The Advanced Wound Care Summit
Organised by Kernexus | In Association with Smartrak
The Commercial and Clinical Future of Advanced Wound Care
May 14-15 2026 | Austin | Marriott Downtown
Dedicated Exclusively to the Business of Wound Care
The Advanced Wound Care Summit (AWCS) is the premier gathering dedicated exclusively to the business of wound care.
This is not a broad clinical congress.
It is a focused, senior-level forum designed for the leaders shaping the future of the field — from investors and start-ups to multinationals, payors, distributors, regulators and policy stakeholders.
From early-stage ideation to successful commercialisation, AWCS brings together a unique ecosystem to engage in meaningful business interaction and open dialogue.
The summit addresses the defining forces impacting the U.S. wound care market, including:
Reimbursement pressure and CAMPs market shifts
Value-based care models
Market forecasting and stability
Strategic partnerships
Commercialisation pathways
Regulatory and policy considerations
If you operate within advanced wound care, AWCS is where strategy is debated, partnerships are formed, and the market direction is defined.
Kris Flinn
General Manager, Wound
SmartTRAK
William Tettelbach
Chief Medical Officer
Caroline Fife
CMO
Intellicure
Kris Flinn
General Manager, Wound
SmartTRAK
Meet the 2026 Speakers
The U.S. wound care market is currently in a state of flux.
Why This Summit Exists
Recent shifts within the CAMPs landscape, evolving reimbursement structures, regulatory considerations, and increasing demand for measurable outcomes are redefining how companies operate, diversify and grow.
As the market recalibrates, organisations must strengthen strategic partnerships, refine commercialisation pathways, and navigate regulatory and policy changes with clarity.
The Advanced Wound Care Summit exists to provide that guidance.
Dedicated exclusively to the business of wound care, AWCS brings together a unique ecosystem of investors, founders, multinationals, distributors, payors and policy stakeholders to engage in informed, open dialogue.
Through expert-led sessions, market forecasting powered by SmartTRAK, and structured business interaction, AWCS equips organisations with the insight, connections and perspective required to navigate the market with confidence.
This is where commercial strategy is clarified, partnerships are formed, and the future direction of the wound care business is defined.
Who Should Attend?
The Advanced Wound Care Summit is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers operating across the wound care business ecosystem.
AWCS brings together stakeholders involved at every stage of the commercial pathway - from early-stage ideation through to market expansion and global distribution.
This includes:
Investors and venture partners
Start-up founders and executive teams
Multinational wound care companies
Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)
Distributors (US and international)
Original Equipment Manufacturers
Payors and policy stakeholders
Regulatory and legal advisors
Market access and commercial strategy leaders
Whether you are seeking funding, exploring strategic partnerships, diversifying within the evolving CAMPs landscape, or navigating regulatory and reimbursement complexity, AWCS provides the forum for meaningful business interaction and open dialogue.
If you influence investment, partnership strategy, product development, commercialisation, distribution, or market positioning within advanced wound care, this summit is designed for you.