Health2Tech DC November 5, 2025
Join us on November 5th for an exclusive gathering that brings together the brightest minds in the digital health space. Hosted by Alex Koshykov & Guc Ozenci, this evening promises to be a confluence of innovation, inspiration, and invaluable networking.
Schedule
Speakers
Chief Clinical Officer at Otolith Labs
TOPIC: Lessons Learned from Innovating in the Inner Ear
Kevin Franck, PhD, MBA, is a leader in the inner-ear field with 25 years of expertise spanning the development, commercialization, and clinical provision of hearing-related medical products. He earned his PhD in Hearing Science from the University of Washington and his MBA in Health Care Management from the Wharton School. He is also a licensed audiologist.
Kevin’s biotech and medical device senior leadership experience spans SVP, Strategic Marketing and New Product Planning at Frequency Therapeutics, Head of Marketing at Bose Hear, Head of Clinical Products/Strategy at Cochlear, and exited his first start-up, Ear Machine. Dr. Franck was also a faculty of Otolaryngology at Harvard and UPenn Schools of Medicine, and led clinical programs at Mass Eye and Ear and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He’s served on multiple national nonprofit Boards, including Chair of the Hearing Loss Association of America.
At Otolith, Kevin leads clinical and regulatory operations, leveraging his deep scientific knowledge and strong industry understanding to drive clinical success.
Venue details
Great location in Washington DC, equipped to foster conversations and connections. Venue details will be shared with registered attendees. Because of limited capacity, we won’t be able to accommodate everyone, so please register whenever you are sure you can attend.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a community that’s driving the future of health tech. Reserve your spot now and join us in shaping the landscape of digital health for 2025 and beyond.
Partners
Founder Institute & Guc Ozenci
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
FINN Partners – more than an agency. Champions of change.
FINN Partners is one of the fastest-growing global, independent marketing and communications agencies in the world, serving clients through a powerful combination of bold creativity, informed strategy, hands-on partnership, and highly specialized expertise.
MEDICA, held annually in November in Düsseldorf, Germany, is the world’s premier trade fair for the life sciences and medical technology, routinely attracting over 80,000 visitors from 165 countries and featuring more than 5,800 exhibitors from around the globe.
A key focus of MEDICA is Digital Health, which encompasses innovative technologies showcased through comprehensive exhibits and specialized programs like the MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM, ECON FORUM, and INNOVATION FORUM, as well as events such as the START-UP PARK, Wearable Technologies Show, and the Hospital of the Future exhibit, emphasizing advancements in telemedicine and digital hospital networking.
For additional information, visit www.medica-tradefair.com or contact the US office of Show Management:
Messe Düsseldorf North America (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Ryan Klemm Director, International Events rklemm@mdna.com / Direct Tel. (312) 621-5832