AdvaMed®, The Medtech Association®, announced a strategic event partnership with Informa, the global events leader and owner of the LSX portfolio of life sciences conferences, to strengthen collaboration across leading medtech convenings in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Progress in health care doesn’t rely on luck, it comes from people who show up prepared to make it happen.
#MTC26 Company Presentations & Innovation Pavilion Kiosk Applications Open March 19
Innovation leaders and economic development partners from across Europe, Asia and more joined to explore how their start-ups, scale-ups, and delegations can participate, gain visibility, and build meaningful connections in 2026.
The MedTech Conference, hosted by AdvaMed, is where the leaders advancing health care come together — across companies, stages, borders, and generations.
The voices from last year say it best:
If you’ve ever left the conference with ideas about what we should explore next year, this is your opportunity to help shape it.
As a refresher, #MTC26 kicks off on Sunday, October 18 with special programming and international perspective, including the Start-Up Pitch Competition and our Welcome Reception. Monday – Wednesday offers comprehensive education, several networking options, and business development, with opportunities to explore the Medtech Campus, Company Presentations, Tech in Motion Hub, and so much more.
After nearly a decade at AdvaMed, The MedTech Association, I’ve come to see January as a moment to recalibrate. J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Week (JPM) brings together ongoing conversations, long-standing relationships, and new connections in one place. It’s a valuable point in the year to reflect on progress and look ahead to what’s next for medtech start-ups.
Meet Blake Bacevich from BlueBio, an early-stage medtech venture focused on business development and exploring how to collaborate with strategic partners for mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
At The MedTech Conference, Blake saw firsthand how early-stage companies can connect with established leaders to accelerate growth, unlock global expansion, and bring new technologies to market faster.
Building on the remarkable energy we saw in San Diego, we’re already leaning into Boston, October 18–21, 2026. With Call for Sessions open until February 20, I wanted to share a few quick tips to help you think about submitting a proposal—and what makes a session truly resonate.
