Why Attend | MD&M South 2026

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Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC

Experience MD&M South

Curated Networking

Connect with thousands of engineers and manufacturing professionals on the show floor specializing in the solutions you need.

Latest Tech in Action

Meet top suppliers and evaluate solutions across medtech, automation, design & manufacturing, packaging, plastics, and powder & bulk solids – all in one show.

Expert-Led Education

Access free educational sessions covering industry trends, innovative technologies, and problem-solving processes across advanced manufacturing.

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Explore Today's Hottest Topics

Maximize your expo pass by visiting educational theaters featuring free expert-led sessions.

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Digital Health & Connected Care

Feature IoT-enabled devices, remote patient monitoring, wearable tech, and cybersecurity for connected medical products.

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Updates

Always highly attended—spotlight QMSR, MDR/IVDR, FDA pathways, software as a medical device (SaMD), and cybersecurity compliance.

Automation & Smart Factory Innovation

Go deeper into Industry 4.0—including digital twins, edge AI, sensors, and data-driven manufacturing optimization.

Startup Innovation & Investment Trends

Celebrate medtech entrepreneurship, pitch competitions, funding insights, and how investors evaluate new technologies.

Workforce Transformation & Skills of the Future

Address labor shortages, upskilling, diversity in engineering, and preparing teams for AI-powered operations.

Experience Manufacturing Excellence

Enhance Your Education

Get the latest hot topics, best practices, success stories, and more at our abundance of education. Learn valuable insights from the top experts in your field, no matter your specialty.

Nurture Your Network

Whether you’re walking the show floor, attending an educational session, or connecting at one of our networking events, MD&M South is designed to connect you with the peers and suppliers that matter most.

ID Your Next Innovation

Witness interactive showcases of the next manufacturing components, machines, and equipment hitting the market when you visit leading exhibitors in medical, automation, packaging, design and manufacturing, plastics, and powder & bulk solids.