Strengthening International Partnerships

MediAkris brought together existing and prospective FreeHand partners at Terme Olimia, Slovenia, from 14–17 October 2026 to align priorities for international market development.

The FreeHand Global Distributor Summit 2026 welcomed distributor representatives from Mexico, Japan, Russia, Malaysia, Poland, Serbia and Türkiye, alongside a market development representative from Greece.

The programme connected three essential elements of market development: commercial strategy, clinical support and regulatory readiness. Presentations and discussions explored FreeHand’s positioning, the partnership model and the support needed to introduce and develop the system in individual markets.

Clinical expertise was central to the programme. Live video contributions from Professor Tan Arulampalam and Dr Rajesh Sivaprakasam, members of the FreeHand Advisory Board and long-standing users of the system, offered insights from two UK initiatives: the LAP-CHOLE Clinical Programme and the PD Catheter Clinical Programme. Their contributions connected the commercial discussions with practical clinical experience.

Alongside the shared programme, individual partner meetings addressed local opportunities, regulatory requirements and priorities for cooperation. These conversations established a basis for tailored action plans covering registration, commercial development, training and clinical support.

The next phase is focused on implementation: progressing regulatory procedures, developing clinical relationships and supporting partners through coordinated market activities.

MediAkris thanks all participants and contributors for their engagement, experience and commitment to the continued development of FreeHand internationally.