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Medical Innovation Forum 2026

The Future of Human Health forum brings together investors, startups, and healthcare leaders to explore groundbreaking medical technologies.

Irvine Marriott

Dates
October 27–28, 2026
Venue
Irvine Marriott
Registration
Complimentary for investors and physicians
Audience
Investors, startups, and healthcare leaders

TL;DR

  • Medical Innovation Forum 2026 runs October 27–28 at the Irvine Marriott in Irvine, California.
  • Complimentary registration is available for investors and physicians, and a special startup rate is available by email.
  • The forum program covers medical technology innovation, with invitation-only investor sessions and small-group conversations.
  • The organizer describes it as a well-attended event.

About

Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum is an annual event that brings together investors, startups, and healthcare leaders to explore the forefront of innovation in ground breaking medical technologies. Looking for the latest insights and trends in the medical industry? Our Forum brings together industry experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders for two days of learning, networking, and innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from keynote speakers, attend panel discussions, and learn about new technologies and business models. You’ll also have the chance to see company pitches and meet with potential partners, customers, and investors.

Source: octane-oc.org/event/OMIF2026/sponsorship-opportunities

Who you'll find in the room

Investors

MedTech investors

Startups

Medical technology startups

Healthcare leaders

Healthcare leaders

Featured speakers

2 listed

Diana Ramos

Surgeon General (keynote) · State of California

Edward S. Kim

Physician in Chief and Senior Vice President (emcee) · City of Hope Orange County

Partners on record

9 listed
AbbViePremiumAlconPremiumCity of Hope Orange CountyPremiumRadysPremiumEdwards LifesciencesPremiumExperianPremiumMedtronicPremiumVisionary Venture FundPremiumUniversity of CaliforniaLegacy

Venue & travel

Venue

Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92612

Questions people ask

6 answered

Medical Innovation Forum 2026 is scheduled for October 27–28, 2026.

It is held at the Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92612.

Registration is complimentary for investors and physicians; a special startup rate is also available.

The listed audience includes MedTech investors, startups, and healthcare leaders.

Medtech startups looking for investor attention, and investors scouting early companies, get the most from it, since presenting companies pitch on the main stage and hear comments from judges, and the funder meetings are by invitation. Clinicians wanting deep clinical training will get less, as the sessions, such as those on cancer innovation and future devices, are pitched at an industry and investment audience and the premium sponsors are mostly large device and pharma companies.

The audience includes MedTech investors, startups, and healthcare leaders, including angel investors, angel groups, family offices, venture capital firms, strategic partners, and industry leaders.

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