Top 3 medical device conferences for 2019

When it comes to conferences, medical device professionals have a lot of options. 2019 will play host to a wide range of events that benefit people throughout the industry.

These events are fantastic opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals, learn from the experience of big names, and stay on the cutting edge of the space.

Here’s a closer look at 3 of the best conferences to come in 2019:

The MedTech Conference, May 29-30, Minneapolis

The MedTech conference is preparing for its 13th conference this year. If previous years are anything to go by, it’ll be a gathering of some of the best known experts in the field, where they’ll share their experience and discuss current issues.

It’s aimed at anyone working in or with the medtech space: industry leaders, business development professionals, investors, media, legal experts, distributors, and many more.

This year there will be a particular focus on robotics and their implications for medical tech, along with the role of data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. There will also be discussions centered around launching companies; a possible opportunity to identify prospective clients and pitch their services.

To prepare, make sure to research the speakers and topics beforehand. If done right, you could walk away with some valuable new contacts, a clearer understanding of the space, and possibly new distributors.

MEDICA, November 18-21, Düsseldorf, Germany

MEDICA is an enormous trade fair for the healthcare industry. It features forums, conferences, and some big names. 2017’s edition saw 123,500 attendees and thousands of exhibitors from multiple different countries.

The fair has been around for more than 40 years and targets anyone involved with the medical industry. Areas of focus range from disaster and military medicine to sports and physio, and everything in between.

This year will include a greater emphasis on emerging trends like blockchain, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and wearable devices. Those looking to attend would benefit from researching the above areas and their impact on medicine.

Those attending the event could gain a solid understanding of current trends across multiple areas of healthcare and multiple countries. It’s a great opportunity to make connections and build relationships across international borders.

Since the fair will feature attendees from all over the world, it’s a good idea to translate some of your materials beforehand. This will allow you to connect with a much wider range of people, and boost your chances of finding a new distributor.

MDM Minneapolis, October 23–24, 2019, Minneapolis, MN

MDM Minneapolis is the Midwest’s largest medtech event, regularly boasting more than 5000 attendees, 500 exhibitors, more than 60 thought leaders, and over 30 hours of education. This year will be the 25th instalment.

It targets professionals in the medtech industry, and is packed with value for anyone working in related fields. This year will focus on cardiovascular, and offers guests an opportunity to learn about key trends and terminology, as well as meet prospective clients. researching around the topics of discussion — particularly cardiovascular medtech — is recommended.

The event represents an opportunity to meet new clients, network, and gain a closer understanding of medtech and cardiovascular medicine that will be helpful for any medical device manufacturer.

These three conferences are a great place to start, although there are many others taking place all the time. To maximize your reach and grow your business across the globe, it helps to translate your message into multiple languages.

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