San Diego Small Group Networking Event Wednesday, October 14, 2026 San Diego, CA Description: San Diego – We’re Back! Interest in our San Diego gatherings continues to grow, and these events have become a great way to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones, and have the kind of meaningful conversations that happen best in a smaller setting. Space is intentionally limited—and our San Diego events fill quickly. Reserve your spot and join us for an evening of great conversation, valuable connections, and MedtechWOMEN community. We look forward to seeing you there! Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – 5:30-7:30pm PT Location: Postino Del Mar 3745 Paseo Place, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92130 Pre-registration is required. This is a no-host event: Please come prepared to Venmo your hosts. Register HERE to attend. Date: October 14, 2026 Event Info
Philadelphia Small Group Networking Event Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Philadelphia, PA Description: Philadelphia, let’s get together! The MedtechWOMEN community is coming together in Philadelphia for an upcoming small group networking event. Join us for a relaxed opportunity to meet other women leaders across the medtech community, reconnect with colleagues, and make new connections through great conversation and connection. Our small group gatherings are intentionally designed to make it easy to meet and engage with everyone in the room. Space is limited, so register early and join us as we continue to grow the MedtechWOMEN community in Philadelphia. Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – 5:30-7:30pm ET Location: Teresa’s Café and Next Door, 124 N. Wayne Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 Pre-registration is required. This is a no-host event: Please come prepared to Venmo your hosts. Register HERE to attend. Date: October 14, 2026 Event Info
Chicago Small Group Networking Event Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Chicago, IL Description: Chicago, let’s get together! Join MedtechWOMEN and your hosts Stephanie Jones, Sheila Shah and Lori Crosson in Chicago for a special networking event at City Winery, 1200 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL. We hope you will join us! Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – 5:30-7:30pm CT Location: City Winery, 1200 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL Pre-registration is required. This is a no-host event: Please come prepared to Venmo your hosts. Register HERE to attend. Date: October 28, 2026 Event Info
MedtechLAUNCH Regulatory & Quality: Building the Right QMS — Build vs. Outsource – A Virtual Event Thursday, October 29, 2026 A Virtual Event Description: Join us virtually for MedtechLAUNCH: Regulatory & Quality: Building the Right QMS — Build vs. Outsource For an early-stage medtech company, building a Quality Management System is essential—but that does not mean building everything all at once. How much QMS do you really need, when do you need it, and what should you build internally versus outsource? Getting those decisions right can help a start-up move efficiently toward regulatory and commercial milestones without creating unnecessary infrastructure, cost, or complexity. Getting them wrong can mean rework, delays, compliance issues, and systems that simply do not scale as the company grows. In this MedtechLAUNCH session, experienced leaders will take a practical look at how emerging medtech companies can build the right QMS for the right stage of development. The conversation will explore when to begin, what capabilities need to reside internally, where outside expertise can add value, and how regulatory strategy and quality systems should evolve alongside product development and company growth. We will tackle questions including: What does an early-stage medtech company actually need in its QMS? How early is too early—and when is waiting too long? Which quality and regulatory capabilities should you own internally? When does outsourcing make sense, and what should you look for in a partner? How do you avoid overbuilding a system that slows down an early-stage company? What needs to change as you move from development through regulatory approval and commercialization? How do you build a QMS that can grow with the company rather than having to rebuild it later? The goal is not to build the biggest or most sophisticated quality system. It is to build the right one—one that supports where your company is today while preparing you for where you need to go next. Join us for a practical conversation designed for founders, CEOs, and emerging medtech leaders navigating the regulatory and quality decisions that can shape the trajectory of their companies. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Noon PT Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar Moderator: Nicolle Cannon, Founder/CEO/Quality Team Member, Cannon Quality Group, L.L.C. Panelists: Upma Sharma, PhD, President & CEO, Arsenal Medical Dr. Maryam Parviz, CEO & Co-Founder, SDIP Innovations Pty Ltd. Gaele Lalahy, COO, Plexāā Cost to attend virtually: $10 for MedtechWOMEN Standard Members, $25 for Non-Members Want the member discount? Join MedtechWOMEN today and receive registration discounts on MedtechWOMEN programs and events throughout the year! Register to attend Virtually HERE Date: October 29, 2026 Event Info
New Member Onboarding – A Virtual Event Wednesday, December 2, 2026 A Virtual Event Description: NEW MEMBER ONBOARDING To help you get the most out of your MedtechWOMEN membership and to connect you with other MedtechWOMEN members, we offer quarterly virtual New Member Onboarding sessions. Please join us for our next New Member Onboarding session on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 from 12:00-1:00pm PT. All current MedtechWOMEN members are invited and welcome to attend. You’ll hear an overview of MedtechWOMEN’s Mission and Vision, watch a virtual tour of the Member Portal, hear about volunteer opportunities and ways you can get more involved. Not a member? Join MedtechWOMEN to attend and also receive registration discounts on MedtechWOMEN programs and events throughout the year! Register HERE to attend. Date: December 2, 2026 Event Info
