| 7:00-7:45am | Networking Breakfast
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| 7:45-8:00 | Opening Remarks |
| 8:00-8:15 | State of the Medtech Venture Industry
PWC will set the stage by presenting tailored data from the quarterly MoneyTree Report specific to investment activity in the medical device market on a regional and national level.
Mark Scholtes, Partner - PricewaterhouseCoopers
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| 8:15-9:15 | Where are Medtech VCs Investing?
Moderator:
Bill Harrington, Managing Partner – Osage University Partners
Panelists:
Juliet Bakker, Founder and Managing Director – Longitude Capital
Mike Carusi, General Partner – Advanced Technology Ventures
John Ryan, Partner, Medical Technology – Onset Ventures
Lisa Suennen, Co-Founder and Managing Member – Psilos Group
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| 9:15-10:00 | Non-Conventional Sources of Financing
Moderator:
Thomas Letscher, Chairman – Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP
Panelists:
Justin Canivet, Head, Business Development
Life Sciences & Global Diversified Industries – Toronto Stock Exchange & TSX Venture Exchange
Matthew Rizzo, Managing Director – OrbiMed Advisors
Dave Rosa, Chief Executive Officer – Sunshine Heart
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| 10:00-10:30 | AM Refreshment & Networking Break |
| 10:30-11:10 | A Public Policy Briefing
25 minute presentation followed by 15 minute audience Q&A
Mark Leahey President – Medical Device Manufactures Association |
| 11:10-11:45 | Changes Coming: The Payer and Provider Perspective
What challenges are new technologies facing to access health care institutions? You will hear the perspective of the hospital, an academic physician, and a private practice physician on challenges of incorporating new technologies into practice and the evolving role of ancillary services.
Speakers
Heber Crockett, MD
Brent O’Connell, MD, Chief Medical Officer – Argenta Advisors
John W. Sperling, MD, MBA, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery - Mayo Clinic |
| 11:45-12:00pm | Obtaining Regulatory Approvals for Medical Devices in a Global Market
Michael Winegar Head of Regulatory Affairs, Medical Devices – Medpace |
| 12:00-12:45 | Evolution of Partnering in Medical Devices
Moderator
Christopher L. Wasden Global Healthcare Innovation Leader
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Panelists:
Chad Cornell Vice President, Corporate Development – Medtronic
Julie Mchugh Chief Operating Officer – Endo Pharmaceuticals
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| 12:45-2:15 | Luncheon & Keynote
Hosted By:

| 1:20 - 1:30 |
Regional Update
Dale Wahlstrom
President & Chief Executive Officer
LifeScience Alley & BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota
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| 1:30 - 2:15 |
Keynote Presentation
Stephen Hemsley
President & Chief Executive Officer
UnitedHealth Group
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| 2:15-3:00 | Corporate Business Models – The Refocus of IT to Medtech
Going forward, how are Software Strategics translating IT solutions to medical device solutions?
Moderator:
Thomas J. Gunderson, Managing Director and Senior Healthcare Analyst – Piper Jaffray & Co.
Panelists:
Mark Holroyd, Senior Vice President – GE Capital
Bobby Kandaswamy Director – Intel Capital
Mohit Kaushal, MD, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Chief Strategy Officer
West Wireless Health Institute
Jack Young Senior Investment Manager – Qualcomm Life Fund |
| 3:00-3:15 | PM Networking & Refreshment Break |
| 3:15-4:30 | Device Specialty Tracks
Track 1: Wireless Medical Devices and Healthcare Delivery
Track Co-Chairs:
Sami Hamade Partner - Aberdare Ventures
Joseph M. Smith, MD, PhD, F.A.C.C., CMO and CSO - West Wireless Health Institute
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| 3:15 - 3:45 |
Technology Showcase
David Icke President & CEO - MC 10 Inc.
Tom Watlington CEO - Sotera Wireless
J. Sairamesh (Ramesh), PhD, CEO, President and Founder - 360Fresh Inc.
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| 3:45 - 4:30 |
Q&A Discussion
Co-Moderators
Sami Hamade, Partner - Aberdare Ventures
Joseph M. Smith, MD, PhD, F.A.C.C., Chief Medical Officer and Chief Science Officer - West Wireless Health Institute
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Panelists:
David Icke, President & CEO - MC 10 Inc.
Tom Watlington CEO - Sotera Wireless
J. Sairamesh (Ramesh), PhD, CEO, President and Founder – 360Fresh Inc.
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| 4:45-6:00 | Concurrent Device Specialty Tracks
Track 2: Diagnostics
Track Co-Chairs:
Doug Fisher, MD Principal - InterWest Partners
Jan Garfinkle Managing Director - Arboretum Ventures
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| 4:45 - 5:00 |
Lay of the Land
William Quirk Managing Director & Senior Research Analyst - Piper Jaffray & Co.
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| 5:00 - 5:30 |
Technology Showcase
Sundu Brahmasandra President – Molecular Systems Corporation
David Deetz, President & CEO – Ativa Medical
Albert "Al" A. Luderer, PhD CEO & Board Member – Intergrated Diagnostics |
| 5:30 - 6:00 |
Q&A Discussion
Co-Moderators:
Doug Fisher, MD, Principal - InterWest Partners
Jan Garfinkle Managing Director - Arboretum Ventures
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Panelists:
Sundu Brahmasandra, President - Molecular Systems Corporation
David Deetz, President & CEO - Ativa Medical
Albert "Al" A. Luderer, PhD CEO & Board Member – Intergrated Diagnostics
William Quirk Managing Director & Senior Research Analyst - Piper Jaffray & Co. |
Track 2: Gastrointestinal Diseases
Track Co-Chairs
Kathy Tune Partner - Thomas McNerney & Partners
Doug Kelly, M.D. General Partner - Alloy Ventures
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| 4:45 - 6:00 |
Innovation and Business Models within GastroIntestinal Diseases
Co-Moderators:
Kathy Tune, Partner - Thomas McNerney & Partners
Doug Kelly, M.D. General Partner - Alloy Ventures
Physician Perspective
Robert Ganz, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine – University of Minnesota, Minnesota Gastroenterology, P.A
Panelists:
Michael P. Allen, President and CEO – Xlumena
John E. Schellhorn, President & CEO - Monteris Medical Inc.
Robert Ganz, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine – University of Minnesota
Minnesota Gastroenterology, P.A
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| 4:30-4:45 | PM Networking & Refreshment Break |
| 6:00-8:00 | Off-site Dinner Reception at the Rooftop at Seven Sushi Ultralounge & Skybar
Hosted By: Piper Jaffray & Co
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| 8:00pm | Conference Adjourns |