Medical Design & Manufacturing Conference Overview
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Education Build Around the Challenges Shaping MedTech
Education at MD&M West goes beyond presentations. Step into a variety of hands-on learning environments where innovation meets action. From immersive workshops and expert-led conferences to live demos and show-floor sessions, MD&M West gives you more than insights—it gives you real-world experience to implement into your daily operations as soon as you leave the show. Every session, workshop, and keynote is built to help you think bigger, work smarter, and lead the future of advanced manufacturing.
Conference Programs
MD&M MedTech Conference
The leading conference for MedTech executives, engineers, and developers. Leave equipped with the insights and strategies you need to drive growth, improve operations, and stay competitive in a rapidly advancing industry. Across two days of in-depth sessions, explore key tracks in design, next-generation technologies, compliance, cybersecurity, supply chain resilience, and quality.
Hands-on Workshops
Diving Deeper into Lean and Smart Manufacturing Synergies
Explore how the principles of Lean manufacturing evolve in the era of Industry 4.0. This workshop dives into the emerging concept of “Digital Lean,” where automation, AI, and data analytics combine with traditional Lean methodologies to minimize waste, improve consistency, and boost throughput. Using real-world manufacturing scenarios, you’ll uncover how digital tools enhance visibility, agility, and precision across the production floor.
Smart Manufacturing - Why it Matters and How to Achieve it
Future-proof your operations with a practical introduction to Smart Manufacturing. This half-day workshop will help manufacturers understand the technologies, strategies, and organizational changes needed to drive efficiency, competitiveness, and long-term growth.
The Future of Sterilization Workshop
Explore the next generation of sterilization technology in this one-day, interactive workshop designed for hands-on learning. Stay ahead of evolving regulations with updates across U.S., EU, and Canadian frameworks, discover ROI-focused approaches for integrating new sterilization modalities, and participate in breakout discussions tackling the real-world challenges of maintaining compliance, safety, and efficiency in today’s manufacturing environment.
MD&M Midwest Leadership Summit
This half-day intensive develops key leadership skills through expert mentorship in influence, communication, and strategic thinking. Led by medtech executives and leadership coaches, you'll gain practical frameworks and actionable tools to enhance your presence, expand your influence, and accelerate career growth.
Expo Education
Keynotes
Learn from visionary leaders shaping manufacturing's future through dynamic keynotes that deliver practical insights and actionable strategies. Gain essential tools to navigate change and drive growth from the leaders defining manufacturing's next chapter.
Show Floor Education
Access fast, actionable insights right on the show floor through open theater sessions led by industry experts. From cybersecurity and automation to workforce innovation and collaboration, these talks deliver practical solutions to today’s most pressing manufacturing challenges. Learn from real-world case studies, hear fresh perspectives, and discover strategies you can apply immediately to strengthen your operations and stay ahead of change.
Coffee Talks and Lunch & Learns
Refuel while learning from top manufacturers, engineers, and innovators during our complimentary Coffee Talks and Lunch & Learns. Enjoy a relaxed setting as industry leaders share real-world case studies and emerging trends across topics like additive manufacturing, molding fundamentals, cybersecurity, and supply chain strategies. These sessions blend networking and education, giving you a chance to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable insights over coffee or lunch.
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Benefits of Our Events & Experiences
Get Actionable Strategies, Trends,
and Insights
Solve real problems alongside industry experts in hands-on workshops and training courses. Walk away with practical tools and solutions you can implement immediately to improve your operations and results.
Get Answers to Your Most
Immediate Challenges
Solve real problems alongside industry experts in hands-on workshops and training courses. Walk away with practical tools and solutions you can implement immediately to improve your operations and results.
Connect and Collaborate with Colleagues Who Share Your Challenges
Meet engineers, executives, and innovators who understand your world. Build lasting relationships, exchange ideas, and find new partners who can help drive your business forward.