Attending the right conference can be a turning point for those working in the medical device industry.
You may strike up a new business partnership, establish new network connections and, of course, acquire new knowledge about medical devices, quality, regulatory and other industry related news and trends that can help you further your career and add value to your company.
In this blog post, you will find a list of top medical device conferences, both virtual and in-person, taking place in 2026. This list includes some events we regularly participate in and others that come highly recommended by our trusted partner network.
It's time to pull out your calendar planner and decide which medical device conferences you will be attending in 2026.
The following list is arranged in chronological order.
Top Medical Device Conferences in 2026
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1. DEVICE TALKS BOSTON
MAY 27 -28 | BOSTON, MA
This premier industry event focuses on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of medical devices. It features technical tracks covering surgical robotics, orthopedics, and cardiovascular technology, connecting engineers and executives with the latest medtech innovations.
2. DEVICE TALKS MINNESOTA
MAY 4 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Part of the DeviceTalks series, this regional event centers on the medtech hub of the Midwest. It brings together local and national leaders to discuss engineering challenges, manufacturing advancements, and the unique regulatory landscape of medical technology.
3. DEVICE TALKS WEST
TBD | SANTA CLARA, CA
Focused on the West Coast medtech ecosystem, this conference explores the intersection of digital health and traditional medical devices. Sessions typically cover wearable tech, AI integration, and manufacturing scale-up strategies.
4. LSI USA '26
MARCH 16 -20 | DANA POINT, CA
The Life Science Intelligence (LSI) USA summit is a high-level partnering event for medtech and healthtech executives and investors. It provides a platform for emerging startups to pitch to VCs and for strategics to discuss the future of healthcare investment.
5. LSI EUROPE '26
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 1 | BARCELONA, SPAIN
Similar to its US counterpart, this European summit facilitates networking between medtech innovators and the investment community. It highlights the unique clinical and regulatory pathways in Europe while fostering global commercial partnerships.
6. LSI ASIA '26
JUNE 30 - JULY 2 | SINGAPORE
This summit connects the global medtech community with the rapidly growing Asian healthcare market. It focuses on cross-border investment, market entry strategies, and showcasing the region's most promising medical technology startups.
7. MEDDEVICE BOSTON
AUGUST 26-27 | BOSTON, MA
This event focuses on the design and manufacturing of medical devices, offering a hands-on look at materials, components, and electronics. It serves as a regional gathering for the Northeast medtech corridor.
8. MEDDEVICE SILICON VALLEY
NOVEMBER 18-19 | SILICON VALLEY, CA
Located in the heart of tech innovation, this show highlights the latest in medical device components and manufacturing technology. It is a critical hub for networking among Silicon Valley's medtech engineers and supply chain partners.
9. MEDTECH INNOVATOR SUMMIT
OCTOBER 18-21 | LOS ANGELES
Held during The MedTech Conference, this summit serves as a showcase for the most promising early and mid-stage medtech companies from around the world. It provides a platform for startups to engage with industry leaders, investors, and potential strategic partners.
10. MEDTECH STRATEGIST INNOVATION SUMMIT DUBLIN
APRIL 20-22 | DUBLIN, IRELAND
Widely recognized as a premier investment and partnering conference, this summit gathers over 500 medtech experts to discuss critical global challenges. It features presentations from top-tier startups and strategic panels on industry investment trends.
11. MEDTECH SUMMIT EU
JUNE 15-18 | BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
This technical conference provides comprehensive coverage of EU MDR and IVDR regulations and clinical evaluation requirements. It is an essential event for regulatory affairs professionals looking to stay compliant in the European market.
12. OUTSOURCING IN CLINICAL TRIALS: MEDICAL DEVICES USA
JUNE 2-3 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN
This event focuses on the strategic sourcing and operational challenges of managing clinical trials in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. It gathers clinical operations leaders to discuss vendor management, site selection, and trial optimization.
13. OUTSOURCING IN CLINICAL TRIALS - EUROPE
MAY 6-7 | BARCELONA, SPAIN
Aimed at clinical operations professionals in Europe, this conference explores best practices for clinical trial outsourcing and partnership management. It emphasizes navigating the complex regulatory landscape of clinical studies across various European nations.
14. RAPS CONVERGENCE
MARCH 3-4 | BALTIMORE, MD
RAPS Convergence is the largest annual gathering for regulatory professionals in the healthcare product sector. The 2026 meeting will focus on global regulatory alignment, AI governance in healthcare, and quality management systems.
15. RAPS EURO CONVERGENCE
MAY 5-8 | LISBON, PORTUGAL
This European-focused regulatory event addresses the specific challenges of navigating the EU MDR and IVDR frameworks. It brings together experts from industry and notified bodies to discuss compliance and market access for medical devices in Europe.
16. THE MEDTECH CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 18-21 | BOSTON, MA
Hosted by AdvaMed, this is the premier annual gathering for the global medical technology industry. It covers a broad range of topics including regulatory policy shifts, digital health, and the integration of AI in healthcare.
17. MEDTECH WORLD USA
MAY 11-13 | WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This global summit focuses on bridging the gap between innovation and venture capital through startup pitch competitions and networking. It highlights the commercialization of medical technologies in North America and international markets.
18. LSX EUROPE
MARCH 25-26 | LISBON, PORTUGAL
This congress connects C-suite executives in life sciences with capital and strategic partners through a proven 1:1 partnering format. It focuses on fundraising and investment opportunities for biotechnology, medtech, and digital health companies.
19. DESIGN OF MEDICAL DEVICES CONFERENCE
APRIL 20-22 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN
This international gathering bridges the gap between academic research and industrial application for medical technology. It features technical sessions on surgical tools, 3D printing, and the "Great Medtech Pitch" competition.
20. HLTH USA
NOVEMBER 15-18 | LAS Vegas, NV
HLTH is a major ecosystem event for healthcare innovation, gathering over 12,000 leaders to create the next generation of healthcare. It focuses on fostering connections, gain insights on cutting-edge trends, and elevating organizations through digital transformation.
21. DIGITAL MEDTECH CONFERENCE
MAY 26-27 | LONDON, UK
This event explores the intersection of medical technology and digital healthcare, focusing on AI, IoT, and data-driven health solutions. It brings together experts from pharma, medtech, and healthcare IT to discuss the future of digital health.
22. J.P MORGAN HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE
JANUARY 12-15 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA
As the industry’s largest healthcare investment symposium, this event brings together thousands of global investors and executives to find their next partner. It serves as a major platform for both public and private companies to present to institutional investors.
23. GENERIS EUROPEAN MEDICAL DEVICE & DIAGNOSTIC SUMMIT
JUNE 9-10 | BERLIN, GERMANY
This summit focuses on the operational and strategic challenges facing manufacturing, quality, and supply chain leaders in the medtech industry. It prioritizes peer-to-peer networking and technical sessions on robotics, AI, and sustainable design.
24. HIMSS
MARCH 9-12 | LAS VEGAS, NV
The HIMSS Global Health Conference is a massive exhibition focusing on the latest in health information and technology. It connects thousands of IT professionals, clinicians, and executives to explore digital health solutions and interoperability.
25. MD&M WEST
FEBRUARY 3-5 | ANAHEIM, CA
One of the world’s largest medical design and manufacturing events, this show covers every stage of the product development lifecycle. It features an expansive expo floor with over 1,700 suppliers focusing on automation, materials, and medical technology.
26. MD&M MIDWEST
OCTOBER 28-29 | MINNEAPOLIS, MI
Serving as the regional hub for the "Medical Alley" ecosystem, this event focuses on the latest advancements in medical device manufacturing. It connects local OEMs with suppliers in automation, plastics, and cleanroom technologies.
27. MDIC ANNUAL PUBLIC FORUM
TBD
Hosted by the Medical Device Innovation Consortium, this forum addresses key challenges for medtech stakeholders by fostering public-private partnerships. It provides an opportunity to engage with regulatory representatives and industry leaders on innovation and patient safety.
28. MDIC FALL EVENTS
TBD
These seasonal gatherings focus on specialized areas of medical innovation, such as digital health and real-world evidence. They provide a technical platform for MDIC members to share progress on collaborative projects and industry standards.
29. MDIC INNOVATORS FORUM
JANUARY 20 | TBD
This forum is an interactive series focused on emerging medtech innovations and regulatory science challenges. The early 2026 sessions are set to cover patient-facing extended reality (XR) applications and their practical implementation in healthcare.
30. MDMA ANNUAL MEETING
APRIL | WASHINGTON D.C.
The Medical Device Manufacturers Association's annual meeting focuses on the policy and regulatory issues impacting small and mid-sized medtech companies. It features sessions with senior leaders from the FDA, CMS, and Congress.
31. MEDTECH INNOVATION EXPO
JUNE 3-4 | BIRMINGHAM, UK
This is the UK’s leading medical technology exhibition, showcasing the latest in design, manufacturing, and commercialization. It brings together designers, engineers, and supply chain professionals to explore innovations in the medical sector.
32. MEDICA
NOVEMBER 16 -19 | DUSSELDORF, GERMANY
MEDICA is the world's largest medical trade fair, attracting thousands of exhibitors from over 50 nations. It covers the entire spectrum of medical technology, including laboratory equipment, diagnostics, and health IT.
33. MEDICAL ALLEY SUMMIT
FEBRUARY 12 | MINNEAPOLIS, MI
This summit gathers leaders from the "Medical Alley" region to discuss the future of global healthcare and innovation. It features high-level networking and keynote speakers focused on the intersection of consumer technology and medical devices.
34. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IRELAND
SEPTEMBER 23-24 | GALWAY, IRELAND
Located in one of the world's premier medtech clusters, this show highlights the design and manufacturing capabilities of the Irish medical sector. It serves as a major networking point for European OEMs and global tier-one suppliers.
35. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY UK
MARCH 11-12 | COVENTRY, UK
This event focuses exclusively on the UK’s medical device manufacturing community, from R&D to full-scale production. It hosts the "Women in MedTech Forum" and showcases specialized suppliers from the UK supply chain.
36. SWISS MEDTECH DAY
JUNE 10 | BERN, SWITZERLAND
This is the most important gathering for the Swiss medical technology industry, focusing on innovation and economic growth. It features a science-to-market poster session and sessions on regulatory trends and market access.
37. THE MEDTECH FORUM
MAY 11-13 | STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
The MedTech Forum is one of the largest health and medical technology industry conferences in Europe. It provides a platform for industry leaders to discuss regulatory policy, value-based healthcare, and digital transformation.
38. WORLD HEALTH EXPO DUBAI
JANUARY 26–29, 2026 | DUBAI, UAE
This expo is the largest healthcare event in the Middle East, showcasing the latest medical and laboratory technology to a global audience. It serves as a major hub for manufacturers to find distributors and healthcare partners in the Gulf region.
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