Medtech and Healthcare delegation from Minnesota (USA) November 19 (Düsseldorf) & 20 (Berlin)

Dear members,

Following the visit of the GHA delegation to Minnesota in December 2024, where we were warmly welcomed, we are very pleased that a return visit will now take place in Berlin and Düsseldorf.

There will be three opportunities to meet the delegation:

• November 19, 8:30–10:00 a.m. | Düsseldorf: Breakfast with the delegation at MEDICA, including participation by Governor Tim Walz.
  Registration: Minnesota Medtech: The North Star Advantage

• November 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Berlin: Business Roundtable with the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz.
  The discussion will focus on the economic and political framework conditions in Minnesota, the influence of U.S. states on national trade and economic policy, and the strengthening of transatlantic economic relations. The event will be held in English.
  If you are interested in attending, please send me an email: boxler@gha.health.

• November 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Berlin: Evening reception with the delegation and Governor Tim Walz.
  Please find the invitation attached (PDF).
  Registration: State of Minnesota Reception in Berlin with Governor Tim Walz

Unfortunately, not enough organizations have registered for a dedicated healthcare roundtable. Together with the organizer of the delegation, we have therefore decided not to hold this event.

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Dear Members,

We are exploring the opportunity to host a roundtable / networking session with a Medtech and Healthcare delegation from Minnesota (USA) on November 20, 10–13h, at the GHA – Haus der Wirtschaft.

Before finalizing the plan, we would like to know whether this format would be of interest to you. Please let us know by end of next week if you or colleagues from your organization would like to participate.

The visiting delegation includes representatives from the following organizations:

• • Destination Medical Center / Mayo Clinic – Economic development initiative of Mayo Clinic supporting innovation in healthcare and life sciences

  • The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota – Cancer and biomedical research institute

  • Ecolab – Global leader in infection prevention, sanitation, and contamination control solutions

  • Cytotheryx Incorporated – Developer of bio-incubator technology platforms for primary human liver cells

  • Medical Alley – Leading U.S. network and cluster for healthcare, medtech, and digital health industries

  • Brown Venture Group – Venture capital firm investing in digital and virtual healthcare companies

  • Microbiologics – Manufacturer of biological control materials and provider of microbiology and molecular diagnostics services

  • Zopec Medical – Manufacturer of medical-grade UPS battery systems for patient transport and emergency backup

  • Cetus Digital LLC & Pulp Digital.ai LLC – Technology consulting firms supporting healthcare providers with digital transformation and AI solutions

  • KnectiQ Incorporated – Cybersecurity company offering encryption technology for critical infrastructure and devices

  • Cell Culture Company – Provider of advanced mammalian cell culture solutions for biotech and pharma industries

  • Keyhubs LLC – Provider of employee engagement analytics and organizational network mapping tools for healthcare and academia

  • Avisen Legal – Law firm specializing in labor, IP, and governance for international business transactions

  • Fredrikson & Byron P.A. – Law firm focused on health law, data access, regulatory, and IP issues for digital health companies

The session will offer opportunities for exchange, networking, and potential partnerships between GHA members and the U.S. delegation.

Please wait with any travel arrangements for now. We will confirm the date and details in the first week of November, in case we have sufficient interest from our members.