ODT Forum Supplier Expo Makes Event Changes to Better Serve the Industry

RAMSEY, N.J., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following five years of serving the orthopedic manufacturing industry as the leading conference and exhibition, Orthopedic Design & Technology is making big changes to its name and the format to create new opportunities for device manufacturers. ODT Conference & Expo is now ODT Forum Supplier Expo. The changes symbolize ODT's commitment to providing a valuable resource to orthopedic manufacturers and suppliers.

ODT Forum Supplier Expo will be held on September 14-15, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Ind.  The newly formatted agenda focuses on professional development workshops and interactive panels with expert speakers in their field. Topics include Effective Negotiation Skills to help companies navigate both external and internal interactions; Engineering Orthopedic Innovation to stay ahead of the curve; and developing benchmarks for Streamlining the Supplier Quality Audit Process. These in-depth, forum-style sessions provide the necessary skills to move your career and company forward.

"We have made changes this year—changes that mean an improved experience," said Howard Revitch, group publisher of Orthopedic Design & Technology magazine.  "ODT Forum Supplier Expo is dedicated to advancing orthopedic manufacturing through targeted conference sessions, exhibits and multiple networking opportunities."

As in years past, registration is complimentary for original equipment manufacturers. Visit www.odtexpo.com

ODT Forum Supplier Expo is sponsored by Autocam Medical, Fort Wayne Metals, Orchid Orthopedics, Eptam Plastics, FMI Medical Instruments, Oberg Medical, Triangle Manufacturing Co.

Since 2006, Orthopedic Design & Technology magazine has hosted the industry's two premier OEM/supplier conferences.  The ODT Forum family of events is held in cities that are epicenters of orthopedic manufacturing in the U.S.

For more information about the ODT Forum Supplier Expo, registration, sponsorship opportunities, conference dates, agenda and accommodations, go to www.odtexpo.com.

SOURCE Orthopedic Design & Technology magazine