--- title: The MedTech Conference Blog | Jessie Fairbanks description: Spring 2017 Marketing and Communications Intern, Brightline Strategies --- [![The Medtech Conference](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Medtech%20Logo.png?width=120&height=59&name=Medtech%20Logo.png "The Medtech Conference")](https://www.themedtechconference.com/) [![MTC2018_BlogHeader_1030x130v1-1.jpg](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MTC2018_BlogHeader_1030x130v1-1.jpg?width=1030&name=MTC2018_BlogHeader_1030x130v1-1.jpg "MTC2018_BlogHeader_1030x130v1-1.jpg")](https://blog.themedtechconference.com)     ## Jessie Fairbanks Spring 2017 Marketing and Communications Intern, Brightline Strategies Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [The MedTech Conference: Plenary Session Video Library](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/the-medtech-conference-plenary-session-video-library) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on April 13, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Plenary Session LP.png](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plenary%20Session%20LP.png?width=678&height=511&name=Plenary%20Session%20LP.png) Did you miss out on previous conferences, or want a sneak peek at what you can expect from The MedTech Conference this year? Get an inside look at previous conference plenary sessions by accessing the [Plenary Session Video Library](https://info.themedtechconference.com/plenary-session-video-library). This database holds 10+ videos, over 450 minutes of key findings, and contains footage of over 30 industry experts. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/the-medtech-conference-plenary-session-video-library) ## [The State of Medical Technology in Silicon Valley](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/state-of-medical-technology-in-silicon-valley) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on April 12, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Curvy road and view of downtown at sunrise from Twin Peaks, in San Francisco, California..jpeg](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/California%20Scenery/Curvy%20road%20and%20view%20of%20downtown%20at%20sunrise%20from%20Twin%20Peaks%2c%20in%20San%20Francisco%2c%20California..jpeg?width=679&height=453&name=Curvy%20road%20and%20view%20of%20downtown%20at%20sunrise%20from%20Twin%20Peaks%2c%20in%20San%20Francisco%2c%20California..jpeg) This year will be the second time The MedTech Conference is held in California, and the first time the conference is held in Northern California. San Jose is in the heart of Silicon Valley, and the surrounding area is a hub for medical technology - especially for digital health, start-ups, and the investor community. We couldn’t be more excited to work with the Silicon Valley community and California Life Sciences Association to make this event a success. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/state-of-medical-technology-in-silicon-valley) ## [The MedTech Conference 101](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/the-medtech-conference-101) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on April 11, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![young business people taking notes on education training conference seminar, students at modern classroom.jpeg](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Networking/young%20business%20people%20taking%20notes%20on%20education%20training%20conference%20seminar%2c%20students%20at%20modern%20classroom.jpeg?width=640&name=young%20business%20people%20taking%20notes%20on%20education%20training%20conference%20seminar%2c%20students%20at%20modern%20classroom.jpeg) [The MedTech Conference](https://www.themedtechconference.com/) (formerly AdvaMed 2017) will be held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on September 25-27, 2017. This is the global summit for medical technology industry leaders, and is the largest gathering of medical technology professionals in North America. This conference will bring representatives from over 1,000 companies in the industry for business development, innovative technology presentations, and an opportunity to network with policymakers, business executives and industry leaders. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/the-medtech-conference-101) ## [An Early Stage Company at The MedTech Conference: Innoblative Designs Case Study](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/innoblative-designs-business-development-case-study) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on April 7, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At [The MedTech Conference](https://www.themedtechconference.com/), many attendees visit the conference with one key goal: business development. We caught up with Innoblative Designs' CEO and Co-Founder, Tyler Wanke, to explore and showcase his organization's impressive business development success at The MedTech Conference with hopes of helping other companies find similar success, no matter what stage they may be. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/innoblative-designs-business-development-case-study) ## [Who got social at The Digital MedTech Conference](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/social-media-the-digital-medtech-conference) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on March 9, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Social post.png](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Social%20post.png?width=667&height=325&name=Social%20post.png)   The Digital MedTech Conference was held March 2nd in San Francisco, California. Not only were many of our attendees learning about digital health, but they were also getting digitally engaged by interacting via Twitter, using our conference hashtag, #DigitalMedTech. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/social-media-the-digital-medtech-conference) ## [The Digital MedTech Conference is this week! [Slideshow]](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/the-digital-medtech-conference-slideshare) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on February 27, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![SF Image.png](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF%20Image.png?width=676&height=313&name=SF%20Image.png)   The [Digital MedTech Conference](https://www.digitalmedtechconf.com/) will be held on Thursday this week in San Francisco, CA at the Mission Bay Conference Center. Attendees should expect motivational keynote speakers, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and interactions with medical technology leaders all over the globe.  [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/the-digital-medtech-conference-slideshare) ## [Apply to the MedTech Innovator Showcase by February 28](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/apply-to-the-medtech-innovator-showcase) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on February 27, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![MedTech Innovator Competition.jpg-large.jpeg](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/MedTech%20Innovator%20Competition.jpg-large.jpeg?width=678&height=376&name=MedTech%20Innovator%20Competition.jpg-large.jpeg) [The MedTech Innovator Showcase and competition finals](https://medtechinnovator.org/) will once again be a part of The MedTech Conference in San Jose, CA on September 25 - 27, 2017. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/apply-to-the-medtech-innovator-showcase) ## [Start-Up Sessions at The Digital MedTech Conference presented by MedTech Innovator and AdvaMed Accel](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/start-up-sessions-medtech-innovator-advamed-accel) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on February 27, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Start Up Sessions Screen.png](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Start%20Up%20Sessions%20Screen.png?width=678&height=285&name=Start%20Up%20Sessions%20Screen.png)   On Wednesday, March 1st, 2017, we will be kicking off [The Digital MedTech Conference](https://www.digitalmedtechconf.com/) with the [MedTech Innovator Start-Up Sessions](https://info.themedtechconference.com/start-up-sessions) at the Mission Bay Conference Center. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/start-up-sessions-medtech-innovator-advamed-accel) ## [Key Sessions Takeaways at The Digital MedTech Conference](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/key-sessions-takeaways-digital-medtech-conference) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on February 27, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Man using tablet pc against sterile bedroom.jpeg](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Man%20using%20tablet%20pc%20against%20sterile%20bedroom.jpeg?width=678&height=287&name=Man%20using%20tablet%20pc%20against%20sterile%20bedroom.jpeg)   We can’t wait to see you on March 2nd in San Francisco, CA for [The Digital MedTech Conference](https://www.digitalmedtechconf.com/)! Our successful and informative speakers are preparing for their sessions, and we have the questions all attendees should be able to answer after the conference. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/key-sessions-takeaways-digital-medtech-conference) ## [Trending topics that will be featured at The Digital MedTech Conference](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/trending-topics-at-the-digital-medtech-conference) Posted by [Jessie Fairbanks](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks) on February 27, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Digital Trends IMage.png](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Digital%20Trends%20IMage.png?width=675&height=313&name=Digital%20Trends%20IMage.png) At [The Digital MedTech Conference](https://www.digitalmedtechconf.com/) in San Francisco, California on March 2, we will be diving deeper into these hot topics; including what thye are, and what they mean for the evolution of the medtech industry. [Read More](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/trending-topics-at-the-digital-medtech-conference) [All posts](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/all) ### Join The MedTech Conference Insiders ### Interested in submitting a guest post? [Click here to get your expertise featured on The MedTech Conference Blog.](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/submit-a-guest-post) ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Digital (19)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/digital) - [News (19)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/news) - [Medical Technology (18)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/medical-technology) - [Insider (17)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/insider) - [Conference Highlights (16)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/conference-highlights) - [MedTech Innovator (6)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/medtech-innovator) - [Business Development (4)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/business-development) - [International (4)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/international) - [Networking (3)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/networking) - [MedTech Connect (2)](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/medtech-connect) [see all](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/jessie-fairbanks#)