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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

What to Wear?

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Houston MedTech Rodeo

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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Conference Attire:

No Suits, Just Boots!

Think of this as your permission slip to have fun with your look while still keeping it conference‑ready. Jeans and boots are absolutely fair game, whether you go classic cowboy, polished Western chic, or just add a subtle nod with a belt buckle or denim jacket.

If you’re more of a business‑casual person, no worries — throw on a blazer with a Western twist, swap your sneakers for boots, or add a hat if you’re feeling bold.

When everyone leans into the theme, the whole event feels more connected, more fun, and unmistakably Texas.

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Speakers

Abigail

Hunter-Syed

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

Adam

Borden

Healthcare Economics & Reimbursement: How To Get It Paid For, 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

Alex

Pastuszak

Contrarian Method of Building a MedTech Company, Paterna Biosciences

Allan

Caban

Contrarian Method of Building a MedTech Company, Contrario Medical

Andreas

Forsland

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

Asif

Ali

How Clinical Data Leads to Commercial Velocity, Cena Research Institute

Beni

Surpin

Goodwin

Bob

Crutchfield

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

Carol

Burns

MedTech CEO-ONLY Forum: Sponsored by Velentium Medical, Signum Surgical

Chris

Kennedy

Agentic Workflow: MedTech's Next Productivity Breakthrough, Prolucid

Chris

Hanson

Venture Capital , Grant Park Ventures

Christopher

Cleary

How Corporate Strategics Think: Venture and M&A, Biomergence Capital LLC

Dan

Purvis

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

Darcy

Bachert

Agentic Workflow: MedTech's Next Productivity Breakthrough, Prolucid

David

McDonough

Contrarian Method of Building a MedTech Company, TMC Innovation Factory

David

Davis

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

Dustin

Haines

How Clinical Data Leads to Commercial Velocity, Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, EchoIQ

Elizabeth

Hoff

MedTech CEO-ONLY Forum, SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc.

Eric

Heinz

Venture Capital, Heinz Ventures, LLC

Eric

Goslau

MedTech CEO-ONLY Forum, Transverse Medical

Francisco

Arredondo

Contrarian Method of Building a MedTech Company, PozitIVF

Giovanni

Lauricella

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, Lifeblood

Gregory

Mann

Venture Capital, Cut River Consulting, LLC

James

Landis

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, Epitel

Jason

Wolfe

Flagstaff, W.L. Gore and Associates

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

Venture Capital, Features Capital

Jessica

Traver

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, IntuiTap Medical

Joseph

Panetta

How Clinical Data Leads to Commercial Velocity, Ascend Clinical

Joseph

Snyder

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, Lifeblood

Ken

Nelson

Dallas, Nelson Jennings Ventures

Kipum

Lee

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

Lance

Black

The Convergence of Houston, MedTech & The Rodeo, Texas A&M

Liridon

Rrushaj

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

Lloyd

Diamond

MedTech CEO-ONLY Forum: Sponsored by Velentium Medical, Nitinotes Surgical

Marty

Gomez

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

Matt

Gunderman

Healthcare Economics & Reimbursement: How To Get It Paid For, huMannity Medtec

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

Whitman

Assembling Executive Teams & Boards of Directors, Micro Interventional Devices

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

Mirren

Mandalia

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

Nader

Fathi

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

Patrick

Dunn

How Clinical Data Leads to Commercial Velocity, American Heart Association

Rachel

Matthys

The Convergence of Houston, MedTech & The Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

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

Samuel

Scofield

Venture Capital, Good Growth Capital

Sarah

Fox

Venture Capital, Angelini Ventures

Scott

McCarty

State of the MedTech Union, Silicon Valley Bank

Steven

Levy

Austin, Unorthodox Ventures

Steven

Tjoe

Washington DC, Goodwin

Tim

Daugherty

MedTech CEO-ONLY Forum, Millar, LLC

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.

Verena

Kallhoff

Houston, Greater Houston Partnership

Vivek

Walimbe

Assembling Executive Teams & Board of Directors, SpectraWAVE

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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