DHA SIG – Healthtech International Industry Group (HIIG) – March 2026

The Healthtech International Industry Group (HIIG) is held every two months.

The HIIG covers digital health organisations exporting or importing digital health products and services, as well as those who wish to learn more about exporting to overseas markets. It also focuses on procurement practices of digital health across government. 

The group is chaired by Paul Claxton, Head of Public Sector, Orion

The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

1. DHA General Update (CEO, Stella Ward)
2. NZTE Robert Milsom (Health & MedTech Sector Lead) & Erika Kuoch (Customer Manager, International Growth Strategist)
   1. Focus on Digital Health Festival (20-21 May Melbourne)
3. Health New Zealand Helen Lear (Head of Centre Operations, Digital Services) & Andy Windsor (National Director – Procurement, Supply Chain & Health Technology)
   1. Update on HNZ Centre for Digital Modernisation and related HDIP Procurement activity