From J.P. Morgan’s massive healthcare conference to annual meetings on robotic surgery, diabetes technology and heart devices, the medtech industry’s calendar is filled with key events for professionals to attend.
Industry members from around the world will travel to events throughout the year to learn about the latest news in the medtech sector. In the first half of 2026, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons will hold its annual meeting in early March in New Orleans and DeviceTalks will host its event in late May in Boston.
In the second half, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, HLTH and the American Heart Association will be hosting meetings. Meanwhile, AdvaMed will hold its annual medtech conference in October in Boston, one of the biggest medtech events of the year.
Read on for a list of the top medtech conferences to attend in 2026. MedTech Dive will update the story with relevant information in the coming months:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
March 2-6
New Orleans
The AAOS is one of the top organizations in the orthopedic space. The group’s annual event will bring together professionals to attend sessions and workshops focused on topics around multiple specialties, including spine, hip and knee reconstruction, trauma and sports medicine.
DeviceTalks Boston
May 27-28
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston
DeviceTalks Boston connects people across the medtech industry for a two-day event. Prior meetings have included speakers from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Zimmer Biomet and Stryker, and the event has covered topics like engineering and developing prototypes and devices, product design, company building, financing, funding startups, manufacturing and bringing new products to market.
The American Diabetes Association’s 2026 Scientific Sessions
June 5-8
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
The ADA’s 2026 Scientific Sessions will include the latest abstracts and clinical trials presented by companies and researchers. Past sessions have included the latest data on diabetes technology, including research on glucose sensors and insulin pumps.
Society of Robotic Surgery Annual Meeting
July 23-26
Hollywood, Florida
The SRS is a group of healthcare professionals focused on topics related to robotic surgery, one of the medical device industry’s fastest-growing spaces. The schedule for 2025 included sessions on spine procedures, telesurgery, hernia, gynecology and transplantation. The meeting also held several live surgery demonstrations.
ASTRO 2026
Sept. 27-30
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 2025 meeting included clinical trial and plenary sessions, as well as educational programming.
AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference
Oct. 18-21
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston
AdvaMed’s annual meeting is one of the medical device industry’s largest events of the year, attracting representatives from every aspect of the space. Regulators and industry members will meet in Boston for four days to learn about the latest news and developments in the sector. The 2025 annual meeting includes sessions on artificial intelligence, diagnostics, diabetes tech and M&A, as well as appearances from top CEOs and a town hall with Michelle Tarver, director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
TCT 2026
Oct. 31-Nov. 3
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego
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. 7-9
Chicago
AHA’s 2026 scientific sessions will cover the latest research in cardiology, including medical devices that are used to treat cardiac conditions. Nearly 13,000 people attended the 2024 event, including more than 10,000 professionals from general cardiology, electrophysiology and other specialties.
HLTH 2026
Nov. 15-18
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 schedule in 2026, topics for the 2025 meeting include AI and emerging technologies, women’s health, diagnostics and startups. Executives and leaders from companies like Centene Corporation, Microsoft and Google Cloud are scheduled to speak, as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting
Nov. 29-Dec. 3
McCormick Place, Chicago
RSNA’s meeting, one of the final events of the year, will host courses, scientific sessions and product demonstrations covering radiological subspecialities. The 2025 schedule includes educational courses on topics like AI, ovarian cancer, vascular imaging and an overview of cardiac devices commonly encountered in patients with arrhythmia.
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
TBD
TBD
J.P. Morgan’s annual healthcare conference is always one of the biggest healthcare events of the year. Top executives from medical device firms will meet and provide insights on their company’s recent financial performance and key developments to watch in the year ahead.
North American Spine Society
TBD
TBD
NASS 2026 will offer multiple educational events for specialists in spinal care. The 2025 annual meeting’s schedule includes educational sessions, abstract presentations and symposiums.
