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MPP West brings together the engineers, innovators, and manufacturers shaping the future of medtech.
Join expert-led panels on catheters, materials, and advanced processing—and connect with the people behind the most complex devices being built today.
Space is limited.
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM | Check-In & Continental Breakfast – Sponsored by Biomerics |
| 8:15 – 8:20 AM | Welcome Remarks by Steve Maxson |
| 8:20 – 8:45 AM | Keynote – The State of the MedTech Market: Dominique Filloux from Fogarty Innovation |
| 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM | Highlight Panel – Steerable and Robotically Controlled Catheters |
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Morning Networking Break – Sponsored by Cobalt Polymers |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | MiniTec Session – Enabling Technologies for Miniaturization of Medical Devices |
| 10:30–11:15 AM | Highlight Panel – Extrusion Technologies |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | MedTech Trivia Throwdown |
| 11:30 AM–12:00 PM | MiniTec Session – Cheaper, Faster, Compliant: Pick Two |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch – Sponsored by Applied Plastics |
| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | MiniTec Session – Hypotube Laser Mastery – Precision Cutting, Welding & Micro-Processing |
| 1:30- 2:00 PM | MiniTec Session – Micro Metal MedTech – CNC, Swiss, & EDM |
| 2:00-2:30 PM | Afternoon Break – Sponsored by Renegade Medical Extrusions |
| 2:30 – 3:00 PM | MiniTec Session – Inspection Expectations – Getting it Right Before the Quote |
| 3:00 PM–3:45 PM | Highlight Panel – Balloon Catheter Technologies |
| 3:45-4:15 PM | MiniTec Session – Next-Generation Smart and Complex Catheter Designs |
| 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks and Networking Reception |
Speakers
MPP West MC
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Nick Sharkey
Commercial Director, Medical
US Extruders
Keynote – The State of the MedTech Market: Dominique Filloux from Fogarty Innovation
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Dominique Filloux
Chief Development Officer
Fogarty Innovation
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM: Highlight Panel – Steerable and Robotically Controlled Catheters
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MODERATOR Megan Higgins
Director, Global Accounts
Integer -
Joe Bogusky
Staff Mechanical Engineer
Intuitive Surgical -
Chad Kimber
Director, Engineering – New Product Development
Biomerics -
Enrique Romo
VP of Research and Innovation
Noah Medical -
Ross Paulson
CTO
Midwest Interventional Systems, Inc. -
Mike Schultz
Former VP
Innovation and Development at Spectrum Plastics Group
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: MiniTec – Enabling Technologies for Miniaturization of Medical Devices
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MODERATOR + PANELIST Vijay Kudchadkar
Director of Plastics & Sales Engineering
Nissha Medical Technologies-Isometric -
Adam Steege
Founder and CEO
Trio Labs, Inc. -
Paul Mazelin
President & CEO
SiMEDEx Inc. -
John Kawola
CEO
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Highlight Panel – Extrusion Technologies
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MODERATOR Thomas Sullivan
Director of Technical Sales
US Extruders -
Paul Alba
President & CEO
Specialized Engineering -
Benny Cheung
VP Sales
Dynaflex Technologies -
Tyler Bills
Extrusion Engineer
Renegade Medical Extrusion -
Sixto Hernandez
Extrusion Engineering Manager
Viant
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: MiniTec – Cheaper, Faster, Compliant: Pick Two
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MODERATOR Sarah Rosenblum Ptach
President & CEO
Canyon Labs -
John Schneider
Director, Supply Chain (Global Sourcing)
Edwards Lifesciences -
Elad Einav
Co-Founder & CEO
Medibrane -
Marie O’Malley
Chief Commercial Officer
Centerpiece
1:00 – 1:30 PM: MiniTec Session – Hypotube Laser Mastery – Precision Cutting, Welding & Micro-Processing
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MODERATOR ames Proft
President
Metallurgical Solutions -
Mark Dustrude
Engineering Manager
Rose Medical -
Todd Dickson
President
Lumenous -
Nick Zanobini
Co-Founder
Symmetry Laser</strong
1:30 – 2:00 PM: MiniTec Session – Micro Metal MedTech – CNC, Swiss, & EDM
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Moderator Scott Rose
Chief Operating Officer
Lighteum Medical -
Jeff Haag
Vice President of Technical Solutions
Precera Medical -
John Eastman
Principal Program Manager
C-Axis Inc. -
Charlie Smith
Director, Business Development
Precipart
2:30 – 3:00 PM: MiniTec Session – Inspection Expectations: Getting it Right Before the Quote
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Moderator Mikki Larner
Sr. Technical Sales Specialist
DSA -
Jacob Gibb
Sr. Manager, Supplier Engineer
Intuitive Surgical -
Joanna Iribarran
VP Program Management
Viant Medical
3:00 – 3:45 PM: Highlight Panel – Balloon Catheter Technologies
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Moderator Katie Karmelek
Co-Founder
Chamfr -
Anant Hegde
Chief Technology Officer
Medeologix</strong -
Teddy Mudge
Co-Founder
Hoop Medical -
Lars Gerding
Senior Vice President Interventional Products
Cordica Medical -
Aaron Castillo
Sr. Engineering Manager
R&D
Embolox, Inc.
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: MiniTec Session – Next-Generation Smart and Complex Catheter Designs
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Moderator+ Panelist Erik Wendehost
Director of Sales
Applied Plastics -
Tommy Brodt
Founder & Owner
CathTeam -
Matt Bills
President
Renegade Medical Extrusion -
Michael Brooks
Founder & CEO
BayCath Medical
MPP Open
Join Us in a Golf Scramble the Day Before MPP
The MPP Open is designed to be a relaxed, high-quality afternoon of golf, networking, and connection with peers across the medical device and manufacturing ecosystem. Whether you’re here to compete, connect, or just enjoy a great course before the conference begins, the MPP Open sets the tone the day ahead the MPP Conference.
Event Details
- Course: Shoreline Golf Links (Mountain View, CA)
- When: The afternoon before the MPP Conference
- Format: 4-Person Scramble
- Check-in opens: 10:00 AM
- Bag lunch: 11:00 AM
- Shotgun start: 12:00 PM
- Capacity: Limited to 144 golfers
Please note: Club rentals are not available at this course.
Sponsors
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FAQs
What is MPP (Medical Processing Panel)?
Medical Processing Panel (MPP) is a regional MedTech event series featuring expert-led panel discussions and technical talks focused on how medical devices are designed, processed, and manufactured—especially in areas like catheters, materials, and advanced processing methods. It’s built as a practical, real-world forum where experienced industry leaders share what’s working, what’s changing, and what teams need to know next.
Who is MPP for?
Medical Processing Panel (MPP) is a regional MedTech event series featuring expert-led panel discussions and technical talks focused on how medical devices are designed, processed, and manufactured—especially in areas like catheters, materials, and advanced processing methods. It’s built as a practical, real-world forum where experienced industry leaders share what’s working, what’s changing, and what teams need to know next.
Why should MedTech R&D professionals go?
Medical Processing Panel (MPP) is a regional MedTech event series featuring expert-led panel discussions and technical talks focused on how medical devices are designed, processed, and manufactured—especially in areas like catheters, materials, and advanced processing methods. It’s built as a practical, real-world forum where experienced industry leaders share what’s working, what’s changing, and what teams need to know next.
