The Spark: Why Pediatric Needs Its Own Innovators
October 16, 12-1PM EDT
This webinar is designed for pediatric device innovators, entrepreneurs, clinicians, researchers, engineers, investors, students, and industry partners interested in advancing technologies that improve the lives of children. Hear from Dr. James Wall, pediatric surgeon and health technology executive, who has navigated the complexities of bringing pediatric innovations to life.
The purpose of our 2026 webinar series, Founders’ Stories in Pediatric Innovation, is to shine light on the complex lifecycle of pediatric medical device development by bridging the gap between clinical need and commercial viability. The series is designed to deliver actionable insights on the regulatory, design, and funding challenges unique to the pediatric “orphan market,” while connecting the MPDC ecosystem with prospective founders, clinicians, and investors. Through real-world stories, it aims to inspire and demonstrate that while the pediatric path is challenging, it is both achievable and deeply impactful.
Episode 5: The Spark: Why Pediatric Needs Its Own Innovators will cover:
- Understanding what makes pediatric medical device innovation fundamentally different from adult medtech
- Identifying meaningful unmet clinical needs in pediatric care
- Exploring the regulatory, reimbursement, and commercial challenges unique to pediatric technologies
- Learning how mission-driven innovators can create lasting impact by focusing on the right problems
Why Attend?
If you’re building or supporting pediatric medical devices, this session will provide practical insights into why pediatric innovation deserves dedicated attention and what it takes to build solutions that can meaningfully improve care for children.