Where Advanced Manufacturing’s Essential Topics Come to Life
The critical topics impacting the world of manufacturing today and tomorrow are taking the main stage through MD&M West’s 2025 Keynote presentations. Learn from trailblazing experts in the industry as they unpack in-depth knowledge, practical tools, and strategies to help you tackle industry challenges and enhance your competitive advantage.
DAY 1: Renowned Healthcare Futurist, Medical Device Technologist, and Bestselling Author Nicholas Webb take you into the world of medical device design, manufacturing, and packaging with his enlightening keynote presentation.
DAY 2: Delivers the latest insights on AI as acclaimed futurist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Shawn DuBravac presents a forward-looking perspective on the future of manufacturing in the AI era.
Don’t forget to join us at 8 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday as well for Keynote Networking Breakfast, where you can collaborate with fellow professionals over coffee and pastries, and engage in conversations that inspire ideas and foster real solutions.
Day 1 Keynote
Driving Growth and Innovation in Medical Device Design, Manufacturing, and Packaging
Location: Level 3 Ballroom
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 9 - 10 a.m.
Join us for an enlightening keynote presentation by Nicholas Webb, a renowned Healthcare Futurist, Medical Device Technologist, and Bestselling Author. Known for his dynamic and upbeat delivery, Nicholas will equip executives and leaders in the medical device industry with actionable insights and powerful takeaways. Learn how to navigate the rapid chaotic changes that are occurring in medical device design, manufacturing, and packaging in 2025 and beyond. This engaging session will provide attendees with the tools they need to drive growth, innovation, and exceptional technologies, in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Key Takeaways
- Patient Consumerism and New Care Delivery Models
In an era of hyper-consumerism, patients are becoming more empowered, seeking seamless, transparent, and value driven healthcare experiences. Nicholas will provide insights on how changing healthcare delivery models will offer new innovation opportunities for medical device companies. These trends include the Decentralization of Care, Point of Care (POC) Testing, Asynchronous Telemedicine, and the impact of AI-driven Clinical Care Agents. - Leveraging Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Business Intelligence (BI) are transforming medical device design, manufacturing, and packaging. Nicholas will highlight how these technologies can improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and provide other key organizational benefits. By harnessing the power of AI, BI, and RPA, industry leaders can streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and deliver better technologies to the marketplace. - Addressing Staffing and Provider Burnout
The ongoing challenges of staffing shortages are critical issues that the medical device industry must address. Nicholas will present insights on how to apply Human Experience Innovation (HXI) strategies that focus on creating supportive work environments, enhancing employee engagement, and reducing burnout. By prioritizing the wellbeing of their workforce, organizations can improve staff retention, productivity, and recruiting. Also, learn how Enterprise Innovation (EI) can achieve a 60% better return on stated enterprise goals. - Building Future-Ready Strategies
To thrive in a landscape of rapid change, medical device organizations must develop future-ready strategies at both the enterprise and departmental levels. Nicholas will share insights on how to leverage massive and rapid change to build resilient and adaptable strategies. These approaches will empower leaders to anticipate market trends, respond to competitive pressures, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. - Why You Should Attend
Based on his just-released bestselling book "Chaotic Change," Nicholas Webb's presentation will provide attendees at the MD&M Conference with the foresight and practical tools needed to drive growth and innovation through futureready strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and prepare your organization for the next decade of transformation in medical device design, manufacturing, and packaging.
Speaker
Nick Webb
Healthcare Futurist, Medical Device Technologist, Bestselling Author
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Day 2 Keynote
AI and the Future of Manufacturing: Envisioning What’s Next
Location: Level 3 Ballroom
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 9 - 10 a.m.
Join acclaimed futurist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Shawn DuBravac as he presents a forward-looking perspective on the future of manufacturing in the AI era. Shawn's keynote delves into AI's transformative impact on the manufacturing industry, challenging traditional methods and redefining manufacturing's potential. Dr. DuBravac will explore how AI not only disrupts existing processes but also creates vast opportunities for manufacturers to innovate and lead. The discussion will cover emerging trends and strategic insights, equipping leaders to navigate this evolving landscape effectively.
Manufacturing is at a pivotal moment, confronting the challenges of increasing efficiency, adapting to market changes, and meeting the growing demand for customization and sustainability. AI is at the heart of this transformation, equipping manufacturers with advanced tools for optimizing production processes and enhancing product quality. The integration of AI goes beyond improving operational efficiencies; it is fundamentally reshaping how manufacturing is conducted and how industries engage with innovation and technology.
Key Takeaways
- Practical Examples of AI in Action:
Explore real-world case studies showcasing successful AI implementations in manufacturing, emphasizing the tangible benefits and lessons learned from these initiatives. - AI’s Transformative Impact on Manufacturing:
Understand how AI technologies are reshaping production processes and what this means for the manufacturing sector. - A Vision of the Future of Manufacturing in the Digital Age:
Examine how digital technology is revolutionizing manufacturing practices and redefining industry standards. - Inspirational Perspectives on Guiding Manufacturing into a Prosperous Future, Powered by AI:
Discover ways manufacturers can embrace technological innovations to build a dynamic and competitive future. - Why You Should Attend:
Gain a deeper understanding of how AI is revolutionizing manufacturing, encouraging them to rethink their approaches and strategies. This session is essential for manufacturing professionals who aim to drive their organizations towards a future defined by innovation and resilience, where the best days of manufacturing are still ahead.
Speaker
Dr. Shawn DuBravac
Futurist, New York Times Bestselling Author
- Speaker
Keynote Networking Breakfast
Join us on February 4 & 5, 2025 at 8 a.m. and connect with like-minded professionals in advanced manufacturing for our Keynote Networking Breakfast. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee, pastries, and meaningful discussions with peers. This intimate environment serves as a launchpad for a day of insights, challenges, and solutions presented by renowned experts in the field.
Connect at 8 a.m. in a comfortable setting, building relationships with potential partners and connections you’ll meet on the show floor. Immerse yourself in valuable discussions and gain access to key insights that will shape your understanding of advanced manufacturing. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and knowledge base in a focused, professional setting.
Time & Location:
Third Level Ballroom
Tuesday & Wednesday, February February 4 & 5, 2025
8-9 a.m.
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