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Coffee Talks
Enjoy a complimentary coffee and listen in on the latest developments in Additive Manufacturing, Supply Chain Drivers & M&A Trends, POCT Device Design, and more.
Lunch & Learns
Enjoy Lunch on us while industry experts discuss topics ranging from Molding Fundamentals, Medical Device Testing, Cybersecurity, and more.
RSVP for MD&M West’s Coffee Talks and Lunch & Learns, sponsored and hosted by some of the leading companies in advanced manufacturing. We are honored to work with our sponsors to provide you with a diverse lineup of education, real-world case studies, success stories, and business strategies from the industry experts who pioneered them.
Join the manufacturing community for complimentary food, coffee, and refreshments while connecting with peers and exploring hot topics in medical, critical, and advanced manufacturing.
Coffee Talks
Medtech CDMO Market and M&A Trends
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. | Room 212AB
Join this presentation for the latest market updates, trends, and M&A activity shaping the medtech CDMO landscape in 2026. We will review 2025 market performance with year-over-year insights to uncover the key movements influencing outsourcing, investment, and competitive dynamics. » Learn more
Presented by:
Filippo Pendin
Partner at Alira Health
Gabriele Brambilla
CEO at Alira Health
Sofia Puzzi
Principal, Transaction Advisory Services at Alira Health
Giorgia Miglietta
Engagement Manager, Management Consulting Division at Alira Health
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From 'Made in' to 'Designed in': Unlocking High-Value Innovation in Costa Rica
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. | Room 212AB
This Coffee Talk will feature leading industry experts who will examine Costa Rica’s evolution within the MedTech value chain. The panelists will share insights on managing top-tier manufacturing facilities in Costa Rica and discuss the increasing complexity of local operations. Speakers will explore the maturity of Costa Rica's supplier ecosystem, which now supports advanced engineering and design activities. » Learn more
Presented by:
Carolina Sanchez
Director, Investment Promotion Office of PROCOMER in California
Roy Calderon
Sr. Director Global Supply Chain at Hologic
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Navigating the Decision Flow: Changing Sterilization Modalities for Medical Devices
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. | Room 211AB
As global regulatory pressures tighten and product designs increase in complexity, medical device manufacturers are increasingly considering changes to sterilization modalities. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the critical considerations and step-by-step processes involved in changing sterilization modalities for medical devices. Topics will include feasibility assessment, risk-based decision making, material compatibility studies, the planning and execution of validation testing, and maintaining regulatory compliance. » Learn more
Presented by:
David Tran
Radiation Technical Advisor at Sterigenics
Jordan Elder
Director at Regulatory Compliance Associates
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Modernizing Medical Device Test with AI-Assisted Measurement
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. | Room 212AB
Medical device teams spend too much time wrestling with measurements instead of advancing products. AI offers a way to change that—when applied responsibly. In this session, see how NI uses AI to simplify automated test and measurement, reduce setup time, improve data quality, and keep engineers in control while meeting regulatory demands. » Learn more
Presented by:
Leen Adnan
Life Sciences Technical Marketing Manager at NI (now part of Emerson)
Max Rector
Life Sciences Business Manager at NI (now part of Emerson)
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Transforming Catheter Manufacturing with Non-PFAS, Lubricious Polymer Technology
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. | Room 211AB
In this Coffee Talk, Avient will introduce GlideTech™ Formulations—non-PFAS*, single-pellet lubricious polymer solutions that eliminate secondary processing to streamline manufacturing. These innovative compounds deliver excellent coefficient of friction in dry and hydrated states, support thin-walled designs, allow for conventional sterilization, and comply with ISO 10993-5 and USP <87>. They provide long-term, non-migratory lubricity solutions, and the presentation will discuss performance data comparing these materials to current market solutions. » Learn more
Presented by:
Fred Birkel
Senior Application Development and Technical Service (ADTS) Engineer at Avient Corporation
Building Medical Devices That Succeed from Prototype to Production
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. | Room 212AB
Medical device manufacturers need competitive devices fast—within strict performance, cost, and regulatory constraints. In this Coffee Talks session, Intel and Advantech will discuss how purpose-built computing platforms and edge architectures can help organizations build competitive medical devices. » Learn more
Presented by:
Cory Leonard
Product Manager at Advantech
Scott Thomas
AI Systems Architect at Intel
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Lunch & Learns
The Future of Quality: How AI Vision Systems Can Eliminate Defects and Boost ROI
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Room 211AB
In this session, automation expert Kevin Peake, joined by a machine vision specialist from Cognex, will demystify the critical components of automated vision systems—from cameras and optics to lighting strategies and AI-driven defect detection. Drawing on real-world applications in packaging, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing, the presenters will walk through a structured framework for evaluating business cases, running proof-of-principle studies, and building systems that balance speed, accuracy, and ROI. » Learn more
Presented by:
Kevin Peake
Director of Business Development, Automation at Ascential Medical & Life Sciences
Mike Diebold
District Sales Manager at Cognex
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Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Medical Device Sterilization — Reduce Reliance on EtO and Derisk Your Supply Chain
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Room 212AB
Growing regulatory pressure, environmental concerns, and capacity constraints associated with ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization have intensified the need for alternative sterilization modalities that can reduce risk and strengthen medical device supply chains. Vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH₂O₂) sterilization has emerged as a viable next-generation solution, offering effective microbial inactivation, improved sustainability, and increased operational resilience.
This presentation reviews the regulatory landscape, validation expectations, and risk management principles necessary to support VH₂O₂ sterilization and reduce reliance on EtO. » Learn more
Presented by:
Derek Prince, Ph.D.
President at Prince Sterilization Services
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Brunch. Coffee. Big Ideas. Don't Miss This! From Concept to Care: How Collaborative Innovation and Strategic M&A Deliver Better Patient Outcomes—at Scale
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Room 211AB
Cordica Medical invites you to enjoy brunch and coffee during an exclusive, must-attend session—focused on real-world insights in medical device design & development you can apply, not slides you’ll forget.
Better patient outcomes rarely come from a single breakthrough.
They’re built through:
✔ Smarter decisions made earlier in development
✔ Clear, efficient handoffs across teams
✔ Strong collaboration among clinicians, engineers, OEMs, and manufacturing partners
✔ Scalable ecosystems that move innovation beyond ideation into execution
Key Takeaway: How misalignment at any stage can derail the most promising technologies… and how to prevent it.
Presented by:
Mike Perillo-Gentile
Chief Commercial Officer at Cordica Medical
Ali Golshan, MD
Leading Vascular Expert and Surgeon
John Schneider
Senior Manager, Global Supplier Management at Edwards Lifesciences
Manning Hanser
CEO, Co-Founder, and Board Member at VonVascular.io
Peter Markham
President & CEO at CBSET
Rory Snepar
CEO/Owner Navesink Surgical and Wound Care, Chief Medical Officer OrthoNu
Ross Paulson
Chief Technology Officer at Midwest Interventional Systems
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