2025 Cutting Edge Drug Discovery &
Development Symposium

May 19, 2025  |  Washtenaw Community College - Ann Arbor

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Josh Makower, MD

We are thrilled to announce our distinguished keynote speaker, Josh Makower, MD. Josh is a prolific innovator and seasoned entrepreneur in the medical device industry. With a track record of founding successful companies and holding numerous patents across various medical fields, Josh's expertise spans from cardiology to aesthetics. As a trusted advisor and board member for prominent organizations, Josh's vast experience and accolades underscore his commitment to advancing healthcare innovation.

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Who Should Attend?

Join us if you are:

  • Industry Executives and Thought Leaders in the MedTech sector
  • MedTech Research and Development Experts
  • Professionals in Contract Manufacturing, Prototyping, or related services
  • Academic Professionals engaged in MedTech education
  • Clinical Research Organization Specialists

Be part of the conversation driving Michigan's medical device technology, regulatory updates, and intra-state B2B investments.

Venue

This event will be held at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

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Address:
1275 S. Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Phone: 734.487.2000

MichBio has a room block reserved for check-in on September 22, 2024. Fee is $174 for the night. To reserve your room please click here. Room reservation cut-off date is September 9, 2024.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Company representatives will have the opportunity to network with a diverse group of professionals, including medtech sector experts, academic researchers, healthcare providers, suppliers, contract manufacturers, investors, business leaders, and government officials. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with innovators across all growth stages.

 

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Registration: www.michbio.org/devicesummit_mediakit/

Contact

For all event-related questions and concerns, please contact Jamie Krajny, Director of Marketing and Industry Engagement at jamie@michbio.org.

The Michigan Medical Device Summit is Presented By:

The Michigan Medical Device Summit is Presented By:

Agenda

  • 7:30 - 8:30 AM

    Registration and Networking Breakfast - CONFERENCE CENTER LOBBY

  • 8:30 - 8:35 AM

    Opening Remarks - SALON


    Stephen Rapunaldo, PhD, MichBio, President & CEO

  • 8:35 - 9:15 AM

    CEO's Unplugged: Navigating Today's Medtech Marketplace - SALON


    • Mike Blue, Histosonics, President and CEO
    • Rhonda DeLuca, Terumo Cardiovascular, SVP, Americas Operations & HR
    • Jim Medsker, Keystone Solutions Group, President and CEO
    • Megan Osorio, Resolve Surgical, President and CEO
    • Bob Taylor, Alliant Healthcare Group, President and CEO

    The global healthcare marketplace continues to churn with plenty of opportunities for medtech business growth, but also headwinds that lead to worries. Hear candid commentary, insights, and expertise from leaders across Michigan’s medtech sector – OEMs, contract manufacturers, and start-up ventures – and what’s on their minds as they steer their companies against a backdrop of issues.

  • 9:20 - 10:00 AM

    AI Powered Healthcare: Supercharging Devices, and Patient Monitoring - SALON


    • Jim Mault, BioIntelliSense, President and CEO
    • Mark Salamango, Fifth Eye, CTO

    The application of Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare holds immense promise for enhancing patient care, increasing operational efficiency, and enabling early intervention. Learn from thought leaders on what the integration of generative AI means for remote, real-time patient monitoring, predictive analysis, product design, and user engagement and adherence. 

  • 10:00 - 10:25 AM

    Networking Break - CONFERENCE CENTER LOBBY

  • 10:25 AM - 12:00 PM

    Breakout Sessions ; Click to see all sessions

  • 12:00 - 1:15 PM

    Lunch and Keynote Plenary


    Insights On Innovation And Practice Of Medtech Product Development - SALON


    • Gene Parunak, in2being, LLC, Founder and Managing Director
    • Joshua Makower, MD, Director and Co-Founder, Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Founder and Chairman, ExploraMed Development, LLC, Advisory Venture Partner, Soffinova Partners

  • 1:15 - 3:30 PM

    Breakout Sessions Continued

  • 3:30 - 3:45 PM

    Networking Break - CONFERENCE CENTER LOBBY

  • 3:45 - 4:45 PM

    FDA Town Hall - SALON


    • Cynthia Aycock, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Recall Coordinator, OMDRHO
    • David Gasparovich, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Inspection Investigator, OMDRHO
    • Nicole Hoppe, Terumo Cardiovascular, Vice President, Quality, Regulatory and Clinical
    • Sargum Morgan, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Compliance Officer, OMDRHO

    A unique opportunity to hear from key FDA officials who lead medical device inspection and compliance activities. The session will cover a lot of important issues, including updates on new FDA initiatives and priorities, implementation of QMSR to ISO 13485, how to address device inspection citations, responding to 483s and warning letters, recalls, and so much more. 

  • 4:45 - 5:00 PM

    Final Remarks: Future of Michigan's Medical Device Cluster - SALON


    Stephen Rapundalo, PhD, MichBio, President and CEO

  • 5:00 - 6:30 PM

    Networking Reception - CONFERENCE CENTER LOBBY

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION COST

Members must login for correct pricing to populate on the registration form. If you need your login information, please contact info@michbio.org.

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Registration for all types of attendees, including sponsors and exhibitors, is found in a single registration form.

*When registering for a sponsorship that includes additional complementary registrations as a benefit, register ONLY for the sponsorship. A MichBio staff person will contact you with a coupon code to register the additional attendees.

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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION COST

Before registering, please contact us to confirm whether you or your employer are members of MichBio. We can be reached at info@michbio.org.

General Registration

  • MichBio Member - $229.00
  • Non-Member - $329.00
  • Student (Full Time Student, Not Employed within Bioscience Industry) - $59.00ļ»æ

Academic Professional

  • MichBio Member - $119.00
  • Non-Member - $169.00

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION COST

Sponsorships*

Exhibitors*

2024 MICHIGAN MEDICAL DEVICE SUMMIT EXHIBITORS:

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

  • PRESENTING SPONSOR - $25,000 - SOLD OUT

    • Logo on event signage and webpages
    • Promotion on all MichBio social media accounts
    • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in all event emails
    • Logo in program
    • Opportunity to give welcome remarks
    • Panelist or moderator opportunity
    • Video included in event digital program
    • One six foot exhibit table
    • 10 complementary registrations

  • PLENARY KEYNOTE SPONSOR - $5,000 - SOLD OUT

    • Exclusive keynote dinner invitation on 9/22/24
    • Logo on event signage and webpages
    • Promotion on all MichBio social media accounts
    • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in all event emails
    • Logo in program
    • Panelist or moderator opportunity
    • Video included in event digital program
    • One six foot exhibit table
    • Five complementary registrations

  • RECEPTION SPONSOR - $3,000 - 1/2 AVAILABLE

    • Logo on all event signage and webpages
    • Promotion on all MichBio social media accounts
    • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in all event emails
    • Logo in program
    • Opportunity to give welcome remarks at reception event
    • Video included in event digital program
    • One six foot exhibit table
    • Three complementary registrations

  • GENERAL SESSION SPONSOR - $2,000 - 2/3 AVAILABLE

    • Logo on one general session sign and webpages
    • Opportunity to give welcome remarks before chosen general session
    • Promotion on all MichBio social media accounts
    • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in all event emails
    • Logo in program
    • One six foot exhibit table
    • Two complementary registration

  • TRACK SESSION SPONSOR - $1,500 - 8/10 AVAILABLE

    • Logo on one session in one track signage and webpage
    • Promotion on all MichBio social media accounts
    • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in all event emails
    • Logo in program
    • One six foot exhibit table
    • Two complementary registration

  • SUPPORTING SPONSOR - $500 - 3/5 AVAILABLE

    • Logo on event webpages and event directory
    • Promotion on all MichBio social media accounts
    • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in all event email
    • Logo in program
    • One complementary registration

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS

EXHIBITOR - MEMBERS $600, NON-MEMBERS $900 - SOLD OUT


  • Logo on all event webpages
  • One listing acknowledgement on MichBio social media accounts
  • One six foot exhibit table
  • One complementary registration


20% discount for one additional registrants (MAX two reps/table)

For all event related questions, please contact Jamie Krajny, Director of Marketing and Industry Engagement at MichBio.

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