Innovators Forum

Broad Perspectives. Shared Ambition.

The 2027 MDIC Innovators Forum brings together leaders across the medical device ecosystem to advance regulatory science and reduce risk for tomorrow’s innovations.

Explore the Schedule-at-a-Glance below to understand the high impact two-experiences-in-one: Forum Main Stage + Forum Pillar Programs.

Forum Overview
Forum Schedule at a Glance

Schedule at a Glance

*Preliminary as of October 9, 2026. Subject to change.

Welcome Day

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    Registration Open

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    Lunch available

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    Pre-Forum Workshops

    Enhance your Forum experience by starting off with one of our expert-led Pre-Forum Workshops, featuring interactive deep dives on tomorrow’s most critical topics, focused on actionable takeaways to enhance your strategy and empower greater efficiency at your company.

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    Opening Social

    Before the official opening of the Forum with Tuesday morning’s Main Stage session, start your Forum experience with some good ole fashioned F-U-N! Grab a bite and a beverage, cheer your colleagues on as they try to top the leaderboard on our competitive games (or step up yourself), and complete the Find the Innovator scavenger hunt to be entered for a major giveaway!

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    Registration Open

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    Breakfast available

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    Forum Opening & Main Stage Presentation

    Opening main stage presentation, featuring a stage-setting expert keynote on Innovating through Uncertainty.

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    Refresh, Refuel, Transition

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    Pillar Programming, Block 1

    Opening sessions in each of our five Pillars, Computational Modeling & Simulation: Digital Evidence, Real Decisions; High Impact Evidence Across the Lifecycle; Innovations in Connected Healthcare; Real-World Evidence for Regulatory Success; and Unlocking Acceleration with Quality Excellence.

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    Networking Lunch & Hosted Salon Luncheons*

    (*invitation only)

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    Pillar Programming, Block 2

    Continued programming in the five Pillars.

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    Refresh, Refuel, Transition

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    Main Stage Presentation #2

    Featuring an expert panel on evidence and pathway strategies for Accelerating Market Access.

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    Innovators Networking Social

    Grab a bite and a beverage, relax, and enjoy the company of old friends and new as you expand your professional network, deepen your collaborative relationships, and forge the connections that will make your time at the Innovators Forum really matter.

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    Registration Open

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    Breakfast available

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    Main Stage Presentation #3

    Featuring keynote address and expert fireside chat on Trust as a Technology Imperative.

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    Refresh, Refuel, Transition

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    Pillar Programming, Block 3

    Day 2 of programming in each of our five Pillars, Computational Modeling & Simulation: Digital Evidence, Real Decisions; High Impact Evidence Across the Lifecycle; Innovations in Connected Healthcare; Real-World Evidence for Regulatory Success; and Unlocking Acceleration with Quality Excellence.

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    Networking Lunch & Hosted Salon Luncheons*

    (*invitation only)

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    Pillar Programming, Block 4

    Continued programming in the five Pillars.

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    Refresh, Refuel, Transition

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    Main Stage Presentation #4

    Featuring expert panel on Innovations in Pediatrics: Small Patients, Big Potential.

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    MDIC Community Social

    The MDIC Community is the engine that drives our work and moves our collective mission forward. Wednesday evening, we invite you to enjoy a bite and a beverage while getting to know the many communities and groups that make up the MDIC family. Learn more about our Innovators Circles, meet members of the Partner Council, catch up on everything happening with the R&D Leaders Circle, chat with leaders from MDIC’s Collaborative Communities, share your ideas with the leads of MDIC’s five Centers of Excellence—and so much more!

Closing Day

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    Registration Open

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    Breakfast available

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    Main Stage Presentation #5

    Closing Main Stage presentation, featuring esteemed experts illuminating complex perspectives on Redesigning MedTech for the AI Era.

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    Refresh, Refuel, Transition

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    Pillar Programming, Block 5

    Closing program for each of our five Pillars.

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    Lunch available

Until Next Forum!