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April 22-23, 2026

Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC

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Networking Events

#MDMSouth

Welcome Reception

Join Us for an Evening of Networking and Connection. 
We invite you to our Welcome Reception, bringing together industry professionals and thought leaders in an elegant, welcoming atmosphere. Connect with like-minded attendees while enjoying premium refreshments, signature cocktails, and carefully curated hors d'oeuvres.

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Peer-to-Peer Networking Sessions

Connect with Industry Peers Across Six Key Sectors
Join us for focused networking sessions designed to bring together professionals from Medtech, Automation, Packaging, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Powder & Bulk Solids industries. Over two days, participate in six one-hour sessions that facilitate meaningful peer connections and cross-industry collaboration.

Event Format:

  • Day 1: Three One-Hour Networking Sessions 
  • Day 2: Three One-Hour Networking Sessions 


Meet Industry Professionals Across:

  • Medtech 
  • Automation
  • Packaging
  • Design & Manufacturing
  • Plasticso Powder & Bulk Solids

Session Benefits

  • Efficient Networking: One-hour focused sessions maximize your time while ensuring quality connections
  • Cross-Industry Insights: Discover how innovations and solutions from other sectors can benefit your industry
  • Peer Learning: Connect directly with professionals facing similar challenges and opportunities
  • Structured Approach: Each session includes guided networking activities to facilitate meaningful conversations

Perfect for busy professionals seeking efficient, high-value networking opportunities.


Scavenger Hunt

Explore, Connect, and Learn: The Scavenger Hunt Experience
The scavenger hunt is an engaging activity designed to help first-time attendees and students explore the event in a fun and interactive way. Participants will navigate through key areas of the tradeshow, discovering important booths, learning about industry trends, and connecting with exhibitors. The scavenger hunt offers a unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the event layout, gain valuable insights, and make meaningful connections, all while enjoying a lighthearted and memorable experience.


Innovation Showcase Awards

Innovation Showcase: Celebrating Cutting-Edge Advancements
The Innovation Showcase highlights the latest breakthroughs and transformative ideas shaping the future in manufacturing. This dedicated space brings together innovative products and solutions from forward-thinking companies and individuals, offering attendees a glimpse into the advancements driving the industry forward.

Through digital displays and in-depth product information, the showcase provides a platform to explore new technologies, learn about their potential impact, and gain insights into the trends shaping the future of healthcare innovation. It is a celebration of creativity, ingenuity, and progress within the medical device community.


Media, Conference, and Association Partners

 

Official Media

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

2024 Media Partners

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Biomass Magazine logo
Design and Development Today logo
Design2Part logo
Food Manufacturing logo
IEN - Industrial Equipment News logo
IMPO logo
Industrial Distribution logo
Manufacturing Net logo
Manufacturing Technology Insights logo
Manufacturing Business Technology logo
Manufacturing Tomorrow logo
Medical Device Developments logo
Medical Plastics News logo
MED-TECH Innovation News logo
MED-TECH Outlook logo
Plastics Business logo
Plastics Decorating logo

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