Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Our 3rd Annual Device & Tech Expo brought together founders, operators, clinicians, investors, and partners from across Charlottesville and beyond. The energy, collaboration, and innovation on display are shaping what’s next for our region — and this is just the beginning!
2025 Expo Highlights
- The 2nd Annual Device & Tech Expo took place Thursday, January 30, 2025, at CvilleBioHub’s North Fork Research Park location.
- A dozen biotech and device companies exhibited and demoed their technologies, drawing nearly 300 attendees.
- The Expo served as a live demonstration floor and networking hub for entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, and ecosystem supporters.
- It bolstered visibility for local innovation and strengthened the medtech / device segment of CvilleBioHub’s broader ecosystem.
These successes set the stage for an even more ambitious 2026 iteration.
The 2026 Device & Tech Expo will be held on Tuesday January 27, 2026 at North Fork.
- Expanded exhibiting footprint for startup booths, demo stations, and poster / prototype zones
- Investor / partner engagement through curated meetups or “connect sessions” between innovators and capital or corporate partners
- Ecosystem synergy via collaboration with local R&D institutions, accelerators, service firms, and regional medtech networks
Why Participate?
- Startups gain exposure, feedback, investor visibility, partnership leads, and market traction
- Investors & Strategic Partners can discover emerging device and health-tech ventures in a curated regional showcase
- Service Providers connect with companies building in this sector, demonstrate your solutions, and identify opportunities
- Ecosystem members strengthen the regional pipeline, cross-pollinate ideas, and help drive the next wave of medtech innovation
How to Get Involved
Whether you’re interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, attending, or partnering, here’s how you can engage:
- Interested in Exhibiting?: Want to reserve a table or demo space? Complete the application for consideration.
- Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Reach out to our Business Development team to discuss opportunities.
- Questions or Ideas?
Drop us a note! We’re happy to explore collaboration, exhibit strategy, or custom engagement opportunities.