MD&M South Partners Signal MedTech Ecosystem Expansion
Event summary
- MD&M South, a medical device manufacturing and healthcare innovation event, announced a network of industry partners for its 2026 edition.
- The event features a Sustainability Zone hosted by the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), including an interactive gallery wall and sustainability maturity model.
- The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association will moderate a MedTech Peer-to-Peer Networking session.
- TAG Awards will recognize breakthrough technologies with an award program and Innovation Wall showcase.
- NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions will host a Students for Student & Younge Professionals P2P session and an on-site podcast room.
The big picture
MD&M South's emphasis on partnerships highlights the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of the medical device manufacturing sector. The event's focus on sustainability, talent, and regional collaboration reflects broader industry trends driven by regulatory scrutiny, demographic shifts, and the need for greater resilience in supply chains. Informa Markets, as a major B2B event producer, is positioning itself to capitalize on these trends by facilitating connections and knowledge sharing within the $3 trillion advanced manufacturing market.
What we're watching
- Sustainability Focus
- The prominence of sustainability initiatives, particularly SCMEP’s presence, suggests increasing regulatory and investor pressure on MedTech companies to reduce environmental impact, which could affect capital allocation and R&D priorities.
- Talent Pipeline
- The SWE panel and NC State’s student outreach indicate a continued struggle to address the engineering talent shortage, potentially impacting manufacturing capacity and innovation timelines.
- Ecosystem Growth
- The breadth of partnerships, including academic institutions and regional alliances, signals a broader effort to build a more integrated MedTech ecosystem in the Southeast, which could intensify competition for resources and market share.
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