Visionaries in Tissue & Technology
August 20-22, 2025 | Houston, TX
The Post Oak Hotel + NASA Johnson Space Center
YOU’RE ON THE LIST.
Welcome to VT2, the private summit where top minds in advanced wound healing come together for inspiration, collaboration, and innovation.
This is not your typical conference.
It’s a high-touch, high-impact experience designed to fuel new thinking, spark meaningful dialogue, and push boundaries.
We’ll gather at The Post Oak Hotel, Houston’s most magnificent launch pad, and take over NASA for a full day of next-level programming. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe even your space boots.
This mission is for you. Let’s take off.
INVITE ONLY: THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT
This experience is designed for a select crew of invite-only attendees. Please do not forward this link or share details publicly.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
Arrivals + Welcome Reception
Check in, relax, and join us for “A night under the infinite sky” for cocktails, conversations, and a warm Houston welcome at The Post Oak Hotel. Connect with likeminded peers, network and share valuable insights.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
NASA Day
We’re taking over the Johnson Space Center. Expect exclusive access, immersive sessions, and a keynote that’s truly out of this world. Evening dinner beneath the stars.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
½ Day Brainstorms + Breakfast
We’ll wrap things up back at The Post Oak with interactive sessions, patient care insights, and a send-off brunch with your fellow pioneers.
Guest Speaker: José Morey, M.D.
- The first Intergalactic Doctor: This unique title highlights his work at the intersection of medicine and space exploration.
- CEO and Founder of Ad Astra Media LLC: This company focuses on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, aiming to encourage diversity in these fields.
- A leading expert in exponential technology innovation: Dr. Morey specializes in AI, biotechnology, precision medicine, and aerospace.
- A sought-after keynote speaker and consultant: He has consulted for organizations like NASA, IBM, Hyperloop Transportation, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the United Nations World Food Programme.
- A published author: He co-authored the bestselling book “LatinX Business Success”.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Evening Reception Attire: Dress to Impress.
- Business casual attire.
- All transportation, meals, and materials provided.
- A schedule built for real conversations and real breakthroughs.
- No boring ballroom panels. Just big ideas and better company.
NEXT STEPS
✔ You’ve received your invite.
✔ You’ve said yes.
❏ Now just show up and let the mission unfold.
We’ll be sending final details, travel tips, and prep materials to your inbox in the coming weeks.
QUESTIONS?
Reach out to Mission Control at jody.dell@heraeus.com.
We’re here for all liftoff logistics.
DISCLAIMER
If you believe any transfers of value may conflict with your local or state-specific policies and would prefer to cover your own travel expenses, please contact Amy Montgomery directly at amy.montgomery@heraeus.com.
AGENDA
Wednesday, August 20
A Night Among the Infinite Sky
6:00 – 8:30
Post Oak Ballroom
Dress Code: Dress to impress
Join us under the stars for an unforgettable evening, set against the backdrop of the infinite sky. Our Thursday night reception invites you to unwind with handcrafted cocktails, dinner, and engaging company.
Throughout the evening, explore interactive stations designed to spark curiosity and conversation—each offering a deeper look into Mirragen and how it’s redefining what’s possible in wound care. Whether you’re enjoying a drink, mingling with colleagues, or diving into the science behind our technology, this night is yours to explore, experience, and enjoy.
Thursday, August 21
Dress Code: Business Casual
| 7:00 – 8:20 | Grab and Go Breakfast | Pin Oak |
| Tables will be set up if you choose to eat at the hotel or everything has been made as a grab-and-go option to take on the bus, please follow the signs to the bus location. Plan to be on the bus no later than 8:20 to leave for NASA | ||
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Welcome – AJ Ford | Special Events Building (SEB) NASA |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | Guest Speaker – Dr. Jose Morey | (SEB) NASA |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Meet and Greet – Dr. Jose Morey | (SEB) NASA |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | (SEB) NASA |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Educational Session At Risk Wounds: Contaminated, Colonized, or Worse – Donald Buck, MD – Cy Dove, DPM – Ramez Sakkab, DPM – Richard Simman, MD | (SEB) NASA |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch | (SEB) NASA |
| 1:00 – 2:30 | Educational Session Diabetic Foot Ulcers: From Patient Cases to Multi-Center RCTs – John Lantis, MD – Ralph Napolitano, DPM – Anthony LaLama, DPM | (SEB) NASA |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | Self Guided Tours | NASA |
| 3:30 – 5:00 | Tram Tour | NASA |
| 5:00 – 5:45 | Evening networking reception with light hors d’oeuvres | Educational Space Shuttle |
| 5:45 – 6:45 | Science Behind Mirragen – Steve Jung, PhD | Destiny Theater |
| 6:45 – 9:00 | Dinner | Starship Gallery |
Friday, August 22, 2025
Immersive Educational Day
Location: Post Oak Ballroom, 8:00 am
Dress Code: Business Casual
Step into an immersive, hands-on educational environment designed to bring the science, strategy, and future of bioactive glass to life. Guests will rotate through dedicated stations showcasing future innovations in wound care science (non-promotional, for awareness only).
- Mirragen® – Discover the advanced science behind our flagship technology and why it’s changing the way clinicians approach chronic wounds.
- MirraSurgTM – Explore our surgical offering with MirraSurg and see how it can generate powerful clinical outcomes for complex wounds in the OR.
- Reimbursement – Gain clarity on coding, coverage, and payment strategy through interactive discussions that will help you navigate the reimbursement landscape with confidence.
- Future Prototypes – Get a sneak peek into our product development pipeline. This is an exclusive opportunity to shape what’s next — your insights could help us design the future. This session requires a signed NDA.
Space Center Houston
Experience the innovation of NASA at Space Center Houston.
The Post Oak
Hotel at Uptown Houston
Where elegance meets Innovation.
We’ve reserved accommodations for you at Houston’s only Forbes Five-Star hotel. Pack your best—this isn’t a beige-carpet kind of conference.