MD&amp;M East

Steve Everly

Group Event Director

Client Services Team

General Inquiries & Booth Sales

Registration Support

Attendee Registration

Sponsorship Sales Team

Sponsorship Inquiries

Lauren Moore

Conference & Thought Leadership Inquiries

Raven Sitkowski

Media Partnership Inquiries

PR Team

Public Relations / Media Requests

What's on

Programme

Speakers

Lillie Fenlon-Billson

Associate Partner & Head of MedTech @ Hunter Healthcare

Conversations with medtech executives

Topic tracks

Medical Device ManufacturingPlastics Manufacturing

Co-located events

ATX (Automation Technology Expo)

Separate ticket

EastPack

Separate ticket

Design & Manufacturing (D&M)

Separate ticket

Plastec East

Separate ticket

Quality Expo

Separate ticket

Awards

TAG Awards

Annual

The TAG Awards is a prestigious recognition program honoring leaders, teams, and organizations shaping the future of medtech. In 2027, the awards will be presented at MD&M East for the first time, recognizing excellence in product development, regulatory affairs, sustainability, and breakthrough technology

Product Development ExcellenceRegulatory Affairs ExcellenceSustainability LeadershipBreakthrough Technology

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How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Current edition

2027 · 3,993 visitors · 299 exhibitors

Official current edition metrics are not published on the event website as of this date

Forecast — not final

Growth over time

New this edition

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Unified Show Branding
MD&M East now integrates six previously separate sector-focused expos—Medical (MDM), Automation (ATX), Packaging, Design & Manufacturing (D&M), Plastec, and Quality—into one unified experience under the MD&M East brand
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Inaugural TAG Awards Ceremony
The first TAG Awards will take place at the MedTech Stage on May 20, 2027, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., celebrating excellence in medtech product development, regulatory affairs, sustainability, and innovation
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New York Robotics Network Partnership
At the 2025 edition, the New York Robotics Network debuted the 'Bagels & Bots' activation, which fostered connections and collaboration among. New York's growing robotics community. This partnership may continue into 2027
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Testimonials

Engineering and manufacturing are evolving and accelerating into an era defined by intelligence, connectivity, and purpose. From AI-driven MedTech to adaptive automation strategies, the energy, ingenuity, and conversations at MD&M East reflected not just a showcase of technology, but a collective readiness to lead through changes and advance the dialogue that drives progress
Melissa Magestro · VP of Informa Markets Engineering · Informa Markets · 2025

We have been very happy with the show, and the activity has been strong
John McMillan · Madison Polymeric Engineering · 2023

We also have seen quality conversation. We enjoy connecting with current customers and engaging and educating with new customers here
Abbie Navickas · Demand Generation Strategist · Protolabs · 2023

[MD&M East is an inclusive event with something for everybody – from product designers, to manufacturing [and] production operations
Andrew Szczepanowski · Senior Engineer · Procter & Gamble · 2016

Next edition outlook

2027-05-19 – 2027-05-20

confirmed

The 2027 edition builds on the successful 2025 rebranding, returning to New York City with a compact two-day format (May 19-20) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Organizers continue to focus on AI, automation, and smart manufacturing, with the inaugural TAG Awards ceremony scheduled for May 20 and expanded educational content

Streamlined two-day format (May 19-20) compared to the 2025 three-day event Continuation of unified MD&M East brand with integrated sector offerings Return of the TAG Awards for MedTech (now in its second year) Deepened focus on AI-driven design, robotics, and sustainable manufacturing Potential expansion of the New York Robotics Network partnership and similar ecosystem activations

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

The 2025 edition marked a pivotal transition as six previously separate sector expos—Medical (MD&M), Automation (ATX), Packaging (EastPack), Design & Manufacturing (D&M), Plastics (Plastec East), and Quality—were consolidated into a single unified event under the MD&M East brand. The show drew over 4,000 professionals from 51 countries and featured 300+ exhibitors, positioning it as the East Coast's largest design and manufacturing event. Keynotes addressed the strategic integration of AI, automation, and machine learning into medical device manufacturing and supply chains, with speakers from Baxter International, Boichik Bagels, and Khateeb & Co. The debut of the New York Robotics Network's 'Bagels & Bots' activation highlighted the region's growing robotics ecosystem. The event also hosted the TAG Awards for MedTech, recognizing breakthrough innovations in healthcare delivery

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

The event attracted over 4,000 engineers, designers, and decision-makers from 51 countries, with a strong presence of East Coast medical device OEMs and manufacturing professionals. Exhibitor feedback highlighted high-quality attendee engagement: one exhibitor reported '40 to 50 high-quality leads—better than any other show we've attended,' while another noted 'quality conversations' and signed 'six solid customers by the second day'. Attendees praised the educational value and networking depth, with one participant calling it 'a very valuable learning experience'

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Exhibitors reported strong ROI, citing high-quality lead generation and meaningful buyer engagement. One exhibitor noted that the show delivered 'more quality leads than any other trade show we've ever attended'. Another exhibitor stated: 'We also have seen quality conversation. We enjoy connecting with current customers and engaging and educating with new customers here'. An exhibitor who signed six reliable customers by Day 2 commented: 'Any trade show that you can get one solid account, that's awesome. We've gotten about six of those so far'

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

East Coast, United States

Why it matters

MD&M East sits at the nexus of these industry trends. As the premier East Coast medtech event, it provides direct access to the suppliers and technologies driving AI integration, smart manufacturing, and robotics in medical device production. With 85% of attendees holding decision-making authority and 70% having active projects, the show is a critical platform for sourcing, benchmarking, and networking in a region that accounts for a significant share of U.S. medical device R&D and manufacturing. The unified six-sector format—covering medical, automation, packaging, design, plastics, and quality—allows professionals to explore the interconnected technologies that industry surveys show are essential for competitive advantage. For exhibitors, MD&M East offers a concentrated audience of East Coast OEMs and engineers actively seeking the next generation of components, materials, and automation solutions to meet the demands of AI-driven medtech and sustainable manufacturing

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

AI and Automation Integration in MedTech

AI is recognized as the most disruptive megatrend across industries, with robotics and autonomous production leading automation investment priorities for manufacturers over the next five years

Smart and Connected Factories

Interconnectivity is key to unlocking competitive advantage in manufacturing, with smart/connected factories identified as the second-highest priority for industrial automation investment

Sustainability-Focused Manufacturing

Sustainability-focused investments are shaping industrial strategies, with manufacturers under pressure to increase output and efficiency while operating with leaner teams

Digital Health and AI-Driven Devices

Digital health and AI-driven medical devices are accelerating, with smart medtech products becoming mainstream as AI moves from assistive to core diagnostic and treatment functions

Regulatory Compliance Solutions

Increasing complexity of FDA certification and international standards like ISO 13485 is driving demand for regulatory compliance consulting and quality management software

Market news

Latest updates from across the market.

AI Emerges as Most Disruptive Megatrend for Industries Through 2050

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Robotics Leads Automation Investment Over Next Five Years, Says IMI Survey

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MedTech & Advanced Manufacturing Event Circuit (East Coast & Beyond)

Next 9 to 12 months (June 2026 – May 2027)

This circuit includes major events in medical device manufacturing, plastics, and automation across North America, with strong regional clusters in the Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast. MD&M East is part of a broader Informa Markets portfolio that includes MD&M West, the largest event on the West Coast, creating a bi-coastal sourcing and networking ecosystem for the medtech industry. The circuit also features key specialized events in plastics, additive manufacturing, and packaging that complement the MD&M series

19–20 May 2027

MD&M East 2027

New York, USA

The East Coast's premier medtech design and manufacturing event, co-locating six sector-specific expos: Medical, Automation, Packaging, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Quality. This is the primary event for the circuit

19–20 May 2027

MD&M West 2027

Anaheim, USA

The largest medical design and manufacturing event on the West Coast, serving the California medtech ecosystem. Typically held in February. A key complementary event to MD&M East

19–20 May 2027

NPE: The Plastics Show 2027

Orlando, USA

The largest plastics manufacturing event in the Americas, held every three years. May overlap with MD&M East preparation timeline but offers specialized focus on plastics and polymer materials relevant to medical device manufacturing

19–20 May 2027

Rapid + TCT 2027

Fort Worth, USA

North America's largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event. Relevant for medtech professionals exploring rapid prototyping, custom implants, and additive production. Held approximately one week before MD&M East 2027

19–20 May 2027

Automate Show 2027

Chicago, USA

North America's largest automation and robotics trade show, covering robotics, vision, motion control, and AI for manufacturing. Directly relevant to the automation sector co-located with MD&M East

19–20 May 2027

Pack Expo 2027 (East)

Philadelphia, USA

A regional packaging event focused on machinery, materials, and solutions for pharmaceutical, medical, and consumer goods. Relevant to professionals seeking packaging and sterilization innovations

19–20 May 2027

BIOMEDevice Boston 2027

Boston, USA

A focused medical device event serving the Boston-Cambridge biotech and medtech cluster. Held in May, it provides a regional complement to MD&M East