ENT Innovation Connection

Join us for the inaugural “ENT Innovation Connection” on October 10 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, where ENT innovation evolves. This exclusive event features keynote speaker Joshua Makower, MD, expert panels led by our industry consultant Peter Manes, MD, and AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, and strategic discussions with key opinion leaders, industry leaders, investors, and medical startups. Connect with innovators shaping the future of ENT during the networking lunch and targeted panels.

ENT Innovation Connection: Together We Go Farther

Friday, October 10 | 7:30 am – 1:45 pm
JW Marriott Indianapolis
JW Grand Ballroom 2-4
10 S West St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Join us for an exclusive gathering where industry and innovation combine to drive ENT care. ENT Innovation Connection brings together members, industry leaders, investors, and medical startups to explore the exciting and evolving landscape of ENT healthcare.


Event Highlights

Keynote Address
The keynote will be delivered virtually by Dr. Makower, The Yock Family Professor of Medicine and of Bioengineering at the Stanford University Schools of Medicine and Engineering and the Director of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign.

Expert Panel Discussions

  • ENT Key Leaders Discuss Practice Gaps: These rapid-fire presentations present unmet clinical needs and present potential solutions
  • Strategic Partnerships: Healthcare companies share perspectives on the ENT space
  • Innovation Landscape: Commercial and pre-commercial companies present technologies, growth opportunities, and barriers they face

Networking Lunch
Connect with decision-makers, investors, and innovators shaping the future of ENT healthcare in an intimate setting designed for meaningful business relationships.

Full Schedule

7:30 – 7:50 am: Academy Introductions over Breakfast

7:50 – 8:45 am: Key Opinion Leaders Share ENT Practice Gaps

8:45 – 9:30 am: Panel 1 | Discussion with Industry Partners

9:30 – 10:00 am: Break

10:00 – 11:00 am: Virtual Keynote: Josh Makower, MD, Professor of Bioengineering, Stanford University

11:00 – 11:55 am: Panel 2 | Discussion with Industry Partners

11:55 am – 12:45 pm: Panel 3 | Industry Presentations with Moderated Q&A

12:45 – 1:45 pm: Networking Lunch for Attendees


Who Should Attend

  • Healthcare industry executives
  • Investors
  • Medical device and digital health startups
  • Key opinion leaders and clinical innovators
  • Business development and partnership professionals

Why Attend

This carefully curated event offers unique access to the latest market intelligence in ENT, investment opportunities, and partnership possibilities. Whether you’re seeking to identify emerging technologies, explore strategic collaborations, or connect with the right investors, ENT Innovation Connection provides the platform to accelerate. Register today!

Limited attendance ensures quality networking and meaningful connections.

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