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Don’t Just Learn the Industry. Live it.
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
The 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 three days of in-depth sessions, explore key tracks in design, next-generation technologies, compliance, cybersecurity, supply chain resilience, and quality.
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Sustainable Manufacturing Conference
Designed for forward-thinking leaders, this two-day program focuses on practical pathways to profitable, efficient, and future-ready manufacturing. Hear from experts across design, operations, and engineering as they share real-world applications of automation, smart factory systems, digital twins, and lifecycle analysis. You’ll gain strategies to improve efficiency, anticipate regulations, and invest in technologies that reduce long-term costs and drive sustainable growth for your organization. Learn More »
SPE/MPD MiniTech 2026
Dive into the next generation of medical plastics innovation. This two-day program brings together engineers, designers, and materials experts to explore the latest in polymer science, 3D and 4D printing, and sustainable device design. Learn how new formulations, testing standards, and processing techniques are redefining product safety, durability, and performance. Learn More »
Hands-on Workshops
The Risk Management Toolbox: Implementing Effective Risk Strategies in Medical Devices Workshop
Master the tools and strategies needed to integrate risk management throughout your product lifecycle. This in-depth workshop provides hands-on instruction on identifying, evaluating, and controlling risks across design, development, and manufacturing stages. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, you’ll gain the skills to embed proactive risk strategies into your quality systems, enhancing safety, compliance, and performance across your operations.
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.
Cybersecurity for Manufacturing: Protecting the Factory Floor and Beyond
As factories become more connected, the need for robust cybersecurity grows more critical. This workshop focuses on protecting your digital ecosystem—from Industrial Control Systems and IoT devices to supply chain and production data. Through expert-led insights and case-based discussions, you’ll learn practical methods to safeguard uptime, protect intellectual property, and ensure compliance across your connected manufacturing environment.
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.
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FuturePack Forum
This collaborative program dives into the intersection of design, materials, and sustainability—highlighting how smarter packaging practices can drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product performance. From digital traceability and circular economy models to sustainable materials and lifecycle optimization, you’ll gain insights that balance innovation with practicality. Join forward-thinking professionals redefining how packaging can deliver long-term value, regulatory readiness, and measurable ROI across the manufacturing landscape.
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Expo Education
Keynotes
Hear from visionary leaders shaping the future of manufacturing in a dynamic keynote series designed to inspire action and deliver practical insights. From emerging technologies to real-world business strategies, each keynote equips you with tools to navigate change and drive growth. This year’s lineup includes “AI Without the Hype: Real Results in Manufacturing,” where Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel, reveals how AI is transforming productivity, supply chains, and regulatory compliance through measurable, real-world results.
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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. View Show Floor Education »
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.
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