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.

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.

As the voice of the medtech industry and the convener of The MedTech Conference, AdvaMed is proud to reflect on a year of innovation, collaboration, and momentum. This year brought meaningful progress, new collaborations, and a renewed sense of momentum across the industry. From powerful conversations on innovation and patient impact to the energy we felt in San Diego at the MedTech Conference, 2025 reminded us why this community thrives: because of you.

As the voice of the medtech industry and the convener of The MedTech Conference, AdvaMed is proud to reflect on a year of innovation, collaboration, and momentum. This year brought meaningful progress, new collaborations, and a renewed sense of momentum across the industry. From powerful conversations on innovation and patient impact to the energy we felt in San Diego at the MedTech Conference, 2025 reminded us why this community thrives: because of you.

The MedTech Conference is where ideas ignite and innovation thrives. We’re heading to Boston — ready to shape the future of health care. The Call for Sessions opens in January