Share.
Real numbers, real playbooks, real failures. Candid exchange between people who actually own the P&L impact of inventory.
Formerly the Med Device Field Inventory Forum
The leaders of
medical device inventory,
in one room.
A consortium for the decision-makers who turn inventory into advantage — across manufacturers and health systems alike.
Trusted by inventory leaders across the industry
A new name. The same gathering you trust.
The Med Device Field Inventory Forum has grown up. Meet MDIS.
For years, the MDFIF brought together the people responsible for one of healthcare's most complex challenges — getting the right device to the right place at the right time. That mission hasn't changed. The scope has.
The Med Device Inventory Symposium reflects what this community has become: a cross-industry consortium where manufacturers and health systems sit at the same table to solve inventory together — not as a vendor problem or a hospital problem, but as a shared opportunity. Same faces, same energy, a bigger ambition.
Who's Attending?The MDIS experience
Four ways three days will change how you work.
Engage.
Working sessions, not lectures. Roll up your sleeves with peers on the problems keeping you up at night.
Network.
The room is the value. Build the relationships that turn a conference connection into a year-round advantage.
Learn.
Leave ahead — on the technology, the thinking, and the business process that define the next era of inventory.
Who's in the room
Built for the people who own the outcome.
Medical Device Manufacturers
- Supply chain & operations leaders
- Field inventory & consignment owners
- Digital transformation & IT leaders
- Finance leaders accountable for inventory capital
Health Systems & Hospitals
- Supply chain & value-analysis directors
- Perioperative & procedural leaders
- Business solutions & systems specialists
- Executives driving cost and quality together
One table. Two sides of the same supply chain. A shared definition of success.
Quotes from the inside
Trusted by the people who move inventory
“Coming into this conference, I was happy to be part of it — knowing other customers who are well ahead in this journey. Hearing their journey was a big lesson learned for me.”
Santhosh Kumar VP of IT
“Hundreds of millions of dollars throughout the industry. Where does it go and how do we solve it? Improving visibility allows us to better manage that inventory, reduce unnecessary waste, and ensure that the right products are available where they are needed.”
Matt Townsend VP of Digital Transformation
“Misery loves company. We're all trying to solve the same issues, and then you get in this group and realize these are like-minded people. We finally have a place to discuss what's worked, what hasn't, and how we can improve going forward.”
Erin Dorris Field Inventory Mgmt.
“I've been to other conferences that are so grandiose and so large, they're not intimate enough — you're not really getting anything of value. This one separates itself. There's intimacy, I'm with my peers, and we're all trying to solve the same problems. I could see myself coming back and recommending this.”
Marilee Metzger Director of Customer Service
“You have all of these suppliers, with information, you have all these hospitals with information. Never before has that information been shared to increase efficiency, optimize the process, reduce friction, and ultimately lower costs, and when you can share that information through a centralized database. There's an explosion of value.”
Brian Reed Co-Founder & CEO 
“When organizations come together and start sharing experiences, it becomes clear that a common theme is a lack of visibility into inventory. Without that visibility, it becomes very difficult to effectively manage inventory and make informed decisions.”
Andrew Thoman Dir. Field Inventory Logistics & Distr.
“It's super refreshing to be in a room full of peers who talk my talk—who are my industry. I'm not sitting in a massive conference room with hundreds of people. It's an intimate setting and we’re all facing the same challenges.”
Cindy Mestres Director of Sales Operations
“It's really valuable to hear from peers and other companies and understand they have the same problems. I like that we have a common ground to advance the industry together.”
Kate Austin Bus. Solutions Field Inventory Mgmt.
“I love this event. This is my second year going. We're sitting in a room with other people who have had these issues and have solved them. There's hope — and you're not getting it from the vendor's mouth, you're getting it from peers.”
Nicolette Buttner Operations Leader
See why teams return year after year — and how the symposium is shaping the future of medical inventory.
Three days, designed
A rhythm of insight, exchange, and connection.
- Day 1Jan 13
Arrive & Network
Check in, meet your peers, and start the conversations that will carry through the next two days. Day 1 opens with a community service experience alongside a local organization that reminds us who all this work is ultimately for, followed by a welcome reception on the Gulf as the sun goes down.
- Day 2Jan 14
Share & Engage
Day 2 will be an action-packed day. Peer-led sessions and facilitated roundtables cover the most pressing topics in field inventory and care operations today. Learn about AI's real role in the field and audit accountability at scale, to change management, decision intelligence for reps, inventory optimization across every business model, and more. We’ll cap off the day with hosted dinner where the conversation continues.
- Day 3Jan 15
Learn & Apply
Day 3 is where insight becomes directed application. We'll begin our day with an inspiring keynote address, followed by sessions on more key topics like RFID at scale, AI accountability, PPI visibility, and the Movemedical innovation roadmap. The day closes with every attendee naming one commitment they're taking back to their organization and leaving with the clarity, connections, and tools to act on it.
Full program announced closer to the event. Topics and format subject to refinement.
The setting
The Don CeSar.
Legendary, for a reason.
Florida's iconic "Pink Palace" has hosted presidents, luminaries, and now the leaders of medical device inventory. White-sand Gulf beach, timeless architecture, and the kind of setting that makes great conversations inevitable.
- Address3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
- Phone(844) 338-1501
- DatesJanuary 13–15, 2027
A discounted room block will be available to registered attendees. Details to follow with registration.
Partnership
Sponsor MDIS.
Put your brand in front of the most concentrated audience of inventory decision-makers in the industry — in a setting designed for real relationships, not booth scans.
125+Senior leaders in attendance
30+Manufacturers & health systems
3Days of high-trust access
Past partners include
Be part of MDIS 2027.
Registration opens soon. Add your name to the interest list and you'll be first to know when seats — and the room block — become available.
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January 13–15, 2027 · The Don CeSar · St. Pete Beach, Florida
Good to know
Frequently asked.
Is MDIS the same event as the MDFIF?
Yes. The Med Device Inventory Symposium is the evolution of the Med Device Field Inventory Forum — same community, same purpose, with a broader scope that brings manufacturers and health systems together around shared inventory outcomes.
Who should attend?
Senior leaders and decision-makers responsible for medical device inventory — across supply chain, operations, finance, digital transformation, and value analysis — at both manufacturers and health systems.
When and where is it?
January 13–15, 2027, at The Don CeSar — 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706. You can reach the hotel at (844) 338-1501.
How do I register?
Registration is now live! Secure your spot today by completing the registration form.
Can my company sponsor?
Absolutely. MDIS offers a uniquely concentrated audience of inventory decision-makers. Request the sponsorship prospectus and our team will walk you through the opportunities.