The Future of Sterilization Workshop

Alternative Modalities and the Path Forward

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Explore the Next Generation of
Sterilization Technology

The Future of Sterilization Workshop at MD&M West explores the technologies and trends transforming how medical devices are sterilized for safety, performance, and sustainability. This one-day course delivers a deep dive into next-generation modalities—including Supercritical Carbon Dioxide, Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Electron Beam, and X-Ray sterilization.

You’ll gain practical insights into validation, scalability, material compatibility, and regulatory expectations to help your organization transition from legacy methods to more sustainable, efficient solutions.

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Why Attend?

Advance Your Knowledge of Technologies Shaping Sterilization’s Future

Regulatory Readiness

Understand the latest FDA, EU, and Health Canada guidance shaping how alternative sterilization methods are evaluated, validated, and approved.

Emerging Technologies

Gain an in-depth look at new sterilization modalities—such as eBeam, X-Ray, and Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide—and how they’re changing manufacturing capabilities.

Practical Validation Strategies

Learn how to validate and transition existing products to new methods while maintaining compliance, product integrity, and patient safety.

Sustainable Solutions

Explore lower-emission, energy-efficient sterilization options that reduce environmental impact while maintaining efficacy.

Real-World Case Studies

Hear from industry leaders and researchers sharing adoption challenges, lessons learned, and future pathways for implementation and scalability.

Who Should Attend

Key Decision Makers

Product Managers
Manufacturing and Operations Managers
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Leaders
Compliance and Risk Officers

Technical Professionals

R&D Engineers
Packaging Engineers
Process Validation Engineers
Device Designers and Technologists

Industry Specialists

Sterilization & Microbiology Specialists
Material Scientists
Sustainability and Process Improvement Leads
Clinical Affairs & Infection Control Specialists

Workshop Topics

Testing & Implementation

Learn how to evaluate feasibility, test protocols, and scale from R&D through commercialization when adopting new sterilization methods.

Efficacy & Material Compatibility

Assess how alternative modalities ensure broad-spectrum microbial kill rates while maintaining material and packaging integrity.

Temperature Sensitivity & Penetration

Understand how low-temperature and high-penetration methods ensure safety for complex, heat-sensitive devices.

Sustainability & Cost-Effectiveness

Explore how new methods reduce emissions, waste, and resource consumption while lowering long-term operational costs.

Regulatory Approval & Scalability

Navigate evolving global standards for sterilization validation and learn how to prepare for audits and large-scale implementation.

All tracks include access to free on-floor education and learning experiences across the expo floor.

Who You’ll Meet

Join Our Community of Innovators

The Sustainable Manufacturing Conference brings together a diverse community of professionals committed to advancing sustainable practices:

Industry Experts

Learn directly from scientists, engineers, and innovators developing next-generation sterilization technologies for the MedTech industry.

Regulatory Specialists

Connect with FDA advisors, standards developers, and compliance professionals navigating global frameworks for validation and approval.

Engineering & Operations Peers

Collaborate with engineers, QA professionals, and operations leaders addressing real-world challenges in transitioning to new sterilization modalities.

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The Future of Sterilization Workshop

Alternative Modalities and the Path Forward

Explore the Next Generation of
Sterilization Technology