The MedTech Conference continued today with inspirational and insightful speeches, and plenty of opportunities to check out some of the newest medical technologies.
Keep reading for a rundown of some of the day's best moments:
The plenary sessions featured perseverant patients and advocates, as well as industry leaders willing to share their thoughts on the future of the medtech industry:
Such an inspiring story of medtech helping @iburkhart "get back on his feet" following spine injury. #MedTechCon @AdvaMedUpdate
— Greg Crist (@greg_crist) September 26, 2017
We never lose sight that we must always be care-takers as well--putting patients first. @ScottWMedTech #MedTechCon
— AdvaMed (@AdvaMedUpdate) September 26, 2017
Before being treated, @DohertyShannen says she was afraid of the radiation machine. By the end, she loved "Maggie". #MedTechCon
— Nicole DeKort (@nicole_dekort) September 26, 2017
Great talk on Innovation as a Discipline: "The risk of failure is the price we pay for the privilege of making something great." #MedTechCon pic.twitter.com/bEsQyJN5DL
— Jamie Page (@jpage_3D) September 27, 2017
During our afternoon plenary, you helped to choose the 2017 MedTech Innovator Competition winner:
We are so pleased to congratulate the 2017 #MedTechInnovator Competition winner, @dayzerodx! pic.twitter.com/tIG02pJzs4
— MedTech Innovator (@MedTechAwards) September 27, 2017
Some of the best and brightest minds in the industry shared their knowledge in panel sessions and CEOs Unplugged sessions throughout the day:
There is no relative #ethics; only thing worse than no business is bad business: #medtech CEOs’ views on ethics #MedTechCon @AdvaMedUpdate
— Christopher White (@CWhiteAdvaMed) September 26, 2017
Using the agility of technology to connect with customer journeys. Every patient is on a unique journey. Great takeaway #MedTechCon
— Nathalie Tremblay (@NathalieTNT) September 26, 2017
Mary Cummins IDs 3 foundational needs to help enable success when it comes to value-based care at #medtechcon:
— Deloitte Health Care (@DeloitteHealth) September 26, 2017
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The Exhibit Hall was packed with medtech innovators showcasing the latest medical technologies from around the world, including in the Innovation Showcase and the Solutions Showcase:
The #MedTechCon exhibit hall is hoppin' 👍🏻 Don't forget about our #MedTech After Party at @ClubAutoSport! pic.twitter.com/QNp2n2QYOp
— TheMedTechConference (@MedTechCon) September 27, 2017
This is why #medtech matters. Make sure to swing by the #Patient Pavilion on the #MedTechCon Exhibit Floor! #firedup https://t.co/IEgzAqjyTC
— Brian O'Connor (@irishoconnor) September 26, 2017
Happening now at #medtechcon Partnering with patients to advance innovation with @MDIConline CEO Bill Murray pic.twitter.com/6mHkYNyToI
— MDIC (@MDIConline) September 26, 2017
Dr. Billy Cohn of @Baylor Med introduces one of his favorite tools for early stage #innovation @MedTechCon #medtechcon pic.twitter.com/aO6p8RR3c8
— Product Creation (@PCS_News) September 27, 2017
Every day, we work to make a difference in the lives of people worldwide, and today was no different:
We are coming together for hurricane relief - @AdvaMedUpdate will donate $2 for every $1 you donate! https://t.co/q4HZso9WBu #MedTechCon
— TheMedTechConference (@MedTechCon) September 26, 2017
#Meddevice industry in Puerto Rico has a long road to recovery post-hurricane: & we all need to play a role - @ScottGottliebMD #MedTechCon
— TheMedTechConference (@MedTechCon) September 26, 2017
#MedTechCon attendees donating surgeries for #operationsmile through #donateaphoto pic.twitter.com/KlrEwmpyv2
— Mary Richardson (@marybrichardson) September 26, 2017
Join us tomorrow for more educational programming sessions, technology demonstrations and more before this year's conference comes to an end!
View our photo recap and in-depth programming recap!