Event List

A bright, lean, green NHS

9th Sep 2010 @ Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool

Designed to engage both the public and commercial sectors, the workshop will inform you of current thinking where it really matters; at NHS purchase decision making level.

Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices (IS0 14971)

9th Sep 2010 @ Biocity, Nottingham

Run by experts is their field, this one day workshop will provide delegates with an introduction to medical device standards.

British Science Festival

14th Sep 2010 @ Various Locations

The British Science Festival comes to Birmingham and includes a programme of events which will appeal to a business audience. Join leading experts as they explore the ways science and technology will affect business, the environment and the economy.

Dinner Launch of The New Optimists

14th Sep 2010 @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens

In early 2009, Kate Cooper asked lots of scientists the simple question, "What are you optimistic about?" Over 80 responded, and what they've said has been compiled into a book titled 'The New Optimists'. The scientists who feature in the book are leading medics, life scientists, engineers, chemists, computer and digital media scientists, environmental and energy experts, all of whom work in the West Midlands. Come along to the office book launch, an evening event sure to be full of lively conversation.

Healthcare Apps & Software - Approved for use?

14th Sep 2010 @ Menzies Strathallan Hotel, Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RY

Join leading life science organisation, MedilinkWM, for the first-ever one day interactive seminar specifically for Developers and Clinicians looking at the legality and regulatory issues for medical software & mobile apps.

Drugs, Diagnostics and Delivery: From Personalised Medicine to Global Health

15th Sep 2010 @ Birmingham Conservatoire, Paradise Place, B3 3HG Birmingham

This prestigious event brings together top scientists and business experts with leaders from academic, business and investment circles for engaging talks and lively debates about our healthcare.

Supplying the International Donors - Roadshow

15th Sep 2010 @ London, Taunton, Birmingham

Collectively, the International Aid and Donor Agencies spend approximately USD 60 billion per year in purchasing goods and services from the private sector to assist with their work in developing countries. This presents vast opportunities for British companies, however firms may be confused as to how to start doing business with these organisations - this is where UK Trade & Investment can help.

PROCUREMENT IN THE NHS 2010: ENSURING VALUE FOR MONEY

15th Sep 2010 @ The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS

Are you involved in purchasing or commissioning in the health sector? Up to date with the NHS Commercial Operating Model? Interested in value for money without losing quality?

Medical Fair Asia

15th Sep 2010 @ Singapore

The British High Commission, Singapore and UK Trade & Investment will be having a UK presence at Medical Fair Asia and would like to invite UK Medical and Healthcare companies to provide company literature to display on their stand.

Supplying the International Aid/Donor Organisations

17th Sep 2010 @ Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Industry

This year an estimated US$120 billion has been spent by the International Aid/Donor Agencies in purchasing goods and services from the private sector to assist the developing world. The private sector plays a vital role in supplying the necessary goods and services needed to achieve the goals of organisations such as the United Nations, World Bank, Regional Development Banks and the European Union. The question is, how do companies deal with these organisations?

Delivering Cutting Edge Technologies in eHealth

21st Sep 2010 @ Barcelona, Spain

Across the whole of Europe governments and healthcare providers are looking at more efficient ways of delivering healthcare to their citizens. There is a genuine eHealth appetite in Catalonia and Spain and the government would like to position Spain as a leading country in the field. This event will feature speakers and presentations from the NHS, UK companies, sector specialists and case studies and will be a unique opportunity to share experiences with key experts in the sector as well as making strategic connections.

Collaboration Nation: Exploiting Market Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine

21st Sep 2010 @ The King's Fund, London

A showcase of innovative technology projects and companies

MedTec Ireland 2010

22nd Sep 2010 @ Radisson SAS Hotel, Galway, Ireland

The industry meeting point where the clinical challenges facing the medical technology industry in Ireland are addressed.

LEAN Government: Implementing change to create more value

23rd Sep 2010 @ The Barbican, London

Lean Government: Implementing change to create more value is a must-attend for all public and private sector personnel who may be affected by, or involved in, management, procurement and operational efficiency.

Southern Institute for Health Informatics 2010 Conference Digital Wellbeing

24th Sep 2010 @ Langstone Conference Centre at the University of Portsmouth.

The theme for the 2010 SIHI conference is "Digital Wellbeing - For Patients, Caregivers and Citizens". We will focus on topics such as home telecare, the impact of the ageing society, assisted living, personal health records and workplace wellbeing.nnThe conference will bring together those who use and develop all aspects of health informatics to reflect on progress towards our goals and look to the future.

OrthoTec

29th Sep 2010 @ Movenpick Hotel, Zurich, Switzerland

Your opportunity to meet the European implant and instrument manufacturing community

BIOSPAIN2010

29th Sep 2010 @ Pamplona, Spain

BIOSPAIN2010 is the 5th edition of this international meeting on biotechnology, which is fast becoming one of the main exhibition events in the European biotech sector.

A Practical Guide to Measuring and Monitoring Patient Experience

30th Sep 2010 @ Cavendish Conference Centre, London.

Chaired by Jim Potter, Chair of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, this one day conference provides a practical guide to measuring and monitoring Patient Experience through indicators, metrics and measures. Ade Adeagbo Chair of NHS Alliance Non-Executive Network and Non-Executive Director of NHS Greenwich, opens the conference with a presentation on measuring Patient Experience, and engaging patients in service improvement.

PUBLIC HEALTH: Promoting Health and Challenges Ahead

30th Sep 2010 @ The Barbican, London

Public Health: Promoting Health and the Challenges Ahead will explore the way forward to safeguarding a healthier nation and will debate policies that can make a real impact. Professionals from the public health and health promotion sectors can hear from leading experts on the current and emerging challenges and how to overcome them.

appliedeventology Masterclass: Marketing in the Life Science Sector

5th Oct 2010 @ Medical Technologies Innovation Centre, Birmingham, B15 3BE

This one day masterclass is designed to enable delegates to gain an understanding of what must be considered to make marketing within their organisation successful. The programme will cover branding within a medical setting, selecting relevant target markets, understanding PR as a marketing function, the benefit of social networks, and how to get the most from your medical website.

Healthcare Estates

5th Oct 2010 @ Manchester Central

Healthcare Estates is the largest annual gathering of decision makers responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, security fitting and operation of public and private healthcare environments across the UK.

BIOTECHNICA 2010

5th Oct 2010 @ Hannover, Germany

With 650 exhibitors last year and 11,000 visitors, BIOTECHNICA is Europe's largest Biotechnology and Life Sciences tradeshow.

Bidding Effectively: World Bank / Regional Development Banks (for Consultants/ suppliers of services)

6th Oct 2010 @ University of York

This practical one-day workshop is designed to promote successful bidding/tendering techniques for supplying services to the World Bank and the various Regional Development Banks (RDBs).

A Practical Guide to Implementing the First National Nursing Outcome Indicators And linking to the High Impact Actions to improve quality and productivity

6th Oct 2010 @ Cavendish Square, London

This fourth national conference will be chaired by Gerry Bolger, Programme Director, Quality in Nursing Department of Health who will open the day by giving a national policy update on demonstrating and measuring the quality of nursing care.

Care Show London 2010

6th Oct 2010 @ National Hall London Olympia, W14 8UX

The Care Show brings together the industry and gives you the opportunity to find new suppliers, hear about the latest issues in the care sector, learn from the experts and pick up tips and ideas to take back to your business.

Rehacare 2010

6th Oct 2010 @ Messe Dusseldorf, Germany

REHACARE is the leading international trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, integration and care. For West Midlands-based companies exhibiting or visiting the show, MedilinkWM can provide funding of £650 towards the costs.

EXPOPHARM 2010

7th Oct 2010 @ Munich, Germany

More than 500 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors are expected at EXPOPHARM 2010 to learn about current trends and developments and to talk business with market suppliers and partners.

Sales Challenges for the Life Science Sector: What is your process for winning tenders and does it work?

7th Oct 2010 @ Medical Technologies Innovation Centre, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3BE

A lively, interactive talk that will change the way you think about your sales process and sales challenges. It is designed for Managing Directors, Operation Directors and CEO's, looking for a different approach to hold their sales people accountable for increasing sales, shortening the sales cycle, and business development.

DIA Annual Clinical Forum

11th Oct 2010 @ Lisbon, Portugal

This meeting is aimed at pharmaceutical and biotech professionals from academia, CROs, clinical trial sites, SMOs, Health Regulatory Agencies and patient organisation.

Improving Access to Clinical Research in the NHS

12th Oct 2010 @ City Inn, Birmingham

Improving Access to Clinical Research in the NHS is packed with examples of best practice, novel ideas and expert advice designed to help R&D professionals attract new partners, support cultural change and deliver faster approval times.

CMEF Autumn

12th Oct 2010 @ Shenyang, China

As the largest medical device exhibition in China, CMEF is the ideal avenue for UK companies looking to expand into this rapidly growing market. Medilink Y&H are pleased to announce the launch of the UK Pavilion at CMEF Autumn 2010, sponsored by UK Trade & Investment.

ExpoMEDICAL 2010

13th Oct 2010 @ Centro Costa Salguero, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

ExpoMEDICAL 2010 will be the 8th International show for products, services and equipment for the healthcare sector. With 230 exhibitors from 20 countries, more than 15,000 visitors, 60 seminars and conferences, ExpoMEDICAL is your gateway to medical business in South America.

AdvaMed 2010: The MedTech Conference

18th Oct 2010 @ Walter E. Washington Convention Cente, Washington

The world's largest medical technology association, AdvaMed disseminates news and information about the industry's continuing innovation improving the health and lives of thousands of individuals. MedilinkWM are offering up to 8 West Midland based companies a £650 subsidy towards the cost of attending the AdvaMed 2010 conference.

AUSBIOTECH 2010

19th Oct 2010 @ Melbourne, Australia

Join the UK Pavilion at AusBiotech while there are still generous grants available

TCT Live 2010

19th Oct 2010 @ The IEC Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK

Software & Technology for Product Development & Manufacturing

Connected Health Symposium

21st Oct 2010 @ Park Plaza Hotel, Boston

The Connected Health Symposium asks how information technology - mobile phones, computers, the internet, and other tools - can help people manage chronic conditions, maintain health and wellness and age with independence. MedilinkWM are offering a £650 subsidy towards your visit to Connected Health. This can cover your delegate fee, flights and/or accommodation. This fund is available for up to 8 West Midland based SMEs.

Knowledge Transfer through Partnership, Annual Conference 2010.

28th Oct 2010 @ Hilton Hotel, Walcot St, Bath.

The HealthTech and Medicines KTN is happy to announce the speakers for the Annual Knowledge Transfer through Partnership, Annual Conference - Delivering Medical Innovation - jointly hosted by the University of Bath.

Health Care Supply Association - Procurement and Commissioning - Meeting The Quality and Productivity Challenge

3rd Nov 2010 @ Beetham Tower, the Hilton Manchester Deansgate.

The Health Care Supply Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2010 will provide you with an insight into the impact that the changes ahead in healthcare procurement will have for you.

Combination Products - Finding the Right Regulatory Strategy

9th Nov 2010 @ Movenpcik Hotel, Zurich Airport, Switzerland

This one day conference will provide delegates with an understanding of the regulatory framework and highlight the challenges of developing combination products.

PharmMedExpo Uzbekistan 2010

9th Nov 2010 @ Tashkent, Uzbekistan

PharmMedExpo Uzbekistan has been held in Tashkent since 2001, and is one of the leading medical and pharmaceutical events in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The exhibition has become a renowned meeting place for manufacturers and wholesalers of medical and pharmaceutical products.

Good Management of Medical Devices

10th Nov 2010 @ Moevenpick Hotel, Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland

An intensive three day course covering medical device regulations, classification, CE marks, clinical evaluation and medical device vigilance systems.

Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress (PSWC 2010)

14th Nov 2010 @ New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

For the first time, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) combine conferences into a single global events and the world's largest gathering of pharmaceutical scientists, the Pharmaceutical Sciences world Congress.

2010 Transatlantic Healthcare Investment Summit

15th Nov 2010 @ Schloβ Reinhartshausen, Frankfurt,

With an ever-increasing number of barriers in developing medical device products, startups and growing companies need to adopt new strategies to accelerate the time to market.

Medica 2010, Space in the UK Pavilion Now On Sale!

17th Nov 2010 @ Messe Dusseldorf, Germany

The ABHI is pleased to inform you that bookings are now being taken for this year’s Medica exhibition. Medica is the leading global exhibition for the medical sector.

Compamed 2010 - UK pavilion stand share offer

17th Nov 2010 @ Messe Dusseldorf, Germany

For Compamed 2010, MedilinkWM, in association with UKTI, are offering a stand share package that is designed to fully assist and enhance the presence of UK companies at Compamed. In addition a £1000 TAP Grant is available towards your exhibiting costs.

How to make money out of Intellectual Property (IP)

25th Nov 2010 @ Medical Technologies Innovation Centre, Birmingham, B15 3BE

This talk will offer delegates an in-depth look at the steps taken by successful organisations in order to maximise the value of their IP. Among the business models explored would be the classical fortress and licensing models, franchising, the garage sale, the monopoly-in-a-box and a number of hybrid solutions borne out of the others. We will consider when the maintainence of trade secrets is best and examine the implications of adopting an 'open source' approach.

MEDIST 2010

25th Nov 2010 @ Istanbul, Turkey

International Medical Products, Laboratory and Hospital Equipment Exhibition.

RAatE 2010

29th Nov 2010 @ University of Warwick Conference Centre, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Recent Advances in Assistive Technology & Engineering Conference and Exhibition.

MEDTEC Southeast Asia

1st Dec 2010 @ Suntec Centre, Singapore

MEDTEC Southeast Asia will be held in Singapore on 1-2 December 2010 and will offer design and manufacturing solutions to the growing medical device manufacturing community in the region.

Medical Technology and Healthcare Mission to India

6th Dec 2010 @ India

UK Trade & Investment is organising a healthcare and medical technology mission for UK companies to look at opportunities across India. All UK registered life sciences companies are eligible to apply to participate in the mission and UKTI will select a mix of product, technology and service providers best suited to represent the UK's considerable strengths in this sector.

Technology World in partnership with UK NanoForum

7th Dec 2010 @ ExCeL Conference Centre, London

Connect with innovators, manufacturers, scientists and service providers and take advantage of the unique business partnering opportunities provided at technology World 2010.

Lifescience Alley Conference & Expo

8th Dec 2010 @ Minneapolis Convention Centre, USA

The Lifescience Alley conference and exhibition showcases thought leaders, emerging technologies, and offers high-level education and networking. MedilinkWM are offering £650 subsidy for West Midlands-based SMEs wanting to attend this event.

Casualty Care Middle East

12th Dec 2010 @ Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi

Comprising a main conference programme that will bring together regional and international experts, a day of pre-conference interactive workshops and a post-conference course on advanced ECG, this event promises to be a unique opportunity to access the region's military hospitals, military medics, disaster medicine practitioners and emergency planners in one place at one time.

Medifest India 2010

13th Dec 2010 @ New Delhi, India

Medifest is an International Trade Fair and a unique opportunity for all related to the field of medicine and healthcare, to reach new horizons of effective co-operation and discuss vital issues that stand presently in front of the medical and healthcare industry.

Arab Health 2011

24th Jan 2011 @ Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Arab Health is the premier healthcare event for the Middle East bringing manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and distributors together with some of the most important and influential decision-makers in the Arab world.

BIOMEDevice Europe - Call for Papers

23rd Feb 2011 @ Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris

BIOMEDevice Europe is the first European congress & exhibition to focus on the new development of combination products (drug/biological agent/device). In 2010, the first edition of BIOMEDevice Europe attracted over 600 delegates from medical and pharmaceutical industries from around the world.

IBIZ 2011

9th Mar 2011 @ ExCel, London

IBIZ is an international Life Sciences business-to-business partnering event presenting an opportunity to meet over 100 buyers and partners from 25 markets.

KIMES 2011 - 27th Korea International Medical and Hospital Equipment Show

17th Mar 2011 @ COEX (Convention & Exhibition Centre), Seoul, Korea

The North East Asia's premier medical event has been growing as the hub of attraction for all those involved in the medical and health care industries.

MedTec Europe

22nd Mar 2011 @ Messe Stuttgart, Germany

MedTec Europe is the exhibition and conference for the medical device manufacturing industry in Europe

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