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Workshops, webinars, an annual industry forum, and structured training programmes — designed to build regulatory fluency and professional excellence across the medical device sector.

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Programmes & Events

GMDEF runs a rolling calendar of industry-facing programmes. Contact us to confirm dates and register your interest.

Q2 2026

Events, Conferences & Seminars

A hands-on two-day workshop covering the interpretation and practical implementation of ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems for medical device organisations — from documentation to internal audits and CAPA processes.

Manufacturers · QMS Managers

2 Days · Hybrid

Q3 2026

GMDEF Annual Medical Devices Industry Forum

GMDEF's flagship event bringing together manufacturers, regulators (CDSCO, BIS), accreditation bodies (NABCB, NABL), and global experts for a full-day conference on India's medical device regulatory landscape, global alignment, and innovation outlook.

All stakeholders

1 Day · In-person

Ongoing

Cleaning Validation for Medical Devices — Webinar Series

A four-part webinar series addressing cleaning validation requirements under ISO 17664, ASTM standards, and regulatory expectations — covering residue limits, biofilm control, and documentation practices for device manufacturers.

Validation Engineers · QA

4 Sessions · Online

Q3 2026

MDR 2017 Compliance Workshop — Practical Implementation

Covering India's Medical Devices Rules 2017 end-to-end — from device classification and registration under CDSCO, to quality system requirements, labelling, post-market surveillance, and corrective action obligations for manufacturers and importers.

Manufacturers · Importers

1 Day · Hybrid

Q4 2026

SaMD & Digital Health — Regulatory Pathways in India

An expert-led session on Software as a Medical Device regulation under IEC 62304, IMDRF guidance, India's emerging digital health frameworks, and the practical classification and registration journey for SaMD developers and health-tech companies.

SaMD Developers · Health-Tech

Half Day · Online

Recurring

Lead Auditor Training — ISO 13485 & MDR 2017

A structured 5-day lead auditor training programme covering audit principles, planning, execution, and reporting under ISO 13485 and India's MDR 2017 framework. Delivered by GMDEF-affiliated senior auditors with regulatory authority experience.

Auditors · CAB Personnel

5 Days · Classroom

Seven Core Training Domains

GMDEF's training portfolio is structured around the seven technical domains that form the foundation of medical device professional competence in India.

MD/IVD Technical Committee

Quality Management Systems

ISO 13485 implementation, internal audit skills, CAPA methodology, document control, management review, and supplier quality management.

Information & Publicity Committee

Regulatory Affairs

MDR 2017 device classification, CDSCO registration, import licence, clinical investigation requirements, labelling, and post-market surveillance under Indian law.

Accreditation & Certification Affairs Committee

Auditing & Accreditation

Lead and internal auditor competencies, NABCB/NABL accreditation requirements, conformity assessment body operations, and corrective action management.

Testing Laboratory Member

SaMD & Digital Health

IEC 62304 software lifecycle, IMDRF SaMD classification framework, cybersecurity for medical devices, AI/ML in diagnostics, and India's digital health regulatory approach.

How to Register

Getting into a GMDEF programme is straightforward — four steps from interest to participation.

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Series / Topic Audience Sessions Status
Cleaning Validation for Medical DevicesISO 17664, ASTM, residue limits, documentation Manufacturers, Validation Engineers 4 × 90 min RECURRING
ISO 13485 Clause-by-Clause
Deep-dive interpretation with live Q&A		 QMS Managers, Consultants 6 × 60 min UPCOMING
MDR 2017 Masterclass

Device classification, CDSCO registration, PMS

 Regulatory teams, Importers 3 × 90 min UPCOMING
Biocompatibility EssentialsISO 10993 series – risk-based approach R&D, Testing Labs 2 × 90 min RECURRING
SaMD Regulatory Primer
IEC 62304, IMDRF, India digital health rules		 SaMD Developers, Health-Tech 2 × 60 min UPCOMING
Sterilization & Sterility Assurance
ISO 11135, 11137, EtO, gamma, steam validation		 Manufacturers, Validation 3 × 90 min RECURRING

Register Your Interest

Whether you want to attend a programme, sponsor an event, or propose a training topic, we'd love to hear from you. Members receive priority access and discounted rates on all GMDEF programmes.

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