SINCE 2005!
IMPLANTS is the World’s longest running international conference on innovation, manufacturing and purchasing strategies in orthopaedics.
Learn from the most influential orthopaedic companies and CMOs. Network and exchange with top decision makers.
PRE EVENT WORKSHOP SOLD OUT!
Benefit from Avicenne Medical’s latest market research during the Pre-event Tutorial. This 2 hours session is packed with information, to which you can react in real time:
1. Orthopaedics market perspectives and main issues
2. Contract Manufacturing markets, trends and player strategies.
Ali Madani’s pre workshop is sold out.
Last days to register for the conference on Thursday, June 7th!
Our World Class SpeakersMajor speakers below, see all list on the speakers page
Ali MADANI
Special pre workshop tutorial
Wednesday June 6, 17:00 – 19:00
1. Orthopaedics market perspectives and main issues
2. Contract Manufacturing markets, trends and playser strategies
Mark KEMP
Partnership Innovation is Happening Now:
- Are the major OEMs relying more on contract manufacturing?
- What are the top needs of the orthopedic OEMs… One-stop shopping, shared responsibilities, co-invention and co-development agreements?
- Key growth factors and barriers to development for orthopedics “Solutions Providers”
Jerry JURKIEWICZ
Strategy in the changing Contract Manufacturing landscape:
- Industry heavy trends
- Orchid positioning & strategy
- Conclusions: the future of Orthopaedic Contract manufacturing, lessons for the future
William VAN HEERDEN
Stryker Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Technology
Mark MORRISON
Applications of Additive Manufacturing in the Orthopaedic Industry:
- The use of additive manufacturing is growing in key applications
- Application selection is critical for the creation of value
- Advantages and disadvantages of AM need to be evaluated for each potential application
Magnus RENÉ
Additive Manufacturing for orthopaedics: from niche market to the mass market!
- Will additive manufacturing be a key technology for the orthopaedics industry in the years to come? For which products & which applications?
- Which users? Additive Manufacturing for implants will be used mainly by orthopaedic companies or contract manufacturing organizations ?
- Additive Manufacturing applications for orthopaedic Instruments
- Additive Manufacturing: Raw materials issues
Pierfrancesco ROBOTTI
Use of Additive Manufacturing in the serial production of titanium based Orthopaedic Implants:
- Designed for AM Serial Production
- Material performances across different building strategy
- Operations during serial additive manufacturing
- Quality, cleaning and post processes
Ali KIAPOUR
3D printing pure players : exception or way to go?
- FDA and regulations for additive manufactured medical devices
- Current challenges and limitations of the additive manufacturing
- Process improvement strategies and techniques
- Emerging technologies in additive manufacturing process
Daniel DELFOSSE
The impact of the new Medical Devices Regulatory on innovations: How high will the hurdles be?
- Regulatory threats and uncertainties for innovative ideas
- Cost and timeline to bring innovations to the market
- Need for technical documentation from subcontractors
- Timely communication with the Notified Body
Stefano ADAMI
Dealing with Innovation and costs In Orthopedics: how can regulatory and quality tasks become more cost-effective?
- Introduction on upcoming Regulatory and Quality challenges including main changes for the Orthopedic Sector
- Streamline of Quality and Regulatory activities in the value chain
- How to plan for cost-effective Regulatory and Quality tasks
- How to manage the increased regulatory burdens
Diarmuid DE FAOITE
Dynamic tools to measure health outcomes after an orthopaedic surgery:
- Theory: IRT v traditional PROs
- PROMIS
- Development of Smith & Nephew app
- First results
- Outlook (incl. future wound app)
Sébastien HENRY
Where is consensus on robotics for orthopaedics ? Is it the right candidate for a standard of care?
- A growing installed based and a strong commitments from the Majors
- Surgeons needs and real expectations
- Are Augmented Realty or Virtual Realty the right candidates for mass market and standard of care ?
- Other affordable and efficient solutions to answer better the surgeon needs
Manuel FUENTES
Robotic-assisted surgery in orthopaedics: fact or fad?
- Resistance toward Robotics development
- What it is the expected value of Robotics today and in the future?
- Results from field studies and consulting bodies
- Magnitude of the market and competitive landscape
- What is OMNIlife robotic solution bringing to the market?
- Is robotics a game changer in orthopaedics?
Andrew T. ROCK
Evolution of the Spine Industry, Past Present and Future: “A behind the Scenes Perspective”
- Mid 80s to early 90s
Lift off and Stage 1 of growth
IPOs and Mergers that almost happened &
Mergers that created Depuy Motech
- Late 90s
The Cage Rage and Rage against the cage
Balloons and Biomaterials delivery
MIS focused companies emerge
- 2000s
Mega Mergers mega growth
Back to the future
- 2010 US Market disruption and adaptation to AHC
- Future of a Mature Spine Market
Steps to successful commercialization in changing global regulatory and financial environment.
Lane HALE
Single-Procedure Instrument & Procedural Kit Advancements & Opportunities for Orthopaedic & Spine
- The goal: One Instrument, One Patient at a Time
- The problem of pain (industry woes and paradigm shifts)
- Application of single-procedure instrumentation (stand alone & procedural kits)
- Clinical benefits of surgery ready single-procedure instrumentation (and implants) to hospitals and outpatient surgical centers
- Business benefits of sterile-pack, surgery-ready instrumentation to Ortho / Spine stakeholders
- What the future holds for mass market adoption (logistics/fulfillment, global reach & impact, personalized medicine and more)
James B. SCHULTZ
Single-Procedure Instrument & Procedural Kit Advancements & Opportunities for Orthopaedic & Spine
- The goal: One Instrument, One Patient at a Time
- The problem of pain (industry woes and paradigm shifts)
- Application of single-procedure instrumentation (stand alone & procedural kits)
- Clinical benefits of surgery ready single-procedure instrumentation (and implants) to hospitals and outpatient surgical centers
- Business benefits of sterile-pack, surgery-ready instrumentation to Ortho / Spine stakeholders
- What the future holds for mass market adoption (logistics/fulfillment, global reach & impact, personalized medicine and more)
Nicolas PIVERT
Pathways for innovation in the orthopaedic field: beyond products
- What can be considered as genuine innovation in orthopaedic / Spinal surgery today?
- Incremental vs disruptive innovation
- How to overcome innovation hurdles today?
- How is the healthcare system shaping future orthopaedic innovations?
Mauro MALZANNI
Changes and dynamics within the Emerging Markets for the orthopaedic industry:
- The key emerging markets and their characteristics (China, India, South America)
- Opportunities and challenges to consider to achieve market penetration
- Barriers to entry and strategies to overcome local specificities
David PELIZZON
Integrating Supply and Finance – A New Model For Growth:
- What are the financial Challenges Facing Start-up and Smaller Orthopedic Companies?
- Weighting the top 4 requirements for success:
- Create Product or service differentiation
- Demonstrate Operational and financial leadership
- Build a sound Supplier relationship
- Secure Adequate financing
- Structure Medical innovative Integrations of Supply and Finance
- Its Impact to Valuation
- A brief Case study