November 19–20, 2025
Santa Clara Convention Center
www.medevicesiliconvalley.com
Where Medtech Innovation Meets Silicon Valley
Returning to the Santa Clara Convention Center this November, MEDevice Silicon Valley 2025 is where the world’s most forward-looking medtech professionals will gather to exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and accelerate product development. Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley’s digital health and tech ecosystem, this two-day event brings together established OEMs, nimble start-ups, investors, and suppliers to focus on the technologies driving the future of healthcare.
With more than 150 exhibitors, 20+ hours of education, and a vibrant networking program, MEDevice promises to deliver insights on AI, IoT, connected health, additive manufacturing, diagnostics, and regulatory strategy. Attendees include engineers, R&D leaders, clinical innovators, and entrepreneurs looking to fast-track commercialization and bring life-changing products to market.
Whether you’re developing a wearable sensor, architecting a connected implant, or searching for funding to launch a new device, MEDevice Silicon Valley is designed to put the latest knowledge, partnerships, and tools directly into your hands.
KEYNOTE:
Navigating OEM Partnerships and Product Development Hurdles in Modern Manufacturing
Wednesday, November 19 9:00–10:00 AM, Start-Up Stadium
Tamra Robinson
Global Senior Director of Manufacturing Strategy, Baxter International
In her keynote, Tamra Robinson will address the pressing hurdles product teams face — from supply-chain volatility and regulatory complexity to speed-to-market pressures. She will outline how OEMs are redefining their partnerships with contract manufacturers and technology providers to create resilient ecosystems that can deliver safer, faster, and more cost-effective medical products.
Robinson has spent more than 20 years guiding strategy and operations at Baxter International, where she leads global manufacturing strategy across multiple device categories. She brings deep expertise in navigating OEM-partner dynamics, scaling production under regulatory oversight, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
MUST-SEE SESSIONS
Crowdfunding Success for MedTech Startups: A Step-by-Step Guide
November 19 • 10:15–11:00 AM • Workshop
Akshay Prabhu, Founder in Residence, Wefunder
Justin Starbird, President and CEO, The Aebli Group
This interactive workshop offers a playbook for start-ups seeking early funding through crowdfunding. Attendees will learn how to create compliant campaigns, build credibility with patient communities, and avoid pitfalls common in regulated industries. Real-world examples will highlight how medtech innovators have successfully used crowdfunding not just to raise money but to validate markets and attract strategic attention.
The Cutting Edge of Wearables — What’s Possible Now
November 19 • 11:30 AM–12:15 PM • Trends & Technology
Hussain Ahamed, Founder, Advisory/Venture and Operating Partner, HuTech Ventures
Talia Haller, Life Sciences and Healthcare AI Strategy Consultant
This session explores today’s most advanced wearable technologies. It will cover FDA-grade features like ECG and sleep apnea detection, continuous glucose integration for metabolic tracking, and devices that never have to leave your body(like WHOOP). Learn about real-time blood testing through Ultrahuman, neurostimulation headbands like Somnee, stealthmode multi-analyte continuous monitors, and next-gen form factors like smart earrings and sweat sensors.
Fireside Chat — AI and IoT Convergence in Medical Devices: Transforming Healthcare Through Intelligent Connected Systems
November 19 • 3:45–4:45 PM • Design Studio Theater
Jim Mayer, Founder, The Manufacturing Connector
Srividya Narayanan, MDS, MSc Regulatory Affairs, Northeastern University/Culture Care Collective
Todd Abraham, Board Member, Enginius AI
This wide-ranging conversation will explore how intelligent, connected devices are transforming patient care. Topics include integrating edge AI with IoT systems, data governance, cybersecurity, and interoperability. Attendees will gain perspective on how to design systems that are both technically advanced and compliant with the complex realities of healthcare delivery.
Mayer helps organizations embrace storytelling and peoplecentered strategies in industrial transformation. Narayanan is a clinician and regulatory affairs professional specializing in AI/ ML oversight and medtech submissions for FDA and EU MDR. Abraham is an AI commercialization leader and advisor with expertise in building and scaling machine learning platforms for regulated industries.
Mind the Gap: Avoiding Common Traps When Moving from R&D to Manufacturing
November 20 • 10:30–11:15 AM • Tech Theater
Matt Thompson, Senior Technical Program Manager, Averna Technologies Inc.
Bridging the gap between R&D and manufacturing in medical devices is more than a handoff — it’s a transformation. This talk explores the hidden traps that often derail this transition, from poorly defined requirements to mismatched test strategies. Drawing on decades of experience across start-ups and global enterprises, Thompson will highlight the critical differences between design validation and manufacturing test, and how confusing the two can lead to inefficiencies and quality escapes.
Ask the Experts: AI & Connected Devices Edition
November 20 • 11:15–11:45 AM • Trends & Technology
Mujtaba Khan, Team Lead, Cyber Security, CSA Group
Dr. Sandeep Mehta, President, Enginius AI
Srividya Narayanan, MDS., MSc, Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Todd Abraham, Board Member, Enginius AI
Join this session for a rare interactive opportunity to engage directly with thought leaders who are at the forefront of integrating sophisticated AI algorithms and connectivity solutions into next-generation medical devices. Whether you’re a developer seeking technical insights or a healthcare provider evaluating implementation strategies, this panel provides valuable perspectives on navigating this rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Abraham provides commercialization insight on AI platforms for regulated sectors. Khan is a cybersecurity veteran with more than 15 years of IT/OT/IoT experience. Mehta has over 35 years in AI, with a PhD and multiple patents in defense and enterprise applications. He leads product strategy at Enginius AI. Narayanan’s expertise includes FDA and EU MDR submissions for AI/ML devices.
Empowering Independence: Human-Centered Innovation in Aging and Connected Health
November 20 • 12:15–1:00 PM • Expo Theater
Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO, LogicMark
In this session, Chia-Lin Simmons will share how her team is reimagining emergency response systems through the use of AI, voice technology, and secure connectivity, all while maintaining privacy and ease of use. With a background at Amazon, Google, and the consumer tech sector, she will explore the intersection of digital health and accessibility, highlighting key challenges in designing devices for vulnerable users and offering lessons in leading innovation with empathy and foresight.
Beyond Reshoring: What’s Next For the Medical Device Supply Chain?
November 20 • 1:15–2:00 PM • Start-Up Stadium
Rosemary Coates, Founder and Executive Director, Reshoring Institute
We’ve all heard the hype about reshoring, but the reality of global supply chains often looks very different. Supply chain decisions are typically made on price and availability of products, proximity to quality manufacturing and distribution, and the company’s history of operations. For medical devices, it’s not that easy to simply pick up and relocate somewhere else. This fireside chat with Rosemary Coates will challenge your thinking about what comes next for businesses.
Squaring the Circle: Why Your Best Engineers Can’t Fix Your Worst Regulatory Problems
November 20 • 2:00–2:30 PM • Design Studio Theater
Matthias Kaeser, Principal & Owner, Kaeser Associates
Nearly every medtech company faces the same maddening cycle: brilliant engineering, promising device, then months of regulatory back-and-forth and potentially a submission rejection that could have been avoided. As someone who has engineered medical devices, navigated quality’s setbacks, and then sat at the desk at FDA’s OHT1 reviewing submissions, Kaeser has seen this dysfunction from every angle. The real issue is that we’ve accidentally designed our teams to fail at communication from the beginning.
HMI Rx: Reimagining Clinical Workflows with Smart Interfaces
November 20 • 2:15–2:45 PM • Expo Theater
Srividya Narayanan, MDS, MSc Regulatory Affairs, Northeastern University
This session demonstrates how smarter human-machine interfaces can ease clinician burden and enhance patient safety. Narayanan will discuss adaptive dashboards, AI-assisted design, and validation strategies for regulated environments, giving attendees practical patterns for designing responsive, compliant HMIs. She has guided device developers through UI validation and FDA submissions, combining regulatory expertise with human factors engineering.
NETWORKING & SPECIAL EVENTS
Quick-Connect Speed Networking — Short, targeted one-on-one meetings help attendees build the right relationships fast.
Guided Expo Floor Tours — Curated routes highlighting key technologies such as additive manufacturing, digital health, and sensors.
Innovation Showcase & Device Diaries — Immersive exhibits and storytelling zones where patient voices and product journeys come alive.
Women in MedTech Meetup — A dedicated space to connect, share, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Welcome Reception & Booth Crawl — Informal networking with exhibitors and peers at the close of Day One.
