At #MTC25 innovation isn’t abstract — it’s personal.

This year, as we celebrate 50 years of AdvaMed, patient voices take center stage. From veterans to new mothers, from lifelong conditions to life-saving surgeries, these powerful stories show how medtech redefines what’s possible in health care.

Here’s a preview of the sessions where patients will share their journeys:

✨ Bryce’s Story – Advancing Cardiac Care
For Bryce, a 38-year-old Air Force veteran and father of four, unexplained fainting episodes were brushed aside for over a year. In conversation with Abbott, hear how leadless pacing technology is creating new options for patients like Bryce who need pacing but face challenges with traditional systems.

✨ Megan’s Story – Reimagining Maternal Care
As both an OB-GYN and a mother, Dr. Megan MacCleary knows firsthand how dangerous maternal hypotension can be. In a fireside conversation with BD, discover how continuous blood pressure monitoring is helping clinicians keep mothers and babies safe during C-sections.

✨ Jenny’s Story – A Comeback on Her Feet
For years, knee pain kept Jenny from the classroom, the garden, and the golf course. In dialogue with Zimmer Biomet, learn how the ROSA knee transformed her mobility — and how she’s now inspiring friends to take back their lives through surgery.

✨ Philip’s Story – Being There When It Matters
Born with a rare congenital heart defect, baby Philip’s first hug with his mother was made possible through portable monitoring. In conversation with Philips, Olha shares what it meant to finally hold her son, and how medtech has supported their family since birth.

✨ Swapna’s Story – Innovation Through Advocacy
Sixty-eight surgeries in 35 years. Swapna’s survival is thanks to relentless innovation in medtech. In this conversation with B Braun Medical, she shares her journey with leaders from across the ecosystem, showing how understanding the patient’s voice drives true progress.

✨ Craig’s Story – Leading With Empathy
When Smith+Nephew executive Craig Gaffin became a patient himself, two hip replacements gave him a new perspective. Join Craig and CEO Deepak Nath as they explore how personal experience can reshape leadership, innovation, and company culture.

📍 Don’t miss these powerful patient sessions live at #MTC25, Oct. 5–8 in San Diego.