Driving Engagement and Exploring Innovation for Medical Devices

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Driving Engagement and Exploring Innovation for Medical Devices

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Driving engagement and exploring innovation for combination products

Since 2009, MedCon has united the healthcare products community for unparalleled regulatory and industry collaboration. The event facilitates a neutral setting for information sharing to drive a common understanding of key regulatory and quality concepts. MedCon also delivers an in-depth, interactive program that examines complexities and opportunities for actionable innovation to advance patient care.

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countries

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continents

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sessions

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speakers & moderators

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Whether you are attending MedCon for the first time — or returning for the 10th — you are welcomed into a community of like-minded professionals committed to the safe and effective use of medical devices to improve patient outcomes.

No other event delivers an intimate environment fueled by active listening and open and candid dialogues like MedCon! Working together, participants take a solutions-based approach to addressing the most vital issues pertaining to healthcare products across a rapidly changing landscape.

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Whether you are attending MedCon for the first time — or returning for the 10th — you are welcomed into a community of like-minded professionals committed to the safe and effective use of medical devices to improve patient outcomes.

No other event delivers an intimate environment fueled by active listening and open and candid dialogues like MedCon! Working together, participants take a solutions-based approach to addressing the most vital issues pertaining to healthcare products across a rapidly changing landscape.

An Experience Like No Other

MedCon 2026 is hosted by the AFDO/RAPS Healthcare Products Collaborative, and we are thrilled to convene this April in Columbus, Ohio, for four exciting days! Join us to experience: 

Full-day pre-conference workshop (April 21; separate registration required) and two-day, in-depth conference (April 22-24)
Interactive brainstorming experiences via the Solutions Exchange to solve real-world problems 
In-depth presentations, discussions, and vital networking opportunities leading to practical solutions that can be implemented immediately 
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2026 Program Lineup

The 2026 program will be announced soon. Please explore details about MedCon 2025 for an idea of what to experience this April.

“It was my first time attending MedCon, and I loved that the conference had a smaller audience. There was a lot more interaction and collaboration during the workshop and breakout sessions. The sessions were thoughtfully curated. It was wonderful to meet leaders from the industry, as well as former FDA personnel. Although it was unfortunate that the current FDA personnel could not attend the conference in person, they were able to present the sessions virtually and engage with the audience. Looking forward to attending again next time!”

Aishwarya Venkatraman, Director, Quality Engineering, ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc.

Aishwarya Venkatraman

Director, Quality Engineering, ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc.

Why Attend MedCon 2025?

Who Attends?

Thought Leaders in Medical Technology, Policy Shapers, Next-Generation Manufacturers, Scientific Visionaries, and Healthcare Innovators

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“As a first-time MedCon attendee, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of interesting topics. The presenters and moderators really approached conversations to get us all thinking, and even in a session that didn’t directly apply to my current day-to-day role, I was able to learn and apply the information in some way. There was not a single session in which I did not learn at least one thing, and I left with pages and pages of notes and ideas.

I will encourage our firm to send more attendees in the future, from other areas of the business, as well. Having the opportunity to network with both industry and regulators was awesome, and the knowledge and partnership is invaluable.

Thank you to all the moderators, presenters, and organizers. Everyone was kind and welcoming, and it really created a safe and inclusive educational environment.”

Jennifer Baker

Staff Specialist, Complaint Process Owner, Stryker Instruments

RAPS RAC Certification

MedCon attendees earn 12.0 RAC recertification credits.

Program Development

At the AFDO/RAPS Healthcare Products Collaborative, the program for events like MedCon Summit is thoughtfully curated by the event’s Strategic Committee. These dedicated groups of volunteers ensure the content is relevant, impactful, and aligns with the needs of the medical device community.

Please note: There is no open call for abstracts or speakers. All topics and speakers are selected by the Strategic Committees using input from attendees to maintain the integrity and focus of the program.
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Our Promise

No pay-to-play speaking opportunities
Speaker selection based on expertise, not sponsorship
Content driven by industry needs and attendee feedback
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your participation in these meaningful events!

“Very exciting conference.”

Kenneth Fuh

Kenneth Fuh

Regulatory Affairs Consultant, ACT-IVD

Our 2026 Sponsors

We thank our sponsors for their generous support in advancing the healthcare products industry and patient care.

Steris - Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
HJohnson & Johnson: Medtech
Gold Sponsor

Sponsors from MedCon 2024

Interested in sponsoring?

Learn more about supporting MedCon 2026 by contacting Patrick Flynn at 301-770-2920, ext. 246 or pflynn@raps.org.

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About AFDO/RAPS Healthcare Products Collaborative

The AFDO/RAPS Healthcare Products Collaborative is a joint venture established in 2022 between the Association of Food and Drug Officials and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society. Learn more.

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