How are advances in medical devices are transforming the lives of patients around the world? In his keynote, “Meeting the Unmet Clinical Need: A Story of Loss, Drive & Innovation,” Dr. Brad S. Sutton, chief medical officer, AF Solutions, at Boston Scientific, will explore how the innovative medical devices available today improve and extend people’s lives. He looks at how the careful design of those devices enables patients to manage their own care more easily and effectively than ever before. He will also discuss the evolution of the world’s first left atrial appendage closure device and his personal connection to unmet clinical need. He is scheduled to speak on Monday, October 10.
On Tuesday, October 11, David Chmura, R&D senior manager at General Mills, will explore how packaging plays a critical role in preserving the safety, nutrition, and quality of the food that General Mills makes. In this keynote, “Navigating the Path to Packaging Sustainability,” he presents challenges both in terms of raw materials and waste generated when improper disposal occurs and is a top sustainability issue with consumers. He will 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.
