MEDevice San Diego Offers Tips on Securing Financial Backing from Investors

Conference will bring venture capital experts together with start-ups, Sept. 1-2

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Jul 29, 2015, 06:26 ET

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Canon brings MEDevice San Diego Conference & Showcase to the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina on September 1-2, 2015, with a multi-track conference program for the medical device industry. A highlight of the Business Development track will be a panel on How to Secure Financial Backing from Different Types of Investors, featuring Renee Ryan, Vice President of Venture Investments, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation; Brent Ahrens, Partner, Canaan Partners; and Jordan Kramer, Director, Kaiser Permanente Ventures.

Also, in what promises to be a lively session, three cash-hungry start-ups pitch to three venture capitalists in the Start-up Spotlight: So You Think You Can Pitch? Other sessions include a panel on Strategies to Win in the Reimbursement Jungle, and one on Leveraging the Convergence of Consumer Tech and Medtech in a Regulated Environment. These Business Development sessions are all on Wednesday, September 2.

On Tuesday, September 1, an all-day IDEO Design Workshop will focus on key elements of design, with case studies on existing products and interactive participation in creating new designs. Product Development sessions will lead participants through advances in miniaturization of implantable devices, and leading-edge biomaterial design, and other topics.

A networking cocktail reception at 5 pm (Pacific Time) on Tuesday will feature as guests Renee Ryan, who will be part of the panel on financial backing through venture capital and David Coats of Correlation VC, who will be one of the judges at San Diego for the pitch competition. All showcase and conference attendees are welcome to attend this reception. It's a great opportunity to meet with some of the venture capital pros in the industry.

In addition to the conference, the Tech Showcase will present dozens of medtech exhibitors to answer questions and make connections. To register for MEDevice San Diego, or for more information, please visit MEDeviceSD.com.

About UBM Canon

UBM Canon is the leading B-to-B event producer, publisher, and digital media company for the world's $3 trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the advanced manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary 1.3 million name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. UBM Canon is part of UBM plc (UBM.L), a global provider of media and information services for professional B-to-B communities and markets.

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