Program

Quality education that can take your ideas further.

Our 2025 MedTech Conference Call for Sessions is now OPEN! Seize Your Moment in the MedTech Spotlight: The stage is set for you to lead the charge in medtech innovation. Make your mark by submitting your session for the upcoming 2025 MedTech Conference. Don’t wait- the window closes February 21, 2025

#MTC24 Program Highlights

#MTC24 was a carefully crafted program featuring more than 100 sessions. Attendees heard dynamic conversations focused on key topics, including artificial intelligence in health care, emerging regulatory and reimbursement pathways, the ways in which M&A activity is impacting health care delivery and wearable innovations for chronic condition management. By examining the critical industry issues and opportunities in every facet of our field, we enhanced our ability to deliver solutions for the world’s ever-evolving health care needs.

Panel Sessions

Panels cover a range of topics including digital health, AI, M&A, sustainability and critical supply chain issues.

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Keynote Sessions

High-profile speakers from medtech and beyond take the big stage at The MedTech Conference to offer insights and inspiration.

Medtech Campus Programming

The bustling Medtech Campus features three presentation stages that host small company pitches, innovative solution demonstrations, our wildly popular CEOs Unplugged series and more.

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Investor Forum

This is where medtech innovators can connect with qualified members of the investment community to discuss their promising new ventures. The comprehensive conference program, one-on-one partnering and networking events are also open to participating investors.

Online Community and Partnering System

Whether you’re participating remotely or simply wish to watch a session you missed on demand, our online community and partnering system features a variety of content available for viewing at your leisure.

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MTC101: Your Guide to Toronto

The recording of our recent MedTech Conference 101 Webinar is now available. Catch up on all the insights to help you make the most of your #MTC24 experience.

Topics covered include:

🏅 Medtech Campus & Event Overview
🏅Cross-cutting Education & Exciting                   Networking  Highlights
🏅Live Q&A + Keynote Announcement 

Explore the Key Session Topics

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Covers the medtech industry’s current performance, funding and investment trends, strategic partnerships, commercialization models, and key policy decisions driving success in medtech. The content of these sessions is relevant for all medtech startups, small and established company executives, corporate and business development leaders, angels, family offices, VCs, and private equity investors, investment banks, and others in the financial community.   

Dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of digital innovations in the medical technology sector. Attendees can expect a focused exploration of how cutting-edge digital technologies are reshaping patient care, improving outcomes, and driving advancements in the medtech landscape. 

Prioritizes conversations on a healthcare system that promotes optimal health outcomes for all patients regardless of race/ethnicity, gender, locality, or socioeconomic status and includes conversation regarding the need for a more inclusive workforce to design and develop the products that patients receive. Sessions cover topics such as equitable access to health care technologies for all patients, and workforce diversity.  

Explores the cutting-edge technologies shaping the landscape of diagnostic medicine by bringing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals. Attendees can expect robust discussions aiming to foster diagnostics innovations, embrace scientific advances, and ensure swift access to accurate and reliable tests for all patients.   

Addresses global perspectives, challenges, and opportunities within the medical technology sector. Covers insights into navigating the complexities of operating in diverse international markets, understanding regulatory landscapes, and fostering cross-border partnerships. Whether you’re an international business executive, a policymaker, or a global health expert, this track provides a platform to explore the interconnected nature of the medtech industry on a global scale.  

Provides valuable insights into the legal intricacies shaping the medtech sector by gathering legal professionals, compliance experts, and industry leaders and executives.  Sessions provide in-depth discussions on navigating complex legal landscapes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and understanding the legal implications of innovations in medtech.  

Examines the dynamics of bringing medical technologies to market, securing payment mechanisms, and optimizing health care delivery. Industry leaders, policy makers, payers, and health care professionals discuss the complexities of market access, understanding payment structures, and leveraging innovative approaches to enhance the overall delivery of health care services.  

Discusses the development and implementation of technological initiatives and tools aimed at actively involving patients in their health care journey; leveraging medtech to create strategies, applications, platforms, and systems that enhance patient empowerment and overall participation in their care.

Focuses on the regulatory and quality aspects shaping medtech for those involved in regulatory affairs, quality management, or manufacturing. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions including FDA and industry leaders on navigating regulatory landscapes, ensuring product quality and safety, and implementing robust manufacturing processes.  

Analyzes the intricate web of activities involved in the production, distribution, and management of medical technology products. Supply chain professionals and industry experts will explore topics such as logistics, procurement, inventory management, and the integration of advanced technologies in supply chain processes.  

Hear from Some of our Past Speakers

Call for Sessions FAQs

Applications will be reviewed by the Program Committee from March to April and submitters will be notified May 16, 2025.

The MedTech Conference program proposal process is highly competitive.  The Program Committee will review hundreds of proposals to select approximately 45-55 total panel sessions

Friday, February 21, 2025. Extensions will not be granted.

The proposal submitter will serve as the primary point of contact for all communication from AdvaMed regarding the status of the submission.  Should the session be accepted, an alternative individual may assume the role of session organizer.  Please see Session Organizer Roles and Responsibilities for more information (Slide 9 of the Call for Sessions Guidelines and Procedures).

Each organization may submit up to four (4) proposals. Please make every effort to communicate internally within your organization regarding the number of proposals being submitted. 

AdvaMed encourages elements of audience engagement including but not limited to: Q&A, polling, video etc. Please describe your session format in detail in your proposal. 

All sessions should include more than one (1) speaker and no more than four (4) speakers. Proposals inclusive of just one speaker will not be reviewed favorably. 

Other than relevant government agencies, (FDA/CMS) no more than one (1) speaker from the same organization should be proposed. Proposals with speakers from the same organization will not score favorably.

Proposals absent speaker details (name/title/company) will not score favorably.  It is important that the speakers proposed can be reasonably confirmed by the session organizer should the session be selected. If you do not know your proposed speakers’ contact information, please provide as much information as possible.  Note: AdvaMed does not share speaker contact information submitted through the Call for Sessions. 

Informal communication with potential speakers is acceptable; however, speaker confirmation is contingent upon receiving feedback from AdvaMed should your proposal be accepted by the Program Committee. Until you receive notification that your session has been accepted/additional instructions from AdvaMed, please do not invite your proposed speakers.