Thousands of global medtech leaders from 40+ countries are heading to Boston for The MedTech Conference, October 18-21. Now’s the time to secure your spot for four impactful days of critical insights, breakthrough innovation, and transformative conversations shaping the future of health care.
The 2026 agenda is here, offering a dynamic lineup of 400+ sessions that covers AI, diagnostics, regulatory policy, global markets, and more. Scroll down for a look at 5 highly anticipated sessions!
1. The MedTech Conference Attendee List is Live — Are You On It?
Published this week and updated as new participants register, the attendee list gives you an early look at the leaders and decision-makers heading to Boston. Explore attendees from global medtech companies, emerging start-ups, diagnostics companies, investors, service providers and more, then start identifying the connections that matter most to you.
Partnering will open in early September—secure your spot this week to ensure you get access to our 1×1 platform first and get featured on our list.
2. Our Largest Medtech Campus Yet: Explore the Company List
The Medtech Campus is the pulse of #MTC26 and home to our largest exhibit hall ever. Explore the Campus page for an overview of seven stages and the live demonstrations, pavilions, programming, and experiences you will find onsite.
Then, explore the company list to see the hundreds of global exhibitors, start-ups, medtech manufacturers, diagnostics companies, sponsors and industry partners participating this year. Together, these resources can help you decide what to experience and which companies to meet before arriving in Boston.
3. #MTC26 Agenda: Address Challenges and Prepare for What’s Next
Explore a variety of expert-led sessions and dynamic company presentations offering a firsthand look at what’s next from emerging start-ups and leading global medtech companies. The agenda spans 20+ cross-cutting topics, including AI, digital health, investment, regulatory strategy, global expansion and patient access, with valuable networking opportunities built throughout.
A new speaker has joined our Tuesday keynote line-up! We look forward to welcoming Robbie Marcus, Senior Analyst for the U.S. Medical Supplies & Devices Sector at J.P. Morgan, to the stage.
4. The Best Boston Hotels Are Almost Full
Top hotels near the convention center are filling fast. Register now to reserve and take advantage of exclusive rates. Stay steps from the action and connect with leaders from more than 1,800 global medtech companies all in one place.
5. Global Teams Are Coming to Boston: Expand Your Visibility
Medtech leaders, international delegations and global teams from 40+ countries are heading to #MTC26. Put your organization in front of this influential audience through sponsorship and exhibit opportunities designed to build visibility, reach potential partners and keep your brand at the center of the conversation.
High-impact opportunities are filling quickly, contact us to secure your presence.
6. Don’t Miss a Beat: The Latest from #MTC26
Want the inside scoop on what’s new? Check out the Event Updates for the latest conference news—like our Tuesday Keynote announcement, key resources from the MTC26 101 Webinar, and more information to make the most of your experience and plan ahead.
P.S. Sunday’s Start-up Pitch Competition Lineup will be announced soon… selected from 75 applicants, these 12 finalists will take the stage in front of a panel of expert judges and crowd for the chance to win $10,000 in this unique happy hour experience.
Who Can You Meet at #MedTechCon?
Meet thousands of medtech innovators—from start-ups to global leaders—at #MTC26. Register now to ensure your organization receives maximum visibility on our attendee list.
Abbott • Accenture • AcuityMD • Alcon Vision LLC • Analog Devices, Inc. • B. Braun Medical • Bain & Company • BD • Boston Consulting Group • Boston Scientific Corporation • Butterfly Network • Cortigent, Inc. • Deloitte • Dexcom, Inc. • Edwards Lifesciences • EY • Feminai • GE HealthCare • Getinge • Haemonetics • ICON • Intuitive Ventures • iRhythm Technologies • Johnson & Johnson MedTech • Medtronic • Olympus • Philips • PwC • ResMed • RQM+ • Siemens Healthineers • Smith+Nephew • Solventum • STERIS • Stryker • Terumo • UltraSight • Vektor Medical • W.L. Gore • Zimmer Biomet • ZOLL • And Many More
From Funding and Finance to Patient Access: Conversations Shaping Medtech @ #MTC26
Explore a sampling of sessions that bring together industry, government, clinical and investment leaders to examine how medtech innovation is funded, scaled, protected and ultimately delivered to patients around the world.
1. From Promise to Practice: Building Trust in Real-World Evidence for Medical Devices
Monday, Oct 19 | 9:30–10:30 AM
- Moderator: Donielle Johnson, Baxter International
- Daniel Caños, PhD, MPH, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Heather Colvin, MPP, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Juan Espinoza, Northwestern University
- Simon Mason, MDIC (NEST)
2. Investor Working Session: Navigating the Early-Stage Medtech Financing Landscape
Monday, Oct 19 | 3:15–4:15 PM
- Moderator: Jenny Barba, Features Capital
- Amy Salzhauer, Good Growth Capital
- Kwame Ulmer, Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health
- Darshana Zaveri, Catalyst Health Ventures
3. The Ghost in the Machine — Exploring the Business Impact and Strategic Approaches Addressing Cybersecurity and Technology Risks in MedTech
Tuesday, Oct 20 | 10:45–11:45 AM
- Moderator: Chris Reed, MA, CISSP, HCISPP, GCIA, Medtronic
- Kevin Fu, Northeastern University / Archimedes Center for Healthcare and Medical Device Cybersecurity
- Suzanne Schwartz, MD, MBA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
4. The Role of Emerging Markets Within a Global Strategy
Monday, Oct 19 | 10:45–11:45 AM
- Mariana Romero Roy, Global Health Intelligence
- Rafael Braile, Braile Biomédica
- Sam Talya, Philips
5. From Innovation to Implementation: Integrating AI with CPT and Payer Perspectives
Tuesday, Oct 20 | 3:15–4:15 PM
- Moderator: Amy Palatiello, MPH, Medtronic
- Richard Frank, MD, PhD, Frank Healthcare Advisors, LLC
- Zach Hochstetler, American Medical Association
- Zeke Silva, AMA RVS Update Committee (RUC)
6. Equity in Pulse Oximetry: Closing Gaps Through Science, Design, and Standards
Wednesday, Oct 21 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Moderator: Jennifer Doyle, Medtronic
- Randall Clark, MD, FASA, STAT Consulting
- Rohit Loomba, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University / Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
- Jonathan Tan, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania / Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia