Conference Overview
Medical innovation is on the threshold of an exciting new era. The pace of innovation is accelerating, and physicians and companies are converging on the same solution from different vantage points. Industry segments are consolidating, leading to the application of new technology across clinical specialties and industry segments. As a result of these changes, the approach to managing medical innovation from the business as well as the clinical side is changing.
The 2008 Medical Innovation Summit will bring these changes into focus for investors, innovators, companies and clinicians with a focus on the latest developments in urology, obstetrics and gynecology. The agenda will give every attendee the opportunity to gain an in-depth view of the innovation process, hear analysts’ views of the sector, learn more about the current market and explore future directions for medical innovation.
Speakers
Internationally recognized speakers will discuss:
- how traditional boundaries are blurring in the medical industry and clinical specialties
- new business models that are emerging for medical innovation
- imaginative forms of collaboration in urology, obstetrics and gynecology.
Panel Sessions
Business executives, engineers and physicians responsible for bringing breakthrough products to market will present interactive panel sessions on the latest medical innovations, new technology created through interdisciplinary collaboration and the trend toward convergence across traditional boundaries.
Living Case Studies
CEOs from medical innovation companies will provide an in-depth, personal look at the innovation process, from development through design, financing and manufacturing to marketing and advertising. Attendees will hear the experts’ perspective on business issues and challenges, market conditions, exciting future directions for innovation and developing the relationships that lead to successful commercialization.
Live Surgery
Surgeons in the Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urologic and Kidney Institute and the Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health Institute will perform leading-edge urologic and gynecologic surgeries, featuring the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques. Attendees will view the surgeries on multiple screens in an interactive, state-of-the-art conference center that maximizes the learning experience.
The Venue
Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s premier centers for academic medicine and medical innovation, is proud to host the 2008 Medical Innovation Summit at the InterContinental Hotel & Bank of America Conference Center November 10 -12, 2008. Summit attendees, presenters and clinicians are invited to the opening gala at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, on the lakefront in downtown Cleveland.
"The shifts in the financial markets, international forces and the 2008 election will have enormous impact on the future of new technology in healthcare. The Medical Innovation Summit provides unrivaled insights, exceptional networking and actionable takeaways for anyone who cares about medical innovation."
