Medtech MVP Venture & Partnering Conference

Join Our Gathering of the Leading Innovators, Investors and Executives from around the Nation Discussing the Timeliest Issues and Opportunities.

Medtech MVP is an annual gathering of the leading innovators, investors and executives from around the nation discussing the timeliest issues and opportunities. This conference features candid discussions (panels or 1-on-1 conversations) that explore relevant topics for medtech innovators and business leaders as well as ample networking in a tight community. The many years of successful Medtech MVP programming have relied on insightful and beneficial perspectives and recommendations from our various keynotes and panels.

If you have a compelling story to share with 300+ innovators, investors, and executives attending this boutique event, we encourage you to submit a speaking proposal.

2026 Featured Speakers

Charlie Attlan

Charlie Attlan

Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Boston Scientific

Mike Blue

Mike Blue

President & CEO, HistoSonics, Inc.

Christopher Eso

Christopher Eso

Vice President, Global Head of Corporate and Business Development, M&A and Ventures, Medtronic

Virginia Giddings

Virginia Giddings

Vice President, Exploration, Edwards Lifesciences

Jake Goble

Jake Goble

Head of Business Development, Gore Medical, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc

Jennifer Kozak

Jennifer Kozak

Vice President, Business Development, Johnson & Johnson

David Lewis

David Lewis

Founder & Managing Partner, Gilmartin Capital

Vic McCray

Vic McCray

Associate Chief Medical Officer, Future Forward, Intuitive

Ramin Mousavi

Ramin Mousavi

Chief Executive Officer, CathWorks

Todd Pope

Todd Pope

Partner, Revival Capital Healthcare

Jeff Shuren

Jeff Shuren

Founding Partner, White Oak 66 Capital

Darshana Zaveri

Darshana Zaveri

Founder & Managing Partner, Catalyst Health Ventures

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2026 Agenda Topics:

Investment, Capital & Company Growth:

Investing in Medtech Now: Where Capital Is Moving—and Why
From Startup to Scale: Navigating the Path to Mid-Stage and Beyond
Capital Strategy, Risk Tolerance, and Proof Points Investors Demand
Valuation, Timing, and Fundraising Readiness in a Selective Market

M&A, Partnerships & Strategic Growth:

How Medtech Incumbents Scale Innovation Through M&A and Partnerships
Build vs. Buy vs. Partner: Strategic Decision-Making Inside Large Operators
What Makes an Asset “Must-Buy” vs. a Long-Term Partnership
Timing, Integration Risk, and Acquisition Readiness for Founders

Technology, AI & Robotics:

Tech Inside Medtech: How AI Platforms Are Powering the Next Generation of Devices
AI-Enabled Devices: Infrastructure, Validation, and Real-World Deployment
Robotics Across Care Settings: From the OR to Enterprise-Wide Adoption
Automation, Workforce Pressures, and the Economics of Robotics Adoption

Reimbursement, Policy & Market Access: