Medilink Midlands

UK HealthTech 2019
2019-12-04 | Park Plaza Cardiff, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AL, United Kingdom
UK HealthTech brings together key speakers to discuss the major strategic issues and policy developments facing the life science and health technology sector.
This years themes will include sessions relating to:
– Regulatory updates
– Investor Workshops
– Finance and Funding seminars
– Support for spin out and early stage companies
– NHS Access talks
– Innovation in Healthcare Technologies
Join delegates to network, meet collaborative partners and build business development opportunities.
Listen to a programme of valuable sector updates and gain insights and intelligence across the life science and healthcare sectors.
Attending the conference provides you with the unique opportunity to engage with industry, UK regulatory, the clinical community, procurement and funding bodies, as well as to meet collaborative partners and build business development opportunities.
This valuable day of briefings and networking has global impact and excellent export opportunities.
Attendance: (to register your interest please click here)
-Members £95 + VAT
-Non-Members £120 +VAT
Partners: 10% discount
Exhibitor Packages (for further information please click here)
-Members £500 +VAT
-Non-Members £750 +VAT
For further details and to register your interest, please click here.

mHealth App Developer Seminar
2019-12-11 12:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EW
Are you an innovator working in mHealth?
SEHTA and ORCHA are organising our 2nd mHealth of 2019 on App Development on Wednesday 11th December in London.
This workshop aims to give developers clear guidance on exactly what mHealth innovators will need to do as an organisation to prepare for and conform to these regulations to ensure the transition is as smooth and efficient as it can be.
Date: Wednesday 11 December 2019
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
Times: 12:30 – 17:00
Early-Bird Special Offer – Book before 31st October
SEHTA Members £190 + VAT / non-members £255 + VAT pp
Not a member of SEHTA? – it’s free to join, click here to join
For further details and to book, please click here.

Bridging the Gap Midlands
2020-01-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel, Watling Street, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 3JA
On Thursday 30 January 2020 the AHSN Network will host Bridging the Gap Midlands, the next in a series of the popular Bridging the Gap events. This event will take place at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire and is delivered by West Midlands and East Midlands AHSN.
Bridging the gap is aimed at health technology innovators and companies who are interested in accessing the NHS marketplace to improve health and care for patients and citizens, and who have a product or service that is ready for scaling up.
Free to attend, the event will include a range of talks, workshops, 1 to 1 advice sessions and unique networking opportunities. It brings together a wide range of services available to industry from the AHSN Network and our partners under one roof.
Download an Event Flyer here

Delegates will be able to get advice about how to make their engagement with the NHS sharper and more cost-effective. That means understanding how decisions are made in the NHS, who makes the decisions and how to get their attention.
Join us to get a better understanding of:

the innovation landscape, the factors that will affect the uptake of your product and how AHSNs can support you
the requirements for evidence, and how to go about generating evidence
the ways AHSNs can help you access national resources and the national programmes you can apply for.

Our previous Bridging the gap events have sold out well in advance, so early booking is recommended.
You can register here

CE Marking and FDA Regulations Workshop
2020-02-13 10:30 - 16:00 | Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EW
SEHTA and Psephos Biomedica are running their next workshop on 13 February in London, on CE Marking and FDA Regulations requirements.
Why attend? : Medical technology developers are faced with choices on which markets to access first. The EU and the US represent 2/3 of all spend on medical devices and so understanding what is required to access these two markets is essential.
Date: Thursday 13th February 2020
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
Time: 10:30 – 16.00
Cost: SEHTA members fee: £270 + VAT / Non-Members: £320 + VAT per delegate
For further information and to register, please click here.
Not a member of SEHTA? It’s free to join – just click here

Medilink West Midlands Medical & Healthcare Business Awards
2020-02-13 18:00 - 21:30 | The Burlington Hotel, 126 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, United Kingdom
Join Medilink West Midlands on Thursday 13 February 2020 to celebrate its 18th year supporting the West Midlands life sciences, health care and med-tech community and showcase the ‘best of the best’ in the region.
As Medilink West Midlands proudly approaches its 18th year supporting the regions life sciences, health care and med-tech community, we invite you to join us on Thursday 13 February at our annual Medical and Healthcare Business Awards at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham. The West Midlands boasts a world-class innovation infrastructure, with ambitious businesses delivering positive impact into health and care and with your help we want to shine the light on the brilliance in our region.
We want you – we know you’re out there! Why not apply or nominate an award candidate?
This year we have six awards;

Start-up
Delivering innovation into health and care
Export
Innovation
Outstanding Achievement
Supply Chain

Click here to find out more on each award category.
Award benefits:

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend our awards on 13 February 2020 with two free tickets
All winners are automatically included in the Medilink UK National Awards on 1 April in Birmingham, part of the Med-Tech Innovation Expo – The UK’s leading medical design and manufacturing technology event
Regional and national publicity.

Join us to celebrate our 18th year anniversary and the success of our local community.
To find out more on how to apply or secure your place at the awards please click here

Are you an Innovator working in mHealth?
2020-03-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Kuehne+Nagel Ltd, 3 Avenue Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4DU
Aimed to give developers clear guidance, helping to get the right market with the right product, fit for NHS and worldwide quality standards
The NHS and national health bodies across the world are revolutionising services through the integration of digital health solutions, leading to more patient-centered and efficient care. Frameworks guide the identification of health apps that will safely make the biggest impact in terms of improving outcomes.
As a developer, it can be hard to know what technical requirements and evaluation will be imperative, and how to navigate the system to ensure the right people know about your innovation.
This half day workshop aims to give developers clear guidance, helping to get the right market with the right product, fit for NHS and worldwide quality standards. Industry experts will provide practical advice, with useful tools to future proof your innovation and be business ready.
You will hear from:
-ORCHA Co-Founder & COO, Tim Andrews & ORCHA Associate Paul Davies
-Wayne Shirt and Marcus Hinde from NHS Digital
-Medilink West Midlands and real life case studies.
Come and be part of the day, to learn:
-What the app accreditation landscape is across the UK, EU and globally
-Deep dive into the Medical Device Regulations and what this means for you and your product
-mHealth Regulation and technical Safety – What are the current regulations and what new requirements are coming shortly for mhealth?
-Real life examples on how and where are Apps being used in clinical practice today? And what are the barriers and opportunities to making mhealth part of what is done in everyday clinical practice?
-Useful, practical take away tools
-Networking opportunities
Programme:
12:00 – Arrival, registration and networking lunch
12:45 – Presentations commence
15:00 – Refreshment break
17:00 – Event concludes
Booking information:
To secure your place please complete the online booking form. Invoices will be issued once registration is complete. If you have any queries please click here to contact Zoe Heather.
Medilink member – £20+VAT / Non-member – £35+VAT

How to increase quality & manufacturing processes through digitisation
2020-03-11 08:30 - 14:30 | The MTC, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU
Medilink WM and MasterControl invite you to attend a free workshop to learn more about the changing medical device regulatory environments, successfully navigating audits and the value of using digital solutions for managing quality and compliance. Offering attendees a better understanding of ‘How to be nimble in an ever-changing regulatory environment and easily manage the audit process with digitisation.’
Highly-knowledgeable life sciences industry experts will provide valuable insight on these topics and demonstrate how medical device and component manufacturers can position themselves for success.
You will hear from industry experts including Stephen Turnock, Global Sales Director EMEA, MasterControl and guest speaker Matthew Theobald, Three Circles who will cover:

Medical Device Audit Fundamentals, MD SAP including the regulatory impact on audits
Assessing your company’s current readiness for implementing a quality platform, (MasterControl EBR)
An overview of the regulatory and quality management system requirements for a concept medical device, understand the technical document that should be in place and explore risk management.
Improve Product Quality & Operational Efficiency with Paperless Processes

Attendees also have the opportunity to a private tour of the MTC facility.
This workshop will include opportunities to network and learn from your peers about their best practices and use of technology to navigate regulatory pathways and achieve compliance.

Software/AI Medical Device EU MDR CE Marking Workshop
2020-03-31 10:30 - 15:45 | Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EW
SEHTA and Psephos Biomedica next workshop is on Software / AI Medical Device EU MDR CE Marking.
Why attend?
There has been an explosion of software health technologies applying algorithms and artificial intelligence to address medical needs, furthermore many traditional devices are adding software components or becoming digital.
In order to make these medical technologies available in Europe, they must be CE marked which is currently governed by the Medical Device Directive and will be replaced in May 2020 by the new EU Medical Device Regulations (2017/745 & 746).
Date: Wednesday 31st March 2020
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
Time: 10:30 – 15:45
Cost: SEHTA members fee: £270 + VAT / Non-Members: £320 + VAT per delegate
Not a member of SEHTA? It’s free to join – just click here
For more information and to register please click here

Medilink WM: Visor PPE webinar with SATRA Technology
2020-06-18 14:00 - 14:45 | Dusseldorf
Medilink West Midlands and SATRA Technology invite you to attend this PPE focused webinar session, providing a walkthrough of the basics to make sure organisations are ready for visors testing certification.
SATRA Technology, a European Notified Body for PPE testing and certification will share valuable knowledge and experiences of testing and supporting industry to date.
Date: Thursday 18th June
Times: 14:00 – 14:45
Simon Courtney, Divisional Manager – Consumer Products Division at SATRA Technology will highlight:

Common errors and mistakes, and advice on what you need to do for a smooth journey through this process
The benefit of having PPE certification and the consequences of not, as outlined in the latest government publication; Guidance published for Small-Scale Manufacturers of COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment
The end result and PPE certification

This 45-minute website will provide you with the advice, and take away tips on how to successfully test your visor PPE product.
Please submit any questions in advance to ensure we cover this in the session.
For more information and to register please click here

Post-COVID 19 Accessing the NHS Webinar
2020-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Dusseldorf
SEHTA has, over the last 15 years, worked with over 300 SMEs to provide information on “How to Access the NHS” and produced 2 guides in 2018 & 2019 giving a detailed background of the process to access the NHS, as well as case studies of companies who have experienced the up’s and down’s of the process.
In this webinar our CEO, Dr David Parry and our COO, Neil Roberts will present a pragmatic approach to help you get the NHS interested in your product and as part of your attendance, we can also offer you a personal 15 min 1:1 session with David or Neil after the webinar. Please note that a questionnaire will need to be completed prior to your session.
Date: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Webinar Times: 10:00 – 12:00 (UK Time Zone)
1:1 Session Times: 14:00 – 16:00 (UK Time Zone)

Costs to attend:

Webinar only
£65+VAT pp for SEHTA Members
£75+VAT pp for Non-members

Webinar & 1:1 session
£80+VAT pp for SEHTA Members
£90+VAT pp for Non-members

Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – click here to register

The webinar & 1:1 sessions will be run via WEBEX – details on application
The webinar will consist of:

The NHS as a marketplace for your product
Getting through the system
The new normal- post COVID

We will also provide you with copies of our well received and comprehensive guides to help you access the NHS after the event – Read more here

As part of your attendance, we can also offer you a personal 15 min 1:1 session with David or Neil after the webinar. Please note that a questionnaire will need to be completed prior to your session and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis – limited availability.
The target audience for these webinars is SMEs, Start-ups, Digital Health Developers, Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, within a company that need to understand the overall requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Click here to book

InnovateUK Biomedical Catalyst FREE briefing webinars
2020-07-28 15:00 - 2020-07-31 14:00 | Dusseldorf
InnovateUK launch their next round of funding on the Biomedical catalyst on 27th July.
For your chance to find out more and ask questions join one of SEHTA’s free webinars.
Diagnostics
28th July (focus on Diagnostics) 15:00-16:00 (BST)
Digital Health
31st July (focus on Digital Health) 13:00-14:00 (BST)
Free to attend

£30 million grant funding is available to UK health & life science SMEs for early & late-stage projects with length from 12-36 months and total project costs between £250,000 and £4M.
Innovate UK can provide 70% of total project costs for SMEs.
Open for applications on 27 July 2020 and deadline on 7 October 2020
There are limited places to allow for effective discussion so SEHTA may not be able to host everyone. However, they will record the sessions for later universal download.
For more information on the funding programme click here
These webinars are free to attend. For more information, please click here

Lifescience Industry News Industry Spotlight
2020-09-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Dusseldorf
Examining the UK response to Covid-19
Ahead of the Lifescience Industry Magazine being published, Lifescience Industry Magazine is hosting a webinar, on 4th September at 1 pm, spotlighting some of the great stories of how the UK has responded to the pandemic.
Showcasing how the life science and health tech sector worked, collaborated and persevered during these challenging times.
Each of Lifescience Industry’s partners will be introducing companies from across the UK, further program details to follow shortly.
Confirmed speakers include:

James Hindley, Executive Director of Indoor Biotech
Dr Roberto Liddi, Senior Vice President Quality Regulatory and IG Compliance at Sensyne Health
Neil Cambell, Chief Executive Officer for Inspiration Healthcare Group
Sven Bunn, Life Sciences Programme Director at Barts Health NHS Trust

Lifescience Industry magazine is a collaboration between regional, national and international life science partners. It includes the latest news and developments from the life science industry, with editorial covering the complete health technology spectrum, as well as funding, trade and collaboration opportunities.
To register for this event, click here

R&D Tax Credits and Accounting for Development Expenditure
2020-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Dusseldorf
Have you recently applied for UK Government funding grant or recently been awarded one? Then this is the webinar for you!
SEHTA and Edwards Chartered Accountants are pleased to launch their first webinar on R&D tax credits and accounting for companies who are engaged in developing new science or technology and who have recently received or in the process of applying for a UK government grant.
Date: Thursday 10th September 2020
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (UK Times)
Costs: SEHTA Members: £65 + VAT per delegate / Non-Members: £75 + VAT per delegate
​Not a member of SEHTA? – it’s free to join
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
Overview of the webinar
R&D tax credits:

Details of the two schemes which are available (Small & RDEC)
Example calculations to demonstrate the tax savings / refunds available to companies
Details of the procedure of making an R&D claim
Details of what costs qualify for R&D tax credits and eligibility criteria
Details of proposed future changes to the scheme and COVID-19 related tips

Accounting for development expenditure:

Details of the two options available to companies
Pros and cons of both options and why a company may want to consider changing their accounting policy for development expenditure
Details of the procedure which can be implemented if a company decides to change its accounting policy for development expenditure including eligibility criteria

Target audience: Any company which is engaged in developing new science or technology, and any company which is currently in the process of applying for or has recently received a UK government grant.
Places are limited so register today to guarantee your place
Click here to book

The Killer Issue: How to mitigate risk when designing in-vivo devices
2020-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Dusseldorf
SEHTA & eg technology
Series of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics Webinars
September 2020
SEHTA and eg technology are delighted to announce a series of webinars on the topics of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics to enable you to continue to update your skillset and move your medical technologies and companies forward.
Each session will run for 1 hour: 14:00 – 15:00 (UK time)
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
Risk goes hand in hand with medical device design and development – intervening in the human body will always have the potential to go wrong. But what happens when device limitations could result in serious injury or even death? Join egt director, Danny Godfrey as he looks specifically at the design and development of in-vivo devices and how risks are identified, managed, and mitigated to minimize the risk of potentially catastrophic outcomes.
Starting with a brief overview of the medical device development process, this webinar will address the importance of examining the full use cycle of your device and identifying risks early on in your project – including less obvious and sometimes unseen obstacles – whilst ensuring full traceability throughout.
Topics to be covered include:

The key things to consider from the outset of any development programme
How to identify the full spectrum of potential risks
When in your programme this should happen
The importance of device classification and mapping risks against standards
How to mitigate risks to allow you to get on with your design

Target audience for these webinars are: Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Costs to attend:
Early bird rate – book by 31st August 2020
£55 + VAT pp per webinar for members / £65 + VAT non-members
After 31st August 2020
£65 +VAT pp per webinar for members / £75 + VAT non members
Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – https://www.sehta.co.uk/Post/sehta-membership
For more information and to book, click here

Microfluidics; small technology, big pitfalls
2020-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Dusseldorf
Series of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics Webinars
September 2020
SEHTA and eg technology are delighted to announce a series of webinars on the topics of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics to enable you to continue to update your skillset and move your medical technologies and companies forward.
Each session will run for 1 hour: 14:00 – 15:00 (UK time)
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
It is estimated that the Global Microfluidics Market will have a value of over USD 53 billion by the end of 2027, but how much do you really know about Microfluidics and how it fits in to a design programme?
This webinar will look at the various development challenges when working with Microfluidics. Starting with an overview of applications and fabrication technologies, we will then discuss the relationship between single use consumables and multi-use products with examples, the different fluid handling technologies and then move on to the main developmental obstacle; identifying, assessing and overcoming the many pitfalls associated with Microfluidics.
This webinar will cover:

An overview of Microfluidics and how it is incorporated into development programmes
Understanding the different technologies available and identifying the most suitable option for your programme
The importance of identifying and assessing risks early in your programme and overcoming these development challenges

Target audience for these webinars are: Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Costs to attend:
Early bird rate – book by 31st August 2020
£55 + VAT pp per webinar for members / £65 + VAT non-members
After 31st August 2020
£65 +VAT pp per webinar for members / £75 + VAT non members
Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – https://www.sehta.co.uk/Post/sehta-membership
For more details and to book, click here

Diagnosing the risk in diagnostics development; man versus machine
2020-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Dusseldorf
Series of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics Webinars
September 2020
SEHTA and eg technology are delighted to announce a series of webinars on the topics of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics to enable you to continue to update your skillset and move your medical technologies and companies forward.
Each session will run for 1 hour: 14:00 – 15:00 (UK time)
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
The design and development of Diagnostic devices within the medical industry is a complex process, fraught with usability uncertainties. Many clinicians are reluctant to make a diagnosis without the confirmation of a device, but devices cannot always be used in isolation as they do not have the full picture and patient knowledge of the clinician. This dichotomy makes the development of such devices often difficult. So, how do we develop a diagnostics device which satisfies the product, patient, and clinician requirement specifications? Furthermore, how can we develop a diagnostics strategy that addresses the codependence of diagnostic devices and their user?
This webinar will focus on what it takes to produce a diagnostics device which not only meets requirements but lives up to its marketing. Looking at the user and usability requirements, how your device should be classified and the importance of creating a defined strategy, we will discuss the human factors involved with diagnostics design and how total reliance on the device is not always the best option.
Topics to be covered include:

The key considerations in a diagnostics device development programme
The importance of identifying your product strategy early in your programme
How to keep usability and the end-user in mind throughout
Navigating the regulatory process
Closing the design loop – ensuring your end product does what you say it does!

Target audience for these webinars are: Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Costs to attend:
Early bird rate – book by 31st August 2020
£55 + VAT pp per webinar for members / £65 + VAT non-members
After 31st August 2020
£65 +VAT pp per webinar for members / £75 + VAT non members
Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – https://www.sehta.co.uk/Post/sehta-membership
For more details, and to book your place, click here

SEHTA's 1st International MedTech Expo & Conference
2020-09-28 | Hilton London Tower Bridge, 5 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2BY
The SME focused healthcare event for driving collaborations between Business, Care & Clinicians & Academics
SEHTA’s 1st International MedTech Expo & Conference
Devices, Diagnostics, Digital
At one EVENT & in one DAY
Over the last 15 years, South East Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) has developed an excellent reputation for support of its 1,300 members, especially SMEs, through its one to one mentoring, fund-finding, consultancy and events programme.
In 2020, for the first time, SEHTA is organising a major new international event in London designed to take the programme of support to another level.
We cordially invite you to join us on Thursday 26th March 2020 for SEHTA’s first International MedTech Expo & Conference taking place at the Hilton London Tower Bridge. This event is aimed at SME’s, Corporates, Academics & NHS Healthcare Providers.
The conference and expo aims to help delegates:
Understand: Make sense of the complexities of healthcare support and challenges of accessing the NHS
Find: Funding opportunities (public sector, private, NHS)
Navigate: Regulatory, legal and IP issues
Identify: Current clinical challenges in the NHS
And perhaps most of all…. Make new contacts leading to collaborative partnerships at the event and through our bespoke 1:1 partnering website
(available from January 2020 to book your meetings)
For further information, please click here to email SEHTA.

WEBINAR: Manufacturing Face Masks and PPE - what you need to know
2020-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Dusseldorf
SGS Webinar demystifies face mask and PPE Certification for manufacturers
SGS’s webinar, in association with Medilink Midlands, will explain in simple terms the steps that manufacturers must take to place personal protective equipment (PPE) and face masks on the market.
The pandemic has led to exponential growth in PPE demand, with the market now projected to reach $85.72 billion (£67.87 billion) by 2026 according to Fortune Business Insights – a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%.
To take advantage of this lucrative market, many companies are pivoting to include PPE manufacturing in their products and services or expanding into new geographies, such as overseas manufacturers entering the UK market. Lancashire Textiles, for example, has switched from producing duvets, blankets, and towels to manufacturing face masks. 3D Folkes has been supplying NHS workers with 3D printed face shields.
However, new entrants to the market are finding themselves caught in a maze of requirements to have products certified to sell in the UK as PPE. These processes can be easily misunderstood – especially among the confusion and noise that the pandemic has created.
To help manufacturers understand the different types of PPE, and the testing and certification process, SGS experts Kevin Foy and Kelvin Shepherd will cover everything you need to know about getting your products placed on the market.
At the end of this one-hour session, attendees will have the opportunity to pose their questions. As part of a global network of PPE experts and accredited laboratories, both Kevin and Kelvin are well placed to advise on how you can ensure the compliance of your face masks and PPE products.
This webinar will help you to understand the steps you need to take and the timeframes involved to get your goods to market.
To find out more and to book your free place, please click here.

SEHTA & eg Technology Series of Medical Devices Product Design & Development Webinars November 2020
2020-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Dusseldorf
SEHTA and eg Technology are delighted to be running a second series of Medical Devices Product Design & Development Webinars to enable you to continue to update your skillset and move your medical technologies and companies forward.
Each session will run for 45 mins max at 14:00 – 14:45 (BST)
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
Target audience for these webinars are: Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Costs to attend:
£50 +VAT pp per webinar for SEHTA Members
£60 +VAT pp per webinar for Non-members
Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – https://www.sehta.co.uk/Post/sehta-membership
Below is a list of all available webinars with dates – you can choose as many webinars as you wish to take part in.

Webinar
Session Title
Date

1
New Product Development – First things First

Whether you are a first-time entrepreneur or part of a large medical company, starting a new product development programme can feel like a daunting task. So where should you start? What things do you need to consider at the outset to turn your idea into reality? Starting with an overview of the product development process, this webinar will move onto the most important, and often the most overlooked aspect of product development – understanding the user.

Topics to be covered include:

· The key things to consider from the outset of any development programme
· The importance of putting the user first
· How to obtain useful user insights
· How to leverage those insights to make a better product

Tuesday 10th November 2020

Facilitator
Danny Godfrey, Co-Founder, eg Technology
In 2002, Danny and Andrew founded eg technology ltd, a product design engineering company based in Cambridge UK. They have grown the company organically since then, and now employ over 30 engineering and commercial staff.
Danny’s role is to provide corporate leadership, develop new business opportunities and oversee the technical and strategic direction of projects. He remains involved with the work that eg does, from the initial proposal writing, technical & creative input, design implementation, review processes and the early identification of development risks. Motivating staff and nurturing client relationships are important aspects of Danny’s day-to-day work – valuing and developing our team of bright, can-do people and ensuring clients are satisfied with what eg does have been the foundations of success for the company.
Danny is also a member of the MedTech Accelerator Awards Committee. This organisation supports and finances projects for early-stage companies in the medical sector to create future spin-out companies that aim to bring new life-enhancing technologies to market.

Webinar
Session Title
Date

2
Defining User and Product Specifications During Product Development

This webinar will cover what User Requirement Specification (URS) and Product Requirement Specification (PRS) are, how they differ and how to define them during the product development process. The webinar will end with an interactive quiz.

Topics to be covered include:

· What is a URS and PRS and how do they differ?
· What do the standards ask for?
· Where do the URS and PRS sit in the product design and development process?
· Writing the URS and PRS – best practices
· Things to watch out for
· Interactive quiz

Tuesday 17th November 2020

Facilitator
Kella Kapnisi, Project Manager, eg Technology
Kella works as part of the project management team. She is responsible for delivering projects from concept through to production, on time and within budget. Working closely with clients to ensure successful projects across a wide range of products, including medical devices, IVDs, lab equipment & consumer products.

Kella is also involved in strategic reviews of project operations, to ensure efficiency in our internal engineering design processes. She led the implementation of the requirement specification process at eg technology, which forms part of our Quality Management System and she delivered the resultant company-wide training sessions.

Kella has a background in polymer chemistry and a PhD in biomaterial engineering, under Prof Molly Stevens at Imperial College London, where she developed tissue engineered cardiac patches for treating heart attacks. Prior to joining eg technology, Kella was part of a start-up developing implantable heart assist pumps.

Webinar
Session Title
Date

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Software Design for Medical Devices

This webinar will cover Software Design for Medical Devices, starting with a quick overview to medical device classification, international standards and the role of IEC 62304. This webinar is intended to look in more detail at some practical applications of the software development processes and what it actually means for the engineers

Topics to be covered include:

· Medical Device Classification & IEC 62304 – a quick refresher
· What makes software development different?
o Software Development
o Software Testing
o Software Updates
· Structuring software development in practise
o How to limit the scope of large software projects?
o Where to draw a boundary around the software components?
o How to maintain flexibility to update without major retesting/resubmission
o Software decomposition of safety critical items
· Software maintenance considerations
o What are the regulators worried about?
o When is a bug not a bug?

Tuesday 24th November 2020

Facilitator
David Warwick, Director, eg Technology
David joined eg in 2009 and was appointed as a Director of the company in 2019. As a Director, he has an overall responsibility for bringing in new business to eg technology and works with the senior management team to constantly evaluate how the business operates to ensure that the company’s strategies support the future growth of eg.

David’s technical background is in Software Engineering and Electronic Design with over 15 years’ experience in developing medical and IVD device software. During his time at eg technology he has helped numerous clients with the compilation of their technical files and the CE marking and FDA approval of medical devices and IVDs as well as outsourcing final product manufacture. His experience with software development includes extensive experience working with IEC 62304 across all software safety classifications.

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MediWales: Finance and Funding Webinar
2020-10-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Dusseldorf
21st October, 1pm
Final call to register!
Join us for the first in our Business Support webinar series, focusing on finance and funding.
This event will highlight sources of grant funding and advice on applications, as well as fund raising, pitching and working with investors.
Hear from experts across the sector and first hand company case studies.
MediWales partners GS Verde will be introducing their new investment platform – Elevate Investment Network. Elevate connects businesses seeking investment, with a network of experienced business investors.
You can find out more about the platform during the webinar, including how a business seeking investment can apply and also how investors interested in joining the network can register.
Speakers include:

Verde Corporate Finance – Craig Blackmore, Director
Development Bank of Wales – Richard Thompson, Senior Investment Executive
Knowledge Transfer Network – Matt Chapman, Knowledge Transfer Manager
Capital Kinetics – Christian Kumar, Managing Director
The Thought Disruptor – Tony Sedgwick
Rescape – Matt Wordley, CEO

There will also be time for a panel discussion, Q&A and virtual networking.
This webinar is free to members and £50 + VAT for non members.
Find out more and register here

Accessing the German HealthTech Markets Webinar
2020-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Dusseldorf
In cooperation with Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) SEHTA would like to invite you to a webinar highlighting market access and opportunities in Germany within the field of digital health.
Date: Thursday 22nd October 2020
Times: 14:00 – 15:00 (BST)
Cost: Free to attend
Webinar Platform: WEBEX

For many years, the digitalization of the German healthcare system was slow on the uptake. The Covid-19 crisis has given a significant boost to digital health solutions, which are now seen as an imperative. The pandemic has been a true catalyst for segments such as telemedicine services in Germany. And since the German E-Health Act took effect in January 2016, a framework has been in place for the integration of information and communication technology within the German healthcare system, making Germany’s digital health market increasingly attractive.
The session will provide insights into Germany’s digital health market, including the latest market developments, the legal framework for expanding your business to Germany, and how GTAI can assist with this process.
Agenda

EST Time
BST Time
Webinar Programme

15:00 – 15:30
14:00 – 14:30
Market Opportunities in Germany – Digital Health
Julia Pietsch, Senior Manager of Investor Consulting, Digital Health, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)

15:30 – 15:40
14:30 – 14:40
Legal Framework for expanding your business into Germany
Christina Schön, Senior Manager of Tax & Legal Services, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)

15:40 – 16:00
14:40 – 15:00
Q&A

16:00
15:00
Close

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Making Pharmaceuticals Digital Week: Medilink UK Session
2020-10-28 | Dusseldorf
Medilink UK are delighted to be presenting during the Making Pharmaceuticals Digital Week

On Wednesday, 28 October Dr. Nicola Wall and Dr. Richard Weaver will present a live webinar on behalf of Medilink UK:

Working with your CRO: Creating perfect research partnerships in an imperfect research world

Dr. Nicola Wall
Afortiori Development

Bridging The Gap Between Discovery and Development – DMPK Influence

Dr. Richard Weaver
XenoGesis Ltd

The webinar is free to attend and will start at 11.00 GMT (12.00 CET | 06.00 EST)
You can register to attend using the button below.

Register for free here

View the Full Digital Week Programme Here

Brexit/UKCA Marking Webinar
2020-11-05 14:00 - 14:30 | Dusseldorf
SEHTA and Psephos are pleased to bring you this FREE TO ATTEND webinar on Brexit/UKCA Marking.
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) Marking is a new UK product marking that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE Marking, including medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. Therefore, from 1 January 2021, there will be a number of changes to how companies will be able to place medical devices on the market in Great Britain.
Thursday 5th November 2020
Time: 14:00 – 14:30 (BST)
Cost: Free to attend
Facilitator: Jacques du Preez, Director, Psephos Biomedica
This webinar will be delivered via Webex.
From 1 January 2021, there will be a number of changes to how companies will be able to place medical devices on the market in Great Britain which will include:

A new route to market and product marking will be available for manufacturers wishing to place a device on the Great Britain market from 1 January 2021

From 1 January 2021, all medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) placed on the UK market will need to be registered with the MHRA. There will be a grace period for registering – 4 months for Class IIIs and Class IIb implantables, and all active implantable medical devices; 8 months for other Class IIb and all Class IIa devices; and 12 months for Class I devices

CE Marking will continue to be used and recognised until 30 June 2023

If you are a manufacturer based outside the UK and wish to place a device on the UK market, you will need to establish a UK Responsible Person who will take responsibility for the product in the UK. Further detail on the UK Responsible Person

Target audience: Manufacturers based outside of the UK wanting to access the UK market, UK based manufacturers wanting to access the EU market, Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Please note that places are limited & the organisers have the right to review all applications.
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Medica 2020
2020-11-16 08:00 - 2020-11-19 17:00 | Dusseldorf, Germany
Medica is the world’s largest healthcare and life sciences exhibition, attracting over 120,000 global visitors annually. It has been running for over 40 years and underpins a lot of companies’ annual marketing plans.
Medica provides an opportunity for over 6,000 exhibiting companies (from over 60 countries) to showcase the latest healthcare technologies, products, equipment and services to a huge variety of global visitors. These include experts and decision-makers from across the healthcare and life sciences sector, alongside leading individuals from business, research, and politics.
Medilink UK have been involved with Medica for over 20 years and following the phenomenal success and popularity of our UK pavilion at the 2019 event, exhibition stand space for 2020 is available for booking now. It is the perfect opportunity to network with target visitors, increase brand exposure and generate new business and it is advised to book sooner rather than later, as the pavilion is set for significant growth.
Why book with Medilink UK?

Excellent location on the British pavilion with other UK companies
• Access to preferential Medilink accommodation rate with all required transfers provided
• Exhibition stand space on a high quality, UK branded pavilion
• Full spectrum exhibition support before, during and after the event
• Onsite assistance from our events and international trade experts
• A range of packages to suit your exhibiting goals*
• Hot and cold refreshments on exhibition days
• Support with freight, logistics and travel arrangements
• Access to national and regional funding for eligible companies*To book your exhibition stand , please complete here.

*For further information or to discuss your requirements, please click here to email or call: 0114 232 9292.

CE & UKCA Marking Webinar
2021-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Dusseldorf
SEHTA and Psephos latest MDR webinar is on CE & UKCA Marking. We have developed this 2-hour webinar in light of the new UK product marking that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales & Scotland).
Date: Thursday 14th January 2021
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (GMT)
Webinar platform: WEBEX
Cost: Early Bird Rate: Book by 30th November
SEHTA Members: £115+VAT pp
SEHTA Non-Members: £130+VAT pp

Why attend?
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) Marking is a new UK product marking that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE Marking, including medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. Therefore, from 1 January 2021, there will be a number of changes to how companies will be able to place medical devices on the market in Great Britain which will include:

A new route to market and product marking will be available for manufacturers wishing to place a device on the Great Britain market from 1 January 2021
From 1 January 2021, all medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) placed on the UK market will need to be registered with the MHRA. There will be a grace period for registering – 4 months for Class IIIs and Class IIb implantables, and all active implantable medical devices; 8 months for other Class IIb and all Class IIa devices; and 12 months for Class I devices
CE Marking will continue to be used and recognised until 30 June 2023
If you are a manufacturer based outside the UK and wish to place a device on the UK market, you will need to establish a UK Responsible Person who will take responsibility for the product in the UK. Further details on the UK Responsible Person

This webinar will also provide an overview of CE Marking:

MDR CE Marking Process and the role of a Notified Body and Competent Authority
MDR Device Classification
MDR Conformity Assessment routes for class I, IIa, IIb and III products
Compiling Technical Files, Clinical Evaluation Reports & the Declaration of Conformity
Clinical Investigations

Target audience: Manufacturers based outside of the UK wanting to access the UK market, UK based manufacturers wanting to access the EU market, Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
For more information, and to book, click here

Software UKCA Marking Webinar
2021-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Dusseldorf
The SEHTA and Psephos Software UKCA Marking Webinar takes places on Thursday 4th February 2021. This 2-hour webinar will help guide you through the changes taking place from 1st January 2021.
Date: Thursday 4th February 2021
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (GMT)
Webinar platform: WEBEX
Cost: Early Bird Rate: Book by 30th November
SEHTA Members: £115+VAT pp
SEHTA Non-Members: £130+VAT pp

Why attend?
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) Marking is a new UK product marking that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE Marking, including medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. Therefore, from 1 January 2021, there will be a number of changes to how companies will be able to place medical devices on the market in Great Britain which will include:

A new route to market and product marking will be available for manufacturers wishing to place a device on the Great Britain market from 1 January 2021
From 1 January 2021, all medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) placed on the UK market will need to be registered with the MHRA. There will be a grace period for registering – 4 months for Class IIIs and Class IIb implantables, and all active implantable medical devices; 8 months for other Class IIb and all Class IIa devices; and 12 months for Class I devices
CE Marking will continue to be used and recognised until 30 June 2023
If you are a manufacturer based outside the UK and wish to place a device on the UK market, you will need to establish a UK Responsible Person who will take responsibility for the product in the UK. Further details on the UK Responsible Person

This webinar will also provide an overview of CE Marking:

MDR CE Marking Process and the role of a Notified Body and Competent Authority
MDR Device Classification
MDR Conformity Assessment routes for class I, IIa, IIb and III products
Compiling Technical Files, Clinical Evaluation Reports & the Declaration of Conformity
Clinical Investigations

Target audience: Manufacturers based outside of the UK wanting to access the UK market, UK based manufacturers wanting to access the EU market, Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
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MediWales: LifeScience Academy Special Interest Group
2021-02-18 14:00 | Dusseldorf
Special Interest Group
Skills, recruitment and placements
18th February 2pm
The LifeScience Academy Special Interest Group was created to support and develop our LifeScience Academy activity. The meetings bring together key industry and academic stakeholders to address which areas should be a focus for future events and engagement activity.
Join us to discuss:

Recruitment
Help with student placements
Skills gaps
Training and professional development
Collaboration with universities

Connect with other colleagues within the sector for an interactive discussion around these topics. If there are any specific activities or issues you wish to add to the agenda, please let us know.
This is a members only meeting but please get in touch if you are interested to talk to us about getting involved.
Email Isabelle to register or find out more

Bio Integrates 2021
2021-05-20 08:45 - 17:00 | Dusseldorf
Focused on the biotech, start-ups and emerging pharma segment
Following the continued success of last year’s inaugural digital event, Life Science Integrates is delighted to announce the 3rd Bio Integrates conference. Addressing the needs of innovative companies developing the therapies of tomorrow, this one-day conference provides a unique forum to discuss the major challenges impacting the sector.
Broadcast live on 20th May 2021, Bio Integrates is a unique opportunity to engage with top executives in biotech, CDMO, supply chain, and funding and investment.
This year our three core themes are for the event are:
Connection: Finding the right investors, partners and vendors is key to accelerating your products. How do you make the best connections?
Reflection: 2020 was an unprecendent year. What impact has it had on biotech funding, pipelines, and ecosystem?
Projection: What does the future hold for life science investment and infrastructure?
For more information and to view the agenda and high-profile speakers please go to
www.lifescienceintegrates.com/bio-integrates-2021
MEDILINK MEMBERS OFFER: We have 25 complimentary tickets for Medilink Members (SMEs only). Please click here to contact us by 17:00 on 17 May 2021 to obtain your promo code to obtain your tickets.
Additional Offer: To register for a delegate pass with 25% discount, please register here by 17:00 on 18 May 2021 and use promo code MLM25
Please note: The complimentary tickets are on a first come, first served basis. Registrations cannot be accepted after this date of 18th May.
Get involved and be part of the new Digital Innovation Village at Bio Integrates 2021
This year, high-quality poster presentations will be an important element of Bio Integrates 2021.
Bio Integrates would therefore like to solicit posters that present recent and late-breaking research on topics relevant to the Biotech Community, to be displayed in our new Innovation Village. For full details please Click here. Please note that the deadline has been extended to Wednesday 12th May.
You’ll get a complimentary pass to the event if you submit a poster, the deadline for requesting a place at Bio Integrates 2021 and submitting your information to karen.chapple@lsi-uk.com is Tuesday 5 May.

MedTech Integrates 2021
2021-06-22 08:45 - 16:00 | Dusseldorf
Focused on technology, diagnostics, devices, therapeutics organisations, and regulators
Inspired by the success of the inaugural MedTech Integrates in last October, Life Science Integrates is delighted to announce the second Medtech Integrates conference. This one-day gathering of technology, diagnostics, devices and therapeutics organisations, as well as clinicians and regulators, provides a platform to discuss the major challenges impacting the MedTech sector.
Broadcast live on 22 June 2021, Medtech Integrates addresses the needs of the MedTech community to overcome the challenges needed to achieve a transformation of diagnostics and devices in healthcare.
This year our three core themes are for the event are:
Detection: Disease detection is key to diagnosis and treatment. How are we accelerating the clinical translation of MedTech, and is it impacting wealth as well as health?
Reflection: 2020 was an unprecedented year. What impact has it had on medtech development and commercialisation?
Projection: What does the future hold for virtual clinical consultations and trials, data sharing and disease prediction? And how will regulations change?
Networking: You will also have the opportunity to network amongst the exhibition area during specific times of the day. Be sure to say hello to the Medilink team.
For more information and to view our agenda and high-profile speakers please go to
www.lifescienceintegrates.com/medtech-integrates-2021
MEDILINK MEMBERS OFFER:
We have 25 complimentary tickets for Medilink Members (SMEs only). Please click here to contact us by 17:00 on 18 June 2021 to obtain your promo code to obtain your tickets. Please note: The complimentary tickets are on a first come, first served basis. Registrations cannot be accepted after this date.
In addition, to register for a delegate pass with 25% Medilink Member discount, please click here to contact us by 17:00 on 18 June 2021 to obtain your promo code. Please note: Registrations cannot be accepted after this date.

Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2021
2021-09-28 09:00 - 2021-09-29 17:00 | NEC Birmingham, Hall 2, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Medilink UK is working closely with Rapid News, organisers of Med-Tech Innovation Expo. Plans are continuously being worked on to provide a safe environment for both exhibitors and visitors. We continue to plan ahead, and continue to monitor all Government guidelines.

Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical design and manufacturing technology. Discover the latest machines, technology, products and services while networking with designers, engineers, innovators and manufacturers from across the medical and healthcare sector.
Hear from industry leaders
Med-Tech Innovation Conference, in association with Medilink UK. The Med-Tech Innovation Conference is now the UK’s key annual summit for medical device OEMs, with a programme that offers high-level thought leadership from the sector’s biggest names. Produced by Medilink UK, the Conference stage has played home in the past to leading figures from Boston Scientific, Roche Diagnostics, NHS England, Innovate UK, and the MHRA to name just a few.
Learn about the regulatory and market access challenges and opportunities from those with senior-level insights. Take the opportunity to question policymakers and influencers, and network with a first-class line up of speakers.
Exhibit – increase visibility, credibility and sales
– Your stand is the platform to generate hot new leads and engage with existing customers; accelerating your sales process and supporting business growth plans. Visitors are highly engaged, many with direct purchasing power and the intention to do business on the day.
– With thousands of visitors from the medical engineering, design and manufacturing community, you will meet decision makers and influencers from designers and project engineers to research and development and production professionals.
– As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to increase brand awareness, boost your profile in the industry, meet suppliers who will help your business grow and learn about innovative new developments in the world of medical technology.
Medilink members receive a 15% discount on exhibition stands
Current confirmed Medilink members exhibiting as part of the Medilink UK Pavilion, B70/B88:
– Accelerate Associates
– BHIB Insurance Brokers Ltd
– Bluefrog Design
– Commala Ltd
– Kaleidoscope Data Privacy Consultants
– Lucid Group
– Oxford Product Design
– The Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator
You will find many other Medilink members exhibiting throughout the expo, along with the Medilink UK stand – B80, so please come along and catch up with the Medilink team.
Click here to view the current online interactive expo floor plan.
*****Limited pod spaces still available on Medilink UK Pavillion exhibition stand*******
To find out more on exhibiting please click here to email Sarah Orme, Rapid News.
Find out more on the show and the benefits click here
