2025 Neurotech Leaders Forum
November 5-6, 2025
Embassy Suites, San Francisco Airport
(South San Francisco, CA not Burlingame)
Tentative Agenda (all times PST)
Day One
8:00-8:30 |
Registration and Coffee |
8:30-9:15 |
State of the Neurotechnology Industry: 2025James Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher, Neurotech ReportsNeurotech Business Report Editor James Cavuoto provides his insights and observations on the state of the neurotechnology industry. He surveys changes in the competitive landscape that have occurred over the years, the most significant events of the last year, and challenges confronting the industry in years ahead. |
9:15-10:00 |
Keynote Address |
10:00-10:30 |
Refreshment Break |
10:30-11:15 |
The Business of NeuromodulationJeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorJeremy Koff and his panelsits review key elements of launching a commercial neurotech firm, such as financial modeling, establishing valuations, selecting suppliers, and managing competition. |
11:15-12:00 |
Changing the Mix: Private Investors Pick Up the Slack in Neurotech FundingJames Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorAlthough federal funding for new neurotech vendors has taken a hit in 2025, a host of private firms have pitched in to fill the pipeline. In this session, a panel of investment professionals will offer their insight on the state of neurotech funding. |
12:00-1:30 |
Luncheon, Sponsored by Cirtec Medical |
1:30-3:00 |
Neurotechnology Entrepreneur PanelJames Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorThis session features presentations from CEOs and executives of several neurotechnology start-up firms and more established technology ventures. Each executive will present an overview of their firm's technology and markets. |
3:00-3:30 |
Refreshment Break |
3:30-4:15 |
From Brainwaves to Breakthroughs: The AI-Driven BCI RevolutionJoJo Platt, Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorThis session explores the powerful convergence of BCIs and AI, highlighting how advances in decoding, machine learning, and adaptive algorithms are revolutionizing the way we interact with and understand the brain. Leaders in the field will discuss breakthroughs in speech and movement restoration, neuroadaptive systems, and closed-loop therapeutics, while also addressing the challenges of clinical translation, ethical deployment, and real-world integration. |
4:15-5:00 |
New Realities at HHS: Navigating Regulatory and Reimbursement ChangesJeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorIn this session, we'll explore the impact of new leadership at the FDA, CMS, CDC, and other agencies and examine the outlook for future regulatory and reimbursement trends. |
5:00-7:00 |
Cocktail Reception, Sponsored by MST |
Day Two
8:00:8:30 |
Registration and Coffee |
8:30-9:15 |
Keynote Address |
9:15-10:00 |
Choosing Your Pain: Neuromodulation Firms Exploit a Variety of TherapiesJeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorVendors of peripheral nerve stimulation systems have begun to impact the market for spinal cord stimulation. Meanwhile new therapeutic approaches such as sensory stimulation, magnetic stim, and focused ultrasound are coming to market. In this session, we'll examine the competitive landscape among the established players and upstarts. |
10:00-10:30 |
Coffee Break |
10:30-11:15 |
A Body of Work: Neuromodulation Firms Move Beyond the CNSVictor Pikov, Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorNeuromodulation firms have expanded their anatomical targets to look at treating non-neurological disorders such as OSA, OAB, and inflammation. In this session we'll look at some of the new competitive battlegrounds in neuromodulation and bioelectronic medicine. |
11:15-12:00 |
Skin Deep: Wearables Vendors Build New Markets and ApplicationsJoJo Platt, Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorDavid Groves, Business Director, BrainsConnectedWhile the neurotech industry to date has been largely driven by implantable devices, a new class of vendors has emerged to offer noninvasive neuromodulation and neurosensing applications. In this session, we'll examine the market potential for consumer neurotech and digital health. |
12:00-1:30 |
Luncheon, Sponsored by Cirtec MedicalPresentation of 2024 Gold Electrode Awards |
1:30-3:00 |
Neurotechnology Entrepreneur PanelJames Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorThis session features presentations from CEOs and executives of several neurotechnology start-up firms and more established technology ventures. Each executive will present an overview of their firm's technology and markets. |
3:00-3:30 |
Refreshment Break |
3:30-4:15 |
It Takes a Village: Neurotech Industry Looks to Outside HelpJames Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorThe overall health of the neurotechnology industry depends on the availability of a network of third-party suppliers, including manufacturing firms, consultants, nonprofit organizations, and funding sources. In this session, we'll hear from some of the parties who help keep the industry moving forward. |
4:15-5:00 |
Facing the Public: An Editorial PerspectiveJames Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher, Neurotech Reports, ModeratorJeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech ReportsJo Jo Platt, Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech ReportsSharena Rice, Ph.D., Contributing Editor, Neurotech ReportsVictor Pikov, Ph.D., Contributing Editor, Neurotech ReportsIn this wrap-up session, Neurotech Reports team of editors will offer their views on recent controversies facing the neuromodulation industry, including ethical concerns, dealing with bad press, and legislative and regulatory developments. |
5:00-7:00 |
Cocktail Reception, Sponsored by MST |