IEM Innovation Week 2025
April 28-May 2, 2025
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis & McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
Book your room at the Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis. Room Block discount closes April 7
IEM Innovation Week 2025 is less than a month away! Here’s everything you will not want to miss:
In just one intense day on April 28, the Innovation Workshop will teach you about all the steps needed to develop a new medical device. And don't forget the 5.10k Fun Run & Road Race in the evening! Kids and canine companions are welcome (and free), and race shirts are included with your registration.
The Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD) will have sessions on hot topics like ARPA-H, wearable medical technology, cryopreservation, and, as always, outstanding keynote talks:
- Dr. Korkut Uygun, Harvard Medical School - "Embracing the Extremes in Organ Preservation" (Tuesday, April 29, 8:00 am)
- Dr. William Cohn, BiVACOR - “The Past, Present and Future of the Total Artificial Heart: A very Houston-centric story” (Tuesday, April 29, 12:00 pm)
- Dr. Jim Southwick, GREATER MSP Partnership - "The Minnesota MedTech 3.0 Strategy" (Wednesday, April 30, 8:00 am)
- Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing - "From Inspiration to Innovation: The Bakken Legacy Endures" (Wednesday, April 30, 12:00 pm)
The 12th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium will feature a comprehensive program with a special focus on personalized neuromodulation including:
- Keynote presentation: Dr. Kai Miller, Mayo Clinic
- Breaking Barriers: The Future of Non-Invasive Neuromodulation for Mental Health
- Illuminating Hope: How Optogenetics Can Provide Breakthroughs in Neuromodulation
- Engaging the Community in Clinical Trial Design and Implementation
- Discovering Brain-Body Connections: New Treatment Opportunities for Neurotechnologies
- Unlocking Potential: Innovations in Autonomic Neuromodulation
- NeuroTech Venture Pitch Competition
The PDIC Breakthrough & Networking event connects providers and inventors to industry members, engineers, and others involved in medical technology development for children.
Finally, enjoy free refreshments at the two networking events and make personal connections with top academic and industry leaders in research and innovation:
- Student Design Showcase and DMD Networking Event (April 29, 5:30 - 7:30 pm)
- IEM Innovation Week Networking Event (April 30, 5:30 - 8:00 pm)
Register today for IEM Innovation Week 2025!
Registration deadline is April 14th.
