{
  "show": "MD&M East 2027",
  "checked": "2026-09-16",
  "dateConvention": "Full event dates in cards, venue facts and Event schema; exhibit-hall dates labeled separately.",
  "dates": {
    "full": "May 19–20, 2027",
    "start": "2027-05-19",
    "end": "2027-05-20",
    "exhibits": "May 19–20, 2027"
  },
  "venue": "Jacob K. Javits Convention Center",
  "eventSources": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.mdmeast.com/",
      "label": "Official MD&M East dates, venue and industry sectors",
      "fact": "May 19–20, 2027 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York; six sectors include medtech, automation, packaging, design and manufacturing, plastics and quality.",
      "checked": "2026-09-16"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.mdmeast.com/exhibit/exhibitor-center/",
      "label": "Official exhibitor planning resources",
      "fact": "The organizer says the 2027 exhibitor portal is in preparation; current service details must be confirmed through the released portal.",
      "checked": "2026-09-16"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.mdmeast.com/exhibit/exhibitor-faq/",
      "label": "Official exhibitor FAQ and schedule status",
      "fact": "Confirms May 19–20, 2027 and lists move-in and dismantle hours as TBD.",
      "checked": "2026-09-16"
    },
    {
      "label": "MD&M exhibitor center",
      "url": "https://www.mdmeast.com/exhibit/exhibitor-center/"
    },
    {
      "label": "MD&M exhibitor FAQ",
      "url": "https://www.mdmeast.com/exhibit/exhibitor-faq/"
    }
  ],
  "photos": [
    {
      "placement": "hero",
      "alt": "Robotic arms and demonstration fixtures displayed at a technology exhibition.",
      "caption": "Industrial robotics on display · real technology-exhibition reference, not MD&M East.",
      "source": "https://www.pexels.com/photo/advanced-robotics-arm-display-at-tech-expo-36522032/",
      "siteSrc": "/shows/may-july-r6-images/mdm-east-hero-1800.webp",
      "license": "Pexels License",
      "licenseUrl": "https://www.pexels.com/license/",
      "photographer": "Peter Xie",
      "classification": "industry",
      "modifications": "Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for page layout.",
      "targetEventVerified": false
    },
    {
      "placement": "portrait",
      "alt": "A smiling woman operates laboratory equipment beside a reflective metal enclosure.",
      "caption": "Precision at work · engineering industry reference.",
      "source": "https://www.pexels.com/photo/female-engineer-with-equipment-3862635/",
      "siteSrc": "/shows/may-july-r6-images/mdm-east-portrait-1800.webp",
      "license": "Pexels License",
      "licenseUrl": "https://www.pexels.com/license/",
      "photographer": "ThisIsEngineering",
      "classification": "industry",
      "modifications": "Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for page layout.",
      "targetEventVerified": false
    },
    {
      "placement": "concept",
      "alt": "A technician heats and shapes a colorful ankle-foot orthosis in a workshop.",
      "caption": "From material to medical device · orthotic-fabrication reference.",
      "source": "https://www.pexels.com/photo/orthotic-technician-making-ankle-foot-orthosis-3913004/",
      "siteSrc": "/shows/may-july-r6-images/mdm-east-concept-1800.webp",
      "license": "Pexels License",
      "licenseUrl": "https://www.pexels.com/license/",
      "photographer": "ThisIsEngineering",
      "classification": "industry",
      "modifications": "Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for page layout.",
      "targetEventVerified": false
    },
    {
      "placement": "detail",
      "alt": "Gloved hands inspect a lattice sample beside a heating controller and laboratory equipment.",
      "caption": "A physical sample under investigation · materials-engineering reference.",
      "source": "https://www.pexels.com/photo/chemical-engineers-working-in-laboratory-3861442/",
      "siteSrc": "/shows/may-july-r6-images/mdm-east-detail-1800.webp",
      "license": "Pexels License",
      "licenseUrl": "https://www.pexels.com/license/",
      "photographer": "ThisIsEngineering",
      "classification": "industry",
      "modifications": "Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for page layout.",
      "targetEventVerified": false
    },
    {
      "placement": "reference",
      "alt": "Two engineers review a prosthetic-arm design beside a laptop in a bright workspace.",
      "caption": "Hardware, design and conversation together · medical-engineering reference.",
      "source": "https://www.pexels.com/photo/engineer-developing-prosthetic-arm-3912955/",
      "siteSrc": "/shows/may-july-r6-images/mdm-east-reference-1800.webp",
      "license": "Pexels License",
      "licenseUrl": "https://www.pexels.com/license/",
      "photographer": "ThisIsEngineering",
      "classification": "industry",
      "modifications": "Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for page layout.",
      "targetEventVerified": false
    }
  ],
  "editorialNote": "Original exhibit concepts and practical planning guidance. Purple is an independent exhibit builder. Organizer requirements take precedence. Preview forms do not send email.",
  "photoPolicy": "Fresh real photographs selected to match each section. Event and stock references are identified accurately; no Purple project, exhibitor, organizer or model endorsement is implied. Creative Commons image adaptations retain the indicated license."
}