NASS Insider


February 24, 2026


Registration Opens for NASS Innovation Summit


The NASS Innovation Summit, held June 11-12 in Rosemont, Illinois (near Chicago) explores the business and innovation lifecycle of medical technologies, helping you move your cutting-edge products and ideas to market. The Summit allows attendees to network and collaborate with other medical professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and recognized leaders and pioneers in innovation who will help innovators discover a personal roadmap to success!

Get expert guidance through discussion forums, roundtable discussions, mentorship and spine pitch opportunities. Hear exclusive insights from top business executives and influential investors to take your ideas to the next level.

“NASS has a strong commitment to supporting and promoting innovation in spine care and spine surgery,” said Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS, FRSC, FCAHS.

Fehlings, who is a member of the Innovation Program Planning Committee added, “The NASS Innovation Summit will bring together clinicians, scientists, academicians, Medtech and Biotech companies, and key industry thought leaders to share knowledge and new developments. This conference is unique in the spine space and is truly a must-attend event for anyone wanting to get the cutting-edge information on new technologies and biotech solutions in the spine and spinal cord areas.”

Day one will focus on a market overview and funding opportunities. Day two topics will address securing your IP, monetizing your product and gaining market access. See the full list of topics covered on the meeting website.

"With very limited acquisitions, 95% of startups failing, and funding increasingly scarce, understanding the right pathway to success has never been more critical,” said Alyssa Huffman, CEO of Allumin8. “The NASS Innovation 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.”

There is limited seating for this event. Attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their seat as well as take advantage of early registration savings and reserve their room accommodations at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel.

Learn more at www.spine.org/INS
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