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MD&M South
 
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April 22-23, 2026

Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC

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Show Floor Education

Explore innovation, insight, and industry expertise across the expo floor

#MDMSouth

Learning Happens Everywhere on the
MD&M South Show Floor

Education comes alive across the MD&M South expo floor—built for professionals who want fast, actionable insights while they’re sourcing solutions, meeting suppliers, and navigating packed schedules. We’ve embedded education theaters throughout the show floor so you can drop in for practical takeaways from engineers, operators, executives, and innovators tackling today’s manufacturing realities. 

*All Show Floor Education is included with your Expo Pass.

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Why Attend

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Actionable Insights 

Get practical tools, frameworks, and examples you can apply immediately on the shop floor. 

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Cross-Sector Perspective 

Learn how MedTech, automation, quality, and manufacturing innovation connect end-to-end.

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Expert Voices, Real Outcomes

Hear from professionals who’ve turned operational challenges into repeatable wins.

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Efficiency + Performance Focus 

Take away strategies that strengthen throughput, quality, visibility, and cost control. 

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Innovation You Can Use Now
Stay ahead of what’s next—from smart factory tactics to process and quality improvement.


Show Floor Theaters

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Advanced Manufacturing Stage

Location: Booth #2549

This stage spotlights practical insights across manufacturing—automation, digital transformation, workforce, operational excellence, and real-world case studies designed for immediate application.

View Advanced Manufacturing Stage Schedule »

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MedTech Theater

Location: Booth #3243 

Dive into MedTech and manufacturing innovation, including design-to-production strategies, regulatory/quality considerations, and supplier-driven solutions. 

View MedTech Theater Schedule »

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Tech Theater

Location: Booth #3313

This sponsored theater features exhibitor-led sessions highlighting real-world solutions, technologies, and case studies shaping today’s manufacturing landscape. 

View Tech Theater Schedule » 


Who Should Attend?

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Key Decision Makers

  • C-suite executives
  • Directors and managers in engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
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Technical Professionals

  • Manufacturing / process engineers
  • Automation & controls specialists
  • Quality, validation, and reliability leaders
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Industry Specialists 

  • MedTech and regulated manufacturing professionals
  • Materials / components specialists
  • Digital transformation & continuous improvement leaders

Who Will You Meet?

MD&M South brings together a diverse community of professionals committed to advancing manufacturing innovation across the Southeast.

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Industry Leaders

Meet the executives and innovators driving technology adoption and growth.

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Technical Experts

Connect with engineers and practitioners building solutions for real manufacturing constraints.

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Educators & Partners

Engage with experts shaping best practices, training, and standards across the industry.


Media, Conference, and Association Partners

 

Official Media

  • DesignNews
  • PackagingDigest
  • Plastics Today
  • Powder & Bulk Solids
  • Qmed / MD+DI

2026 Media Partners

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