MD&M West
Shape What's Next: Engineering the Future at MD&M West 2027
Yellow AI Summary
MD&M West, held annually at the Anaheim Convention Center, is North America's premier event for medical device design and manufacturing, attracting over 13,800 professionals. This trade show facilitates discussions and showcases innovations across MedTech, automation, design, manufacturing, plastics, and packaging, with a strong emphasis on practical application and accountability in areas like Factory AI. The event serves professionals with purchasing power, as 74% of attendees can make, recommend, or specify purchasing decisions, and 7 out of 10 have active or upcoming projects. Key sponsors include Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, and Abbott, underscoring the event's significance in the industry.
Yellow Score Breakdown
Yellow's Take
MD&M West stands out as a premier destination for B2B marketers targeting the MedTech sector, drawing over 13,800+ quality attendees and featuring a strong lineup of industry leaders like Guidewheel's CEO and Nalu Medical's President. Its deep industry focus on medical design and manufacturing, coupled with a significant event scale, makes it an impactful platform for lead generation and brand visibility. While specific exhibitor and pricing details are not readily available on the event site, the sheer concentration of relevant professionals suggests a high return on investment for engaged marketers.
Attendee/Press Sentiment
Attendee Feedback Sentiment
Press Reviews Sentiment
“74% of attendees have the power to make, recommend, or specify purchasing decisions. 7 out of 10 attendees report having an active or upcoming project.”
Press Reviews
“MD&M West 2026 did not feel like an industry trying to impress itself. Factory AI is being judged on accountability — if you can't document it, it will not scale.”
“MD&M West is a pretty well-known show and always is our super bowl.”
“MD&M West, North America's most important medical design and manufacturing event, drew over 13,500 attendees and 1,700 exhibitors.”
“In terms of the event, it's been great for us. Number of touches is how we measure everything and that investment is going to pay off.”
“The premier manufacturing tradeshow expands with new events and networking opportunities designed to advance careers from medtech to packaging and beyond.”
“While there are other international industry conferences, the MD&M West event attracts the biggest concentration of U.S. OEM suppliers.”
“Smarter power is transforming electronic systems. Clean data is essential in an AI-driven world. Quiet operation is becoming a baseline expectation.”
“The 2026 edition of MD&M West reaffirmed its position as one of the leading gatherings for medical device professionals with 13,800+ verified attendees.”
“MD&M West 2026 medtech partners to know at the Anaheim show — supporting medical device OEMs from concept through commercial scale.”
Topics
Speakers
Lauren Dunford
CEO and Co-Founder, Guidewheel
Omar Khateeb
CEO, State of MedTech Moderator
Raymond Cohen
Former CEO, Axonics Speaker
Tom West
President and CEO, Nalu Medical, Inc. Speaker
Past Speakers (2025)
Nicholas Webb
CEO, LeaderLogic; Medical Technologist and Author
Dr. Shawn DuBravac
CEO and President, Avrio Institute
Jennifer Samproni
CTO for Health Solutions, Flex
Exhibitor & Booth Pricing
No exhibitor pricing found for this event.
Coupons
Sources: 
Facebook (Chase Plastics),
Dordan Manufacturing,
Arterex Medical
Coupons may have expired or changed. Verify with official sources.
Sponsors
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