FemTech Unfiltered: What Will It Take To Advance Women’s Health Innovation in Australia?
Description
Join the waiting list, and we’ll be in touch if spots open up closer to the event.
We’re especially keen to prioritise those actively working in the femtech and women’s health innovation ecosystem!
Location: GPT Space&Co/MedTech Actuator, 550 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Date & Time: 19 May, 5:30–7:00 pm AEST
Organisers: Dr Olena Ivanova & Dr Amanda Shea (FemTech Happy Hour Melbourne & SxRx Collective/SPHERE CRE)
Sponsor: MedTech Actuator
Women’s health innovation in Australia is gaining momentum, but how do we ensure that momentum translates into meaningful progress?
The challenges in women’s health are well known to those working in the space: under-funded, under-researched, and under-prioritised. But awareness alone isn’t enough to drive change. The conversation needs to shift towards action: how do we move women’s health innovation forward more effectively from here?
FemTech Unfiltered is designed to go beyond the familiar talking points and focus on practical steps that can accelerate progress.
The session brings together leaders (to be announced soon) spanning clinical practice, femtech industry, investment, and policy for an honest, “unfiltered” discussion. Together, we’ll explore how progress can be accelerated, where stronger connections across the ecosystem could unlock impact, and what actions are possible in the near term.
The panel will be followed by Q&A and an opportunity for attendees to actively contribute their own perspectives. From there, the conversation continues in a more informal setting, with space to connect and exchange ideas over drinks and snacks.
Key insights from the evening will be synthesised into a short follow‑up report, highlighting practical levers, actions, and opportunities emerging across the broader ecosystem — and where we go next.
Who Should Attend
Women’s health and FemTech founders
Clinicians and healthcare professionals
Researchers and students
Investors, funders, and industry partners
Policymakers, regulators, and ecosystem builders
Anyone interested in the future of women’s health innovation in Australia (and if you happen to be at the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne)
Find out more about:
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