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For some, attending a conference is about finding the right investor. For others, it is about discovering the next company to back, meeting future collaborators, reconnecting with industry peers, or simply getting into the same room as the people shaping healthcare innovation today.
Whatever your reason for attending, networking remains one of the most valuable parts of any MedTech World experience. With founders, investors, clinicians, strategics, service providers, and ecosystem leaders gathering under one roof from May 11 to May 13 for MedTech World North America 2026 at the Hilton West Palm Beach, the event is designed to create conversations that continue long after it concludes.
From curated invite-only forums to relaxed evening receptions and informal happy hours, the three-day event provides multiple opportunities to build meaningful connections in environments tailored to different interests and goals.
If networking is on your priority list, now is the time to secure your place.
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The event experience begins before the conference floor opens. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Florida’s lifestyle through a curated cultural tour on a 2-hour catamaran sightseeing cruise, designed to encourage conversations in a more relaxed setting. Whether you are attending for the first time or returning to reconnect with familiar faces, this is an opportunity to build relationships organically before the main program begins.
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The MedTech World CEO-Only Forum brings together founders and senior executives for focused discussions around leadership, growth, operational challenges, fundraising, market expansion, and the realities of building healthcare companies in today’s environment.
Designed as a private setting for candid conversations, the forum offers participants the opportunity to exchange insights directly with peers navigating similar journeys.
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Running parallel to the CEO forum, the MedTech World Investor-Only Forum creates a dedicated environment for venture capital firms, family offices, angel investors, corporate strategics, and investment leaders to discuss current market trends, investment priorities, emerging technologies, and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare innovation.
Apply here to be part of the Investor-Only Forum.
For CEOs and founders attending the wider event, the presence of active investors across the conference continues to create opportunities for valuable introductions throughout the three days, and the best part yet is that they can pre-schedule their 1:1 meeting through the networking application and have the discussion at the dedicated area at the conference venue.
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As attendees arrive in West Palm Beach, the Pre-Registration Reception sets the tone for the days ahead. Bringing together delegates from across the MedTech ecosystem, the evening offers a chance to reconnect with industry colleagues, meet first-time attendees, and begin conversations ahead of the official conference opening.
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The MedTech World North America 2026 Awards will mark the first-ever awards ceremony hosted by MedTech World in the United States. The evening will celebrate innovation and excellence across the MedTech and HealthTech landscape, recognizing startups, investors, clinicians, and ecosystem builders making an impact across healthcare.
The awards remain one of the standout moments of the week, bringing together leaders and innovators from across the industry for an evening of celebration and connection.
Vote now, if you haven’t already.
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“FDA, Payers & Hackers: The Three Forces That Make or Break a Launch”
Focused conversations often happen around the table, and this luncheon is expected to deliver exactly that. Bringing together selected participants for discussions around regulatory strategy, reimbursement realities, and cybersecurity considerations, the session offers attendees the opportunity to exchange perspectives with leaders navigating product commercialization in healthcare.
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Sometimes the best introductions happen outside formal meetings. The Prolucid Happy Hour provides a space for attendees to continue conversations sparked during the day’s sessions and to meet new contacts in a more informal atmosphere.
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The Evening Networking VIP Reception at IL Bellagio Italian Restaurant brings together selected attendees for an exclusive evening focused entirely on relationship-building. For founders seeking strategic introductions, investors scouting emerging innovation, or professionals looking to expand their network across the global MedTech ecosystem, the reception extends a high-value environment for meaningful engagement.
“Bridging Global MedTech: From Innovation to Value”
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This exclusive breakfast gathering will bring together investors, founders, and industry leaders for discussions around global MedTech growth, value creation, commercialization, and investment opportunities.
In an intimate setting, attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with portfolio founders and members of the Edge investment team while exploring where the industry is heading next.
“A clinician’s place in MedTech innovation”
Co-hosted by BlackPoint Capital and ASPS Ventures
Clinicians continue to play an increasingly important role in innovation, product development, and commercialization. This luncheon will explore the intersection of healthcare practice and MedTech entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for cross-sector conversations among clinicians, founders, and investors.
Every MedTech World event ends with one final opportunity to connect. The Closing Reception brings attendees together to reflect on conversations, partnerships, and opportunities created during the week while setting the stage for future collaborations beyond West Palm Beach.
At MedTech World North America 2026, networking goes beyond coffee breaks and hallway conversations. It is intentionally built into the experience through curated forums, receptions, private gatherings, and shared moments designed to connect the people moving healthcare innovation forward.
Whether you are a founder preparing for your next raise, an investor searching for promising technologies, a clinician exploring innovation, or an industry leader looking to expand your network, the opportunity to build valuable relationships is waiting in West Palm Beach. Grab your spot before it’s gone!
