MD&M South Unveils Industry Partners

Partnerships highlight commitment to fostering innovation and growth across MedTech, BioTech, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:56pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a carefully arranged composition of premium, polished objects representing the medical device manufacturing and healthcare innovation industries, conveying a sense of innovation, precision, and corporate strategy.The partnerships and collaborations unveiled for MD&M South 2026 signal the event's role as a hub for innovation and growth in the medical device manufacturing and healthcare technology sectors.Charlotte Today

MD&M South, the premier event for medical device manufacturing and healthcare innovation, has announced a collaboration with an extensive network of association partners for the 2026 edition. These partnerships aim to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth across the MedTech, BioTech, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Why it matters

The partnerships with organizations like the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, and NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions underscore MD&M South's role as a pivotal space where attendees can access resources, knowledge, and solutions to stay ahead of the curve in the manufacturing sector.

The details

The event will feature various partner-led initiatives, including an immersive Sustainability Zone, a MedTech Peer-to-Peer Networking session, an award program to showcase breakthrough technologies, a panel discussion on 'Breaking Barriers in Engineering,' and a Students for Student & Young Professionals P2P session.

  • MD&M South is scheduled to take place in 2026.

The players

South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP)

A non-profit group that serves as a resource to South Carolina manufacturers, the group will have a presence on the expo floor in the Sustainability Zone.

Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

As a global leadership accelerator, talent pipeline, and business growth partner for the healthcare industry, the association will serve as a moderator for the MedTech Peer-to-Peer Networking session.

TAG Awards

Winners will be recognized with an award program during the event, providing an exclusive platform to showcase their breakthrough technologies.

Society of Women Engineers Charlotte Metrolina (SWE)

The not-for-profit educational and service organization made to empower women to succeed and advance in engineering will host a special panel entitled 'Breaking Barriers in Engineering.'

NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions

The extension and outreach team for the NC State University College of Engineering and administers the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) for North Carolina (NCMEP).

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What they’re saying

“MD&M South is a pivotal space where attendees have unparallel access to partners who are at the forefront of the manufacturing sector. It is all about empowering the industry to stay ahead of the curve. The connections, knowledge, and solutions shared here are setting the stage for the future.”

— Steve Everly, Group Event Director, Manufacturing by Informa

The takeaway

The extensive network of industry partners for MD&M South highlights the event's role as a leading platform for fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in the MedTech, BioTech, and advanced manufacturing sectors. By providing access to resources, knowledge, and solutions, the event aims to empower professionals and set the stage for the future of the industry.