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March 3-4,2026

Armadillo Palace

5015 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX

The Houston MedTech Rodeo is more than a conference—it’s a showcase of bold ideas, strategic partnerships, and the unstoppable spirit of healthcare innovation. We unite corporate strategics, investors, policy makers, startups, academic institutions, and industry leaders for two days of high-impact programming, sponsor activations, and Texas-sized networking.

Why Attend?

(1) Global MedTech networking opportunity

(2) Great location to host Q1 2026 board meetings

(3) Attend the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

(4) Learn about the burgeoning MedTech hub of Houston

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Agenda

Houston MedTech Rodeo

Tuesday, March 03

Wednesday, March 04

Houston MedTech Rodeo

An annual conference that brings together 300+ MedTech professionals that come from over 10 countries, 15 states, and all over Texas.

March 3-4,2026

 at The Armadillo Palace
5015 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

Set in the heart of Houston, Armadillo Palace offers a one-of-a-kind venue for the Houston MedTech Rodeo—blending authentic Texas charm with flexible event space perfect for panels, networking, and celebration.

Part honky-tonk, part Texas history museum, Armadillo Palace features indoor and outdoor spaces that accommodate everything from intimate fireside chats to high-energy panel sessions. With rustic wood finishes, live music vibes, and legendary food it creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere that’s ideal for sparking conversation and connection.

Located just minutes from the Texas Medical Center and Rice University, it’s a natural gathering place for MedTech professionals. Whether you're sipping a cocktail under the antler chandeliers or swapping ideas in the open-air backyard, Armadillo Palace captures the spirit of Houston—bold, collaborative, and unapologetically Texan.

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Speakers

Abigail

Hunter-Syed

How Corporate Strategics Think: Venture and M&A, Olympus Innovation Ventures

Adam

Borden

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Aileen

Helsel

Health System Corporate Ventures: The Extreme Value-Add Investor, Carilion Clinic

Albert

Huang

Contrarian Method of Building a MedTech Company, Contrario Medical

Allan

Caban

Contrarian Method of Building a MedTech Company, Contrario Medical

Amir

Gross

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, Cardiovalve

Andreas

Forsland

MedTech CEO-ONLY Forum: Sponsored by Velentium Medical, Cognixion

Beni

Surpin

Pro Bono Legal Session: The Importance of Life Cycle MedTech Focused Legal Counsel, Goodwin

Billy

Cohn

The Convergence of Houston, MedTech & The Rodeo, TMC Innovation, BiVACOR and Obvius Robotics

Bob

Crutchfield

Health System Corporate Venture: The Extreme Value-Add Investor, Medical University of South Carolina

Chris

Kennedy

Agentic Workflow: MedTech's Next Productivity Breakthrough, Prolucid

DUSTIN

HAINES

How Clinical Data Leads to Commercial Velocity, EchoIQ

Dan

Purvis

MedTech CEO-Only Fireside Chat: The CathWorks Structured Deal

Darcy

Bachert

Agentic Workflow: MedTech's Next Productivity Breakthrough, Prolucid

David

Davis

Healthcare Economics & Reimbursement: How to Get It Paid For, Market Access Experts

David

McDonough

Contrarian Method of Building a MedTech Company, TMC Innovation Factory
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Elizabeth

Hoff

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc.

Eric

Heinz

Institutional Venture Capital, Heinz Ventures, LLC

Francisco

Arredondo

Contrarian Method of Building a MedTech Company, PozitIVF

Giovanni

Lauricella

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, Lifeblood

Gregory

Mann

Institutional Venture Capital, Cut River Consulting, LLC

James

Landis

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, Epitel

Jason

Halac

How Corporate Strategics Think: Venture and M&A, Dexcom

Jenny

Hoffmann

Healthcare Economics & Reimbursement: How to Get It Paid For , New England Medical Innovation Center

Jenny

Barba

Institutional Venture Capital , Features Capital

Jessica

Traver

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, IntuiTap Medical

Joseph

Snyder

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, Lifeblood

Kipum

Lee

Health System Corporate Venture: The Extreme Value-Add Investor, University Hospitals Ventures

Marty

Gomez

Pro Bono Legal Session: The Importance of Life Cycle MedTech Focused Legal Counsel, Goodwin

Matt

Wetzel

Pro Bono Legal Session: The Importance of Life Cycle MedTech Focused Legal Counsel, Goodwin

Mayan

Katz

How Corporate Strategics Think: Venture and M&A, Goodwin

Michael

Anderes

Health System Corporate Venture: The Extreme Value-Add Investor, Ballad Health

Michael

McGrail

Pro Bono Legal Session: The Importance of Life Cycle MedTech Focused Legal Counsel, Goodwin

Nader

Fathi

Agentic Workflow: MedTech's Next Productivity Breakthrough, Enlil. Inc

Patrick

SCHNEGELSBERG

MedTech CEO-ONLY Forum: Sponsored by Velentium Medical

Ramin

Mousavi

MedTech CEO-Only Fireside Chat: The CathWorks Structured Deal, CathWorks

Ray

Rao

Agentic Workflow: MedTech's Next Productivity Breakthrough, Ankr Health

Robert

Hamilton

Agentic Workflow: MedTech's Next Productivity Breakthrough, NeuraSignal

Samuel

Scofield

Institutional Venture Capital, Good Growth Capital

Sarah

Fox

Institutional Venture Capital, Angelini Ventures

Steven

Tjoe

Pro Bono Legal Session: The Importance of Life Cycle MedTech Focused Legal Counsel, Goodwin

Steven

Levy

Institutional Venture Capital, Unorthodox Ventures

Tony

Mango

Agentic Workflow: MedTech's Next Productivity Breakthrough, Orlando Health

Tyler

Zanon

Healthcare Economics & Reimbursement: How to Get It Paid For , EndoShunt Medical Inc.

Zach

Eisen

Health System Corporate Venture: The Extreme Value-Add Investor, Cleveland Clinic Ventures

Official Hotel Partner

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center

We’re excited to welcome Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center as the official hotel partner of the Houston MedTech Rodeo!

Located: 6840 Almeda Rd

Houston, Texas 77030

Guests can enjoy a special discounted rate exclusively for Rodeo attendees, along with a complimentary shuttle service to The Armadillo Palace and NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Rodeo.

Stay steps away from the Texas Medical Center while experiencing true Houston hospitality—convenience, comfort, and a front-row seat to all the Rodeo action.

Additional Options:

Marriott Marquis Houston

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

Crowne Plaza Houston Medical Center Galleria

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston

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