Michigan Medical Device Summit
Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E. Huron River Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor
Join Michigan's premier Medical Device Summit to explore cutting-edge technologies, regulations, and industry insights. Network with top industry professionals, medtech innovators, researchers, manufacturing suppliers, investors, and government officials. Discover Michigan's thriving medtech ecosystem and its impact on innovation and economic growth.
WHY ATTEND?
Gain Strategic Insights – Learn about emerging technologies, regulatory updates, market trends, and industry best practices.
Build Valuable Connections – Network with medtech leaders, innovators, manufacturers, investors, and service providers.
Accelerate Innovation – Discover resources, partnerships, and opportunities that support product development and commercialization.
Who Should Attend?
Join us if you are:
- Industry executives and KOLs in the medtech sector
- Medtech product development experts
- Professionals in contract manufacturing, prototyping, or related services
- Medtech innovators
- Academic professionals engaged in medtech education
- Service specialists - regulatory, legal/IP, other providers
Be part of the conversation driving Michigan's medical technology cluster, and engage in intrastate partnering.
Michelle Tarver, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Devices and Radiological Health
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Dr. Michelle Tarver is a visionary public health executive, board certified in ophthalmology with a doctorate in epidemiology, who serves as the Director for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). She has spent more than 15 years as a medical device regulator, driving strategic initiatives, conducting clinical research, and changing organizational culture. Dr. Tarver has held various leadership positions while at the FDA, including the Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation, and the Program Director of Patient Science and Engagement. Over the course of her career, she has conducted laboratory-based epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and surveys to capture patient preferences, as well as developed registries and patient-reported outcome measures. Dr. Tarver has extensive policy experience in crafting regulations, guidances, and conducting premarket and postmarket reviews. She most recently served as the Deputy Center Director for Transformation, steering the development, implementation, and direction of CDRH's transformative projects and strategic initiatives. Under her leadership, CDRH has launched efforts to amplify the perspectives of people living with medical conditions, foster collaboration across the health care ecosystem, and stimulate creative evidence generation pathways.
Dr. Tarver received a B.S. in Biochemistry from Spelman College in Atlanta and completed the M.D./Ph.D. program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. As a dedicated clinician, she continues to care for people living with inflammatory eye conditions.
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Academic
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$99.00
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Industry
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$199.00
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Student
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Academic - Nonmember
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$129.00
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Industry - Nonmember
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$299.00
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Student - Nonmember
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Agenda
| September 30 | |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration Opens + Networking Breakfast Continental Breakfast, Networking, Sponsors and Exhibitors |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | C-Suite Unplugged: The Future of Medtech - Leading through Transformation Medical technology is entering a period of unprecedented change. AI-enabled devices, evolving regulatory expectations, shifting supply chains, and mounting pressure to demonstrate value are reshaping the industry's future. This executive leadership panel explores the strategic decisions manufacturers are making today to remain competitive and drive innovation tomorrow. |
| 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM | AI Across the MedTech Enterprise: Transforming Product Development, Manufacturing and Operations Artificial intelligence is reshaping how medical technology companies bring products from concept to manufacturing. From engineering design and product development to manufacturing, quality, supply chain optimization, and business decision-making, AI is streamlining workflows, improving decisions, and accelerating innovation. This session explores practical applications, lessons from early adopters, where AI is delivering value today, and opportunities ahead. |
| 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM | Networking Break MedTech Spotlight, Networking, Sponsors and Exhibitors |
| 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM | (Track 1) The Customer Speaks: Healthcare's Unmet Needs and the Next Generation of Medical Technologies What clinical and operational problems still need solving? In this unique "reverse pitch" session, healthcare leaders, physicians, and investors discuss the unmet needs, technology gaps, and emerging opportunities they believe deserve the attention of medical device innovators. Rather than companies pitching solutions, attendees will hear directly from prospective customers and investors about where they see the greatest need - and opportunity - for innovation. |
| 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM | (Track 2) Building Strategic Partnerships with CMOs, CDMOs and Suppliers Successful medical device companies engage manufacturing and supply chain partners well before production begins. This session explores how startups, OEMs, contract manufacturers, and suppliers collaborate throughout product realization - from design for manufacturability and supplier qualification to design transfer, quality system alignment, manufacturing scale-up, and long-term strategic partnerships. |
| 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM | Advancing Innovation, Ensuring Trust: A Conversation with FDA CDRH Director Dr. Michelle Tarver As medical technology advances—from AI-enabled diagnostics and digital therapeutics to connected devices and advanced manufacturing—the role of regulatory leadership has never been more critical. Join the Director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) for a fireside chat on FDA priorities, AI oversight, accelerating patient access to breakthrough technologies, and partnering with industry to shape the future of medical devices. |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | (Track 1) Commercialization Playbook: From Regulatory Clearance to Market Success Regulatory clearance is a major milestone - but it is only the beginning of commercialization. Industry leaders will discuss the strategies required to successfully launch and scale medical technologies, including commercialization planning, market positioning, pricing strategy, customer engagement, distribution, commercialization execution, and operational growth. |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | (Track 2) Beyond the Device: Essential Technical Services for Market Readiness Successfully bringing a medical device to market requires more than product design and manufacturing. Companies must navigate specialized technical services including sterilization, packaging validation, microbiology, biocompatibility, electrical safety, labeling, environmental testing, and regulatory compliance. This session explores how these services fit into product development, when to incorporate them, and how early planning reduces risk, avoids delays, and supports commercialization. |
| 2:05 PM - 2:50 PM | (Track 1) Reimbursement Roadmap: Coding, Coverage and Payment Strategies for Medtech Reimbursement planning should begin long before product launch. This session examines how medical device companies develop successful coding, coverage, and payment strategies, generate clinical and economic evidence, and navigate CMS and commercial payer requirements to support adoption and long-term commercial success. |
| 2:05 PM - 2:50 PM | (Track 2) Cybersecurity in Medtech: Protecting Products, Patients and Companies Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it is a product development, quality, regulatory, and business imperative. As cyber threats evolve and regulatory expectations increase, medical device companies must strengthen cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle. This session examines FDA cybersecurity requirements, emerging global regulations, vulnerability management, incident response, and lessons from recent cybersecurity events. |
| 2:50 PM - 3:20 PM | Networking Break MedTech Spotlight, Networking, Sponsors and Exhibitors |
| 3:20 PM - 4:05 PM | Michigan's MedTech Manufacturing Advantage: Strengthening Michigan's Competitive Edge Michigan possesses many of the assets needed to lead the next generation of medical technology innovation - from advanced manufacturing and engineering talent to research excellence and startup leadership. This session examines how strategic collaboration among industry, academia, healthcare, and economic development organizations can further strengthen the state's competitive advantage in the global medtech economy. |
| 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | MedTech at a Crossroads: Policy, Politics, and the Fight for Innovation From FDA reform and reimbursement pressures to global competition and supply chain security, public policy is increasingly shaping which technologies reach patients and which companies succeed. This session examines the legislative, regulatory, and advocacy priorities influencing the future of medical technology, with a forward-looking perspective on the policy issues affecting innovation, investment, manufacturing, and patient access. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking Reception Appetizers, Networking, Sponsors and Exhibitors |
Join us at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor for the Michigan Medical Device Summit—the ultimate gathering for the state’s medtech innovators. Explore cutting-edge medical device technologies, navigate evolving regulations, and uncover market trends that position Michigan as a leader in medical innovation. This is your chance to elevate your company’s presence in the ever-evolving healthcare technology landscape.
Expand Your Network, Elevate Your Impact
Engage with a vibrant mix of professionals, including:
- Medtech industry experts
- Academic researchers
- Healthcare providers
- Suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Investors and business leaders
- Government officials
- Forge meaningful connections that can drive your business forward.
Questions on sponsorship, exhibitor or marketing opportunities, please email Emily Brockman or Jamie Krajny.
Event Location
Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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