Welcome to MedTech World Bay Area 2025: Your Guide to Today’s Agenda

MedTech World Bay Area 2025 officially kicks off today, Friday, June 27, 2025, in San Jose, California, following last night’s relaxed networking reception and wine tasting at La Honda Winery. Whether you’re here to raise capital, explore regulatory strategies, or simply expand your network, today’s sessions are tailored to deliver insight and momentum. 

Here’s what to expect: 

Main Stage Highlights  

8:30 – Registration and morning coffee 

9:00 – Welcoming Introductions 

9:10 – Keynote 

Kick off the day with an introduction to what’s ahead, including key themes and opportunities to make the most of your experience. 

9:20 – What Investors Want in 2025 

A candid conversation on what it really takes to get investor attention this year. This panel cuts through generic advice to examine how macroeconomic conditions, capital efficiency, and traction milestones are recalibrating the rules of engagement for MedTech startups. 

Why attend: Understand today’s investor mindset and gain clarity on how to adapt your pitch, round structure, and timing to stay fundable in a cautious market. 

10:00 – Pitch Perfect: How to Tell a Story Investors Believe 

Fundraising isn’t just about numbers — it’s about narrative. This session breaks down the mechanics of a successful investor pitch, spotlighting real examples of what works (and what doesn’t). 

Why attend: Get specific takeaways on pitch structure, clarity of vision, and how to communicate value without overselling. 

10:50 – Coffee Break 

11:00 – Regulatory to Revenue: Building with the End in Mind 

Too many MedTech founders treat regulation as an afterthought. This panel explores how companies can align clinical, regulatory, and commercial pathways early in the journey to avoid delays — and make their startups more attractive to investors and acquirers. 

Why attend: You’ll hear from experts who’ve helped build compliant, capital-efficient companies that move faster and de-risk earlier. 

11:45 – Fundraising Across Borders: Going Global to Raise Capital (Fireside Chat) 

Learn how companies can think beyond local markets when seeking capital. This discussion will explore investor appetite across geographies and what it means for fundraising strategy. 

12:15 – Lunch Break  

1:15 – The ‘No’ Behind the Smile: Why Promising Pitches Still Don’t Get Funded 

Even great pitches often hit a wall. This panel digs into the silent factors that lead investors to pass — and how founders can turn a polite “no” into real feedback and opportunity. 

Why attend: Sharpen your approach by understanding what investors don’t always say out loud. 

2:00 – Product-Market Fit in MedTech: The Long Road to Love 

Finding product-market fit in healthcare is tough — even with great tech. This fireside chat explores how startups can iterate, pilot, and listen to stakeholders to find alignment across clinicians, payers, and patients. 

Why attend: Learn how to validate your offering in complex environments and avoid chasing the wrong metrics. 

2:30 – From Non-Dilutive to Strategic Capital: Building a Layered Funding Strategy

This panel breaks down how startups can mix grants, venture capital, corporate investment, and other sources to build resilient financing strategies. 

3:30  – Coffee Break 

3:40 – The First 100 Days After a Raise: What Founders Should Actually Do

You’ve secured funding — now what? This session offers concrete advice for building out your team, hitting key milestones, and maintaining investor confidence. 

4:20 – Investor AMA: Ask Me Anything – Live on Stage

No slides. No filters. Just raw, real-time Q&A with active MedTech investors. Got a burning question about your startup, your round, or your go-to-market strategy? This is the room to ask it. 

4:50 – Closing Remarks 

Final thoughts from the MedTech World team and a moment to reflect on takeaways from the day. 

5:30 – Closing Reception

Unwind, reflect, and network with fellow attendees and speakers over drinks and light bites. 

Startup Stage Spotlight – Startup Stage 

Looking for new solutions in orthopedics, regenerative medicine, oncology, wearables, neurology, or cardiovascular health? The Startup Stage will be showcasing emerging ventures across the spectrum of MedTech. 

9:15 – Orthopedics, Rehab & Surgical Tools 

10:20 – Regenerative Medicine, Wound Healing, & Personalized Implants 

11:30 – Diagnostics, Oncology & Urology 

12:30 – Lunch Break 

1:30 – Monitoring, Wearables, & Hospital Operations 

2:45 – Vascular, Neurovascular & Neurology 

4:00  – Cardiovascular Tools & Implantables 

Why attend: Perfect for investors hunting for early-stage gems or founders looking to benchmark themselves. 

See you at the main stage! 

MedTech Malta 2025

Looking ahead, mark your calendar for MedTech Malta 2025, taking place from November 12 to 14 in Valletta. Expect three days of focused discussions, startup showcases, and senior-level networking set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean. Whether you’re building, funding, or expanding your MedTech venture, Malta offers a dedicated space to engage with global industry leaders. Got questions? Contact us at [email protected]