9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome & Framing the Day

Session Chair Introduction
Purpose: Reframe sterilization strategy in light of extended EtO deadlines.
Context: Regulatory shifts, ESG pressures, and global differences.

9:15 – 10:00 | Opening Keynote

“The Post-Deadline Landscape: Risks, Opportunities, and Industry Direction”

Regulatory update: U.S. extension vs. EU/Canada timelines.
How market forces may move faster than regulation.

10:00 – 11:30 | Panel 1 – State of the Alternatives

“Where We Stand: Performance, Scalability, and Cost Trends in EtO Replacements”

NoavSterilis – Supercritical CO₂ advancements & adoption case studies.
Steris – VHP evolution & applications beyond niche products.
Phiex – Chlorine dioxide in flexible supply chains.
New voice: X-ray or e-beam provider (e.g., Nordion or Steri-Tek) to broaden modalities.

11:30 – 12:15 | Case Study Spotlight

“Moving Ahead of the Curve: Early Implementation of an EtO Alternative”

Real-world project from a medical device OEM or CMO who adopted an alternative before deadlines.
Covers validation, packaging changes, and market response.

12:15 – 1:15 | Lunch & Networking

1:15 – 2:15 | Panel 2 – Optimizing EtO for the Interim

“If You’re Staying with EtO (for Now), Do It Better”

Emissions capture and abatement technologies.
Cycle optimization and aeration efficiency.
Worker safety improvements.

2:15 – 3:00 | Breakout Workshops

(parallel sessions)

Material Compatibility & Multi-Modality Packaging Design.
ROI Modeling for Sterilization Strategy Decisions.
Navigating Global Regulatory Divergence.

3:00 – 3:15 | Break

3:15 – 4:15 | Panel 3 – Market Drivers Beyond Regulation

“Why Some Will Move Faster: ESG, Procurement, and Investor Pressure”

How hospital procurement teams and global customers are setting sterilization requirements ahead of law.
ESG reporting implications for sterilization choices.

4:15 – 4:45 | Closing Roundtable

“Sterilization in 2030: Predicting the Winners”

Short predictions from each panel chair.
Audience Q&A to surface biggest uncertainties.

4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-Up

Key takeaways.
Resource links.
Next steps for attendees.

MDM West 2026

Workshop: The Future of Sterilization - Alternative Modalities and the Path Forward

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