Keynote Address –
Is the US Behind the Innovation Eight Ball? Unmet Market Needs and New Opportunities for Technology

Robin R. Young, CFA, Founder & President, RRY Publications

TRACK A
ENGINEERING & DESIGN

11:00 – 11:45 am

Understanding How the Pressures of Perfect Prototyping Is Changing the Rules of Manufacturing

Mark Michael, President & COO, Fort Wayne Metals

Utilizing Advanced Technology for Improved Product Development: Considerations for Selecting an Effective Software Solution

Nikki Willett, Vice President of Marketing & Regulatory Affairs, Pilgrim Software

Linda L. S. Lovett, Medical Device Consultant

11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Novel Surface Modification & Coating Applications in the Forefront of Orthopedic Manufacturing

Lunch Break in Exhibition Hall

Biocompatibility & Testing: Planning Ahead for a Streamlined Process

Dave Parente, Senior Consulting & General Manager, NAMSA Consulting

Policy Changes Affecting Regulatory Affairs Compliance – Panel Discussion

Moderator:
James Ravitz, Partner, Arent Fox PLLC - Food & Drug Practice

Panelists:
Jeffrey Dow, Esq., Regulatory Affairs Manager, Synthes, Inc.

Networking Cocktail Reception Break in Exhibition Hall

Keynote Address –
Surgeon Meets Supplier: The Realities of the Progress We've Made in Technology Advancements

Kevin Scott, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Laser Spine Institute

Exhibition Hall Open – Continental Breakfast

Networking Break in Exhibition Hall

Orthopedic Marketing & Manufacturing — A Critical Combination

Lunch with Leonard Marshall in Exhibition Hall

When the Chariot Stops: The Medical Mayhem of a Retired NFL Player

Leonard Marshall, Executive Director, The Game Plan Foundation
Two Time Super Bowl Champion, Author and Professor at Seton Hall University