The Digital Heartbeat of Healthcare is Coming to Galway with Medtronic

Medtronic is expanding its software development capabilities in Galway. Join us at the PorterShed to find out about our software technology.

The Digital Heartbeat of Healthcare is Coming to Galway

Medtronic, the global leader in healthcare technology, is expanding its software development capabilities in Galway. Join us at the PorterShed for an exclusive evening focused on the future of the Patient Care Systems (PCS) group and the software engineering powering life-saving cardiac therapies.

Date: Thursday, 28th May 2026 Location: PorterShed, Market Street, Galway City Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Tech talks start at 7:00 pm)

About the Event

Join us for an inspiring evening exploring the critical role of software within Medtronic’s product ecosystem. We are moving from traditional hardware models to software-defined cardiac care, leveraging AI and cloud-native architectures to support millions of patients worldwide.

Speakers

• Alex Mann: Executive Leader, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Patient Care Systems
• Steve Vranyes: Senior Distinguished Engineer, Advanced Technology Strategy
• Mary Rodgers: CEO, PorterShed
• Jonathan McCrea (Newstalk Futureproof)

Why Attend?

• Technical Insights: Hear from Alex Mann and Steve Vranyes on the engineering challenges of moving life-critical systems to the cloud and the practical application of AI in MedTech.
• Ecosystem Focus: Mary Rodgers will discuss the growth of the Galway tech hub and how our community can adapt to a rapidly changing, AI-driven landscape.
• Professional Networking: Connect with the Medtronic Leadership Team, Senior Engineers, and the wider Galway tech community over pizza, wine, beer, soft drinks.

Agenda

6:30 – 7 pm | Arrival & Networking

· Drinks and refreshments served upon arrival.

7 - 7:10 pm | Welcome Address: Engineering the Future

· Speaker: Alex Mann, Executive Leader, PCS.

7:10 - 7:40 pm | Panel Discussion: The AI & Tech Ecosystem

· Moderator: Jonathan McCrea.

· Panellists: Alex Mann, Steve Vranyes, and Mary Rodgers.

7:40 – 8 pm | Audience Q&A

8 – 8:30 pm | The Mixer

· Pizza, beers, wine, and refreshments provided. An opportunity to meet the speakers and local engineering talent.

8:30 pm | Event Close

About Medtronic Patient Care Systems (PCS)

At Medtronic Patient Care Systems (PCS), we power the digital heartbeat behind life-saving cardiac therapies. We build the connected ecosystem that enables clinicians to monitor, manage, and protect millions of patients living with implantable cardiac devices around the world.

From secure device connectivity and real-time data platforms to intelligent clinical tools and patient-facing experiences, PCS transforms complex cardiac data into clarity — helping physicians make faster decisions, improving outcomes, and giving patients greater confidence in their care.

Every line of code we write supports someone’s parent, spouse, child, or friend. Our work ensures that life-saving therapies are not only delivered safely and reliably, but continuously improved through innovation, insight, and global scale.

If you want to build technology that truly matters—where uptime means peace of mind and innovation means more birthdays—join us. Come for a job, stay for a career.

Registration Details

Attendance is free, but capacity at the PorterShed is limited. Please register early to secure your spot for an evening of tech talks, networking, and insight into the future of MedTech in Galway.

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