SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Americas and the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) today extend their partnership and announce the second annual Massachusetts Medtech Week. MassMEDIC will hold its 20th annual conference in conjunction with the BIOMEDevice Boston conference and expo, April 13-14 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Massachusetts Medtech Week brings together two of the region's most respected medtech authorities. The premier industry event will present a comprehensive schedule of educational sessions, covering top trends and innovations across the medical manufacturing space. The partner events will draw more than 4,000 of New England's business leaders, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and suppliers. Attendees of both shows will have access to the BIOMEDevice expo hall that features more than 350 suppliers.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is the honored guest speaker, and will present at the BIOMEDevice Expo, according to Massachusetts Medtech Week organizers. Governor Baker on April 13 will touch on the state's new digital health care initiative, the life sciences and the Massachusetts business climate.
"We're honored to support and witness the strength of New England's medical technology community. Through BIOMEDevice's continuing partnership with MassMEDIC, Massachusetts Medtech Week is able to present top-notch education and facilitate business connections that drive local industry innovation," said Stephen Corrick, senior vice president and portfolio director of UBM Americas' Advanced Manufacturing group.
"Our continued collaboration with the BIOMEDevice Boston conference allows us to showcase the strength and growth of all the hundreds of medical device companies in Massachusetts," said Tom Sommer, president of MassMEDIC, representing over 350 medtech companies in the state.
Beyond the opportunity to meet hundreds of top suppliers at the BIOMEDevice Expo, attendees will gain exposure to the entire medical and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. UBM Americas will host three additional co-located events in Boston, including Embedded Systems Conference (ESC), Design and Manufacturing, and PLASTEC.
Registration:
Media registration: To apply for a complimentary media pass for all co-located events, visit biomedevice.mddionline.com/press-registration
About Advanced Manufacturing Expos & Conferences
UBM's Advanced Manufacturing portfolio is the leading B-to-B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world's $3 trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the advanced manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary 1.3 million name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Advanced Manufacturing portfolio is organized by UBM Americas, a part of UBM plc (UBM.L), an Events First marketing and communication services business. For more information, visit ubmamericas.com.
About MassMEDIC:
The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, an organization of over 300 manufacturers, suppliers, research institutions, and academic health centers, promotes the unique interests of the Bay State's growing and vibrant medical device sector. Through a variety of programs, informational seminars, advocacy campaigns and other projects, MassMEDIC provides medical device manufacturers and suppliers with information on industry trends and regulatory policies, and creates forums that allow members to exchange ideas and information on issues affecting the industry. For more information on MassMEDIC, please contact us at (617) 414-1340, or visit our web site at www.massmedic.com.
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