FemTech Conecta · Tijuana Edition · 2026
I am building the future of Women's Health
A curated, invitation-only gathering of leaders across health, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship — connecting the US–Mexico border ecosystem.
May 2026Final WeekTijuana, BCExact Date TBC
The Opportunity
Why women's health
can't wait
FemTech Conecta Tijuana gathers investors, industry leaders, government officials and health innovators to co-build the femtech ecosystem at the intersection of two powerful markets.
This is the first event of its kind in Baja California — bridging the US–Mexico border with global voices in women's health innovation.
Problem
80%
of women's health conditions remain underdiagnosed or undertreated globally
Source: McKinsey Global Institute, 2024
Problem
$1T
lost to the global economy annually from conditions that disproportionately affect women
Source: World Economic Forum, 2024
Opportunity
3×
return on every $1 invested in women's health
Source: McKinsey Global Institute, 2024
Opportunity
40%
year-over-year growth in Latin America femtech adoption
Source: Rock Health / FemTech Analytics, 2023
Spotlight
Speakers
8-min talks from founders actively building in women's health
Canada
Rachel Bartholomew
Founder & CEO · Hyivy Health
Femtech Across Borders · Author · Prof, Toronto Met University
2× entrepreneur who founded Hyivy Health after her own battle with cervical cancer — building a pelvic rehabilitation device for the 1 in 3 women worldwide who will experience a pelvic health complication.
Founder of Femtech Canada and Femtech Across Borders, connecting ecosystems across 38+ organizations in 75+ countries. Professor of Biotech Innovation, University of Waterloo graduate, 15+ years in entrepreneurship.
Founder of Femtech Canada and Femtech Across Borders, connecting ecosystems across 38+ organizations in 75+ countries. Professor of Biotech Innovation, University of Waterloo graduate, 15+ years in entrepreneurship.
Pelvic HealthMedTech
USA
Jazna Olmsted Stannard
Co-Founder · FemTech Mexico
Director, Well4Tech · Founder, Hack4Delta
Social entrepreneur and ecosystem architect. As Director of Well4Tech, guided 30+ early-stage health & wellness companies from concept to market.
Founder of A Fresh Start Campaign — mobilizing 100,000+ donations for homeless shelters. Clinton Global Initiative University and UN Millennium Fellowship. Purdue University, Political Science + Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Founder of A Fresh Start Campaign — mobilizing 100,000+ donations for homeless shelters. Clinton Global Initiative University and UN Millennium Fellowship. Purdue University, Political Science + Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Ecosystem BuildingSocial Impact
USA
Dr. Brittany Barreto
Founder · FemHealth Insights
Author · Coyote Ventures · FemTech Focus Podcast
Scientist, author, speaker and one of the most recognized voices in global femtech. PhD in Genetics. Gates Foundation, NIH & HLTH committees. Chair — Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Innovation Equity Forum.
Host of the FemTech Focus Podcast. Co-Founder of Coyote Ventures. Founder of Pheramor, the world's first DNA-based dating app. Named 3× Top Leader in FemTech.
Host of the FemTech Focus Podcast. Co-Founder of Coyote Ventures. Founder of Pheramor, the world's first DNA-based dating app. Named 3× Top Leader in FemTech.
InnovationAuthor
Singapore & Mexico
Mayra Hurtado
Co-Founder & CEO · Hormony®
Prelude Health · Co-Founder, FemTech México
20+ years of global business experience across four continents. Co-founded Prelude Health and Hormony® — an AI-powered hormonal health platform tackling perimenopause through non-invasive saliva testing and personalized AI guidance.
Co-Founder of FemTech México. 10 years at Adidas SE Asia & Pacific. MBA from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Certified Yoga & Mindfulness instructor.
Co-Founder of FemTech México. 10 years at Adidas SE Asia & Pacific. MBA from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Certified Yoga & Mindfulness instructor.
Hormonal HealthAI & FemTechEcosystem Builder
Event Details
A new kind
of conversation
- 🔒Private, Curated AttendanceBy invitation only. 60–80 leaders across health, tech, industry & government.
- 🎤FemTech Spotlight Talks8-minute talks from founders actively building in women's health.
- 🌐Cross-Border Ecosystem FocusConnecting the US–Mexico femtech corridor for the first time in Baja California.
- 🤝Experiential NetworkingOrganic, intentional connections — not name-tag chaos.
Venue & Date
Tijuana, BC
Baja California · México
📅 May 2026 · Final Week
One day only · Exact date confirmed upon invitation
Organized by
FemTech Mexico™
FemTech Across Borders
Register Your Interest
Be part of what's
being built
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