World Health Expo in Johannesburg
Connections Stage
đź“… 6-7 October 2026 Â |Â đź“Ť Hall 3
Day 1, 6th October 2026
Siemens Healthcare Pty Ltd
Workshop Overview:
This launch event will showcase the Atellica® DT 250 Analyzer, a next-generation analyzer developed to deliver high-throughput testing within a compact footprint. The session will highlight how the system combines speed, efficiency, and flexibility to support modern laboratory environments. Powered by Siemens Healthineers' trusted EMIT® technology, the analyzer provides rapid, reliable results while helping laboratories streamline operations and improve workflow efficiency.Â
Attendees will gain insight into the latest innovations behind the platform, explore its advanced capabilities and flexible assay portfolio, and see firsthand how it can support confident clinical decision-making. The launch will also include live demonstrations and opportunities to engage directly with Siemens Healthineers product specialists.Â
Target Audience
Laboratory professionals, pathologists, laboratory managers, clinical scientists, and healthcare decision-makers who are interested in advancing laboratory efficiency, optimizing testing workflows, and exploring innovative diagnostic solutions.Â
Agenda
09:30 – 12:30
Atellica® DT250 Analyzer Product Launch
Ahmed Elbarbary, Product Specialist, Siemens Healthineers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12:30
End of workshop
Day 1, 6th October 2026
Tosoh Biosciences
Workshop Overview:
This presentation provides an overview of the different types of diabetes and their diagnostic differentiation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the key biomarkers HbA1c, C-peptide, and insulin, highlighting their importance in achieving an accurate diagnosis. The analytical performance requirements and specifications necessary for the precise and reliable measurement of these parameters will also be discussed.Â
Target Audience
Laboratory staff, Laboratory manager, pathologist (all public and private)Â
Agenda
13:00
Clinical utility of C-peptide, Insulin and HbA1c in de diagnosis and monitoring of diabetic patientsÂ
Moderator: Verna Ndongeni
Dr Stefaan Marivoet, Senior Clinical Affairs Manager – EMEA, Tosoh Biosciences, Belgium
14:00
End of workshop
Day 2, 7th October 2026
Snibe
Workshop Overview:
Introduction of SATLARS™ mini-T8 of SNIBE
Target Audience
Laboratory operation managers, operators and agentsÂ
Agenda
09:30
SATLARS™ mini-T8 All-in-one station: Reconfigure your lab spaceÂ
Danny Jiang, Sales Manager, SNIBE, Shenzhen, China
10:30
End of workshop
Day 2, 7th October 2026
Beckman Coulter/Radiometer
Agenda
10:30
From Device to Decision: Building a connected point-of-care ecosystem
Satyendra Mishra, ITS manager Central Region, Radiometer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11:30
End of workshop
11:35
Building resilient supply chains across Africa
Leon Bruwer, Managing Director, Sales, FedEx, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Day 2, 7th October 2026
Meiko
Workshop Overview
This session explores the essential principles of designing a safe, efficient, and futureready sluice room. It will highlight how thoughtful room planning, appropriate equipment selection, and optimized workflows can strengthen infection prevention, protect healthcare staff, and improve operational efficiency.Â
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the sluice room’s vital role in infection prevention.Â
- Identify common design and workflow risks.
- Apply smarter planning principles for safer, more efficient spaces.Â
- Select the right solutions to protect staff and improve patient care.Â
Target Audience
Nursing professionals, infection-control specialists, healthcare planners, and consultantsÂ
Agenda
12:00
The Sluice Blueprint
Ashraf Elgeresi, Regional Sales Director – Middle East & Africa, MEIKO Middle East & Africa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
13:00
End of workshop
Day 2, 7th October 2026
Tosoh Biosciences
Workshop Overview:
Advancing Reliable and Efficient HbA1c Testing with the Tosoh GR01
Discover how the HLC-723® GR01 helps laboratories address growing diabetes testing demands through rapid 30-second HbA1c analysis, reliable haemoglobin variant detection, integrated quality control, and scalable automation options. This presentation highlights how the system supports improved workflow efficiency, consistent analytical performance, and flexible capacity expansion to meet the evolving needs of modern laboratories.
Target Audience
Laboratory staff, Laboratory manager, pathologists (all public and private)Â
Agenda
13:00
New HbA1c Analyser - Tosoh GR01 Launch event
Dr Stefaan Marivoet, Senior Clinical Affairs Manager – EMEA, Tosoh Biosciences, Belgium
14:00
End of workshop
Connections Programme schedule
Day 1
📆 Tuesday, 6 October 2026Â
⏲ 14:30 – 16:00Â
Start your WHX Johannesburg experience by meeting buyers, distributors, manufacturers, exhibitors and healthcare professionals from across the market. Introduce your organisation, understand what others are looking for and identify relevant contacts for follow-up during and after the event.Â
Day 2
📆 Wednesday, 7 October 2026Â
⏲ 14:30 – 16:00
Connect with buyers, suppliers, distribution partners, exhibitors and healthcare stakeholders from across the market. Explore new partnerships, discuss business priorities and identify opportunities for future collaboration.
Disclaimer : Session times and location are subject to confirmation.Â