Tuesday, October 10 | 1:15 – 2 p.m. | Engineering Theater

Advances in medical devices are transforming the lives of patients around the world. The innovative medical devices available today improve and extend people’s lives, and the careful design of those devices enable patients to manage their own care more easily and effectively than ever before. In this keynote, Dr. Brad Sutton will discuss the evolution of the world’s first left atrial appendage closure device and his personal connection to unmet clinical need.

In partnership with Minnesota ASQ.

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Wednesday, October 11 | 1:15–2 p.m. | Engineering Theater

Packaging plays a critical role in preserving the safety, nutrition, and quality of the food General Mills makes. It also presents challenges both in terms of raw materials and waste generated when improper disposal occurs, and is a top sustainability issue with consumers. In this keynote, R&D Senior Manager David Chmura 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.

In partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

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