Octane, a leading organization fueling technology growth in Southern California, announced the Octane Cardiovascular Tech Forum 2025 will take place September 11-12, 2025, at VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa. This event represents a significant gathering of healthcare innovators focused on advancing cardiovascular technology and improving patient care outcomes.
The forum will unite entrepreneurs, investors, physicians, and industry leaders to highlight the latest advances in interventional cardiology, digital health, imaging, and medical devices. Program highlights include innovation panels, a physician and entrepreneur workshop, investor-focused presentations, and networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and accelerate the development of new medical technologies.
Dr. John B. Simpson, a pioneering interventional cardiologist and inventor of the over-the-wire balloon angioplasty catheter, will headline the event as keynote speaker. His participation underscores the forum's commitment to bringing together medical pioneers and current innovators to drive progress in cardiovascular care. The forum's committee features leaders from prominent organizations including Edwards Lifesciences, Cathworks, Knobbe Martens, UC Irvine, Hoag Hospital, and Nidus Biomedical, who will guide the agenda and ensure the event addresses the most pressing challenges in cardiovascular medicine.
CEO Bill Carpou emphasized that the forum will accelerate solutions poised to redefine patient outcomes and strengthen the healthcare ecosystem. This event is particularly important as cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and technological innovations are critical to improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment methods. The convergence of medical expertise, investment capital, and technological innovation at this forum could lead to breakthroughs that significantly impact global healthcare delivery and patient quality of life.
For more information about Octane and its initiatives, visit https://www.octaneoc.org. Additional details about the Cardiovascular Tech Forum 2025 can be found at https://ibn.fm/c8c8v.
