FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Announcing Mayo Clinic Keynote Speaker at MedTech Conference/ MD&M Midwest 2025
Minneapolis, MN – September 22, 2025 – We are excited to announce that Mark Wehde, Chair of Mayo Clinic Engineering will deliver the keynote address at a Med/Tech Conference organized by SPE/Medical Plastics Division held at the MD&M Midwest 2025 the largest local medical device design manufacturing event.
Wehde’s keynote, titled “How Technology is Helping Us Reimagine Healthcare”, will take place on Tuesday, October 21, at 1:15 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid advances in technology. In this session, Wehde will explore the technologies enabling a new generation of implants, sensors, and therapeutic devices reshaping the healthcare landscape and their implications for providers, patients, and innovators alike. Drawing on Mayo Clinic’s strategic evolution, Wehde will provide insights into how one of the world’s leading institutions is embracing disruption to drive proactive change.
“Wehde’s perspective is especially valuable as healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advances in technology and ongoing materials innovation continue to converge,” said Joanne Moody, Zeta Scientific and University of Minnesota graduate. “Attendees will gain a unique window into the future of healthcare along with valuable industry and academic connections.”
The full-day conference on Medical Device Innovations and Applications offers insights from experts such as Mayo Clinic, Boston Scientific, Exponent Inc., and regional universities. Conference benefits include networking, reception, and student poster sessions along with the MD&M Expo. Learn more at .https://mpd.4spe.org/2025/08/21/minitec-oct-2025-program/
Event Details
- Date: October 21, 2025
- Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
- Register: https://www.mdmmidwest.com/en/home.html
About Us:
The Society of Plastics Engineers – Medical Plastics Division is a global network of professionals dedicated to advancing the use of polymers in medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. Our mission is to provide a platform for the exchange of technical knowledge and to foster collaboration across the MedTech ecosystem. Through our conferences, we deliver cutting-edge insights and practical knowledge on emerging materials, processing methods, and regulatory trends. We are also engaged with student outreach and mentoring, believing in the future of healthcare.
