Schedule
Your guide to upcoming key topics
FEB
2026
Sterilisation technologies
As healthcare demands rise, sterilisation technologies are evolving to deliver faster, cleaner, and more reliable results across medical environments.
Automation & advanced production
From precision assembly to accelerated throughput, automation is reshaping medical manufacturing and reducing the margin for human error.
Digital & smart manufacturing
Data-driven production floors are becoming the new norm, enabling predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and enhanced manufacturing consistency.
3D/Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing continues to push boundaries, enabling customised implants, rapid prototyping, and patient-specific medical solutions.
MAY
2026
Cybersecurity
As medical devices become more connected, securing patient data and critical systems is no longer optional but central to healthcare delivery.
Robotics
Robotic systems are transforming operating theatres and production lines alike, improving accuracy, efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
Sustainable manufacturing
Environmental responsibility is moving up the priority list, with manufacturers adopting cleaner processes, lower emissions, and recyclable materials.
Plastics
Medical-grade plastics continue to evolve, offering enhanced biocompatibility, durability, and design flexibility for next-generation devices.
OCT
2026
Emerging materials
New materials - from bioresorbables to advanced composites - promise to unlock lighter, safer, and more efficient medical products.
Telemedicine
Remote care technologies are bridging the gap between patients and clinicians, expanding access and reshaping traditional care pathways.
Wearables, patient monitoring
Wearable devices and continuous monitoring systems are enabling earlier interventions and personalised healthcare at scale.
Contract manufacturing
Specialised contract manufacturers are playing a growing role in accelerating product development and providing end-to-end production capabilities.
JAN
2027
Augmented reality/virtual reality
Immersive technologies are entering surgical training, diagnostics, and treatment planning, offering unprecedented visualisation and precision.
Regulatory, quality & compliance
As standards tighten globally, regulatory expertise and robust quality frameworks are essential to bringing safe, compliant products to market.
Automation
The push toward smarter, faster, and more adaptive production continues, with automation driving down costs while boosting reliability.
Supply chain resilience
Global disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities, prompting manufacturers to diversify suppliers, build redundancy, and strengthen logistics networks.