Registration & Continental Breakfast

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Opening Remarks

Howard Revitch

Sean Fenske

Welcome to Salt Lake City

The Salt Lake City, Utah, region is home to a growing medical device manufacturing sector. This Welcome address will help provide insights on exactly what the area has to offer and the impact the industry is having. Presented as a facts and figures overview, this session will kick off the 2026 MPO Summit.

Kelvyn H. Cullimore, Jr.

State of the Industry

The opening keynote of the 2026 MPO Summit will provide a focused look at many of the issues, challenges, and opportunities currently affecting the medical device manufacturing industry. Whether viewed by a representative of a supplier, contract manufacturer, OEM, or someone aligned with the industry in another way, this session is always well received and provides a wealth of information. M&A trends, emerging sectors, and other factors are covered as part of the presentation.

Anthony S. Freeman

The Growing Concern over PFAS: What's the Path Forward?

The medical device industry seeks materials that offer specific, beneficial characteristics depending on the application. Some of these substances, however, contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals.” These additives have garnered the attention of the EPA as well as organizations in the EU. As such, concerns have grown over their use and future availability. While medical devices may maintain access to them through an exemption, supply challenges could still be an issue. This session will discuss these materials, what the impact to device makers who use them could be, and what the future may hold for them.

Networking Break

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Supplier Agreements in the Age of Partnerships

As OEM/supplier relationships continue to transform, what do current supplier agreements look like? What are today’s critical factors and what’s gone by the wayside? How do you develop a supplier agreement for a partnership rather than a transactional relationship? Representatives from both sides of the aisle—supplier and OEM—will share their experiences, best practices, and recommendations for navigating the intricacies of today’s agreements in this panel-based session.

Moderated by Paul Melnychuck

Sara E. Dyson

Marie O’Malley

Paul Melnychuck

Networking Luncheon

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Washington Update

With the midterm elections only a month away from the 2026 MPO Summit, gaining insights on where the government is headed will be invaluable. In addition to examining the congressional races and whether the House, Senate, or both will flip parties, this session will look at pressing concerns that impact medical device manufacturers. Aspects such as the CDRH’s focus and pending legislation will be highlighted and explained. Be informed on what can be expected from Washington.

Clayton Hall

Session 6

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Networking Break

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Supply Chain Transformation: What's My Role?

As supplier consolidation continues and vertically integrated, full-service CDMOs continue to grow, questions emerge around supply chain resiliency and “boutique” suppliers. How will these organizations continue to exist in the new paradigm of medical device outsourcing? What role will they serve? Where do they fit into the outsourcing arrangement? Hear from representatives across the aisle from OEMs and service providers to gain insights on how the industry will look moving forward, where all parties fit, and best practices to leverage multiple players to ensure a resilient supply chain.

John Shegda

Jeff Kenitz

Networking Reception

Join attendees, speakers, and exhibitors for drinks and hors d’oeuvres during an evening reception. Take advantage of the setting for networking and conversation with peers within the medtech manufacturing industry.

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