Keynotes
Melissa
Gurga
Senior Director Global
Procurement, Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain, Baxter
Wednesday, November 19, 9-10 a.m. | Design Studio
Navigating OEM Partnerships and Product Development Hurdles in Modern Manufacturing
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s driven by strategic partnerships, especially with OEMs, and tested by real-world development challenges. This keynote will explore the interplay of manufacturers and OEM relationships and how both parties can foster stronger, more agile collaborations – while overcoming common hurdles like regulatory constraints, supply chain disruption, design complexity and speed-to-market demands. Attendees at MEDevice Silicon Valley will gain practical insights into aligning cross-functional teams, fostering transparency, and turning roadblocks into opportunities for smarter, faster innovation.
Thursday, November 20, 9-10 am | Design Studio
Pathways to Innovation
This panel will discuss the various roads to innovation. From academic licensing to needs finding in the clinic, inspiration comes from many different sources. In this panel we will talk to entrepreneurs representing several different tracks and hear their stories on how they embarked on their entrepreneurial journey.
Moderator:
Daniel
Burnett
Founder & CEO,
Theranova LLC
Speaker:
Saheel
Sutaria
Founder and CEO,
Gravitas Medical
Speaker:
Mike
Regan
Chief Innovation Officer,
Fograrty Innovation
Speaker:
Rajesh
Kalavalapally
Founder & CEO, MAJiK
Medical Solutions and GRK
Medical Devices