The medical technology industry will have a jam-packed year of events in 2025, with conferences taking place in Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans, and even a robotics meeting in France. The events will cover the latest medtech trends in areas like diabetes research, surgical robotics, electrophysiology and digital health.
The lineup includes J.P. Morgan’s Healthcare Conference, which typically kicks off the year of healthcare gatherings in January. Leadership teams from medtech companies will provide a glimpse at their recent performance, along with representatives from hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.
Later in the year, the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association will hold their respective scientific sessions. Then Advamed, the top medical device industry group, will host its annual meeting in October.
Here is a rundown of notable medtech conferences in 2025. MedTech Dive will update the list with relevant information including locations, session topics and speakers in the coming months:
Top medtech conferences in 2025
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
TBD
San Francisco
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is one of the industry’s largest events. Executives from medical device, hospital and pharmaceutical companies provide insights on their recent financial performance and developments to watch in the year ahead.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
March 10-14
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego
The AAOS annual meeting brings together orthopedic professionals from around the world to attend sessions, lectures, courses and workshops focused on topics across multiple orthopedic specialties, including spine, hip and knee reconstruction, trauma and sports medicine. Attendees can learn about the latest in clinical, scientific and surgical technology expertise.
DeviceTalks Boston
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston
April 30-May 1
DeviceTalks Boston connects people across the medtech industry for a two-day event focused on all things medical devices. Prior meetings have included speakers from Medtronic, Boston Scientific and Stryker, and the event has covered topics like engineering and developing prototypes and devices, funding startups, manufacturing and bringing new products to market.
American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions
June 20-23
McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago
The ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions will unveil the latest research in the diabetes space. Companies and researchers will present abstracts on clinical trials covering a variety of topics that affect people with diabetes. Past sessions have included new data on devices like continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps.
Society of Robotic Surgery Annual Meeting
July 16-20
IRCAD training center, Strasbourg, France
The SRSA is a group of healthcare professionals focused on topics related to robotic surgery, one of the medical device industry's fastest-growing spaces. Companies focused on soft tissue and orthopedic robotic procedures are represented on the society’s industry advisory board, including Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic and Stryker.
ASTRO 2025
Sept. 28-Oct. 1
TBD
ASTRO is a radiation oncology society with more than 10,000 members representing numerous roles in the healthcare industry, such as physicians, nurses, biologists and radiation therapists. The group’s 2024 meeting included sessions on prostate cancer, the renaissance of radiotherapy and programming specifically for international attendees, as well as mentoring and networking opportunities.
Advamed’s The MedTech Conference
Oct. 5-8
San Diego
The MedTech Conference is one of the medical device industry’s most prominent meetings, bringing together industry representatives, researchers and regulators. Various facets of the medtech industry are represented in conference sessions and events, including medical devices, diagnostics, imaging and digital technologies.
HLTH 2025
Oct. 19-22
TBD
HLTH’s U.S. event attracts investors, providers, payers, regulators, startups and people from consumer tech and wellness, among others. To get a sense of what may be on the docket in 2025, topics for the 2024 meeting include health policy, AI and emergency technology, preventive health and diagnostics and the impact of GLP-1 drugs.
TCT 2025
Oct. 25-28
Moscone Center, San Francisco
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s annual scientific meeting specializes in interventional cardiovascular medicine. The symposium includes late-breaking clinical trials, live case demonstrations and insights from industry representatives.
American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions
Nov. 8-10
New Orleans
AHA’s 2025 scientific sessions will include the latest research and developments in cardiology, including medical devices to treat cardiac conditions. Nearly 13,000 people attended the 2023 event, including more than 10,000 professionals from general cardiology, electrophysiology and other specialties.
North American Spine Society
Nov. 14-17
Denver
NASS 2025 will offer multiple educational events for specialists in spinal care. The conference showcases new research and innovative technologies, as well as expert speakers and sessions on a wide range of topics.
Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting
Nov. 30-Dec. 4
McCormick Place, Chicago
RSNA’s annual meeting will be one of the final events of 2025 for the medical device industry. The society, representing radiological specialists in more than 150 countries, will host courses, scientific sessions, industry presentations and product demonstrations covering radiological subspecialties.