FDA National Forum Agenda

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  • 8 - 9 AM:
    • Forum check-in.
    • Check suitcases for those moving to the Hilton Netherlands Plaza for MedCon.
    • Continental breakfast and Pre-Forum Exercise.
  • 9 AM - 12 PM: Forum.
    • Welcome to Xavier University
    • Overview of the Case for Quality Initiative by Gina Brackett, Steve Silverman, and Monica Wilkins
    • FDA Office of Compliance current and future plans by Bill MacFarland
    • Orchestrated small group discussion at tables
    • Large group facilitated discussion
  • 12 – 12:30 PM: Lunch.
  • 12:30 - 4 PM: Forum.
    • FDA Office of Compliance current and future plans by Eugene Reilly and Steve Silverman
    • Orchestrated small group discussion at tables
    • Facilitated large group discussion
    • Select presentations from industry leaders may be included.
  • 4 PM: Adjourn.
  • 4:15 PM: Shuttle will depart the Xavier Cintas Center and will head to the Hilton Netherlands Plaza Hotel.
  • 5 - 7 PM: Welcome Reception for the annual FDA/Xavier Medical Device Conference at the Hilton Netherlands Hotel.

For those attending the MedCon Conference:

  • A shuttle will take Forum attendees to the Hilton Netherlands Plaza to check-in to the Headquarter Hotel (as indicated above).
  • The MedCon room rate at the Hilton offers a lower rate with terrific amenities.

Refer to the MedCon Logistics webpage for hotel information.

  • Several downtown hotels (including the Hilton Netherland Plaza) are sold out April 29th due to large conventions in the area.
  • If staying for MedCon, move to the Hilton Netherlands Plaza headquarter hotel for cheaper rates and terrific amenities.