{"id":25822,"date":"2026-08-07T09:26:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/?p=25822"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:29:14","slug":"mtc26-ceos-unplugged-three-new-sessions-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/mtc26-ceos-unplugged-three-new-sessions-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"#MTC26 CEOs Unplugged: Three New Sessions Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three new CEOs Unplugged sessions have been added to the #MTC26 agenda, bringing together influential leaders from across medtech and health care delivery for candid conversations you won&#8217;t find anywhere else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These executive-level discussions will explore the financial, business, and technology forces influencing investment, innovation, partnerships, and growth across the industry, only at <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.themedtechconference.com%2Fe3t%2FCtc%2FZQ%2B113%2FcjKX804%2FVX09w73qRhkZW55Gg8V7F5s7KW74N_GZ5Sp8H1N1f4_X-3qgz0W7lCdLW6lZ3nDV518qm8b938WW4YH4VW39tBvNW4ZT8M53sHKfZN12JYKtl7GlfW272Ykc4LXD7KN7RZbn6zbG_wW5wYF4x7ZJwc1W40z24v6S2wf2W3wD6YB1zl8WlN28qfP-WrXRsN79CspBSbCCKW8_b-093SFGGxW6KjDTD2RxlsMW4ZRP7N4LGtX9W36sQ6q2wxYMwW2FS1K723GMBSW1p_C2V2GW1ZdW6xbrV_5l7lBhW3P6N_n3R2BTYW5bwXgD50ZxY9W6gZV0v4dqQWDW1XF3rh176G-2W8qSjxc1S_gglW2RVJks5k7kkhf6t81VF04&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cbrianna.urukalo%40advamed.org%7C0e9794f391b44cb6260c08def4251f68%7C97eb9e6f7f7349c9a55d57aba9d88792%7C1%7C0%7C639216637453773621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MlMttdsfgURM6FdwtLKfiDYNE7a3GauInl38o18I9oU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The MedTech Conference<\/a>, October 18-21 in Boston.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25823\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.3945091203386664;width:759px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-8.png 601w, https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-8-400x167.png 400w, https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-8-200x84.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Provider Economics Are Reshaping Care Delivery and the Implications for MedTech<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sponsored by The Alexander Group<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unscripted executive conversation will explore how provider financial pressures have influenced decision-making throughout 2026 and what those realities mean heading into 2027. Drawing on recent provider research and real-world leadership experience, the discussion will examine how economic constraints are affecting capital investments, AI adoption, workforce decisions and care delivery models\u2014and how those changes are influencing what providers expect from their MedTech partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re shaping corporate strategy, leading commercial teams, planning product investments or strengthening health system partnerships, this session will provide valuable executive perspectives on where provider priorities are headed\u2014and how medtech leaders can position their organizations for long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Featured Speakers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michael White (Moderator)<br><\/strong>Principal, <em>Alexander Group<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anne Klibanski, MD<\/strong><br>President and Chief Executive Officer, <em>Mass General Brigham<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michael Mahoney<\/strong><br>Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, <em>Boston Scientific<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Geoff Martha<\/strong><br>Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, <em>Medtronic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kearneyunplug.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25827\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.4000375005859467;width:766px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kearneyunplug.png 600w, https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kearneyunplug-400x167.png 400w, https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kearneyunplug-200x83.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resilient By Design: Navigating Uncertainty in MedTech Supply Chains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sponsored by Kearney<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping the foundations of global supply chains. For medtech companies, rising tariffs, regionalization pressures, natural disasters, climate change, and volatility in critical inputs are forcing a shift from cost-optimized networks to resilience-driven strategies. Supply chain decisions are no longer purely operational\u2014they are increasingly central to enterprise risk management and long-term growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This session will examine how medtech CEOs are embedding uncertainty drivers into strategic planning and redesigning their supply chains to operate in an era of persistent disruption. Discussion topics will include managing single-source risk, balancing global efficiency with regional proximity, and identifying \u201cno-regret\u201d moves across a range of future scenarios. Panelists will also share how advanced analytics and AI are enhancing visibility and enabling faster, more informed decision-making in complex and rapidly changing environments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Featured Speakers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Erik Blazic (Moderator)<br><\/strong>Partner and Global Lead, Medtech, <em>Kearney<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John Kowal<br><\/strong>President, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. &amp; Head of the Americas, <em>Siemens Healthineers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Christopher Toth<br><\/strong>Chief Executive Officer, <em>Vantive<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25826\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.3945091203386664;width:769px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-10.png 601w, https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-10-400x167.png 400w, https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-10-200x84.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Device Company to Healthcare Platform: The New MedTech Playbook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sponsored by Premier, Inc.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medtech companies are evolving far beyond traditional device manufacturing. Today&#8217;s leaders are building integrated ecosystems that combine hardware, software, data, and services to deliver continuous value across the care journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this candid CEO conversation, industry leaders will discuss how they are transforming their organizations into healthcare platforms-redefining business models, forging new partnerships, and creating technology-enabled solutions that extend well beyond the device itself. From remote monitoring and AI-enabled insights to digital services and value-based care alignment, this session will explore how medtech companies are positioning themselves for the next decade of healthcare delivery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Featured Speakers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Myla Maloney (Moderator)<br><\/strong>Chief Growth Officer, PAS, Premier, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tom Polen Jr.<br><\/strong>Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, BD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deepak Nath<br><\/strong>Chief Executive Officer, Smith+Nephew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michael Parden<br><\/strong>Chief Executive Officer, B.Braun of America, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/2026-schedule\/?utm_campaign=mtc_26&amp;utm_medium=ceos_highlight_1&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_SPptFNY5yDncTvfuWOh4PmttgybL4SBQq98o-BqCPl29hePu1yIujjRTvh585FMPN8DFBOV5NIzerJJqsSKMzuXc1cQ&amp;_hsmi=431997686&amp;utm_content=button&amp;utm_source=hubspot\">view the 2026 education program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are just three of the thirteen&nbsp;CEOs Unplugged sessions you&#8217;ll find at The MedTech Conference. 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Register by August 6 to take advantage of early bird pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/themedtechconference.com\/register\/\">register now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three new CEOs Unplugged sessions have been added to The MedTech Conference 2026, bringing together top executives from leading medtech and healthcare organizations for candid conversations on the industry&#8217;s biggest challenges and opportunities. Topics include provider economics, supply chain resilience, healthcare platform transformation, AI adoption, and long-term growth strategies. 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