This panel discussion updates efforts to limit the use of EtO and advises on new sterilization technologies. The experts will detail the challenges and opportunities associated with switching sterilization methods and ways that orthopedic companies can do it effectively.

Polymers are expected to play an integral role in the next wave of innovative 3D-printed implants. This panel discussion brings together diverse perspectives — an OEM, materials company, machine company and researcher — to discuss the state and future of 3D-printed polymer implants.

Proponents of hip resurfacing believe the procedure, along with new implant designs and materials, are well suited for the growing number of younger patients in need of hip replacement. Joint replacement surgeon turned industry executive, Sharat Kusuma, M.D., shares how engineering ingenuity has the potential to change the trajectory of hip resurfacing.

This wide-ranging panel discussion will provide clarity into the complexities of tariffs, taxes and nearshoring and explore how to maintain a competitive edge amid the constant change of today’s global orthopedic market.

Supply chain and procurement experts will detail the ways data analytics and machine learning can lead to smarter decision-making and a more agile and responsive product flow.

Join OEM sourcing and supply chain leaders as they uncover the most pressing challenges — rising costs of manufacturing, supplier dependencies and forecasting inventory — while exploring actionable strategies to overcome them.

OEM, CMO and investment leaders will share their insights on the future of the orthopedic industry, long-term views on global manufacturing and supply chains, and the emerging technologies they think will have the biggest impact on orthopedics in the years ahead.