi PATEL, CEng
Regulatory Lead, Regulatory Services @ BSIDr Purvi Patel, PhD CEng, is a Regulatory Lead at BSI who speaks about how the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is changing the regulatory landscape for medical devices.
Currently, she is working on CE schemes and the implementation of UKCA legislation at BSI.
Purvi has an extensive background in conducting BSI technical reviews under the MDR/Medical Device Directive (MDD) for orthopaedic and dental devices.
Prior to joining BSI over 8 years ago, Purvi has held various positions in the medical devices industry working at Zimmer Biomet, Renishaw plc, Surgicraft Ltd. and Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd.
Purvi holds a Master’s degree (Biomedical Engineering) and PhD (Screw Fixation of Implants to the Spine) from the University of Birmingham (UK) and has over 18 years of experience working with medical devices in academia, industry and the Notified/Approved Body.
Mr Simon CHASSAIN
Mr Simon CHASSAIN
International & Partnership Director @ EnovacomWith over 15 years of experience in international business development and sales in the healthcare IT sector, I am passionate about helping healthcare organizations and software vendors to become more interoperable, secure, and efficient.
Our mission is to help Healthcare professionals to save time so they can free up some time in the benefit of Patient Care.
This is made possible thanks to our software solutions.
As the International Sales and partnership Director at Enovacom, an Orange Business company, I lead a team of business development managers who are responsible for expanding our presence and market share in Europe, MEA and North America.
I am also responsible for developing strategic partnerships in France and abroad.
In addition to my role at Enovacom, I also serve as a Board Member at the French Healthcare Association (FHA), where I promote the French expertise in healthcare with a special commitment in federating and highlighting French eHealth solutions.
I leverage my skills in marketing, negotiation, go to market strategy, and closing deals to create value for both Enovacom and FHA, and to support the digital transformation and innovation of the healthcare industry.
Ms. Celia HART
Ms. Celia HART
General Partner @ Supernova InvestCelia Hart, PhD (1998 Oxford), is a co-founder, General Partner at Supernova Invest.
She has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector, with 20 years in VC.
At Supernova Invest she is responsible for healthcare (strong focus on medtech).
Previously, Celia worked for Cambridge Antibody Technology, UK (now MedImmune) where is held a number of positions including Head of Lead Optimisation.
She is on the board of several start ups including Allotex, Acusurgical, Carthéra, Cairdac, Diabeloop, Keranova, Spiro Medical, Uromems.
Mr Romain GEISS
Mr Romain GEISS
Managing Partner @ JouanneHEC alumnus with 15+ years of experience working with entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors to structure, manage or finance their projects, as an entrepreneur, strategy consultant or fundraiser.
Managed multidisciplinary teams in multicultural environments (Europe, Middle East, Japan) within start-ups (IME, WMI/Adventures), large groups (AXA, Advance Medical, pharma companies) and institutions (Institut Montaigne, Women's Forum, MENA Economic Forum).
Ms. Catherine BOULE
Ms. Catherine BOULE
Managing Partner @ KaristaCatherine began her career at the Institut Curie as a molecular biology researcher.
She then joined Ile-de-France Innovation, where she supported several biotechnology and medtech companies in their development.
Having joined Karista in 2003, Catherine is now a managing partner in charge of the healthcare division.
She is involved in the overall management of the company, fundraising, and investor relations.
She represents Karista on the boards of several portfolio companies such as Incepto Medical, Tricares, and Deo.Care.
She has also served on the boards of Echosens, Erytech Pharma, Nanobiotix, and many others. Catherine holds a master's degree in molecular biology from Pierre and Marie Curie University and a degree in innovation management from AgroParis Tech.
Appointments with experts
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