
Innovation and Emerging Technologies
The 2026 Stanford Biodesign Retreat will highlight in a single day the latest and emerging technologies in arrhythmia therapy. The Retreat in Chicago, Illinois, is designed to serve as an expert forum of 60 key thought leaders and innovators to share their ideas about new and emerging technologies in arrhythmia management and diagnosis. Physicians and scientists will be asked to give brief talks about the emerging developments in their field, the key needs in cardiac arrhythmias in their area of expertise, and the likely solutions in the next 5 years. A speed-dating format will be used to highlight start-up companies in the field. Start-up innovators will have the opportunity to speak about the start-up and medical device innovation process.