--- title: "Social Media Recap: The MedTech Conference Day 1" description: Day 1 of The MedTech Conference included insights from industry leaders, tech presentations, networking and more. Check out a recap of social media highlights. image: https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hubfs/MTC2017_BlogHeader_1030x130v3ALT.jpg --- [![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/) [![MTC2017_BlogHeader_1030x130v3ALT.jpg](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MTC2017_BlogHeader_1030x130v3ALT.jpg?width=1030&name=MTC2017_BlogHeader_1030x130v3ALT.jpg "MTC2017_BlogHeader_1030x130v3ALT.jpg")](https://blog.themedtechconference.com)     # Social Media Recap: The MedTech Conference Day 1 Posted by [Lauren Belisle](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/lauren-belisle) on September 25, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The MedTech Conference is officially underway! Day 1 was packed with educational programming, technology demonstrations and networking with peers from across the world. Read on for a rundown of today's highlights.   The panel sessions and workshops featured insights from industry leaders: > The [#MedTech](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTech?src=hash) industry needs the certainty that would come from permanent repeal of the [#DeviceTax](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeviceTax?src=hash) [@ScottWMedTech](https://twitter.com/ScottWMedTech) [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) > > — AdvaMed (@AdvaMedUpdate) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/AdvaMedUpdate/status/912396539506520064) > Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) [#MedTechInnovator](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechInnovator?src=hash) [#AdvaMed](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdvaMed?src=hash) [#Accel](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Accel?src=hash) > > — Evoke Medical (@evokemedical) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/evokemedical/status/912343806887968768)   > "Every clinician asks 'What does the product do to help the patients we treat?'" [@HSCA](https://twitter.com/HSCA)'S Todd Ebert [#medtechcon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/medtechcon?src=hash) > > — HSCA (@HSCA) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/HSCA/status/912350441697984513)  > By focusing on delivering value & [#innovation](https://twitter.com/hashtag/innovation?src=hash) to patients, we can reduce costs and improve outcomes, says J&J’s Adriano Caldas [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/sbmyIzl7qe](https://t.co/sbmyIzl7qe) > > — Ryan Flinn (@RS_Flinn) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/RS_Flinn/status/912435489176641536) > Whitaker of [@AdvaMedUpdate](https://twitter.com/AdvaMedUpdate) noted that CMS will appear at [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) for the first time, highlighting importance of devices to patients > > — Mark McCarty (@MedDeviceMark) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/MedDeviceMark/status/912465439850078209)   The winner of the 2017 Rybski Memorial/ Execution Award was selected from a field of innovative companies:  > Congrats to the [#MedTechInnovator](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechInnovator?src=hash) [#ExecutionAward](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ExecutionAward?src=hash) competitors: [@arterysinc](https://twitter.com/ArterysInc), [@ExplORerSurg](https://twitter.com/ExplORerSurg), [@nanowearinc](https://twitter.com/nanowearinc), [@NovaGray_Med](https://twitter.com/NovaGray_Med), [@osso_vr](https://twitter.com/Osso_VR), [@vertecore](https://twitter.com/VerteCore) [pic.twitter.com/lB5OQ2En5j](https://t.co/lB5OQ2En5j) > > — MedTech Innovator (@MedTechAwards) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/MedTechAwards/status/912338405794521088) > Congratulations to the [#RybskiMemorial](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RybskiMemorial?src=hash) / [#ExecutionAward](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ExecutionAward?src=hash) winner, [@nanowearinc](https://twitter.com/nanowearinc)! > > — MedTech Innovator (@MedTechAwards) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/MedTechAwards/status/912405008624128001)   MedTech Innovator also chose the winner of the $10K video competition:  > Congrats to [@palmmCo](https://twitter.com/palmmCo) for winning the [#MedTechInnovator](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechInnovator?src=hash) $10k video competition at [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash)! Catch their vid: [https://t.co/JFy8t8AYiY](https://t.co/JFy8t8AYiY) [pic.twitter.com/Cya0mrRa9b](https://t.co/Cya0mrRa9b) > > — TheMedTechConference (@MedTechCon) [September 26, 2017](https://twitter.com/MedTechCon/status/912467788127760384)    Presentations of innovative medical technologies started today, with many more on the agenda for tomorrow and Wednesday:  > You can check out these [#3DPrinted](https://twitter.com/hashtag/3DPrinted?src=hash) [#meddevice](https://twitter.com/hashtag/meddevice?src=hash) parts [@MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/MedTechCon) 2:30 today! Room 210E [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) [#MondayMotivation](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MondayMotivation?src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/Z1FHSrfRBE](https://t.co/Z1FHSrfRBE) > > — Poly-Med, Inc (@PolyMedInc) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/PolyMedInc/status/912391743483420672)   With yesterday's International Reception and a plethora of international delegation booths in the Exhibit Hall, there were countless opportunities for international collaboration (with many more to come!):    > Great start to [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) w/ a jam-packed [#International](https://twitter.com/hashtag/International?src=hash) Reception. [#MedTech](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTech?src=hash) is a global game - and we are united by a love of receptions! [pic.twitter.com/NiBfIKZTXu](https://t.co/NiBfIKZTXu) > > — Brian O'Connor (@irishoconnor) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/irishoconnor/status/912121447392329728) > [#GdayMedTech](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GdayMedTech?src=hash): [@goActhealth](https://twitter.com/goActhealth) is a platform used by researchers & clinicians to improve heath process [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) [https://t.co/qOuzmfKTPv](https://t.co/qOuzmfKTPv) [pic.twitter.com/Rt84hm36Wo](https://t.co/Rt84hm36Wo) > > — MTPConnect (@MTPConnect_AUS) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/MTPConnect_AUS/status/912376410546868224) > How Ontario's [@eSightEyewear](https://twitter.com/eSightEyewear) is helping the legally blind see [https://t.co/fdLy2Df2Dt](https://t.co/fdLy2Df2Dt) Meet our team at [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) Booth 1035 [pic.twitter.com/mJuUEKEg4h](https://t.co/mJuUEKEg4h) > > — Invest in Ontario (@InvestOntario) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/InvestOntario/status/912317780845846532)    The day ended with mixing, mingling and networking, as the best days do:  > The [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash) Welcome Reception at the [@SPSMarket](https://twitter.com/SPSMarket) is worth the walk! TY [@NyproHealthcare](https://twitter.com/NyproHealthcare) and [@AdvaMedUpdate](https://twitter.com/AdvaMedUpdate) Women's Exec for sponsoring! [pic.twitter.com/nE3nwLjame](https://t.co/nE3nwLjame) > > — TheMedTechConference (@MedTechCon) [September 26, 2017](https://twitter.com/MedTechCon/status/912482969599696896)   We hope you're enjoying the conference so far, and we're here to help if you have any questions. See you tomorrow! > Have questions while you're here at The [#MedTechCon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedTechCon?src=hash)? Stop by the info desk in the concourse lobby! [pic.twitter.com/8E1tLdf4PS](https://t.co/8E1tLdf4PS) > > — TheMedTechConference (@MedTechCon) [September 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/MedTechCon/status/912327209368510465) Topics: [Digital](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/topic/digital) #### Written by [Lauren Belisle](https://blog.themedtechconference.com/author/lauren-belisle) Lauren Belisle manages communications for The MedTech Conference. 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