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PPM MedTech Summit Chicago 2026

3rd American MedTech Summit
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Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 East Walton Place, Chicago, USA

April 1-2, 2026
07:30 - 18:30 Local Time

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What to expect

The MedTech PPM Event You Can’t Afford to Miss. Struggling with fragmented portfolios, regulatory complexity, or AI integration? This summit is your go-to platform to transform how you govern, execute, and optimize MedTech Portfolios from strategy to delivery.

Future-Proof Your Portfolio Strategy

Stay ahead with sessions on AI-assisted portfolio governance, dynamic rebalancing, and continuous feedback loops designed to build resilient, high-performing portfolios.

Solve Real-World Challenges

Join high-impact case studies, expert panels, and interactive roundtables tackling R&D alignment, resource bottlenecks, cross-functional capacity, and regulatory disruption head-on.

Expand Your Ecosystem

Network with portfolio leaders, R&D strategists, compliance heads, and digital health pioneers who are reshaping the medtech innovation landscape.

Hands-On Workshops

Participate in immersive workshops—from portfolio health audits to scenario planning under uncertainty. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and decision frameworks.

Insights from Industry Trailblazers

Learn directly from top medtech organizations driving success across diagnostics, digital therapeutics, and connected devices. Discover how they operationalize strategy, manage risk, and deliver value across complex portfolios.

Conference format

This 2-day summit is laser-focused on solving today’s most pressing challenges in MedTech PPM, from resource limitations and regulatory complexity to AI adoption and cross-functional execution. Designed for senior portfolio, R&D, and strategy leaders, the event blends strategic insight with tactical solutions.

Visionary Keynotes
Best Practice Case Studies
Expert Panel Discussions
Interactive Workshops and Roundtables
Networking For Lasting Business Friendship
Fun and Icebreaking social events every evening

Day 1

Strategic Alignment, Governance & Resilience in MedTech Portfolios

Focus Areas:

  • Embedding strategy into portfolio governance
  • Aligning R&D investments with business value
  • Accelerating decision velocity using Lean, Agile, and AI
  • Managing enterprise risk, capacity, and synergy
  • Building adaptive and shock-resistant portfolios
  • Change management for portfolio transformation

Day 2

Execution Excellence, Optimization & AI-Driven Decision Making

Focus Areas:

  • Translating vision into portfolio execution
  • Managing global portfolios across regulatory landscapes
  • Cross-functional capacity alignment and resource optimization
  • Scoring and balancing portfolio risks and opportunities
  • Continuous improvement through feedback loops and post-launch insights
  • Future-focused PPM: AI, automation, and intelligent portfolios

Event speakers

Aimee Rodrigues

Vice President - Life Sciences PPM Practices
Planisware

Carrie Nauyalis

Executive in Residence
Planview

Carl Legge

E2E Portfolio Optimization Platform Lead (Spine, Sports, Shoulder)
DePuy Synthes

Christian Hasselberg

Senior Delivery Leader
Elekta

Gianluca Puliti

Associate Director, R&D Program Excellence
BD

Jenifer Christensen

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
AbbVie

Jim Hartman

Director, Portfolio Management
LivaNova

Katherine Olig

Vice President , Program Management
Boston Scientific

Matt Hinchliffe

Account Director
Planisware

Matthew Palicki

Principal Solution Engineer
Rego Consulting

Michael Seelig

Senior Consultant
Insulet

Mitesh Sheth

NPI Manufacturing and Supplier Engineering Leader
Procept BioRobotics

Event HIGHLIGHTS

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Key takeaways

Strategic Portfolio & Resource Management
Align portfolio investments with corporate strategy while effectively managing resources across functions to maximize innovation and business value.
Data-Driven Decision Making & AI Integration
Harness AI and advanced analytics to enable real-time insights, accelerate decisions, and optimize portfolio performance in complex environments.
Risk & Governance in MedTech Portfolios
Implement robust governance and risk intelligence frameworks to proactively manage regulatory, clinical, and operational uncertainties.
Leadership, Change & Collaboration in PPM
Drive organizational transformation through strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
Project Execution Methodologies & Best Practices
Adopt agile, lean, and hybrid approaches tailored to MedTech pipelines for improved efficiency, adaptability, and consistent delivery.
Navigating Regulatory Complexity with Confidence
Learn proven frameworks to manage global regulatory fragmentation and maintain compliance while sustaining innovation speed.

Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.

Join us at PPM MedTech Summit Chicago 2026 to shape the future of MedTech portfolio management – and take home the insights, tools, and connections to deliver smarter portfolios, stronger projects, and faster results.

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TESTIMONIALS

We were proud to be Sponsors for the 31st European Life Sciences Project & Portfolio Management Conference in London. Two really energising days of learning and connection. Huge thanks to Why Summits for such a well-run event. The presentations, panels and workshops sparked great conversations around portfolio strategy, governance, risk and innovation across the sector. Most of all, it was fantastic to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new Life Sciences leaders who share the same passion for PPM.
Rated 5 out of 5
Merryn Horneman
Life Sciences Delivery Partner
MiGSO-PCUBED
Wrapped up the Why Summit Conference on Project Management, Portfolio Management, and CAPEX in Las Vegas today. Great conference and interactions with all of the attendees! Thank you all for connecting and interacting. Fantastic group of folks that I met there!
Rated 5 out of 5
Thomas Seener
Executive Director, The One Project Source, LLC
An outstanding few days of industry relevant PPM topics, from the energetic and thoughtful speakers and panels to networking new relationships to insights into where the industry is going with AI! Huge chops to Why Summits? for putting on an engaging and professional event!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mike Fitzpatrick
Vice President of Business Development & Operations , Umoja Biopharma 
Fascinating conference with seasoned and insightful industry leaders sharing perspectives into a wide range of topics across program and portfolio management. It was the perfect size – around 120 people – big enough to attract diverse and talented people, but small enough for everyone to engage in meaningful networking. We ended each day with roundtable discussions - small table discussions with the speakers and each other, which allowed us to both learn from each other and get to know our peers. Overall, a great experience and I look forward to returning. 
Rated 5 out of 5
Rebecca Rudicell, PhD. 
Translational Program Management (Oncology), Takeda
This conference was exceptional, featuring a diverse group of attendees, all of whom are experts in their fields. The event attracted a strong cross-section of the industry, encompassing both large and small companies. The networking opportunities were invaluable, allowing me to connect with a wide range of professionals and expand my network significantly. I wholeheartedly recommend this conference and plan to attend more events next year. It truly exceeded my expectations, with outstanding attendance and presentations throughout all three days. This conference has established itself as the premier event in the resource planning space, showcasing our commitment to excellence in the industry.
Rated 5 out of 5
Phil Wolf
SVP, On Demand Products, PDWare
It was an honor to be part of such a prestigious event and to contribute to discussions. Thanks Why Summits for the opportunity to engage with such a knowledgeable audience and networking with industry leaders !!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dhawal Upadhyay, PMP®, HBS
General Manager - Global Program Management, Intas Pharmaceuticals

“Always Be curious”

Who should attend?

This summit is tailored for senior leaders and decision-makers responsible for driving portfolio excellence, including:

Roles Invited:

  • C-Level Executives (CPO, CTO, CIO, CFO)
  • VPs, Global Heads, and Senior Directors of:
    • Project / Program / Portfolio Management (PMO)
    • R&D Strategy & Innovation
    • Digital Transformation
    • Risk Management & Compliance
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Operations & Resource Management
    • Enterprise Strategy

Join us to reshape the future of MedTech portfolio leadership, adaptive, intelligent, integrated.

Event partners

Premium Gold Sponsor

Planisware is a global provider of software solutions for project portfolio management. Planisware solutions are specifically designed to support product development, engineering and IT business processes. For more than 20 years, Planisware has been helping its customers to achieve strategic and innovative excellence, make valid business decisions and increase portfolio value.

Gold Sponsor

Planview is the leading end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Development (DPD). Powered by advanced AI capabilities, Planview gives business and technology leaders the strategic foresight to prioritize investments and initiatives, make plans real within constraints, and pivot with certainty when things change. Our AI-driven connected platform of solutions underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 3,000 customers and 3.1 million users globally. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Planview has over 1,500 employees worldwide.

Gold Sponsor

Rego Consulting is one of the world’s leading Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) consulting firms. With a 98% customer retention rate, we are focused on helping our clients reach their goals and partnering with them every step of the way. We also provide PPM solution, Clarity by Rego, designed to seamlessly help you manage all your projects. 

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Position Your Brand Where Projects & Portfolios Take Shape.

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