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Partnering Hall

Opening Remarks

By Philip Oettinger and Andrea Linna, Wilson Sonsini

Medtech & Digital Health by the Numbers

Join Jonathan Norris from HSBC Innovation and Jennie Xuie from Guggenheim Partners as they look back at 2024’s medtech and digital health fundraising and M&A deals. In addition, learn how 2025 is shaping up for medtech and digital health companies looking to access venture capital, corporate partnerships, and the public markets.

Speakers:
Jonathan Norris, HSBC Innovation
Jennie Xue, Guggenheim Partners

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Future of Bioelectric Medicine and Digital Health Platforms

Join us for an engaging discussion with life sciences leaders on the future of biomedicine and promising advancements in personalized medicine and remote monitoring. Learn how groundbreaking research and technology are advancing a more holistically personalized experience, empowering patients with new digital health tools and offering hope for the future.

Moderator:
Philip Oettinger, Wilson Sonsini

Speakers:
Kirsten Carroll, Kandu Inc.
Conor Hanley, Foundry Innovation & Research (Fire 1)
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

Join industry leaders and experts at this educational session where they will discuss real-world examples, industry trends, common pitfalls, and strategies for enhancing chances of success before and after U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorization.

Speakers:
Tracy Baroni Allmon, Magnolia Market Access
Eva Yin, Wilson Sonsini

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Commercialization Strategies for Medical Device and Digital Health Companies

Join industry veterans as they share effective go-to-market strategies for product commercialization, branding, and marketing, as well as insights on how to avoid common pitfalls as you gear up for a successful commercial launch.

Moderator:
Christine Au-Yeung, Wilson Sonsini

Speakers:
Mike Kijewski, MedCrypt
Sean Mehra, HealthTap
Arna Ionescu Stoll, Wavely Diagnostics

Learn from Wilson Sonsini: Digital Health Regulatory Legal Updates

This panel explores the latest legal developments for digital health companies—including corporate practice of medicine restrictions, online prescribing, telehealth requirements, AI-specific guidance, and enforcement actions—and discusses what companies need to know to stay legally compliant while scaling innovation. Andrea Linna from Wilson Sonsini’s Digital Health practice and Tracy Shapiro from Wilson Sonsini’s Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Practice will share insights from their extensive experience helping clients navigate the complex web of healthcare regulations.

Speaker:
Andrea Linna, Wilson Sonsini
Tracy Shapiro, Wilson Sonsini

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Leadership at the Forefront: A Dialogue with Digital Health CEOs, Founders, and Investors

This panel features seasoned digital health CEOs, founders, and investors delving into the intricacies of executive leadership. Our distinguished speakers will share their experiences and discuss proven strategies for a range of critical topics, including setting visionary goals, leading transformative change, and building dynamic teams. The panel will also explore how to foster an innovative culture, effectively incubate new ideas, and maintain a balance among varied stakeholder expectations.

Moderator:
Andrea Linna, Wilson Sonsini 

Speakers:
Sami Inkinen, Virta Health
Munjal Shah, Hippocratic AI
Joanna Strober, Midi Health
Michael Yang, OMERS Ventures

The Private Company Compensation Playbook

Join industry experts for a strategic discussion on compensation and legal strategies for private medical device and digital health companies. Backed by real-time data and market insights, this session will cover current compensation trends on equity, cash, options pool and more.  Whether you are a founder, executive or investor, this session covers what you need to know on how fundraising impacts compensation, planning for dilution and how to design a compensation plan that supports your business.

Moderator:
Morgan Thelander, J.Thelander Consulting

Panelists:
Jody Thelander, J.Thelander Consulting
Michael Klippert, Wilson Sonsini

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The Current Status of Medtech Innovation

Join us for an engaging discussion featuring and industry luminary Jay Watkins from Sonder Capital; seasoned venture capitalist and medical device executive Andrew Weiss; and Clayton Hall, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA). The trio will share insights on the current state of medtech innovation and the current administration’s impact on the medical device community.

Moderator:
Danielle Naftulin, Wilson Sonsini

Speakers:
Jay Watkins, Sonder Capital
Andrew Weiss, Sofinnova Partners
Clayton Hall, Medical Device Manufacturers Association

Patent Strategies for Emerging Commercial Growth Companies

This session will feature patents and innovations experts providing valuable insights into the relevance and value of developing patent strategies essential to the success of emerging growth private and public companies in the medical device and healthtech space, including best practices and case studies.

Speakers:
Matt Bresnahan, Wilson Sonsini
Ellie Han, Wilson Sonsini
Christopher LiPuma, Fortress Investment Group

Opening Reception

Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast

Partnering Hall

Opening Remarks

By James Huie, Rob Parr, and Eric Hsu, Wilson Sonsini  

Stanford Biodesign: Training the Future Leaders of Healthcare Innovation

The Biodesign Innovation Fellowship is at the heart of Stanford Biodesign’s circle of impact. Biodesign Innovation Fellows learn a proven, repeatable process for identifying important unmet health-related needs; inventing innovative diagnostics, devices, pharma, or other health technologies to address them; and preparing to bring those products into patient care through start-up, corporate, or other implementation channels. At this session, four Innovation Fellowship teams will share their presentations with investors, entrepreneurs, and the greater healthtech community.

Introduction by Gordon Saul, Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign 

Latest and Greatest on Equity Compensation

This session will cover topics such as when private companies should consider using restricted stock units (RSUs) versus options, the benefits and drawbacks of “stay in seat” versus “portable” RSUs, different types of special equity awards, and how to permit employees to make elections between options and cash.

Speaker:
Michael Klippert, Wilson Sonsini  

Navigating Antitrust Challenges in Business Exits:  Strategies for Success

Gain an understanding of critical antitrust considerations when preparing for a business exit. Wilson Sonsini Antitrust partner Brendan Coffman will break down strategies for navigating antitrust hurdles posed by established competitors, including exclusivity deals, supply chain challenges, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to ensure a smooth exit while staying compliant and competitive.

Speakers:
Brendan Coffman, Wilson Sonsini
Catherine Peterson, Wilson Sonsini

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Early Medtech Investing

Join a group of early-stage investors as they discuss the inner workings of early-stage investments. Learn about key areas of interest in typical medtech deals, as well as the process and timing involved in closing an early-stage round, particularly in today’s economic environment.

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

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Keynote Interview

Watch industry luminaries in action as David Cassak of Medtech Strategist conducts an intimate interview with Todd Brinton of Edwards Life Sciences. They will discuss their shared experiences, insights, and thoughts on the current landscape and future trends impacting the life sciences industry.

Speakers:
Todd Brinton, Edwards Lifesciences
David Cassak, MedTech Strategist

MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 2

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Strategic Investments in Medtech

Gain insights from a panel of life sciences leaders as they share their knowledge about the current medical device market and where they see strategic investment opportunities in 2025.

Moderator: Brian Appel, Wilson Sonsini

Speakers:
Jay Azevedo, Stryker
Jinny Lee, Edwards Lifesciences
Tamir Meiri, Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Gowri Raman, Medtronic

MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 3

Lunch

AI Trends in Healthcare

Join industry leaders as they discuss the latest breakthroughs and future of AI 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

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At the Intersection of Digital Health & Medical Device

Medical devices are increasingly paired with digital health tools that share data, enhance monitoring, and improve patient outcomes. Panelists from innovative medtech companies will discuss how they’re integrating digital health into their devices, navigating regulatory and technical challenges, and shaping the future of connected care.

Introduction by Andrea Linna, Wilson Sonsini 

Moderator:
Anne DeGheest, HealthTech Capital 

Speakers:
Alicia Chong Rodriguez, Bloomer Tech 
Connor Landgraf, Eko
Bobby Reddy, Prenosis

MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 5

Break

Medtech M&A: Trends and Strategies for Successfully Navigating the Current Market

Gain insights from panelists with a broad range of diverse experience as they share their perspectives on the M&A market for medical device and other medtech companies, including how the current economic and investment landscapes are impacting the structure, terms, timelines, and likelihood of M&A transactions.

Moderator:
Jason Breen, Wilson Sonsini

Speakers:
Lucas Buchanan, Buchanan Ventures
Ehsan Jabbarzadeh, IAG Capital Partners
Leo Reif, Jefferies Healthcare Investment Banking

MTI Open Rounds Investor Showcase 6

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Late-Stage Venture Capital Investments

Gain insights from a panel of investors as they share their knowledge regarding late-stage venture capital, including the current investment landscape, investment strategies, portfolio management, and market opportunities.

Moderator:
Elton Satusky, Wilson Sonsini 

Speakers:
Steph Scott, Questa Capital
Suchira Sharma, Elevage Medical
Chris Shen, Novo Holdings
Susan Stimson, KCK Medtech

Break

MedTech Innovator Impact Award Competition

Venture Capital Uncorked: Wine Tasting