Tuesday, February 11
Tuesday, February 11
| TIME | MD&M Conference: Exploring Emerging Technologies of the Digital Health Boom |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Keynote Panel: Tech Disruptors Transforming the Robotics Revolution |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Keeping Up with the Digital Health Revolution |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
A Look at the Transformation of Minimally Invasive Surgery |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Leadership & Peer Mentoring; Funding Strategies for Entrepreneurs; Women in Engineering |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Advances in Prolonged Field Care Enabled by Wearable Diagnostics |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
Bioelectronic Medicine: Redefining Medical Treatment |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
An Engineer’s Perspective on the Advancements of the “Wearable” |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
Are AI-Powered Devices Really the Future for Healthcare? |
| TIME | MD&M Conference: User-Centered Design Strategies & Tactics for Faster Product Development |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Keynote Panel: Tech Disruptors Transforming the Robotics Revolution |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Innovative Tools for a UX-Centric Design |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Designing to Evoke the Right User Response |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Leadership & Peer Mentoring; Funding Strategies for Entrepreneurs; Women in Engineering |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Wearables vs. Implantables: The Battle for User Adoption |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
Bridging User Needs & Design Requirements |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Beyond Usability: Why Requirements Aren't Enough to Make Sure You Win in The Marketplace |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
The Development, Manufacturing & Characterization of Combination Products for Next-Gen Healthcare |
| TIME | MD&M Conference: Advancements in Medical Plastics for Medtech In partnership with  |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Keynote Panel: Tech Disruptors Transforming the Robotics Revolution |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
The Unique Polymer Property Requirements for Medical Devices in Contact with Pharmaceuticals |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Material Innovations for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Applications |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Leadership & Peer Mentoring; Funding Strategies for Entrepreneurs; Women in Engineering |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Panel of Industry Experts: Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility & the Medical Device Community |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
Panel of Industry Experts: Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility & the Medical Device Community (Continued) |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Effect of Moisture on Properties of Polycarbonate: Improving Device Appearance |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
The Latest Advanced Processing Factors Affecting the Plastics Used in Medical Devices |
| TIME | MD&M Conference: Keeping Up & Staying Compliant with Global & FDA Regulations |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Keynote Panel: Tech Disruptors Transforming the Robotics Revolution |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Driving Transformational Innovation Through Data Governance |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Strategies for Implementing the New EU MDR Requirements |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Leadership & Peer Mentoring; Funding Strategies for Entrepreneurs; Women in Engineering |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
EU MDR & IVDR Compliance: Tales from the Trenches |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
How to Design an Easy to Maintain Risk Management System |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
The Impact of IVDR Requirements on Manufacturers & Strategies |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
Developing Innovative Regulatory Plans for New Products |
| TIME | 3D Printing Innovation Summit Materials Trends: Metals, Ceramics, Multi-Materials, and More |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Keynote Panel: Tech Disruptors Transforming the Robotics Revolution |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
3D Printing with Metal: What’s New, What’s Next & How Much Will it Cost? |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Sponsored Session |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Leadership & Peer Mentoring; Funding Strategies for Entrepreneurs; Women in Engineering |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
A Guide to Multi-Material 3D Printing |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
3D Printing with Metal: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
How to 3D Print a Plane |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
Smart Automotive Production Using Additive Manufacturing |
Wednesday, February 12
Wednesday, February 12
| TIME | MD&M Conference: Driving Next-Gen Design & Innovation Strategies |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Tech Talk Panel: Prominent Physicians Address Unmet Needs, Design, and New Technologies in Medtech |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Boosting Innovation and Implementing Change in a Highly Regulated Environment |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Overcoming Challenges in Haptic Feedback for Robotic Surgery Platforms |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Developing the Right Talent to Support Technology Integration; Convincing the Boss: Justifying Your Next Big Purchase; Habits of Highly Effective Engineers |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Preparing for Sensor Fusion, a Revolution in Patient-Centric Health Delivery |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
10 Ways to Design Error-Resistant Medical Devices |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
What Does Your R&D Team Need for Effective Integration of New Technology? |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
What's Next for Next-Gen Design? |
| TIME | MD&M Conference: Product Development: Effective Strategies for Moving from Engineering to Production |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Tech Talk Panel: Plastic Prototyping Methods: How do you Choose the Best Process? |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Exploring Holistic Design Methods and Prototyping Strategies for Success |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Engineering and Business Perspectives on IP Strategies and Patent Protection |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Developing the Right Talent to Support Technology Integration; Convincing the Boss: Justifying Your Next Big Purchase; Habits of Highly Effective Engineers |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Designing Your Device with the End in Mind: Keeping the Required Clinical Trial in Your Sights |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
Using Augmented Reality to Accelerate Product Development & Decrease Costs |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Anatomy of a Start Up Company to Expedite Product Development, Lessons Learned |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
The Two Mindsets of Successful Medical Device Development |
| TIME | MD&M Conference: Materials, Testing & Risk Management Solutions |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Tech Talk Panel: Criteria for Choosing the Right Material for Your Device |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Effective Combination Product Risk Management Programs |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Effective Combination Product Risk Management Programs (Continued) |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Developing the Right Talent to Support Technology Integration; Convincing the Boss: Justifying Your Next Big Purchase; Habits of Highly Effective Engineers |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Controlling Microbial Contamination Through ‘Real Time’ Methods for Medical Device Manufacturing |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
Risk Mitigation Strategies for Designing & Manufacturing Micro-Sized Implantable Devices |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
The Testing and Risk Management Impacts of Changing a Medical Device |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
Better Practices for Product Life-Cycle Risk Management |
| TIME | MD&M Conference: Understanding the Impact of Recent Changes to Quality Standards In partnership with  |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Tech Talk Panel: FDA's Shift from 21 CFR 820 Toward ISO 13485: How It Will Impact You |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Explore the Convergence of Global Regulatory Trends Impacting Quality Management Systems (QMS) |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Implementing Changes to ISO 14971:2019 to Comply with Global Regulations |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Developing the Right Talent to Support Technology Integration; Convincing the Boss: Justifying Your Next Big Purchase; Habits of Highly Effective Engineers |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Connecting the Dots to Better Manage Your Risk: ISO TR 24971 Guidance for ISO 14971 |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
Connecting the Dots to Better Manage Your Risk: ISO TR 24971 Guidance for ISO 14971 (Continued) |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
When Quality Assurance Organizations Reduce Overall Quality |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
When Quality Assurance Organizations Reduce Overall Quality (Continued) |
| TIME | 3D Printing Innovation Summit Choosing the Right Tools & Materials to Support Your Design Strategy |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Tech Talk Panel: Additive Manufacturing: The Slow & Steady March to Production |
| 9:45 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Artificial Intelligence Meets Additive Manufacturing |
| 10:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. |
Sponsored Session |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Lunch with Roundtable Discussions: Developing the Right Talent to Support Technology Integration; Convincing the Boss: Justifying Your Next Big Purchase; Habits of Highly Effective Engineers |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m. |
Choosing the Best Material (Not Just Metal) for Your Application and Budget |
| 2:05 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
Design for Manufacturability: The Power of Using Simulation in Additive Manufacturing |
| 3:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Managing Occupational Health & Safety Concerns of 3D Printers |
| 4:05 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
Generative Design for the Manufacturing Process |
Thursday, February 13
Thursday, February 13
| TIME | Lightning Workshops & Closing Keynote |
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| 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Technology, Collaboration & Optimization for Design and Advanced Manufacturing |
| 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Lightning Workshop:Cracking Interdisciplinary Challenges with MIT Hacking Medicine Design Thinking Methodology |
| 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. |
Conference Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
Closing Keynote: Adventurous 10X Thinking – Building the Resilient Mindset for Better Innovation |
| 2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Special Show Floor Activities & Tours Designed for Conference Attendees |
| TIME | Lightning Workshops & Closing Keynote |
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| 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Lightning Workshop: From Idea to Successful Start-up to IPO: What Does it Take? |
| 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Reducing Risk: How to Successfully Develop a Product with Effective User-Centered Design Techniques |
| 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. |
Conference Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
Closing Keynote: Adventurous 10X Thinking – Building the Resilient Mindset for Better Innovation |
| 2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Special Show Floor Activities & Tours Designed for Conference Attendees |
| TIME | Lightning Workshops & Closing Keynote |
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| 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Tips for Solving Top Quality Challenges in Medical Device Manufacturing |
| 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Supporting the Increased Demand for Global Data |
| 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. |
Conference Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
Closing Keynote: Adventurous 10X Thinking – Building the Resilient Mindset for Better Innovation |
| 2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Special Show Floor Activities & Tours Designed for Conference Attendees |
| TIME | Lightning Workshops & Closing Keynote |
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| 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Solving the UDI Challenge - Putting the Regulatory & Implementation Pieces Together |
| 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Congratulations, You’ve Received Your 510(k). So, Is Your Product Really Successful? |
| 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. |
Conference Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
Closing Keynote: Adventurous 10X Thinking – Building the Resilient Mindset for Better Innovation |
| 2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Special Show Floor Activities & Tours Designed for Conference Attendees |
| TIME | Lightning Workshops & Closing Keynote |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Using Automation to Solve the Labor Shortage: Talent Management & Recruitment |
| 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Navigating Implementation Challenges in Manufacturing Automation |
| 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. |
Conference Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
Closing Keynote: Adventurous 10X Thinking – Building the Resilient Mindset for Better Innovation |
| 2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Special Show Floor Activities & Tours Designed for Conference Attendees |
| TIME | Lightning Workshops & Closing Keynote |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Lightning Workshop: How to Take Advantage of 3D Printing - A Guide to the 3DP Ecosystem |
| 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Lightning Workshop: Tips for Avoiding Common 3D Printing Pitfalls |
| 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. |
Conference Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
Closing Keynote: Adventurous 10X Thinking – Building the Resilient Mindset for Better Innovation |
| 2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
Special Show Floor Activities & Tours Designed for Conference Attendees |
*Conference Agenda is Subject to Change
*Meet the Speaker Lounge Available Each Day