That's a wrap on the 17th annual Florida Medical Device Symposium. The FMMC would like to thank our great sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees for making this year a huge success with a record crowd. And thank you to all the terrific speakers and panelists that combined for another exciting and relevant medtech agenda! Enjoy this brief pictorial recap of this year's conference. See you next May in St. Pete!
Packed room to hear FDA's entire leadership team from the Office of Medical Device and Radiological Health Operations (Division 2), responsible for all medical device inspectional and compliance activities covering 18 states from FL to MN.
James Hildreth, FDA's Director of Investigations Branch (OMDRHO/Division 2), leads an important briefing on medical device facility inspections.
Clayton Hall, EVP of Government Affairs at the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), gives a detailed briefing on all things Washington impacting the medtech industry.
John Licato, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Director, Advancing Machine and Human Reasoning (AMHR) Lab at the University of South Florida, provides a fascinating analysis of generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
SGS North America's Ibim Tariah leads a morning session on International Market Access and MDR.
A crowd assembles for the Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML) session.
FMMC's John Ray moderates panel on the the risks and rewards of deploying AI and Machine Learning (ML) in medtech manufacturing.
Medtech digital transformation leader, Matt Tesvich, and Covington's Pam Forrest discuss practical applications of AI in medtech and its emerging regulatory regime.
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Opening Night Cocktail Reception
Medtech development "river guide," Justin Bushko with Concise Engineering, navigates a fascinating panel discussion on Bringing a Device to Market.
Our star-studded panel grapples with "Best Practice in MedTech Mergers & Acquisitions"
John Ajello tells the unique story of the founding of Medmarc Insurance, our long-time Host Sponsor.
Kevin Carr, CEO of FloridaMakes, brings good news on the growth of Florida manufacturing.
Keynote Luncheon crowd listens to Harry Moser's report on "Onshoring" of U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Exhibitors!
USF Medical Engineering students present on their research projects and technologies.
Jeni Lauer with Nelson Labs reviews the importance and timing of Biological Evaluation Reports.
FMMC Board chair, Geary Havran, calls the 2024 Symposium to order.
FMMC Board member and Medone Surgical's Bruce Beckstein mingles with the Exhibitors.
