Network & Collaborate to Bring Innovative Devices to Market

Join NASS for the new “Innovation NetWORK Summit”, a two-day meeting addressing innovation in spine care where surgeons, engineers, MedTech, and other spine professionals will convene to network and collaborate about bringing innovative devices to market.

Explore innovation through discussion forums, reverse pitches, and mentorship opportunities. Expand your knowledge and gain access to exclusive insights from top business executives and the chance to connect with influential investors who can help take your ideas to the next level.

Participate in the unique and fun networking reception, Fail Tales & Cocktails, featuring short, informative and light-hearted presentations from aspiring innovators and business leaders who share stories of their failures and lessons learned on their journey.

The Innovation NetWORK Summit is the first of its kind in spine, and will be a ‘must-attend’ meeting for spine professionals seeking to make their vision become a reality.


Alyssa Huffman, CEO of Allumin8

"Bridging the Gap from Concept to Commercialization”

"With very limited acquisitions, 95% of startups failing, and funding increasingly scarce, understanding the right pathway to success has never been more critical. The NASS Innovation NetWORK Summit is designed to address these challenges head-on, serving as a unique collaboration focused on business design, achieving product-market fit, and bridging the gap from concept to commercialization.”
Alyssa Huffman, CEO of Allumin8
NASS Innovation NetWORK Planning Committee

Zorica, Buser, PhD, MBA

"Attendees will Create a Playbook for Their Medical Devices”

"NASS has a very strong presence in innovation through various sections and committees. We wanted to share our knowledge and expertise with a broader community and the Innovation NetWORK Summit was born. It will feature outstanding discussions and experts. Focused sessions and discussions will allow attendees to create a “playbook” for their medical devices and connect with mentors."
Zorica, Buser, PhD, MBA
NASS Innovation NetWORK Planning Committee

Eric Muehlbauer, MJ, CAE, NASS Executive Director

"A Program that Provides a Pathway Toward Successful Innovation in Spine”

"Top business executives will be providing their insights and attendees will have the opportunity to connect with influential investors who can help take their ideas to the next level. The Summit will greatly benefit those who want to move ideas forward and want to know where to go with them. It will also help funders identify good ideas to pursue. Attendees can look forward to a novel program that provides/articulates a pathway toward successful innovation in spine.”
Eric Muehlbauer, MJ, CAE, NASS Executive Director
NASS Innovation NetWORK Planning Committee

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