WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2007 - Organizers of AdvaMed 2007: The Med Tech Conference unveiled the program for the first annual international conference. The release of the program preview is timed to coincide with the deadline for early registration on August 1, 2007.

Calling it "This Year's Can't Miss Event," conference planners expect more than 750 attendees from 15 countries to converge on the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. October 1-3, 2007. Business executives from more than 500 small, medium and large medical device companies have been invited to join policy makers, patient advocates, members of the news media, financiers, and service providers to network, share best practices and discuss policy issues.

Among the highlights of AdvaMed 2007 are:

- The Business Development Forum, an opportunity for growing med tech companies to present to and meet with potential investors and collaborators.
- The Global Harmonization Conference, cosponsored by AdvaMed, FDA and NEMA, marks the 15th Anniversary since the founding of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) and brings together international medical device regulatory harmonization leaders to examine past ccomplishments and future directions. Themed "GHTF and International Harmonization: The Future Is Now," this year's conference comes at a pivotal time in GHTF's history: a time for reflection and strategic planning.
- A robust conference schedule that includes several educational offerings. Tracks focus on: 21st Century Health Care; Finance, 21st Century Medical Technology; Emerging Company Issues; Global Business Issues; Legal/Intellectual Property; Product & Manufacturing Innovation; Quality & Compliance; Reimbursement; and the Value of Technology.

A sampling of conference topics include:
- Emerging Opportunities for Medical Devices in Advanced Therapies
- Innovative Strategies to Integrate Development, Manufacturing and Commercialization of Customized Medical Devices
- Strategic Outsourcing: Innovation, Acceleration and the Rise of the Virtual Medical Device OEM
- A 2008 Partnering Forecast
- New, Cost-Saving Delivery Trends
- What Buyers are Looking For
- What VCs are Looking For

Individuals and companies interested in learning more about AdvaMed 2007 should visit www.AdvaMed2007.com . Those interested in attending the conference are reminded that early, discount registration rates end August 2.

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About AdvaMed:

AdvaMed member companies produce the medical devices, diagnostic products and health information systems that are transforming health care through earlier disease detection, less invasive procedures and more effective treatments. Our members produce nearly 90 percent of the health care technology purchased annually in the United States and more than 50 percent purchased annually around the world. AdvaMed members range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies. For more information, visit www.advamed.org

About AdvaMed 2007:

AdvaMed 2007 is the premier medical technology conference and exhibition for business leaders, policymakers, investors, news media, patient advocates, and industry stakeholders from around the world. This year's conference offers a variety of workshops and panel discussions on subjects such as Medicare reimbursement, compliance, intellectual property, global market opportunities, corporate finance, public policy, emerging company issues, 21st century health care and the value of medical technology.

For more information, visit www.AdvaMed2007.com
or call 1-202-434-7213.

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