Registration & Continental Breakfast

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Opening Remarks

Howard Revitch

Sean Fenske

Welcome to Silicon Valley

An introduction of the region serving as the host of the 2025 MPO Summit—Silicon Valley—and an overview of why the area is important to the medical device manufacturing industry.

State of the Industry

With an emphasis on M&A activity within the industry among OEMs and the supporting supply chain, this session will highlight the current state of affairs within the medical device manufacturing sector. Key data points and trends will be featured in this opening session, enabling predictions for future activity within the industry.

Bryan Hughes

Beyond Reshoring: What Companies Are Doing Now

Join us for a journey through the history of offshoring, reshoring, and into the future of manufacturing. Consider the current and future strategies of global manufacturing companies, including where in the world to source and manufacture based on your product profile and the ever-changing geopolitical landscape. Learn what factors are most important to consider in making strategic location decisions and why reshoring may not be the best approach for your products. Rosemary Coates has been at the forefront of the reshoring movement for a decade. She will challenge you to rethink your global manufacturing strategy.

Rosemary Coates

Networking Break

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Make vs. Buy: An OEM/CM Supply Chain Discussion

How do you best determine what to do yourself versus employing the expertise of an outside service provider? Many factors go into this decision, hence the challenge with making the determination. And a wrong decision can lead to time delays and increased costs. This session will feature a panel discussion among industry representatives who have had to answer this question. They will share the best practices they use and their own recommendations for an effective evaluation.

Moderated by Barry Schnur.

Brent Hahn

Jim Fitzgerald

John Schneider

Barry Schnur

Networking Luncheon

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Washington Update

With the rapid influx of changes happening in the nation’s capital, it’s vital to stay abreast of what’s happening at various levels of government, as well as where agencies such as the FDA and CMS are heading. As a new Congress and administration continue to implement and work on their respective legislative agendas, learn about the latest federal landscape and how it could impact the medical technology ecosystem.

Brendan Benner

Lean Isn’t Dead—It’s Digital: Rethinking Inventory in the Age of Smart Manufacturing

Lean principles are evolving. This session will explore how digital tools are enabling leaner, more responsive inventory systems in medical device manufacturing, balancing efficiency with the need for resilience in a volatile global market.

Matt Stekier

Networking Break

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Face to Face: Industry Execs Address Medtech’s Most Pressing Issues

Where are the pain points for today’s medical device manufacturers? How are others addressing these problems? What are the best practices taking place around the industry? This session will offer a candid discussion among industry peers who represent various aspects of the industry. A multitude of discussion topics will be touched upon, including supply chain, labor, regulatory, cost controls, among others. Further, attendees are encouraged to pose their own questions to the group or ask about a topic that concerns them.

Moderated by Julie Schulte. 

Julie Schulte, MBA

Nora Crivello

John Nino

David Robson

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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