Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
BEYOND GAMMA AND EtO: REIMAGINING STERILIZATION THROUGH E-BEAM INNOVATION
Sepideh Mohseni
Steri-Tek
- Explaining regulatory and operational pressures that accelerate the move from Gamma and EtO
- Showcasing E-beam’s faster cycles, scalability, and its reduced environmental impact
- Designing future-ready sterilization strategies that align with emerging standards and devices
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON E-BEAM’S ROLE IN NEXT-GEN STERILIZATION STRATEGIES
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
Sponsored By ANDERSEN STERILIZERS
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON OPTIMIZING STERILIZATION PRACTICES IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
- Replacing outdated disinfection norms with sterilization-first protocols to reduce costs
- Exploring multi-modal sterilization pathways for device returns and pharma preparation
- Reassessing Spaulding guidance and advancing SPD safety under budget constraints
- Guiding developers on validation, prototyping, and optimization in sterilization design
- Evaluating hospital sterilization gaps, risks, and tech-driven strategies for efficiency
| Triple Ring Technologies | Moderator
| Sterile State
| Steri-Tek
| Andersen Sterilizers
| Boulder Sterilization
| Aesculap, Inc.
11:30 - 11:55
THE FUTURE OF GAS STERILIZATION – NEW HIGH-EFFICIENCY EtO STERILIZATION PROCESS: AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Ted May
Andersen Sterilizers
- Tracing EtO’s evolution toward micro-dose systems that achieve a 90% gas reduction
- Explaining EtO's unmatched compatibility and its necessity for complex devices
- Presenting real-world cases that demonstrate EtO as the only viable sterilization method
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON EtO's ROLE IN MODERN DEVICE STERILIZATION
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE STERILIZATION SUMMIT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
KNOW YOUR NEXT MOVE: SPD DESIGN WITH SURGICAL INSIGHT AND DATA-BACKED STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH
Jennifer Greisen
Aesculap, Inc.
- Using real-time data and analytics to guide strategic sterile-processing design decisions
- Avoiding pitfalls of template-based layouts by tailoring plans to site-specific operations
- Strengthening OR–SPD collaboration to build scalable, sustainable infrastructure growth
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON DATA-DRIVEN SPD DESIGN AND FUTURE PLANNING
14:00 - 14:25
RADIATION STERILIZATION WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION USING VIRTUAL DOSE MAPPING
Tobias Funk
Triple Ring Technologies
- Simulating sterilization workflows to efficiently assess the feasibility of radiation methods
- Mapping dose distribution virtually across E-beam and Gamma sterilization platforms
- Demonstrating how virtual mapping accelerates validation with real-world case studies
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON VIRTUALIZATION IN RADIATION STERILIZATION DESIGN
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
THE GROWING ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF X-RAY STERILIZATION
Gregory O'Brien
IBA Industrial
- Positioning X-ray as a scalable, validated alternative to Gamma and EtO sterilization
- Recognizing X-ray’s regulatory alignment and compatibility with just-in-time logistics
- Highlighting market momentum as the fastest-growing irradiation modality
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON X-RAY’S RISE IN STERILIZATION STRATEGY
15:30 - 15:55
THE IMPACT OF THE QMSR ON STERILIZATION STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
Darren Reeves
DP Distribution & Consulting
- Explaining the FDA's transition from QSR to QMSR and its implications for sterilization practices
- Evaluating the direct effects of QMSR compliance on existing sterilization programs
- Guiding facilities on how to prepare for and respond to QMSR-driven requirements
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON QMSR’S INFLUENCE ON COMPLIANCE AND READINESS
16:00 - 17:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
THE GROWING ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF X-RAY STERILIZATION
Jim Kasic
Boulder Sterilization
- Accelerating sterilization validation processes and clarifying what this means for the product-development pathway
- Eliminating harmful residues and reducing community safety risks in processing
- Introducing EtO-to-CD conversion systems that enable cleaner sterilization pathways
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON SAFETY, SPEED, AND INNOVATION IN X-RAY STERILIZATION
10:10 - 10:35
INTRODUCING THE NATURAL REVOLUTION IN STERILIZATION: HARNESSING THE RADICAL POWER OF NITRIC OXIDE
Kurt Yockey
Sterile State
- Presenting nitric oxide as a natural, scalable gas sterilant derived from solid-state polymers
- Demonstrating its compatibility with medical plastics, packaging, electronics, and tissue
- Positioning nitric oxide as a safe, EtO-free alternative that is used even in neonatal care
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON SELF-STERILIZING PACKAGING AND NITRIC OXIDE INNOVATION
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
BREAKTHROUGHS IN STERILIZATION TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS
Kip Pogrebenko
Medloaner
- Automating tray verification with AI and machine vision to ensure safer, faster MDRD workflows
- Enabling real-time compliance tracking and digital traceability to minimize contamination risks
- Reducing reprocessing costs and kit turnaround times to boost OR efficiency and resource recovery
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON AI-DRIVEN EFFICIENCY AND COMPLIANCE IN STERILIZATION
11:30 - 11:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
11:45 - 13:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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