The Digital Heartbeat Tech Talks with Medtronic

Discover how Medtronic is building digital and cloud native software technology in Galway that is shaping the future of patinet care.

The Digital Heartbeat Tech Talks: Medtronic's Digital Series Returns to the PorterShed

Following an incredible turnout for our launch event, Medtronic is heading back to the PorterShed for the second instalment of The Digital Heartbeat Tech Talks. Join us for an evening exploring how cloud architecture, digital systems, and modern software platforms are shaping the future of connected patient care right here in Galway.

• Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
• Location: PorterShed, Market Street, Galway City
• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Tech talks start at 7:00 PM)

About the Event:

Building on the momentum of our first session at the PorterShed, this event expands the conversation across both Medtronic’s Patient Care Systems (PCS) Group and Digital Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) Group.

We will explore how specialised clinical technology and cloud-native digital platforms intersect to power the next generation of connected healthcare. You will hear directly from engineering and executive leaders about the software architectures, data-driven intelligence, and digital platform strategies shaping acute care workflows and long-term remote monitoring worldwide. We will also ground the discussion in real-world impact with a lived-experience patient case study -highlighting firsthand how continuous monitoring and digital therapies transform everyday lives.

Why Attend?

• Technical & Platform Insights: Discover how our teams build cloud-native architectures for remote cardiac monitoring and deliver real-time data intelligence directly into acute care settings.
• Ecosystem Perspective: See how local software innovation connects directly into global medical device platforms.
• The Patient Impact: Hear directly from a patient how connected medical technologies and remote monitoring translate code into clinical outcomes.
• Professional Networking: Grab some pizza, have a drink, and connect with fellow developers, engineers, and technical leaders from around Galway.
• Moderated Discussion: Hear from expert science communicator and conference moderator Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin.

Speakers & Host:

• Paul Mearns: Sr. Director, Patient Care Systems (PCS)
• David Formisano: VP, Digital Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) Group
• Fionnuala Mannion: Project Leader, Interventional Cardiology Therapies, Medtronic
• Patient Voice: Lived-Experience Case Study & Interview
• MC / Moderator: Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin (Academic | Science Communicator | Conference Moderator)

Agenda:

• 18:30 – 19:00 | Arrival & Refreshments
• 19:00 – 19:10 | Event welcome and introduction from Paul Mearns on scaling digital platforms.
• 19:10 – 19:30 | Patient Interview: Code to Clinic
• 19:30 – 19:50 | Panel Discussion: The Future of Connected Health & Digital Platforms, Moderated by Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin.
• 19:50 – 20:00 | Audience Q&A
• 20:00 – 20:30 | Informal Mixer - Pizza, beers, wine, and refreshments provided. Meet the speakers and connect with the local tech community.
• 20:30 | Event Close

About Medtronic Digital Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) & Patient Care Systems (PCS) Teams

Innovation happens where specialised clinical technology meets scalable digital platforms. Our Patient Care Systems (PCS) team builds the secure, cloud-native architecture for continuous remote cardiac monitoring, while our Digital Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) group delivers data-driven intelligence directly into acute care workflows. Together, these teams push the boundaries of what’s possible in connected medical devices, ensuring that lifesaving data is always in the right hands at the right time.

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!

Looking forward to seeing you there.