EARLY DEADLINE August 1, 2026
SPE’s Medical Plastics Division (MPD) is currently seeking submission of titles and abstracts for technical presentations for its MD&M West MiniTec in Anaheim on February 8&9, 2027.
Topics of interest include the following:
1. Advanced Medical Polymers
- Smart, self-healing, bioinspired, and antimicrobial medical plastics
- Material biocompatibility
- Materials & technologies critical for next generation medicines & therapeutic delivery systems
- Stimuli Response in Polymers
2. Next-Generation Medical Devices & Therapeutic Delivery
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in healthcare
- Next generation medical devices and therapeutic delivery systems
- Personalization in materials, manufacturing, devices, and measurements
- Development of hybrid devices to reduce single-use plastic waste and OEM end-of-life responsibilities
3. Manufacturing Innovations & Process Control
- Additive manufacturing in medical devices (3D and “4D” printing)
- Innovations in polymer processing and device manufacturing
- Micro-Implementation
- AI and machine learning-driven tools for medical plastics manufacturing
4. Regulatory Compliance & Testing
- Testing and validation of medical plastics (evolving standards and regulations: ISO 10993 updates, MDR, PFAS)
- Interactions between medical plastics and sterilization methods (e.g., ethylene oxide limitations)
5. Sustainability & Lifecycle Considerations
- Sustainability in healthcare materials and manufacturing
- Design considerations for balancing safety, convenience, and lifecycle impact
- Recycling: PVC IV bags & tubing, Syringes, etc.
- Micro-plastics
Presentation Submission Next Steps
We are seeking early submissions by August 1, 2026. Please complete the information on the conference link below:
MPD Speaker Requirements for Selected Speakers – Important Deadlines
- Submit proposed title & abstract by August 1, 2026. Your proposal will be reviewed and you will receive an email from the MPD Technical Programming Committee.
- Accepted topics: submit a high resolution color headshot – 2 weeks after acceptance as speaker.
- Submit your PowerPoint presentation for committee review no later than:
- MD&M Minneapolis MiniTec – Minneapolis, MN | September 1, 2026
- MD&M West MiniTec – Anaheim, CA | November 1, 2026
- Participants will attend the on-site event
- Consent to conference partner speaker agreement and distribution of a PDF version of your presentation to conference attendees
For additional information, please contact us.