ATA and Jones Day to Host Telemedicine Venture Summit, Seeking Eligible Emerging Companies
Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 12, 2014 -- The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and the law firm of Jones Day are pleased to co-host the second annual ATA Telemedicine Venture Summit on Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Baltimore, Md. Held in conjunction with the ATA 2014 Annual Meeting and Trade Show, the summit will provide training, structured networking and match-making opportunities for collaboration between telemedicine, telehealth and mHealth emerging companies and established venture investors. In addition, the event will include an afternoon of educational panels covering trends in the industry, lessons from venture and strategic partners, and a look at some of the critical policy considerations facing the industry.
ATA and Jones Day are seeking companies, investors, strategic partners, and advisors interested in participating in the summit. Companies in all stages of growth and development—including early stage—are encouraged to apply. For selection criteria and the application process, please visit this link.
“The Venture Summit gives a multi-million dollar opportunity to new companies,” said Jonathan Linkous, Chief Executive Officer of ATA, “These companies are transforming the way healthcare is delivered, and this summit will enable them to establish key relationships to take their product or service to the next level.”
The ATA 2014 Telemedicine Venture Fair will feature a morning of lessons from mentors and practice pitches from up-and-coming companies to gain tips and pointers in order to warm up for the afternoon. During the afternoon, there will be a custom networking period, where companies and investors are matched based on interests to provide one-on-one time to connect. There will also be several panels of investors and experts to provide education and guidance to participants as well as non-applicant, general attendees.
“Given the variety of innovative telehealth businesses and growing interest among financial and strategic partners, we feel this Venture Summit is both a valuable opportunity for emerging companies to gain exposure and to generally plant the seeds for mutually beneficial relationships among the industry,” said Alexis Gilroy, a Partner with Jones Day.
The ATA Annual Meeting and Trade Show is the premier exhibiting venue for companies looking to market their remote medical products and services to nearly 6000 telemedicine professionals, institutional providers, government agencies and other healthcare stakeholders. It is the world’s largest meeting and tradeshow for telemedicine, mHealth and telehealth. For program and exhibiting information, visit http://www.ata2014.org.
ABOUT JONES DAY
Jones Day is a global law firm practicing in the major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Ranked among the world's best and most integrated law firms, and perennially ranked among the best in client service, Jones Day acts as principal outside counsel to, or provides significant legal representation for, more than half of the Fortune Global 500, Fortune 500, and FT Global 500. Jones Day established its Washington Office in 1946. Today, more than 250 lawyers practicing in the antitrust, business practice, government regulation, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, and tax areas are housed in a historic office building across the street from the U.S. Capitol. For more information visit http://www.jonesday.com.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN TELEMEDICINE ASSOCIATION
The American Telemedicine Association is the leading international resource and advocate promoting the use of advanced remote medical technologies. ATA and its diverse membership work to fully integrate telemedicine into healthcare systems to improve quality, equity and affordability of healthcare throughout the world. Established in 1993, ATA is headquartered in Washington, DC. For more information visit http://www.americantelemed.org.
Mimi Hubbard, American Telemedicine Association, +1 (202) 664-9680, [email protected]
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