UTICA, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CONMED Corporation (Nasdaq:CNMD), a medical technology company specializing in medical devices for surgical and patient monitoring markets, announced today that the Company will participate in the Natixis Bleichroeder Second Annual Hidden Gems Conference on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 1:30 PM Eastern time. The event will be held in New York City at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.