The Advanced Wound Care Summit
May 14-15 2026| Austin | Marriott Downtown
Organised by Kernexus | In Association with Smartrak
The only event dedicated to the business of wound care
Dedicated Exclusively to the Business of Wound Care
The Advanced Wound Care Summit launches in Austin on the 14–15 May.
This unique summit is brought to you by Kernexus Medical Communications in partnership with SmartTRAK. This partnership ensures that the programme is current and the attendees are of the highest calibre.
Advanced Wound Care Summit is the premier gathering dedicated exclusively to the business of wound care.
From early-stage ideation to successful commercialisation, this summit brings together the leaders shaping the future of the field.
Who You’ll Meet
Advanced Wound Care Summit brings together thought leaders from across the wound care ecosystem,
This is a focused forum for those influencing investment, commercialisation, regulatory navigation and market growth.
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Investors – venture capital firms, private equity groups, and strategic healthcare investors supporting the development and growth of wound care innovations.
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Start-ups – emerging companies developing new technologies, diagnostics, devices, and therapeutics for wound care.
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global medical technology and advanced wound care companies shaping the established commercial landscape.
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representatives from health insurers and reimbursement organisations influencing coverage and payment pathways for new technologies.
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healthcare policy specialists and government advisors shaping the regulatory and reimbursement environment.
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legal experts specialising in healthcare regulation, intellectual property, reimbursement, and market access.
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organisations responsible for bringing wound care products and technologies to clinical markets.
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companies supporting clinical trials, evidence generation, and regulatory approval processes
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manufacturers producing components, technologies, or devices that power wound care innovation.
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representatives from regulatory bodies responsible for evaluating and approving new medical technologies.
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policy advocates working to influence legislation and regulatory frameworks affecting the wound care industry.
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Why AWCS stands in a class of its own
A Unique Ecosystem
AWCS brings together a unique ecosystem, including major players, multinational companies, established US organisations, and international and regional distributors.
Unlike any other wound care event, AWCS is defined by its core focus on business interaction and open dialogue.
Supported by thought leaders in wound care business and data-driven insights from SmartTRAK, the summit delivers real-time market information and forecasting for the years ahead.
The Program
Spend the morning in dedicated sessions designed to deliver informative, current, thought-provoking seminars from champions of the field.
Provisional sessions include:
Start-up journey and success stories
Strategic partnership models
Clinical trials: phase 1, 2 and 3
Diversification of CAMPs companies
Distributor matchmaking by countries and regions
How to bring a product to market
CEO and Founder sessions
Stability in the US wound care market and forecasting
In the afternoon, take part in structured networking sessions, including:
Matchmaking – a curated service developed by Kernexus
Speed-dating style meetings via the Swapcard app
Rotating panel debates with pre-determined agendas
AWCS is designed with networking in mind, generating face-to-face partnerships and investment opportunities.
Shark Tank: Wound Care Investment Challenge
A live, investor‑style pitch session spotlighting scalable wound care innovations.
The Shark Tank: Wound Care Investment Challenge brings founders, clinician‑entrepreneurs, and growth‑stage companies together to present investment‑ready ideas to a panel of experienced healthcare investors and industry leaders.
Participants deliver focused pitches highlighting the clinical problem, market opportunity, business model, and path to scale. The Sharks then engage in direct, candid Q&A - testing assumptions around adoption, reimbursement, differentiation, and execution.
Ideas are evaluated on clinical impact, commercial viability, scalability, and team strength. Top presentations are recognized live, showcasing innovations positioned for real‑world adoption and growth.
This session offers:
Curated exposure to high‑quality wound care opportunities
Real‑time insight into investor decision‑making
Direct, actionable feedback for founders preparing to scale
Think your innovation is ready for investor‑level scrutiny? Apply to pitch—or attend to see which ideas stand out.
Innovation Showcase: The Future of Wound Care
The Innovation Showcase highlights forward‑thinking technologies and disruptive ideas shaping the future of wound care. This session features innovators working at the intersection of technology, AI, data, and next‑generation care models.
Selected participants deliver 10‑minute presentations showcasing emerging solutions designed to transform assessment, decision‑making, workflow, and outcomes. The focus is on vision, possibility, and what’s next—rather than competition or investment pitches.
Attendees gain early insight into technologies poised to redefine how wound care is delivered, managed, and scaled.
“AWCS is unique opportunity to bring all major players together in one room, helping U.S. businesses grow in a post-reimbursement challenge scenario.”
— Bent Von Eitzen
Global Clinical Research Institute
DELEGATE PASSES
Secure your place at the Advanced Wound Care Summit (AWCS) or maximise your experience with a combined AWCS & IPAWS ticket, giving you access to both programmes.
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The US wound care market is in a state of flux following recent changes to the CAMPs market.
As the vacuum appears, companies must diversify, continue to market themselves, and create new partnerships.
AWCS will showcase new technologies from around the world, giving early adopters the opportunity to seize the day.
