The Medventions Fall 2026 Lecture Series is an educational series designed to equip the next generation of medtech innovators with the knowledge and skills they need to transform healthcare. The Lecture Series offers an excellent opportunity to learn about health technology innovation, how to validate healthcare needs, invent new medical technology products, and plan for their implementation into patient care.
Each one-hour lecture is led by experts in the field and provides valuable insights into the medtech innovation process. Select sessions will also feature a 30-minute networking opportunity and a 90-minute hands-on workshop immediately following the lecture. These extended sessions are available exclusively to in-person attendees and include a light meal. Virtual participants will have access to the lecture portion only.
Whether you’re a clinician, engineer, entrepreneur, or student, this series offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow at the intersection of medicine, technology, and innovation.
Weekly sessions on Tuesdays at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
5:00–6:00 PM | Lecture
6:00–6:30 PM | Networking Break:
6:30–7:30 PM | Interactive Workshop (dependent)
Note: You can register for individual lectures at $20 each or enroll in the full series for $500 to earn a certificate. See registration options below for details.
Offered by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, the Medventions Micro-Certificate Program is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge and gain practical skills in medical technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization.
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The Orientation and Kick-off Session will provide an overview of the Medventions Micro-Certificate Program, including the instructions and guidance for the Capstone Project.
Open only to MBP students & Micro-Certificate Program participants.
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Learn how meaningful healthcare innovations begin with identifying important unmet clinical needs. Topics include clinical observation, needs finding, problem validation, and developing strong need statements.
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medical Innovator, Former Stanford Biodesign Fellow
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Dr. Kamran Khan will share his entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned from building BlueDot, and practical advice for aspiring clinician and health technology entrepreneurs.
This lecture will be followed by a workshop titled, “The Art of the Start – entrepreneurial tips & exercises” and will be facilitated by Dr. Ahmed Nasef.
Founder & CEO, BlueDot
Co-Director, Medventions
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An overview of Canada’s medtech ecosystem, featuring perspectives from clinicians, industry, investors, and health system leaders. Topics include commercialization, investment, innovation adoption, ecosystem enablers, current challenges, and opportunities for Canadian health technology companies.
Co-Director, Medventions
Former CEO, Medtronic Canada
Director of Operations, CAN Health Network
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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Part-time, Strategic Management, University of Toronto
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Introduction to design thinking methodologies, creative problem solving, and structured ideation techniques for developing innovative healthcare solutions.
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Applying human-centred design principles and collaborative ideation techniques to participants identified clinical needs.
Director, Education, Innovation, & Partnerships, Sunnybrook Education
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Commercialization Professional Research Mentor
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
Technology Innovation Industry Leader
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
Program Lead, Sunnybrook Medventions
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
