FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2007
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ADVAMED 2007 ANNOUNCES EARLY SPONSORS OF NEW INTERNATIONAL MEDTECH CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
Covidien, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Kaplan EduNeering Sign on as Host Sponsors
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 24, 2007 – To advance the understanding of the value of medical technology to persons across the nation and throughout the world, “
AdvaMed 2007,” a comprehensive and international medical technology conference and exhibition will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., October 1-3, 2007. Hundreds of senior-level executives, government officials and policy makers, patient groups, industry investors and others are expected to attend
AdvaMed 2007.
“As a result of tremendous participation by leading medical technology companies and a strong agenda representing elements from a broad cross-section of the policy and business communities, sponsors have been eager to support this inaugural event,” said AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl.
AdvaMed 2007 will offer a variety of educational workshops, panel discussions, and plenary sessions on key industry issues such as Medicare reimbursement, intellectual property, international market access, business development, corporate finance, public policy, emerging company issues, 21st century health care and the value of medical technology. It also will provide sector-specific business development and partnering tracks for both mature and emerging growth companies, investor opportunities, and an ‘innovation-alley’ exhibition highlighting the latest medical technologies, devices, diagnostic products, and technology-driven services.
Early industry sponsors for
AdvaMed 2007 include:
Johnson & Johnson, Covidien, BD, Boston Scientific, Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., Zimmer, BARD, Siemens Medical Solutions, Kyphon, St. Jude Medical, and
CEA Technologies, Inc. “The partnering program at
AdvaMed 2007, as well as the conference tracks, make this a can’t miss event for any company in the medical technology arena,” said Paul LaViolette, COO of Boston Scientific. “We are proud to be a sponsor of this inaugural industry conference and exhibition.”
In addition to these industry sponsors
Ernst &Young, Kaplan EduNeering, Deloitte, Huthwaite, UBS Investment Bank, UK Trade & Investment, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, PC; PRIDCO; Latham & Watkins, LLP; POWELL GOLDSTEIN, LLP; Camstar Systems, Inc.; Medmarc and the Hartford, Crowell & Moring, Pilgrim Software, PTC, Sparta Systems, Inc., Select Greater Philadelphia, and
Morgan Lewis are also proud sponsors of
AdvaMed 2007.
“With the increasingly global nature of all health and technology related industries it's important to connect all of the voices that help to shape the med-tech industry, and AdvaMed is that connection," said Glen Giovannetti, Global Leader Medical Device,
Ernst & Young. "Ernst & Young audits nearly half of the med-tech companies that have gone public in the U.S. since 2004 which gives us a unique understanding of the risks faced and the steps that need to be taken to encourage companies to continue on the road of innovation. We're proud to be a host sponsor of the 2007 AdvaMed conference, and look forward to growing together in the future."
“The content and forum of
AdvaMed 2007 is directly related to our business efforts,” said Denise Queffelec, Senior Vice President at
Kaplan EduNeering. “We provide technology-based solutions that enable medical device companies to efficiently manage their regulatory compliance and training requirements around the world. Our experience, coupled with our unique cooperative agreement with the FDA is of direct benefit to
AdvaMed 2007 attendees. It is a natural fit for us to be a host sponsor of this industry designed and supported event."
A limited number of
AdvaMed 2007 specialty conference sponsorships remain available, as well as a select number of platinum, gold and silver sponsorships. To learn more about attending or sponsoring
AdvaMed 2007 call 202-434-7213 or visit
www.AdvaMed2007.com.
# # # About AdvaMed: AdvaMed member companies produce the medical devices, diagnostic products and health information systems that are transforming health care through earlier disease detection, less invasive procedures and more effective treatments. Our members produce nearly 90 percent of the health care technology purchased annually in the United States and more than 50 percent purchased annually around the world. AdvaMed members range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies. For more information, visit
www.advamed.org.
About AdvaMed 2007: AdvaMed 2007 is the premier medical technology conference and exhibition for business leaders, policy makers, investors, news media, patient advocates, and industry stakeholders from around the world. This year’s conference offers a variety of workshops and panel discussions on subjects such as Medicare reimbursement, compliance, intellectual property, global market opportunities, corporate finance, public policy, emerging company issues, 21st century health care and the value of medical technology.
Whether you need to finance, partner or license technology,
AdvaMed 2007 introduces you to key decision-makers featuring a business development partnering program, company presentations, and an exhibition showcasing the latest medical technologies and products. Attendees with have the opportunity to directly access key players, inform stakeholders as to the progress of our industry, and influence the business, political and financial climates so imperative to innovation.
For more information, visit
http://www.advamed2007.comor call 1-202-434-7213.