SCHEDULE DETAILS Event Schedules
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7:00-8:40 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
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8:40-8:45 a.m.
Howard RevitchOpening Remarks
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8:45-9:00 a.m.
Elyse BlazevichWelcome to Colorado
An introduction of the region serving as the host of the 2024 MPO Summit—Colorado—and an overview of why the area is important to the medical device manufacturing industry.
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9:00-9:45 a.m.
Ben DunnState 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.
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7:30-9:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
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9:00-10:00 a.m.
Tony MuloneResolving the Disconnect in the Supply Chain
The pandemic exposed the warts in a medical device manufacturing supply chain. Those companies with well-established relationships fared better than those without them. Ease of communication seemed to be paramount, while supply chain geography was a point of focus for many as well. This panel will discuss the vision for the new supply chain make-up and the implications for those involved, from OEM to service provider.
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10:00-10:45 a.m
Christopher GatesSecuring Today’s Digital Manufacturing Floor
Ransomware attacks have only grown in frequency over the past several years. The impact on the medical device manufacturing sector is no different. Companies must ensure their facilities are as protected as possible from digital threats. While prevention can be expensive, it pales in comparison to a breach, so ensuring the production floor is safe is paramount. This session will provide insights on what leaders at medtech manufacturing firms must keep in mind.
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10:45-11:30 a.m.
Networking Break