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At LSI USA ’26, the panel “ Medtech M&A: An Optimist’s Perspective on the Future of Medtech ” brought together leaders from EY-Parthenon, Medtronic, Evercore, Vensana Capital, and Edwards Lifesciences to discuss the state of dealmaking, capital deployment, and strategic growth across the industry. The conversation made one point clear: medtech M&A 2026 is not simply about whether deal activity returns. It is about how capital gets deployed, which assets attract strategic attention, and what companies need to prove before they can become must-have acquisition targets. Moderated by John Heinbigner, Partner at EY-Parthenon, the panel featured Chris Eso, VP, Global Head of Corporate and Business Development, M&A and Ventures at Medtronic; Bennett Blau, Senior Managing Director at Evercore; Greg Banker, Partner at Vensana Capital; and Chad Rice, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Edwards Lifesciences. A Market Defined by Strong Fundamentals and Selective Capital T...

Knutton described Alluvia Studio’s brand process as “define, refine, shine,” with the most important work happening at the beginning. The define phase is where a company does the harder, less visible work of understanding who it is, who it serves, what it stands for, and why the market should care. Burke said that for startups, this early definition is especially important because it directly affects how investors understand the company. “For any startup, I think the define phase is the most important thing that you can do and spend time on because it’s who you are and what value you’re bringing and why an investor should care,” Burke said. For more information visit here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/medtech-branding-begins-with-the-define-phase/288275863

At LSI USA ’26, the panel “If You Don’t Create Your Brand, Your Market (or Competitors) Will” explored a critical but often underprioritized part of company building: medtech branding. For early-stage innovators, brand is not simply a logo, color palette, or polished pitch deck. It is the foundation for how a company defines its purpose, positions its technology, earns credibility, and creates consistency with customers, investors, employees, and strategic partners. Moderated by Rachel Knutton, CEO of Alluvia Studio, the discussion featured Amanda DePalma, SVP of Ultrasound Global Marketing at Siemens Healthineers, and Terri Burke, Senior Partner at Intuitive Ventures. Together, they made a clear case for why brand development should begin long before a company is ready for commercial launch. Brand Starts Before the Logo For Burke, one of the most important misconceptions to correct is that brand begins with visual identity. “For me, a brand is a lot more than a logo or colors,” Burke...

Join industry leaders as they discuss the transformative role of deep technology in creating a more human-centered healthcare system, highlighting innovative strategies and insights for the future. For more details watch this video: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/videos/opening-fireside-chat-how-deep  

Gain insights from industry leaders as they discuss innovative strategies for advancing healthcare and business development, highlighting the collaboration between Mayo Clinic and W. L. Gore & Associates. For more details watch this video: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/videos/keynote-bret-snyder-ceo-of

Keynote: Mike Mahoney, CEO of Boston Scientific, and Peter Noseworthy, Chair, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Professor, Medical Director at Mayo Clinic | LSI USA ’26. Join industry leaders as they discuss innovations and strategies in cardiac care, focusing on the intersection of medical technology and clinical practice. For more details watch this video: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/videos/keynote-mike-mahoney-ceo-of