Name: Houston MedTech Rodeo
Start: 2027-03-10
End: 2027-03-11
Location: Armadillo Palace

March 10–11, 2027 • Armadillo Palace · Houston, Texas

When
March 10-11, 2027

Where
Armadillo Palace
5015 Kirby Dr,
Houston, TX 77098

This ain’t our first rodeo!

The MedTex Rodeo Conference gathers a curated group of 400 corporate strategics, investors, operating executives, academic institutions, policy makers, and industry partners in parallel of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This is the world’s oldest, largest, and longest rodeo bringing three million spectators to a piece of Americana and an icon of Texas culture. Offering high-impact, MedTech networking combined with a cultural experience like no other, the MedTex Rodeo belongs on your calendar.

Amongst educational panels and over-sized networking time, attendees will experience live Country music, armadillo races, mechanical bulls, and western-themed activations.

A bold Texas twist, saloon-style venue, buckles, boots and cowboy experiences are traded for hotel ballrooms, lobbies, and formalwear. This rodeo-style conference sparks collaboration in an unconventional and relaxed setting that leaves lasting impressions.

Come ride with us!

Plan Your Visit

Hotel

The Sam Houston Hotel

Enjoy an exclusive conference rate at our official hotel partner, a historic boutique hotel in downtown Houston.
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1117 Prairie Street
Houston, TX 77002

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Limited room block availability. Booking deadline to be announced.

Venue

The Armadillo Palace

Join us at one of Houston’s most distinctive venues for two days of conversations, connections, and Texas hospitality.
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5015 Kirby Drive,
Houston, TX 77098

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Attire

Boots, Buckles & Hats Encouraged

Leave the traditional conference uniform behind. Jeans, boots, Western shirts, dresses, and polished denim are all welcome. Business casual works just as well.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™

Make the most of your time in Houston with a visit to the world-famous Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. A past contributor to MedTex Rodeo’s programming, The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ brings together championship rodeo action, live entertainment, and authentic Texas hospitality for an experience you won’t want to miss.

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Agenda

Meet the Speakers

Our 2027 speaker lineup is coming together.

Stay tuned for announcements featuring leaders and innovators from across the MedTech industry.

REGISTRATION

Be Part of MedTex Rodeo 2027

Two days. 400+ MedTech leaders. Countless opportunities to connect.

Register Now ↗

2027 Sponsors

Become a Sponsor

Connect your brand with 400+ MedTech executives, investors, innovators, and industry leaders at MedTex Rodeo 2027.

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Table sign showing Houston MedTech Rodeo sponsor Velentium Medical and Lifeblood for March 3-4, 2026 event

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Real Testimonials From The People Who Were There

I’ve been to more conferences than I can count inside windowless hotel ballrooms where every hallway and breakout room looks and feels exactly the same. The Houston MedTech Rodeo was the opposite.

Fresh air, sunshine, long communal tables, incredible barbecue, live music, and an atmosphere that felt far more like a gathering of neighbors than a traditional conference.
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People traveled in from all over the world, but the tone was unmistakably Houston. Relaxed, welcoming, and full of the kind of conversations that happen when people feel comfortable enough to take their time and actually get to know one another.

Alex Condon

Chief Operating Officer, Matrix One

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Fantastic first few days at the Houston MedTech Rodeo with Lifeblood and Giovanni Lauricella in the fastest growing MedTech town in the U.S.!

Building MedTech companies is really hard work. But we can still have a lot of fun along the way. Amazing to have so many Goodwin MedTech partners down for the festivities -- covering the full spectrum needs of any MedTech company -- corporate, IP, regulatory, M&A and beyond. If you are around and we haven't met yet, please come and say "Hi Y'all" today!

Martin Gomez

Partner, Goodwin

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At Medtech Rodeo, the energy was equally inspiring.

Texas is emerging as a hotbed of healthcare innovation, supported by pioneering health systems and a vibrant ecosystem of medtech founders and investors. Interestingly, European investors are becoming more active in U.S. healthcare, helping bridge innovation across continents. For early-stage startups, creative funding sources — from family offices and accelerators to grants and non-profits — are key to getting off the ground.

A big thank you to Giovanni Lauricella and the team behind Medtech Rodeo for bringing together such a dynamic community driving medtech forward.

Sarah Fox

Investor, Angelini Ventures

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Congratulations to Lifeblood and Giovanni Lauricella for hosting a well-coordinated and content-rich program!

I just returned from a highly educational 2-day MedTech conference in Houston that I'd highly recommend for anyone interested in getting into the world of MedTech start-ups. If you're seeking advice on how best to get your company to the next major milestone or you need to find outside support to do it, you're likely to find both here! Two things consistently struck me during the event: 1) the MedTech ecosystem in Houston is well-coordinated, has momentum, and is growing fast, and 2) this community of CEOs, funding sources, and support vendors are friendly, approachable, and eager to help each other succeed!

I look forward to attending the MedTech Oktoberfest event in September!

Tom Younker

Senior Vice President
of Global Marketing,
Argon Medical Devices

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Pleasure serving on a panel regarding “Health System Corporate Venture - The Extreme Value Add Investor”,

sharing insights on OSF Ventures, and learning from my colleagues including Aileen H., Zach Eisen , Kipum Lee, PhD , Mike Anderes and Bob Crutchfield at the Houston Medtech Rodeo. One key takeaway: we like to co-invest together!

Thank you to Giovanni Lauricella and the Lifeblood team for organizing a one of its kind medtech conference in a fantastic venue.

Liridon Rrushaj

Director of Venture Investing, OSF Ventures

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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐨, my first time ever in Texas.
This wasn’t a typical conference.

Alongside thoughtful discussions about how corporate strategics approach partnerships and acquisitions, the role of venture capital in shaping the MedTech landscape, and what it takes to build strong executive teams and boards, the event also fully embraced its Texas setting.

Mechanical bull riding, country music, and even an armadillo race made it a MedTech gathering unlike any other. It also gave me the perfect excuse to buy my first pair of cowboy boots.

Looking forward to the next Lifeblood event, and maybe next time I’ll add a cowboy hat to match.

Thank you to Giovanni Lauricella and the Lifeblood team for organizing a one of its kind medtech conference in a fantastic venue.

Maria Putiliana

ArchCath

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I’ve been to more conferences than I can count inside windowless hotel ballrooms where every hallway and breakout room looks and feels exactly the same. The Houston MedTech Rodeo was the opposite.

Fresh air, sunshine, long communal tables, incredible barbecue, live music, and an atmosphere that felt far more like a gathering of neighbors than a traditional conference.‍

People traveled in from all over the world, but the tone was unmistakably Houston. Relaxed, welcoming, and full of the kind of conversations that happen when people feel comfortable enough to take their time and actually get to know one another.

Alex Condon

Chief Operating Officer, Matrix One

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At Medtech Rodeo, the energy was equally inspiring.

Sarah Fox

Investor, Angelini Ventures

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Pleasure serving on a panel regarding “Health System Corporate Venture - The Extreme Value Add Investor”,

Liridon Rrushaj

Director of Venture Investing, OSF Ventures

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Fantastic first few days at the Houston MedTech Rodeo with Lifeblood and Giovanni Lauricella in the fastest growing MedTech town in the U.S.!

Martin Gomez

Partner, Goodwin

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Great week connecting with investors and strategics at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting and the Houston MedTech Rodeo.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to join a panel on institutional venture capital alongside Samuel Scofield, Christopher Hanson, Jenny Barba, Steven Levy, and Sarah Fox. Thank you to Martin Gomez and Gregory Mann for the thoughtful questions and engaging discussion.

Appreciation as well to Giovanni Lauricella,Joseph Snyder, Benjamin Sanchez, and the team at Lifeblood for bringing together such a strong group of MedTech builders, investors, and operators.

Eric Heinz

Founder and Managing Partner, Heinz Ventures

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Congratulations to Lifeblood and Giovanni Lauricella for hosting a well-coordinated and content-rich program!

Tom Younker

Senior Vice President
of Global Marketing,
Argon Medical Devices

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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐨, my first time ever in Texas.
This wasn’t a typical conference.

Maria Putiliana

ArchCath

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