Event Overview and Relevance
ExpoMed|Hospitalar México 2025 is set to commence on August 19 in the capital city of Mexico at the Centro Banamex. This event is the premier healthcare fair in Mexico, bringing together approximately 160 exhibitors from national and international companies specializing in medical equipment and device distribution. Over 5,000 attendees are expected to participate.
Key Participants and Speakers
The event will feature a series of conferences titled “The Patient at the Center: Technology, Challenges, and Trends in Future Healthcare.” These conferences will address topics such as digital medical practice and hospital management, with expert discussions on artificial intelligence, data interoperability, and healthcare regulation.
- Prominent Speakers: The conference will host keynote speeches by notable figures, including:
- Marco A. Sotomayor, a doctor in biomedical sciences specializing in neuropharmacology
- Rafael Grossmann, the first surgeon to perform live surgery streamed via Google Glass
- Gabriel Ascanio Gasca, a member of the Mexican Academy of Engineering and part of the team developing artificial stomach technology
- Karla Juárez, Director of Regulatory HS, discussing the strategic value of healthcare regulation in Mexico
Roundtable Discussions and Panelists
Roundtable discussions will cover science, innovation, technology, and healthcare, market access, and artificial intelligence. Participants will include academics from public universities, representatives from Canacintra, Canifarma, Vitalmex, Uniprec, Cinvestav, AMID, the Mexican Biomedical Engineers College, NMDP, and various sector companies.
Public Health Policies Discussion
A dedicated space will be available for discussing public health policies, focusing on digital transformation in Mexico’s public health system, national technology innovation policy, and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare decision-making.
Government and Industry Representation
The event will see participation from government officials representing the Ministry of Health, Economy, IMSS, ISSSTE, IMSS-Bienestar, and other federal organizations, as well as representatives from Mexico City and Chihuahua state governments, federal legislators, and academics.
Ricardo Castellanos González’s Remarks
Ricardo Castellanos González, Director of Expo Med, highlighted the importance of engaging with discussions on artificial intelligence in medicine, telemedicine, smart hospitals, digital pharmacies, cybersecurity for clinical records, connected medical devices, and personalized care through robotic surgery.
The Significance of the Healthcare Sector in Mexico
The healthcare sector in Mexico, though facing significant challenges, is a growing segment representing around 5% of the GDP, equivalent to over 1.63 billion pesos annually. This event aims to support the advancement of healthcare in the country by facilitating discussions on these critical topics.
