14 Can’t-Miss Medtech Sessions for Packaging Pros

Want to replace your sterilization method? Or leverage the speed of artificial intelligence for your packaging line? Worried about PFAS in your packaging materials?

We’ve got you.

Subject matter experts (SMEs) on these topics and more will be sharing their knowledge and insights at the upcoming Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis event, held at the Minneapolis Convention Center October 16-17. AMM is a co-locate of five events covering medical design and manufacturing, automation, general manufacturing, packaging, and plastics. The mega-event includes MinnPack and Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M Minneapolis).

In addition to a robust show floor with more than 500 exhibitors, AMM curates educational programs that are unparalleled in their usefulness.

Feel free to peruse all the sessions across all co-located shows here, including the paid MD&M Conference, along with the free show-floor stages: Medtech Central, Engineering Theater, and Tech Theater.

Here are the sessions related to medical and packaging trends and technologies.

While not specifically related to medical or packaging, I’ve been told the free keynote from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. in the Engineering Theater (Booth 1417) on Thursday, October 17, Sensors in Space: Learnings from Designing NASA’s James Webb Telescope, is stellar!

All times are local for Minneapolis (Central time).

Wednesday, October 16

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

How Changing Sterilization Methods Impact Medical Device Packaging Validations

Room 103 B (paid conference)

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Case Study — The Future of Healthcare Documentation: AI-Driven OCR Solutions for Enhanced Accuracy & Efficiency

Room 102 D (paid conference)

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

The Impacts of the QMSR Changes to Combination Products

Room 103 A (paid conference)

10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

Keynote – The Next Iteration of AI in Medical Devices

Engineering Theater, Booth 1417 (free)

11:15 - 12:00 p.m.

Extractable & Leachable Testing with Alternative Sterilization Modalities

Room 103 B (paid conference)

11:15 - 12:00 p.m.

IoPP – MN’s Annual Packaging Achievement Award for Top Students & Packaging Schools

Engineering Theater, Booth 1417 (free)

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Navigating Global AI Healthcare Regulations & Quality Requirements: Current Trends & Future Perspectives

Room 103 A (paid conference)

Informa Markets - Engineering

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Contract Manufacturing Strategy: Cultural & Team Alignment

MedTech Theater, Booth 3921 (free)

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

Panel — Behind the Scenes: The Rise of AI & Machine Learning in Medical Device Manufacturing

Room 102 E (paid conference)

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

Panel — Should I Stay or Should I Go? The Silver Lining of Sticking Around After EU MDR

Room 103 A (paid conference)

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Evolving Sterilization Processes: Liquid Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide

Tech Theater, Booth 2744 (free)

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Panel — A Strategic Overview on the Future of Sterilization

Room 103 B (paid conference)

Thursday, October 17

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Risk Management Strategies for Medical Device Design & Manufacturing

Room 103 A (paid conference)

2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

The Environmental Impact of PFAS & Sustainable Alternatives in Medical Device Manufacturing

MedTech Theater, Booth 3921 (free)