This year’s MedTech Conference is more important than ever as the medtech industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace—driven by AI, digital transformation, regulatory shifts, and growing global collaboration.
In celebration of AdvaMed’s 50th anniversary, we’ve rounded up 50 reasons to join us in San Diego this year.
- Get real-world leadership insights during CEO Unplugged sessions—candid conversations with some of medtech’s most influential executives
- Attend hundreds of company presentations showcasing the latest in medtech breakthroughs, business strategies, and global market trends.
- Celebrate 50 years of AdvaMed and the future of medtech with CEOs from around the world (we are expecting more than 1,000 to attend)
- Meet hundreds of AdvaMed member companies including Abbott, Baxter, B. Braun, BD, Boston Scientific, Hologic, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Medtronic, Philips, ResMed, Roche, Siemens, Solventum, Zimmer Biomet
- Experience medtech’s premier conference powered by AdvaMed—the leading nonprofit medtech trade association driving policy, innovation, and global collaboration.
- Learn how AI is transforming medtech, from R&D to diagnostics to patient engagement
- Hear in-depth insights across 20+ topic areas—including #AI, #digitalhealth, #diagnostics
- Participate in our “AdvaMed in Action” series all week long and hear from leaders like Shaye Mandle, Bobby Patrick, Peter Weems, Tara Burke, Chris White, Zach Rothstein and more
- Discover why California leads the nation in medtech—ranking #1 in revenue, jobs, and total industry payroll
- Attend curated content tracks on topics like reimbursement, cybersecurity, M&A, supply chain resilience, and sustainability
- Gain strategic insight into product development, commercialization, and scaling medical technologies
- Meet the 20+ State Medtech Alliance members and our host partners, Biocom California, California Life Sciences, MASSMEDIC, and Medtech Canada
- Learn how companies are navigating today’s regulatory landscape
- Learn how leading medtech companies are building more resilient, scalable, and patient-focused businesses
- Gain global perspective by engaging with international delegations and multinational leaders
- Network with 4,000+ medtech professionals, including executives, policymakers, and innovators
- Access world-class research institutions and companies through the Medtech Campus
- Discover investment trends and opportunities
- Connect with hundreds of emerging companies and investors
- Visit 1,800 medtech companies in the Medtech Campus
- Watch real-time product demos from medtech’s most disruptive start-ups
- See interactive technology and product demos in the Tech in Motion Hub
- Hear the MedTech Innovator cohort present their innovations and vote for the winner
- Showcase your innovation and find your next big partner in health care in the solutions showcase
- Set up curated 1×1 meetings with industry leaders – your next deal awaits!
- Build lasting relationships that propel your work forward
- Listen to inspiring stories from patients sharing firsthand how their lives are transformed by the latest medtech innovations
- Join sessions designed to develop the next generation of medtech leaders
- You can still access early bird rates until 12:00 AM PT Sunday night – register now and save!
- Explore opportunities to collaborate with academic institutions driving cutting-edge medtech research
- Experience the best medtech event, crafted with the support of our host and conference chairs — Shaye Exner, Juliana Elstad, Mick Farell, Lisa Earnhardt, and Holly Sheffield
- Engage with experts in a low-pressure environment built specifically for students and early-career attendees, Next Gen Medtech HQ
- Attend MedTech Color’s Annual Networking Breakfast
- Compete or cheer on start-ups at the NEW Pitch & Pour Competition—15 early-stage companies pitch live for $10K and a spot at #MTC26, sponsored by MTEC
- Participate in the NEW Medtech Campus Crawl & visit as many booths as you can on Monday night for special offerings
- Travel to the home of game-changing #innovation, world-class research, and a $32.6B industry footprint
- Attend the MedTechVets Breakfast Networking and Panel Event
- Get a sneak peek of what’s in store—watch the official #MTC25 video and feel the energy building for San Diego
- Hear directly from AdvaMed’s subject matter experts on #AdvaMedinAction as they lead conversations on AI, policy, global collaboration, and more at #MTC25.
- Join the MTC25 Fun Run—run or walk with fellow attendees while taking in the beautiful San Diego waterfront. Details to come!
- Not one, not two but THREE big keynotes to be announced soon!
- Kick off your week at the Global Welcome Reception on Sunday night—mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections before sessions even begin, sponsored by Solventum
- Refresh your professional image at the onsite Headshot Lounge, open to all attendees, sponsored by BD
- See what’s new, what’s next, and what’s working now in medtech—all under one roof
- Explore the Innovation Pavilion to see the latest technologies and prototypes
- Attend receptions with breathtaking views or soak up some Vitamin D at your hotel pool, steps away from #MTC25
- Drink a Guinness at the Chairman’s Cheers Reception, sponsored by IDA Ireland
- Reunite with your favorite conference buddy you only see once a year
- Get ready for #MTC26 at our Boston Bound Luncheon & Celebration
- Let’s be honest—FOMO is real, and you don’t want to miss it
Erin Lee, VP, Marketing & Customer Experience, AdvaMed
