Advanced Wound Care Summit · February 16–17, 2027 · Austin
Dedicated summit for business leaders
Meet investors and strategic partners with experience in developing wound care businesses. Assess funding opportunities, prepare for market entry and understand what established companies look for in new technologies.
Austin Marriott Downtown · Austin, Texas
Organized by Kernexus · In association with SmartTRAK
Why attend?
For MedTech and life sciences founders, CEOs, investors and leaders in business development, R&D, medical affairs and commercial strategy.
Prepare for funding
Understand how investors assess risk, evidence and growth potential. Identify gaps in your investment case before your next funding round.
Meet strategic partners
Hear from established wound care companies looking for new technologies to invest in. Understand what attracts their interest and how they assess a potential partnership.
Assess market opportunities
Hear from specialist market intelligence companies about opportunities in wound care. Examine the regulatory, evidence and reimbursement requirements for commercial growth.
Meet the speakers
What investors and partners want
Neha Begwani
Morgan Stanley
An investment banking perspective on risk, value and growth potential in wound care.
Eric Johnson
Urgo Medical
A corporate development perspective on what attracts a strategic partner.
Jack Schlechtweg
Flagstick Advisors
Investor materials and due diligence preparation for your next funding round.
Program highlights
Prepare for market entry and funding
Examine the requirements your business needs to meet, from US regulatory expectations to investor due diligence. Use the sessions to assess your plans and prepare for discussions with investors, advisers and potential partners.
View the full programWhat Strategics Look for in Partnerships
Understand how established companies evaluate technologies and potential partners.
The Investment Landscape in Advanced Wound Care
Examine investor requirements and the factors that influence funding decisions.
From Concept to Commercialization: U.S. Regulatory Considerations
Review FDA expectations and requirements for US market entry.
From Pitch Deck to Data Room
Assess the evidence and materials needed to prepare for due diligence.
Innovation Showcase & AWCS Shark Tank
Assess emerging wound care businesses and hear investor feedback. Presenting requires a separate eligible exhibition package.
Meetings and roundtables
Request meetings before you arrive
Use WoundCafe to request meetings with investors, consultants and strategic partners before the summit starts.
Dedicated networking sessions and rotating roundtables give you time to discuss regulatory considerations, reimbursement pathways, international markets, clinical evidence and scaling your business.
Meeting requests are subject to acceptance. Program and speaker participation may change.
Free commercialization guide
Concept to Patient
Review the development, evidence, resources and adoption considerations involved in bringing a wound care product to market.
Registration and attendance
What does a delegate pass include?
Review the ticket page for current rates and inclusions, including AWCS Club membership. Travel and accommodation are separate.
Can my company exhibit or pitch?
Presenting in the Innovation Showcase or AWCS Shark Tank requires an eligible exhibition package. View Exhibit & Pitch options and contact the team to discuss the package appropriate for your business. A delegate ticket does not include a pitch or booth.
Are complimentary investor passes available?
Investors can apply through the ticket page. Applications are subject to Kernexus Team review and final registration.
Can I also attend APWCA TRSS?
APWCA Tissue Repair Summit Spring takes place at the same venue. Check the ticket page for combined access options.
February 16–17, 2027 · Austin Marriott Downtown
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Meet investors and strategic partners, assess commercial opportunities and prepare your business for its next funding round or market entry.