#MTC26 Is One Month Away. Here’s Why You Can’t Miss It.

#MTC26 Is One Month Away. Here’s Why You Can’t Miss It.

We’ve been building up to this moment all year long – and The MedTech Conference is now only a month away.

On October 18–21, 4,000+ medtech leaders from 40+ countries and 1,800+ companies will come together in Boston. Did you know? CEOs, other C-suite executives and VPs make up more than 50% of current registrants. Join them for four days of in-person networking, an education program featuring 400+ industry experts and 20+ cross-cutting focus areas, and countless opportunities to move your business forward. With just one month to go, now is the time to start planning the conversations, connections and opportunities you want to make happen.

Partnering is now open. Full Access registrants and exhibitors are able to access the full attendee list, identify potential investors, collaborators and strategic partners, and request 1:1 meetings before they arrive. Thousands of meetings take place through the conference’s partnering platform, MyMedTech, making it one of the most valuable ways to drive business development at #MTC26.

With partnering now open, the people you want to meet are already building their schedules. Register now to see who’s coming, start requesting meetings and make the most of your time in Boston.

Who is coming to The MedTech Conference?

The #MTC26 attendee list is an impressive showcase of global medtech leaders, decision-makers, innovators, regulators, and investors from across the ecosystem. Thousands of industry leaders are already confirmed to attend. Preview who will be in Boston and register soon to make the most of your opportunities to connect:

  • Abbott | Executive Vice President & Group President, Medical Device
  • AtriCure | President & CEO
  • Avanos Medical | CEO
  • B. Braun | CEO
  • Bank of America | Global Head of Medical Device Investment Banking
  • Baxter International | President & CEO
  • BD | Chairman, CEO & President
  • BCG | Managing Director & Senior Partner
  • Boston Scientific | Chairman, President & CEO
  • Butterfly Network | CEO, President & Chairman
  • Cleveland Clinic | Director, Business Development & Licensing
  • Coloplast | Senior Vice President, Chronic Care North America
  • Dexcom | President & CEO
  • Edwards Lifesciences | CEO
  • Fresenius Medical Care | CEO
  • GE HealthCare | President & CEO
  • Getinge | President, Life Science
  • Hologic | Chief Operating Officer
  • Illumina | Senior Manager, Quality Strategy & Alliances
  • Insulet | President & CEO
  • Intuitive Surgical | Chief Medical Officer
  • IQVIA | President, MedTech & Consumer Health
  • J.P. Morgan | Managing Director
  • Johnson & Johnson MedTech | Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, MedTech
  • KARL STORZ | President, North America
  • KKR | Principal
  • Mass General Brigham | President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Medtronic | Chairman & CEO
  • Merit Medical Systems | President & CEO
  • NAMSA | CEO
  • Philips | Chief Medical Officer
  • Resmed | Chairman & CEO
  • Siemens Healthineers | President
  • Smith+Nephew | CEO
  • Solventum |Chief Commercial Officer
  • STERIS | President & CEO
  • Stryker | Chair & CEO
  • Tactile Medical | CEO
  • Tandem Diabetes Care |President & CEO
  • Veranex | CEO
  • Zimmer Biomet | Chairman, President & CEO

Don’t Miss a Beat: The Latest from #MTC26

1. Sunday at #MTC26 is a Can’t-Miss Day

Day 1 of The MedTech Conference is filled with programming that you won’t want to miss. Have you caught the latest updates to the schedule? Below are some of the highlights: 

Lifeblood MedTech CEO-Only Forum | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Sponsored by Goodwin

An exclusive gathering for 100 current CEOs of venture-backed medical device start-ups, curated by Lifeblood in partnership with Goodwin and AdvaMed Accel. This peer-driven forum creates a protected environment for candid conversations about raising capital, building teams, managing boards, selecting strategic partners, navigating regulatory agencies and leading through the demands of company growth.

Participation is complimentary with your MedTech Conference pass but requires additional registration, qualification and approval. Contact [email protected] or complete this brief form.

Doing Business Globally Program | 11:30 AM–5:30 PM 

A dynamic, multi-session program helping medtech professionals navigate global expansion through expert insights, strategic connections, and key market access sessions for markets including Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. This exciting content kicks off with the U.S. Market Access Seminar, sponsored by Orrick. 

Medtech Frontier AI Day: From Innovation to Impact | 12:00–3:00 PM
Sponsored by Microsoft

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the MedTech industry, creating new opportunities to accelerate innovation, improve operations, and deliver more connected care experiences. This half-day program brings together MedTech and technology leaders to explore how organizations are moving beyond AI pilots to build the frontier MedTech enterprise. Through executive discussions, industry insights, and real-world examples, attendees will examine how leading organizations are scaling AI responsibly across critical business functions, including governance and compliance, connected devices and digital health, commercial effectiveness, and product innovation. The program will highlight practical strategies for turning emerging AI capabilities into measurable business and patient impact while building the foundation for responsible long-term transformation.

Pitch & Pour: Start-up Pitch Competition and Happy Hour | 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.

Build with Gemini* | 3:30–6:00 PM
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.

*First come, first-served; this event requires separate registration. 

Global Medtech Welcome Reception | 6:00–8:00 PM

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Sponsored by Solventum

Close out Sunday by reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new partners and engaging with attendees from across the global medtech community as we officially kick off #MTC26.

2. See The Investors Who Are In for Boston 

With 200+ investors confirmed and the list growing, #MTC26 is the place to be for any medtech companies seeking capital, advising, or the next stage of growth. Access the investor list here and start requesting 1:1 meetings in the partnering platform after registering for the conference.

Explore the company list to see the hundreds of global exhibitors, start-ups, medtech manufacturers, diagnostics companies, sponsors and industry partners participating this year. Together, these resources can help you decide what to experience and which companies to meet before arriving in Boston.

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3. Patient Pavilion: Experience the Human Impact of Innovation

Sponsored by BD, Philips, and Stryker Corporation 

See the human impact of medtech through powerful stories from patients whose lives have been transformed by innovative technologies. The Patient Pavilion brings the patient perspective to the forefront, offering an inspiring look at how medtech is helping people overcome challenges, restore mobility, manage conditions and live fuller lives. Hear directly from patients and discover the technologies behind their journeys, including innovations from Abbott, Philips, Edwards Lifesciences, Smith+Nephew and more. 

4. Announcing Soon… #MTC26 Movement Challenge 👀 

Something new is coming to #MTC26! Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the launch of an exciting movement challenge designed to get the medtech community moving, connecting and competing in Boston. Pack your sneakers, rally your colleagues and get ready for some friendly competition. More details coming soon!

5. Boston’s Seaport District – Your New Favorite Neighborhood

The MedTech Conference and our host hotels are all in Boston’s vibrant Seaport District, making it easy to enjoy waterfront dining, local shops, public art and cultural attractions, including the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) and the Boston Harborwalk. Whether you have an afternoon to explore or a little time between sessions, there’s plenty to discover just steps away.