AI, Digital Health & What’s Next at #MTC26

AI, Digital Health & What’s Next at #MTC26

Microsoft, Google, Philips, WHOOP, Medtronic, Edwards Lifesciences, Zimmer Biomet, Boston Scientific and more are coming to Boston to tackle the technologies transforming medtech—from connected devices and continuous health data to AI, cybersecurity, commercialization and patient access. And the lineup is still growing, with more speakers, companies and programming to be announced.

At The MedTech Conference, October 18–21, you won’t just hear about where health technology is headed. Hear directly from the companies putting it to work, take part in a hands-on AI workshop, discover emerging innovators and join the conversations shaping how these technologies reach patients.

Discover What’s Next in Digital Health & AI

Connected implants. Continuous health data. AI agents. Cybersecurity. New pathways to payment and adoption.

Across #MTC26, leaders from medtech, big tech, health systems, government and more are getting into the technologies—and the real-world opportunities and challenges—advancing health care.

From Data to Decisions: How Longitudinal Insights Enable Smarter Patient Care
Bringing together perspectives from Philips, WHOOP, NYU Langone, and CMS Innovation Center, this conversation will examine how longitudinal data can turn continuous insights into smarter, more informed care.

AI Agents in MedTech: Promise, Risk, and Governance
Hear from Hogan Lovells, Zimmer Biomet and more on the opportunities, risks and governance questions emerging as AI becomes increasingly autonomous.

From Innovation to Implementation: Integrating AI with CPT, and Payer Perspectives
What does it take to move an AI-enabled technology from innovation to actual patient access? Experts from American Medical Association, Medtronic, Frank Healthcare Advisors, and AMA RVS Update Committee will dig into coding, payment and payer considerations shaping implementation.

Connected Implants: The Next Frontier in Patient Care and Empowerment
Join Edwards Lifesciences, Synchron, and Canary Medical for a look at how connected implants are creating new possibilities for patient care, data and engagement.

Equipping Legal and Compliance Programs for the Digital Future of MedTech
Sponsored by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
As privacy, AI and cybersecurity risks continue to evolve, Boston Scientific, Baxter Healthcare, Cook Medical and Faegre Drinker will explore how legal and compliance programs can keep pace with the digital future of medtech.

Health Tech Takes Center Stage Starting Sunday

Have you heard about our Microsoft-sponsored Sunday program, Medtech Frontier AI Day?

Kicking-off at 12 PM Sunday, October 18 the half-day program will dive into responsible AI governance and workforce readiness, intelligent connected care, AI-powered commercial engagement, product innovation and market access.

Hear what Todd Mersch values most about attending The MedTech Conference.

Get Hands-On With What’s Next

Build with Gemini | Sunday, 3:30–6:00 PM | RSVP Required
Sponsored by Google

Build with Gemini is a complimentary, hands-on workshop designed for business leaders to learn to build, implement, and scale autonomous AI agents across their organizations to help you transform their day to day work.

Start-Ups Take the Stage

Pitch & Pour: Start-up Pitch Competition and Happy Hour | Sunday, 3:00–5:30 PM
Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Commerce, Medmarc, and MTEC

Watch early-stage medtech companies pitch their innovations live before investors, strategics and industry decision-makers. Then continue the conversation during a high-energy networking happy hour. Check out the just-announced lineup of start-ups who will be taking the stage.

Throughout #MTC26, AdvaMed & industry leaders will explore how digital technologies are being built, applied and scaled across medtech—from AI and connected devices to data-driven care, commercialization and the frameworks needed to bring innovation to patients.

Whether you’re developing AI-enabled technology, setting digital strategy, navigating regulation and reimbursement, or looking for your next technology partner, #MTC26 puts the people and conversations you need in one place. Join us.