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Upcoming Neuromodulation Event

2025 Neurotech Leaders Forum San Francisco

Conference

November 5-6, 2025 | Embassy Suites, San Francisco Airport Waterfront


Overview

This two-day conference, with options for both on-site and video conference participation, offers an exclusive forum for neurotechnology entrepreneurs and executives to interact with investors, technologists, and potential partners committed to growing the neurotech market.

The schedule features presentations and panel discussions covering a range of topics—including neuromodulation, neuroprosthetics, neurodiagnostics, and neurorehabilitation. Attendees will hear from leading researchers and entrepreneurs developing clinically and commercially promising products such as deep-brain stimulation systems, stroke rehabilitation devices, implanted pain stimulators, brain-computer interfaces, and advanced brain sensing technologies.

The conference will also explore new frontiers in the neurotechnology industry, including applications in bioelectronic medicine, neurosensing, noninvasive stimulation, and biomarkers. Both days feature sessions from early-stage neurotechnology firms and established players alike.

Program

Day One: November 5, 2025 (PST)

Time Session Details
8:00–8:30 Registration and Coffee
8:30–9:15 State of the Neurotechnology Industry: 2024
James Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher, Neurotech Reports
Neurotech Business Report Editor James Cavuoto provides insights on industry changes, significant events from the past year, and upcoming challenges.
9:15–10:00 Keynote Address
Raymond Cohen, CEO, Axonics Inc.
10:00–10:30 Refreshment Break
10:30–11:15 Market Share Battles: Neuromodulation's Competitive Outlook
Moderated by Jeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Alexander Yeh, Ph.D. (CTO, Neuspera Medical), Nandan Lad, M.D., Ph.D. (Duke Neurosurgery), Victor Pikov, Ph.D. (Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports)
Discussion on new competition and emerging battlegrounds in treating pain and brain disorders.
11:15–12:00 Looking for the Exit: Investors Exploit Renewed Interest in Neurotech
Moderated by James Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Suraj Mudichintala, Senior Associate (Action Potential Venture Capital), Jordi Parramon, Ph.D. (General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech Ventures)
12:00–1:30 Luncheon, Sponsored by Cirtec Medical
1:30–3:00 Neurotechnology Entrepreneur Panel
Moderated by James Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Kial Gramley (Chief Product Officer, Backstop Neural), Ludovica Labruna, Ph.D. (CEO, Magnetic Tides), Jeff Erb (CEO, Paxos Medical), Luca Ravagnan (CEO, WISE srl), Amy Baxter, M.D. (CEO, Harmonic Pain Solutions)
3:00–3:30 Refreshment Break
3:30–4:15 BCI Frenzy: Separating the Facts from the Hype in Brain Implant Market
Moderated by JoJo Platt, Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Vikash Gilja, Ph.D. (Chief Scientific Officer, Paradromics), Craig Mermel (President, Precision Neuroscience), Marcus Gerhardt (Co-founder and CEO, Blackrock Neurotech)
4:15–5:00 The Three-Legged Stool: Neurotech Vendors Tackle Reimbursement Issues
Moderated by Jeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Katherine Neuenfeldt (Senior VP, Commercial Strategies, Presidio Medical), Mark Domyahn (Partner, J.D. Lymon Group)
5:00–7:00 Cocktail Reception, Sponsored by MST

Day Two: November 6, 2025 (PST)

Time Session Details
8:00–8:30 Registration and Coffee
8:30–9:15 Keynote Address
Carolina Aguilar, CEO, INBRAIN Neuroelectronics
9:15–10:00 Peripheral Vision: Neurotech Startups Exploit New PNS Targets
Moderated by Jeremy Koff, Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Lawrence Poree, M.D. (Professor, UCSF School of Medicine), Jon Ruais (CCO, Nalu Medical), Manfred Franke, Ph.D. (CEO, NeuronOff Inc.)
10:00–10:30 Coffee Break
10:30–11:15 Biomarking Your Territory: Neurosensing Technologies Enhance Closed-Loop Neuromodulation
Moderated by Victor Pikov, Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Scott Stanslaski (Senior Distinguished Engineer, Medtronic), Martin Schuettler (CTO, CorTec GmbH), Brett Wingeier, Ph.D. (VP, R&D, NeuroPace Inc.)
11:15–12:00 Consumer Be Aware: Neurotech Products Move Beyond Healthcare Applications
Moderated by JoJo Platt, Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Emily Mirro (President & Co-Founder, SynchNeuro Inc.), Nathan Intrator (Founder, Neurosteer), Liron Nunez Weissman (CEO, Corundum Neuroscience)
12:00–1:30 Luncheon, Sponsored by Cirtec Medical; Presentation of 2024 Gold Electrode Awards
1:30–3:00 Neurotechnology Entrepreneur Panel
Moderated by James Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Imanuel Lerman, M.D. (CEO, InflammaSense, Inc.), Katya Sverdlov (CEO & Co-Founder, JelikaLite), Pawel Soluch (CEO & Co-Founder, Spinally Medical), Andy Gotshalk (CEO, Neurologic Solutions), Roy Burstin (CEO, Eno)
3:00–3:30 Refreshment Break
3:30–4:15 Manufacturing Our Future: New Materials and Methods Pave the Way for Neurotech Growth
Moderated by James Cavuoto, Editor, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Asheesh Divetia, Ph.D. (General Manager, Cirtec Medical), Eran Benjamin (Business Development Manager, Micro Systems Technologies), Uli Gommel (CTO, Neo-Bionica)
4:15–5:00 Facing the Public: An Editorial Perspective
Moderated by James Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher, Neurotech Reports
Speakers: Jeremy Koff (Senior Consulting Editor, Neurotech Reports), JoJo Platt (Senior Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports), Sharena Rice, Ph.D. (Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports), Victor Pikov, Ph.D. (Contributing Editor, Neurotech Reports)
5:00–7:00 Cocktail Reception, Sponsored by MST



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