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The Must-Attend Program for
Medical Plastics Professionals
The SPE/MPD MiniTec Conference brings together the world’s leading engineers, designers, and materials experts for two days dedicated to the rapidly evolving field of medical plastics. Explore advancements in polymer materials, processing technologies, device design, testing, and sustainability. Gain critical insights into how next-generation plastics are transforming medical devices and patient outcomes. With an abundance of technical presentations and direct access to industry pioneers, this program is your gateway to mastering the materials shaping the future of MedTech.
Why Attend?
Advance Medical Plastics Innovation With:
Innovations in Polymer Science
Discover the latest in advanced polymer materials, including bio-inspired, antimicrobial, and self-healing plastics engineered for medical applications.
Processing & Manufacturing Mastery
Learn new techniques in polymer processing, 3D/4D printing, and hybrid device manufacturing that improve efficiency and performance.
Regulatory Readiness
Stay ahead of evolving regulations, including ISO 10993, MDR, and PFAS restrictions, while aligning your products with global compliance standards.
Sustainability in Action
Explore practical pathways to balancing patient safety, convenience, and circular design across the medical product lifecycle.
Conference Tracks
Advanced Materials
Gain deep insight into the chemistry, mechanics, and biomedical compatibility of new medical-grade polymers redefining design and performance.
Additive & Hybrid Manufacturing
Explore the latest in 3D and 4D printing, material fusion, and hybrid systems driving the next generation of medical device production.
Testing & Validation
Examine updates to ISO standards, validation methods, and sterilization compatibility for ensuring safe, reliable devices.
Sustainability & Lifecycle Management
Learn how leading companies are tackling single-use plastics, recycling challenges, and end-of-life strategies with circular economy approaches.
Trends & Future Technologies
From digital connectivity to AI in materials science, explore how data-driven insights are accelerating innovation in medical plastics.
Who Should Attend
Key Decision Makers
- R&D and Product Development Directors
- Supply Chain & Operations Leaders
- Regulatory and Compliance Officers
- CEOs, CTOs, and VPs of R&D
Technical Professionals
- Polymer, Biomedical, and Systems Engineers
- Device and Materials Scientists
- Testing and Validation Specialists
- Design and Manufacturing Engineers
Who You’ll Meet
Join Our Community of Innovators
Industry Leaders
Meet executives, founders, and decision-makers from OEMs, materials suppliers, and contract manufacturers driving medical plastics forward.
Materials & Process Experts
Engage with polymer scientists, engineers, and designers advancing the performance, biocompatibility, and sustainability of medical materials.
Choose The Pass Bundle That Works Best For You
Enhance your learning with a third day of advanced MedTech education.
After two immersive days at the SPE/MPD MiniTec Conference, extend your experience with the MedTech Conference to round out your knowledge across device design, regulatory strategy, and manufacturing innovation. Build on what you’ve learned in medical plastics with insights into product development, compliance, and commercialization for a complete view of the medical device lifecycle.
All passes include full access to the MD&M West expo and free on-floor education.
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