2025 Agenda
Thursday, June 5, 2025
InterContinental
San Francisco, CA
12:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Partnering Hall
1:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
By Philip Oettinger, Alex Key, and Andrea Linna, Wilson Sonsini
1:05 – 1:50 p.m.
Medtech & Digital Health by the Numbers
Speakers:
Jonathan Norris, HSBC Innovation
Jennie Xue, Guggenheim Partners
David Blais, Guggenheim Partners
1:50 – 2:00 p.m.
Break
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Future of Bioelectric Medicine
Moderator:
Philip Oettinger, Wilson Sonsini
Speakers:
Kirsten Carroll, Kandu Health
Conor Hanley, Foundry Innovation & Research
Deanna Harshbarger, Cala Health
Murthy Simhambhatla, SetPoint Medical
Regulatory Updates: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) & Navigating Regulatory Uncertainties and the Need for Early Evidence Generation
Speakers:
Tracy Baroni Allmon, Magnolia Market Access
Eva Yin, Wilson Sonsini
2:45 – 2:55 p.m.
Break
2:55 – 3:40 p.m.
Commercialization Strategies for Medical Device and Digital Health Companies
Moderator:
Christine Au-Yeung, Wilson Sonsini
Speakers:
Mike Kijewski, MedCrypt
Patrick Leonard, SideBy Care
Sean Mehra, HealthTap
Arna Ionescu Stoll, Wavely Diagnostics
Digital Health Regulatory Update
Speaker:
Andrea Linna, Wilson Sonsini
Tracy Shapiro, Wilson Sonsini
3:40 – 3:50 p.m.
Break
3:50 – 4:35 p.m.
Leadership at the Forefront: A Dialogue with Digital Health CEOs, Founders, and Investors
Introduction by Andrea Linna, Wilson Sonsini
Moderator:
Katia Verresen, KVA Leadership
Speakers:
Sami Inkinen, Virta Health
Munjal Shah, Hippocratic AI
Joanna Strober, Midi Health
Michael Yang, OMERS Ventures
Executive Compensation Trends and Statistics
Introduction by Michael Klippert, Wilson Sonsini
Speakers:
Jody Thelander, J.Thelander Consulting
Morgan Thelander, J.Thelander Consulting
4:35 – 4:45 p.m.
Break
4:45 – 5:25 p.m.
The Current Status of Medtech Innovation
Moderator:
Danielle Naftulin, Wilson Sonsini
Speaker:
Clayton Hall, Medical Device Manufacturers Association
Patent Strategies for Emerging Commercial Growth Companies
Speakers:
Matt Bresnahan, Wilson Sonsini
Ellie Han, Wilson Sonsini
Christopher LiPuma, Fortress Investment Group
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Friday, June 6, 2025
InterContinental
San Francisco, CA
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Partnering Hall
8:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
By James Huie, Rob Parr, and Eric Hsu, Wilson Sonsini
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Stanford Biodesign: Training the Future Leaders of Healthcare Innovation
Introduction by Gordon Saul, Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign
Latest and Greatest on Equity Compensation
Speaker:
Michael Klippert, Wilson Sonsini
Navigating Antitrust Challenges in Business Exits: Strategies for Success
Speaker:
Brendan Coffman, Wilson Sonsini
9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Break
9:10 – 9:55 a.m.
Early Medtech Investing
Moderator:
Eric Hsu, Wilson Sonsini
Speakers:
Bill Carpou, Octane
Amit Garg, Tau Ventures
Gary Gershony, BayMed Venture Partners
Cynthia Yee, Vensana Capital
MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 1
9:55 – 10:05 a.m.
Break
10:05 – 10:50 a.m.
Keynote Interview
Speakers:
Todd Brinton, Edwards Lifesciences
David Cassak, MedTech Strategist
MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 2
10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Strategic Investments in Medtech
Moderator: Brian Appel, Wilson Sonsini
Speakers:
Jay Azevedo, Stryker
Jinny Lee, Edwards Lifesciences
Tamir Meiri, Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Gowri Raman, Medtronic
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 3
11:45 – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
AI Trends in Healthcare
Moderator: Barath Chari, Wilson Sonsini
Speakers:
Carl Bate, Evidium
Andrew Gostine, Artisight
Preetha Ram, Pier70 Ventures
William Stadtlander, Viz.ai
MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 4
1:30 – 1:40 p.m.
Break
1:40 – 2:25 p.m.
At the Intersection of Digital Health & Medical Device
Introduction by Andrea Linna, Wilson Sonsini
Moderator:
Anne DeGheest, HealthTech Capital
Speakers:
Alicia Chong Rodriguez, Bloomer Tech
Shawn Kumar, RhythmScience Inc.
Connor Landgraf, Eko
Bobby Reddy, Prenosis
MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 5
2:25 – 2:35 p.m.
Break
2:35 – 3:20 p.m.
Medtech M&A: Trends and Strategies for Successfully Navigating the Market
Moderator:
Jason Breen, Wilson Sonsini
Speakers:
Lucas Buchanan, Buchanan Ventures LLC
Ehsan Jabbarzadeh, IAG Capital Partners
Leo Reif, Jefferies Healthcare Investment Banking
MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 6
3:20 – 3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Late-Stage Venture Capital Investments
Moderator:
Elton Satusky, Wilson Sonsini
Speakers:
Suchira Sharma, Elevage Medical
Chris Shen, Novo Holdings
Susan Stimson, KCK Medtech