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Thank you to those who submitted thoughtful proposals to help shape the 2026 program. The ideas received reflect the most pressing challenges and emerging themes across medtech \u2014 and will inform a dynamic, cross-cutting agenda in Boston.<\/p>

Our Program Committee will now begin the review process, carefully evaluating submissions and shaping a world-class program for October 18\u201321, 2026.\u00a0<\/span>The conversations that change our industry don\u2019t just happen at The MedTech Conference \u2014 they start here.\u00a0<\/span>Hear from the program team<\/a> on why The MedTech Conference is where industry defining conversations happen each year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We’ve organized a quick guide to streamline your submission process. We highly recommend utilizing this guide to thoughtfully draft your responses and perfect your proposal before submission.<\/p>\n

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  1. Review the Call for Sessions Procedures and Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n
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    Thank you to everyone who submitted session proposals for this year\u2019s MedTech Conference. Our program committee will now start the exciting journey of reviewing your submissions. Please mark your calendars, as\u00a0submitters will receive notification regarding proposal decisions on Friday, May 17th<\/strong>. We look forward to the opportunity to showcase your work and thank you once again for your participation during this process.<\/p>

    There are plenty of opportunities to be involved in this year’s conference. Explore\u00a0how your company can get prime visibility<\/a>\u00a0at #medtechcon, October 15-17, 2024. Be sure to\u00a0sign up to receive exciting news and announcements about the event.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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    Covers the medtech industry\u2019s current performance, investment and M&A trends, strategic partnerships, and key policy decisions driving success in medtech. The content of these sessions is relevant for emerging and established company executives, corporate and business development leaders, medtech investors (angels, family offices, VCs, and private equity), investment banks, and others in the financial community.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of digital innovations in the medical technology sector. Attendees can expect a focused exploration of how <\/span>cutting-edge<\/span> digital technologies are reshaping patient care, improving outcomes, and driving advancements in the <\/span>medtech<\/span> landscape.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Examines issues important to the industry\u2019s early and emerging innovators and key trends shaping the sector. Past sessions have offered practical insights on commercialization strategies for small companies, building effective teams through strong boards and governance, and navigating product development and clinical milestones that support fundraising. The track also addresses factors influencing investment and innovation, including strategic partnerships and alternative funding sources. Overall, it provides a focused, high-value look at the companies and ideas driving the next wave of medtech growth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Addresses global perspectives, challenges, and opportunities within the medical technology sector. Covers insights into navigating the complexities of <\/span>operating<\/span> in diverse international markets, understanding regulatory landscapes, and fostering cross-border partnerships. Whether <\/span>you’re<\/span> an international business executive, a policymaker, or a global health expert, this track <\/span>provides<\/span> a platform to explore the interconnected nature of the <\/span>medtech<\/span> industry on a global scale.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Explores the <\/span>cutting-edge<\/span> technologies shaping the landscape of diagnostic medicine by bringing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals. Attendees can expect robust discussions aiming to foster <\/span>diagnostics<\/span> innovations, embrace scientific advances, and ensure swift access to <\/span>accurate<\/span> and reliable tests for all patients.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Provides<\/span> valuable insights into the legal intricacies shaping the <\/span>medtech<\/span> sector by gathering legal professionals, compliance experts, and industry leaders and executives.\u202f Sessions <\/span>provide<\/span> in-depth discussions on navigating complex legal landscapes, <\/span>maintaining<\/span> regulatory compliance, and understanding the legal implications of innovations in <\/span>medtech<\/span>.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Examines the dynamics of bringing medical technologies to market, securing payment mechanisms, and <\/span>optimizing<\/span> health care delivery. Industry leaders, policy makers, payers, and health care professionals discuss the complexities of market access, understanding payment structures, and <\/span>leveraging<\/span> innovative approaches to enhance the overall delivery of health care services.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Discusses the development and implementation of technological initiatives and tools aimed at actively involving patients in their health care journey; leveraging medtech to create strategies, applications, platforms, and systems that enhance patient empowerment and overall participation in their care.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Focuses on the<\/span> regulatory and quality aspects shaping <\/span>medtech<\/span> for those<\/span> involved in regulatory affairs, quality management, or <\/span>manufacturing<\/span>.<\/span> Attendees<\/span> can expect in-depth discussions<\/span> including <\/span>FDA<\/span> and industry<\/span> leaders<\/span> on navigating regulatory landscapes, ensuring product quality and safety, and implementing robust manufacturing processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Analyzes<\/span> the intricate web of activities involved in the production, distribution, and management of medical technology products. <\/span>Supply<\/span> chain professionals<\/span> and industry experts<\/span> will <\/span>explore topics such as <\/span>logistics<\/span>, procurement, inventory management, and the integration of advanced technologies in supply chain processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    \"The MedTech conference offers the best forum for networking across the medical device industry and the conference programming content is critical to ensuring that environment. Submitting a panel session allows you to help shape the conversation and lend your voice to a rapidly evolving industry. Sessions that offer actionable insights and meaningful exchange of ideas allows the program committee to develop an exciting slate of content.\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Friday, May 15, 2026. Submitters will receive an email from program@advamed.org<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The MedTech Conference program proposal process is highly competitive. The Program Committee will review hundreds of proposals to select approximately 45 \u2013 55 total panel sessions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    More information about The MedTech Conference tracks can be reviewed here<\/a>. We are particularly interested in cross-cutting sessions that resonate with multiple audience types and\/or sessions that speak to high-level\/executive-level audiences. Additional resources:
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    The MedTech Conference 2025 attendee demographics<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The proposal submitter will serve as the primary point of contact for all communication from AdvaMed regarding the status of the submission. Should the session be accepted, an alternative individual may assume the role of Session Organizer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Each organization may submit up to four (4) proposals. Please make every effort to communicate internally within your organization regarding the number of proposals being submitted.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    AdvaMed encourages elements of audience engagement including but not limited to: Q&A, polling, video, etc. Please describe your session format in detail in your proposal.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    All sessions should include more than one (1) speaker and no more than four (4) speakers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I have more than one speaker from the same organization?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    Other than relevant government agencies (FDA, CMS), no more than one (1) speaker from the same organization should be proposed. Proposals with multiple speakers from the same organization will not score favorably.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Proposals absent speaker details (name\/title\/company) will not score favorably. It is important that the speakers proposed can be reasonably confirmed by the session organizer should the session be selected. If you do not know your proposed speakers\u2019 contact information, please provide as much information as possible. Note: AdvaMed does not share speaker contact information submitted through the Call for Sessions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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