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MD&M Minneapolis
October 10-11, 2023
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN * www.mdmminn.com
Medtech moves fast ... especially in a healthcare hub like Minnesota. Keep the pace with the latest innovations and
immerse yourself in a community of visionaries and industry leaders. It's all waiting at the region's most comprehensive
medical design and manufacturing event - MD&M Minneapolis - part of Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis.
Brad S. Sutton, MD,
MBA, FHRS
Chief Medical Officer,
AF Solutions at Boston
Scientific
Tuesday, October 10
1:15-2 PM
Center Stage
KEYNOTE: Meeting the Unmet Clinical
Need: A Story of Loss, Drive & Innovation
Dr. Brad S. Sutton will address how advances in medical devices
are transforming the lives of patients around the world. The
innovative medical devices available today improve and extend
people's lives, and the careful design of those devices enable
patients to manage their own care more easily and effectively
than ever before. In his keynote, Dr. Sutton will discuss the evolution
of the world's first left atrial appendage closure device
and his personal connection to unmet clinical need.
Dr. Sutton joined Boston Scientific in 2019 and is currently
chief medical officer, AF Solutions. In this role he oversees the
Electrophysiology and Watchman clinical enterprises. Dr. Sutton
completed his medical training at the Johns Hopkins
School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Hospital, and received
an MBA in Medical Services Management at the Johns Hopkins
Carey School of Business. Dr. Sutton is board certified in
cardiovascular medicine and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
Prior to joining Boston Scientific, he served as associate
professor of medicine and clinical vice-chair of the department
of medicine, as well as assistant dean for health strategy
and innovation at the University of Louisville.
This keynote is presented in partnership with Minnesota ASQ.
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David Chmura
R&D Senior Manager at
General Mills
Wednesday, October 11
1:15-2 p.m.
Engineering Theater
KEYNOTE: Navigating the Path to
Packaging Sustainability
David Chmura will explore how packaging plays a critical
role in preserving the safety, nutrition, and quality of the
food General Mills makes. In his keynote, he will also present
challenges both in terms of raw materials and waste generated
when improper disposal occurs and is a top sustainability
issue with consumers. He will further discuss how
General Mills works to reduce the environmental impact of
packaging through five key strategies: Reduce, re-use and
recycle, material innovation, education, infrastructure, and
external collaboration.
Chmura leads packaging strategy and development for
General Mills Snacks Operating Unit. In that role, he
sponsors GMI packaging sustainability efforts and leads the
technology team. Chmura has 23 years of experience in
packaging across the plastics industry and food consumer
packaged good, with 18 years at General Mills in packaging
and rrocessing R&D, operations, and supply chain. He currently
resides in Minnesota.
This keynote is presented in partnership with the Minnesota
Chapter of The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP).
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