Steering committee unveiled for MedTech World North America 2026

As preparations continue for MedTech World North America 2026, MedTech World has announced the steering committee members supporting the upcoming edition taking place from May 11 to 13 at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Bringing together expertise across digital health, cardiovascular innovation, investment, and healthcare transformation, the committee reflects the collaborative approach shaping this year’s event.

The steering committee will play an important role in supporting conversations around innovation, investment, emerging technologies, and the future of healthcare delivery, while helping ensure that the event continues to bring together voices from across the global MedTech ecosystem.

Among the announced members is Ken Nelson, Investor and Board Member at Nelson Jennings Ventures. With more than 25 years of experience across digital health, remote patient monitoring, and cardiac care innovation, Nelson has contributed to the commercial growth of several leading companies in the sector, including BioTelemetry, iRhythm, and Bardy Diagnostics.

His work has spanned leadership roles in startups, publicly traded companies, and large healthcare organizations, with a focus on advancing cardiac digital health technologies. Alongside his role at Nelson Jennings Ventures, he serves on the boards of multiple MedTech and digital health companies and collaborates closely with MedTech Innovator as a mentor and judge.

Also joining the steering committee is Patrick Wayte, Senior Vice President of the Center for Health Technology & Innovation at the American Heart Association. Wayte leads integrated digital health initiatives focused on scaling innovation across cardiovascular care, chronic disease management, and community health.

He also serves as national co-lead for the American Heart Association’s AI Initiative, supporting strategies around the use of artificial intelligence in cardiovascular and stroke care. His experience spans healthcare, telecommunications, and automotive industries, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to healthcare innovation and technology adoption.

Completing the steering committee is Todd Schwarzinger, Partner at Cleveland Clinic Ventures. With more than two decades of experience across healthcare investing, innovation leadership, consulting, and investment banking, Schwarzinger has worked extensively with healthcare technology companies focused on advancing patient care and supporting innovation across the sector.

The steering committee announcement comes as MedTech World North America 2026 prepares to welcome founders, investors, healthcare leaders, clinicians, and innovators from around the world for three days of discussions, networking, and collaboration.

Attendees can expect conversations covering digital health, AI, investment, diagnostics, medical devices, commercialization, and the evolving healthcare innovation landscape, alongside startup-focused activities and networking opportunities designed to support connections across the industry.

With leaders from investment, healthcare systems, and innovation organizations contributing to the steering committee, MedTech World North America 2026 continues to strengthen its focus on bringing together different perspectives from across the MedTech ecosystem.

Investor-only Forum: Last chance to book your spot

Alongside the conference agenda, MedTech World North America 2026 will also feature its Investor-only Forum, offering investors an opportunity to engage in focused discussions, connect with fellow industry leaders, and explore emerging opportunities across the MedTech sector. Book your spot now.