About MedCon 2010

FDA/Xavier University Medical Device Conference,
May 4-10, 2010

MedCon 2010 is an exciting new annual event is co-sponsored by the FDA in conjunction with Xavier University to bring the Medical Device Industry learning and networking platforms designed around their needs. In today’s competitive and lean environment, professionals need to continually keep up-to-date on trends, expand their knowledge-base and be well-connected. Participants will have opportunities to learn and interact with leading FDA officials and field investigators along with global industry experts.

The MedCon Strategic Committee and the FDA have co-developed the conference content based on identified hot topics and global issues that impact the medical device industry. The sessions include pre-conference workshops, a robust plenary session and three individual tracks for Quality, Regulatory and Clinical. The last day will include an interactive session for the participants to discuss and debate.

Who Should Attend:

This diverse Conference will benefit companies of all sizes and employees at all levels including:

Regulatory Affairs
Quality Assurance
Clinical Research Specialists
Risk Management Experts
Executive Management
Research and Development
Medical Devices Manufacturers and Contractors
Consultants

Times to Connect

Connecting, sharing information, ideas and staying in-touch is critical in today’s business economy, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be fun. We offer an array of optional lively, entertaining and easy ways to connect:

May 4: Welcome Reception hosted the first evening
May 5: Sit-down Dinner with an engaging speaker who will get you laughing and interacting
May 6: “Speed Networking” with opportunities to network in a fun, comfortable guided event
Networking strategies provided at luncheons
Linkedin Group for conference participants to network and keep in touch before and after MedCon 2010

Robin Getman: Keynote speaker for sit-down dinner with registered MedCon participants.

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Our Mission

To create the most engaging forums focused on key global issues led by top industry and regulatory experts that will foster critical thinking, understanding, continuous improvement and change.

Our Conference

Through a collaborative effort, the 1st annual Medical Device Industry Conference will be hosted by Xavier University through a co-sponsorship with the FDA. MedCon 2010 offers three separate tracks in order to offer a unique focus on critical quality assurance, technical, and medical devices regulation issues. The need for this conference was identified by a former FDA National Medical Device Expert, and has been validated by our high caliber Committee Members who provide strategic direction for conference development.

Our Vision

To establish a dynamic environment on the campus of Xavier University that will enable the Medical Device industry to share best practices and engage in open dialog with Domestic and International Regulatory Authorities regarding current global issues faced by the industry.

Our Commitment

To bring industry leaders and global regulators together to address common concerns and challenges faced by medical device companies across the world
To offer Forums designed to engage participants in discussions with colleagues and regulators on medical device news, FDA Readiness topics, and industry issues and challenges
To serve the needs of professionals and regulators at all levels of management
To foster critical thinking that will provide lasting impact.