Reducing costs while maintaining innovation in packaging continues to be of top priority throughout the medical device industry as the healthcare landscape moves towards a customer-centric business model engaging the end-user throughout the product lifecycle. Engineers are tasked with the responsibility of creating innovative packaging that will protect lifesaving medical devices throughout the supply chain and lifecycle of the product while also reducing cost and remaining compliant with regulatory guidelines. This year’s conference will build upon the concerns of last year’s event by addressing the current concerns of packaging engineers through case studies, panel discussions and end user small group feedback