Building on more than four decades of collaboration, Qosina and Informa Markets have launched a new Student Education Initiative designed to empower future medical technology engineers through hands-on industry exposure, professional networking, and real-world learning opportunities.

The initiative introduces students to the medical device ecosystem by connecting academic learning with live industry environments, including leading manufacturing and medtech trade shows. Through curated educational programming, in-booth engagement, student-focused surveys, and video interviews, the partnership highlights the critical role that quality components, trusted suppliers and professional relationships play in both successful academic projects and long-term careers.

“This initiative reflects Qosina’s longstanding commitment to education and to the future of the medical device industry,” Qosina CEO Lee Pochter said. “By working alongside Informa, we’re helping students move beyond the classroom and into the real-world environments where innovation happens, showing them how supplier quality, industry knowledge and networking directly impact patient outcomes and career success.”

The Student Education Initiative will be activated before, during, and after key Informa Markets manufacturing events, including MD&M West (Feb. 3-5), with touchpoints designed to maximize student engagement and insight. Planned activities include pre-show student surveys, in-booth educational signage announcements within student education tracks, and on-site video interviews capturing student perspectives.

As part of the initiative, MD&M West 2026 will also feature Workforce Connect, a career panel and networking program connecting students with employers, including a session hosted in collaboration with Dr. P. K. Shukla, The Shah Family Endowed Chair in Innovativeness at Chapman University, and Tim Engel, president of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) – Los Angeles Chapter.

“Students are the future of manufacturing and medtech, and it’s critical that they understand how the industry truly works,” said Adrienne Zepeda, vice president, Growth Portfolio Leader at Informa Markets – Manufacturing. “By partnering with Qosina, we’re creating meaningful opportunities for students to engage directly with suppliers, engineers and industry leaders, helping them build confidence, professional skills and a clearer path from education to employment.”

Qosina and Informa aim to strengthen the bridge between education and industry—ensuring the next generation of medtech professionals is informed, connected and prepared to innovate.

Qosina is a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and biopharmaceutical industries. With more than 45 years of experience, Qosina offers one of the world’s largest selections of stock components—including connectors, fittings, valves, tubing and other critical parts—to help companies accelerate innovation and reduce time to market. In addition to its catalog, Qosina provides custom sourcing, molding, and assembly solutions. Headquartered in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., with a European office in Milan, Italy, Qosina serves customers worldwide with a commitment to quality, compliance, and innovation.