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SYMPOSIUM 
9:00 – 10:00 amNetworking Breakfast  
9:30 – 10:00 amOpening ProgramFeaturing:
Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts

Medtech Impact Report Overview
Speaker:
Deepak Sahu, Managing Partner, Global MedTech, Alira Health
10:00 – 10:45 amBreakout 1 Topic: How Far We’ve Come 
 Breakout 1A  Women’s Health Diagnostics 

This session will discuss the evolution of women’s health diagnostics with an emphasis on improvements in diagnostic technology for multiple women’s health issues.

Speaker:
Marissa Fayer, CEO, DeepLook Medical
 Breakout 1B  Orthopedic Joint Replacement

This session will look at how orthopedic joint replacements have evolved over time – from the diagnostic process to materials used in the medical devices, to how and where surgeries are performed, to rehabilitation.

Speaker:
Rajit Kamal, Experienced Medtech Executive
 Breakout 1C  Cardiac Intervention

This session will examine how cardiac interventions have evolved over time to become more efficient, improve patient quality of life and outcomes.

Speaker:
Michelle Fox, Chief Medical Officer, Teleflex
 Breakout 1D Diabetes Treatment 

This session will examine how life expectancy and quality of life for those with diabetes has changed over the last two decades. Attendees will learn how improvements in technology have benefited patients and caregivers alike.

Speaker:
Kenneth Snow, MD, Senior Director of Medical Affairs, Insulet
10:45 – 11:00 am Break  
11:00 – 11:45 am Breakout 2 Topic: Where Are We Now?
 Breakout 2A Women’s Health Diagnostics 

This session will examine the current standard of care for women’s health diagnostics with a focus on opportunities to improve access to care.

Moderator:
Sonal Patel, Vice President, Corporate Business Development and Strategy, Hologic

Speakers:
Manisha Shah-Bugaj, CEO, Activ Surgical

Elena Mendez-Escobar, PhD, Executive Director of Strategy and the Health Equity Accelerator, Boston Medical Center Health System 

Craig Weiss, Senior Director, Diagnostics Commercial Operations, Hologic
 Breakout 2B Orthopedic Joint Replacement

This session will discuss the current standard of care for orthopedic joint replacements, including trends the industry is seeing and its impact on patients and caregivers.

Moderator:
Deepak Sahu, Managing Partner, Global MedTech, Alira Health

Speakers:
Michael S. Sherman, MD, MBA, MS, Venture Partner
RA Capital Management


Carl Vause, Chief Executive Officer and President, Hyalex Orthopedics

Jon Warner, MD, Chief, Shoulder Service and Chief Quality and Safety Officer, MGH Orthopedics
 Breakout 2C Cardiac Intervention

In this session, we’ll cover the current standard of care for cardiac interventions in order to gain a better understanding of how cardiac issues are treated, including gaps and opportunities.

Moderator:
Caroline Irungu, Global Commercial Strategy, Dassault Systems

Speakers:
Sanjeev Aggarwal, MD, MBA, Vice President, Global Clinical and Medical Affairs, Surgical Therapies, Abiomed

Kevin Croce, MD, PhD, Director of Chronic Total Occlusion Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Program, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
 Breakout 2D Diabetes Treatment 

In this moderated discussion, a diabetes technology leader and clinician will discuss the current standard of care for diabetes treatment, interventions to prevent additional complications, and the impact of socio-economic factors on patients’ receiving care. 

Moderator:
Rachel Robinson, Chief Operating Officer, MassMEDIC

Speakers:
Jon Bloom, MD, CEO, Podimetrics

Julien Dedier, MD, MPH, Boston Medical Center Health System
11:45 am – 1:15 pm Lunch  & PanelBreaking Down the Box: Leaders Who Are Moving Healthcare Forward

In this panel discussion, we’ll hear from innovative medtech leaders who are not just thinking outside the box, but who are breaking down the box, changing the rules, and improving healthcare in the process. By hearing from strategic thinkers about big picture trends and future needs, we will be inspired to do better.

Moderator:
Rick Finch, Sr. Vice President, Consulting Services, Clarivate

Speakers:
Mike Ambrogi, Senior Technology Fellow, Novocure

Adam Sachs, CEO, Vicarious Surgical

Upma Sharma, PhD, CEO, Arsenal Medical
1:15 – 2:00 pm Breakout 3 Topic: Where Are We Going?
 Breakout 3A Women’s Health Diagnostics 

In this session, we’ll discuss what the next generation of women’s health diagnostic products could/should look like.

Moderator:
Erica Blight, PhD, Vice President Global Clinical Research, Client Services and Marketing, Sekisui Diagnostics

Speakers:
Alison Burkland, PhD, Co-Founder and CTO, Nanopath

Lana Caron, Sr. Director, Philips Ventures
 Breakout 3B Orthopedic Joint Replacement

In this session, we’ll discuss what the future of orthopedic joint replacements could/should look like.

Moderator:
Rob Olsen, Chief Commercial Officer, NextPhase Medical Devices

Speakers:
Mark Augusti, CEO, Conformis

James Brownhill, Sr. R&D Manager, Shoulder Reconstruction, DePuy Synthes

Lori Fontaine, VP of Global Clinical Strategy for Orthopedics, Sports Med & ENT, Smith + Nephew
 Breakout 3C Cardiac Intervention

In this session, we’ll discuss what the next generation of cardiac medical device products could/should look like.

Moderator:
Joe Mullings, CEO, The Mullings Group

Speakers:
Jeff Karp, PhD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Julie Pritchard-Hedtke, VP, Global Education and Medical Affairs, Siemens Healthineers Endovascular Robotics

Mark Turco, President and CEO, Cardiac Implants
 Breakout 3D Diabetes Treatment 

In this session, we’ll discuss what the next generation of diabetes care products could/should look like.

Moderator:
Ravindra Sharma, Vice President, Product Management, Clarivate

Speakers:
Danielle Abramson, Ph.D., Global Head of IP Strategy & Branding, embecta

Jeff Valk, Co-Founder and CEO, Admetsys
2:00 – 3:00 pm Networking Reception 
GALA 
6:00 – 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception 
7:30 – 9:00 pmDinner & Program 
Carlo W. Colesanti, President & Chief Executive Officer, NextPhase Medical Devices
David Kolstad, CEO, Gentuity
Chair, MassMEDIC Board of Directors
Brian Johnson, President, MassMEDIC
Dinner Break
Rachel Robinson, Chief Operating Officer, MassMEDIC
Impact Awards

Chuck Alpuche, Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Insulet

Thea James, MD, MPH, Vice President of Mission, Boston Medical Center Health System
9:00 – 11:00 pmDessert Reception & Entertainment