USA/Maryland: Working Group North America – Entering the US Market | Webinar with the Maryland Department of Commerce & Digital Health at Johns Hopkins Medicine

We would like to invite you to the 7th Meeting of the Working Group Health – North America, focusing on Maryland as one of the leading life sciences and MedTech hubs in the United States and a core part of the dynamic DMV region (Washington DC–Maryland–Virginia). The region brings together globally recognized research institutions, leading hospitals, innovative industry players, and key regulatory bodies such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), creating a uniquely dense and highly collaborative innovation ecosystem.

As part of the session, Dr. Brian Hasselfeld, Executive Medical Director for Digital Health and Innovation at Johns Hopkins Medicine, will contribute key insights into the region's clinical research strength, digital health innovation, and the translation of research into scalable healthcare solutions.

The webinar will provide a focused overview of Maryland's MedTech and life sciences landscape, highlight strategic opportunities for international companies, and outline practical pathways for market entry and cooperation in the US healthcare ecosystem.

Topics include:

• Overview of the MedTech and life sciences ecosystem in Maryland
• The role of the DMV region as a leading US hub for healthcare innovation
• Collaboration opportunities, investment perspectives, and market entry strategies
• Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program as a practical entry platform
• Insights from Johns Hopkins Medicine on innovation collaboration, clinical excellence, and industry
• Outlook on a possible delegation trip to the DMV region in 2027