Medilink Midlands

City of Mentor Lunch Networking Event
2024-04-19 11:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, London, 20 Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EW
Join the City of Mentor, Ohio, USA for their SME Delegation Visit to the UK and hear from the CCO of the Cleveland Clinic London.
The City of Mentor, a regional economic hub just 20 minutes east of Cleveland, Ohio, USA is integral to the healthcare ecosystem that exists in Northeast Ohio with two-hundred plus manufacturing firms and special emphasis in the Medtech/Biotech space as the home of STERIS Corporation.

The US delegation will highlight opportunities for business in the United States and will be joined by William Rowberry, Chief Commercial Officer from the Cleveland Clinic London, recognised as a world-class health care provider and also has a hospital in Mentor, Ohio.
Maximum limit of 20 companies to attend this event – registrations accepted first-come first-serve so apply early
Target audience: UK SMEs from Lifesciences, MedTech, Healthcare, Health Technology, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Digital Health, IVD, Innovators, Clinicians, Academics sector, who are interested in accessing US markets.

Introduction to Healthtech Insurance Webinar
2024-05-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Medtechs are at the bleeding edge of innovation in healthcare, which can often make sourcing suitable insurance a challenge.

Luckily, healthtech insurance specialists Superscript will be sharing everything you need to know to protect your start-up in this webinar.

SEHTA has teamed with Superscript – an insurance broker for small businesses, sole traders, landlords and high-growth tech firms – to bring you this webinar session.
As the first UK-based insurtech to become a Lloyd’s of London broker, Superscript offers advisory and broking services, alongside a fully self-serve online platform. Its proprietary machine-learning technology and unique multi-carrier model streamline service and delivery – regardless of risk complexity, geography or industry.

FREE TO ATTEND

Presenter – Ella Henderson, Medtech and Tech Specialist Account Manager

Ella will cover the fundamentals of healthtech insurance including –

Why healthtechs should bother with insurance
The types of insurance available to healthtech companies
The do’s and don’ts of insurance
What to do once you have insurance

Bio Integrates 2024
2024-05-15 08:30 - 17:00 | Angela Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT, United Kingdom
Engage with top executives in biotech, CDMO, supply chain, and funding & investment to discuss the major challenges impacting the Biotech sector. Please click here to read the full agenda and learn more about the guest speakers. Medilink members have access to 25% discount. Please email info@medilinkmidlands.com for the discount code.
YOUR IN-PERSON PACKAGE AT BIO INTEGRATES 2024 INCLUDES:

A delegate pass to attend the in-person event in Cambridge
Access to all keynote interviews, plenaries and panel discussions on the day
All refreshment breaks, networking luncheon and drinks reception
Access to the exhibition

Please click here to register.

Discover the Future of Medical Device Regulation: Unveiling the QMSR Transition
2024-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Are you ready to navigate the evolution of regulatory compliance in the medical device industry?
Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Med-Di-Dia in partnership with Global Regulatory Services (GRS) as we unveil the groundbreaking shift from QSR to QMSR by the USFDA.
Dr. Shahram Ahmadi, renowned expert in medical device regulations, and Jacob Skinner, seasoned consultant at GRS, will lead you through this transformative journey.
Key Highlights Include:

Insider Insights: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the QMSR framework and its implications for your organization.
Actionable Strategies: Learn practical steps to ensure seamless compliance with the new regulations.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from the combined expertise of Dr. Shahram Ahmadi and Jacob Skinner as they share their industry knowledge and best practices.
Interactive Q&A: Get your burning questions answered directly by our panel of experts.

Who Should Attend: RAQA consultants, Regulatory Affairs Managers, Quality Assurance professionals, and Medical Device manufacturers seeking to stay ahead of the regulatory curve and maintain compliance in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your regulatory strategy and propel your organization towards success. Reserve your spot today for this exclusive webinar experience!
Please click here to book your place.

Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2024
2024-06-05 09:00 - 2024-06-06 17:00 | NEC Birmingham, Hall 2, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Welcome to the UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical device manufacturing!
Med-Tech Innovation Expo event brings together leaders, engineers, innovators and manufacturers, connecting them with technology and innovation to facilitate the design and manufacture of life changing medical devices.
The UK is home to one of the largest medical technology industries globally with an annual turnover of £27.6 billion including over £5 billion in exports. It also leads the world in research capabilities with universities building on an existing rich history of ground-breaking medical innovations.
As the home of medical device manufacturing in the UK, Med-Tech Innovation Expo is at the centre of this exciting sector and the exhibition showcases the entire ecosystem of market leading technology suppliers, machines, materials, software and service providers.
Join us at Med-Tech Innovation Expo!
For more information on MTI Expo 2024, click here
To enquire about exhibiting with Medilink Midlands as part of the Expo, click here

HecoAnalytics Webinar - Analytics Software for evidence-based healthcare
2024-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Increasingly health economic evidence is essential for products to be commissioned and gain adoption.

SEHTA are delighted to bring you this webinar session with HecoAnalytics Ltd who provide a web-based economic decision making tool that allows a company to make instant health economic assessment of their product portfolio and that allows for different scenario planning in response to new development, clinical or market data.

Date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 (BST)
Platform: TEAMS
FREE TO ATTEND

HecoAnalytics has an easy-to-use health analytics platform supporting MedTech companies on a personalised health economics (HE) journey.
HecoAnalytics facilitation sessions start this journey and support companies with a suite of configurable tools that synthesise evidence data, AI pathway and patient models with online health economic models. HecoAnalytics models grow in complexity over the course of each company’s HE journey as evidence and evaluations progress.

Presenter – Dr Stuart Hendry, CEO, HecoAnalytics Ltd
Stuart will cover –

The need for health economic evidence to sell medtech
Novel web tools for evolving health economic support
Leveraging computing technologies for democratisation of health economics for developers and commissioners
Secure cloud-based platform delivering visual health economics for innovators and commissioners
Automated health data analysis using the latest AI techniques

Target audience
C-suite executives in medtech and digital health companies; Product developers; Investors in medtech and digital health; Institutions involved in medtech and digital health venturing, accelerators and incubation; Commissioners of medtech and digital health technology

Click here to register your place.

IN-PERSON: Intelligent Systems and Robotics in Health and Social Care: Interactive Workshop for Industry
2024-06-24 10:00 - 16:00 | University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, United Kingdom
The EPSRC funded EMERGENCE Healthcare Technologies Network+, led by Prof. Praminda Caleb-Solly, would like to invite representatives from healthcare technology focused SMEs to attend an interactive workshop about intelligent and robotic systems in health and social care.
The EMERGENCE network aims to create, foster and facilitate co-designed, co-delivered and impactful research to accelerate the realisation of healthcare robotic technology as pragmatic and sustainable solutions for personalised, affordable and inclusive assessment, self-management and reduction of frailty.
Ensuring that healthcare professionals, such as carers and therapists, are able to set up and proficiently use the technology is vital for enabling them to make effective use of emerging solutions enabled by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotic technology. As part of the work package on future care workforce skills for integration of healthcare robotics into care we have been identifying gaps and requirements for these technologies from the perspective of healthcare professionals.
This workshop will provide companies who develop healthcare technologies with an understanding of what we learnt regarding these gaps, facilitating a hands-on approach to reflective thinking on how this learning could be incorporated to improve and develop technologies so that they are more easily adopted by healthcare professionals.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided, free of charge.
More information, including the draft agenda for the event and details of how to register to attend can be found on the EMERGENCE website: (https://www.emergencerobotics.net/events-and-network-activities/intelligent-systems-and-robotics-in-health-social-care)
If you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to email the network – emergence@nottingham.ac.uk

HealthTech Integrates 2024
2024-06-25 08:30 - 17:05 | Level39 at Canary Wharf, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom
Discuss the major challenges impacting the HealthTech sector in this one-day gathering of technology, diagnostics, devices and therapeutics organisations, clinicians and regulators. Please click here for more information and to learn more about the guest speakers. Medilink members have access to 25% discount. Please email info@medilinkmidlands.com for the discount code.
YOUR IN-PERSON PACKAGE AT HEALTHTECH INTEGRATES 2024 INCLUDES:

A delegate pass to attend the in-person event in London
Access to all keynote interviews, plenaries and panel discussions on the day
All refreshment breaks, networking luncheon and drinks reception
Access to the exhibition

Please click here to register your place.

IN-PERSON EVENT: MediWales Connects NHS Collaboration Conference
2024-06-26 08:00 - 14:30 | Mercure Holland House Hotel, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DD, United Kingdom
ABOUT
MediWales will be holding their annual all-Wales NHS Connects Conference on the 26th June in Cardiff. NHS colleagues from across Wales, local companies and the wider industry sector will join to share clinical innovation in practice to improve patient outcomes. The event includes presentations, workshops and networking.
The aims of the conference are to:
• Highlight and showcase the excellent work being carried out by the health and care communities in Wales. • Improve collaborative working between the health boards, industry and research communities.
• Raise the profile of NHS Wales and clinical innovation across the UK.
• Support closer working relationships between industry, NHS and research groups and clinical trials capabilities.
Building on the excellent work that has been done around innovation adoption, we will consider the challenges involved in scaling change and adoption of new products, services and processes that deliver impact for patients across the whole NHS. Showcasing new technologies, digital health and NHS innovations This NHS led event includes keynote presentations, interactive workshops and networking, NHS teams and colleagues from the health and care community across Wales, as well as the wider industry sector, will share clinical innovation and insights to improve patient outcomes. Last year we welcomed over 400 delegates to Cardiff, from clinical and care communities, industry and academia from across Wales and the UK.
Medilink UK members can claim a 10% discount on tickets by selecting the Partner Member Delegate option when registering to attend.
BOOK NOW
For more information, and to register your place, please visit the MediWales Connects website or contact connects@mediwales.com.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact ella.james@mediwales.com

IN-PERSON EVENT: Scanning Electron Microscope Opening Event
2024-06-26 13:00 - 16:30 | Inter-disciplinary Biomedical Research Building, Gibbet Hill Campus, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL
To celebrate the arrival of the new JEOL JSM-IT800 scanning electron microscope in the Advanced Bioimaging RTP, we are holding an opening event on Wednesday June 26th 2024. We have invited several speakers with experience using a variety of SEM techniques on a wide range of samples.
Please register here to confirm your attendance. Lunch will be sponsored by JEOL. Please detail any dietary requirements.
Full Programme:
12pm Lunch, image showcase and meet the facilities
1pm Welcome
1:10 Volume EM – Prof Roland Fleck, King’s College London
2:00 Cryo-SEM of Biofilms – Dr Dean Walsh, University of Warwick
2:30 coffee break
3:00 Cryo-TOF-SIMS – Dr Anna Kotowska, University of Nottingham
3:20 SEM of plant material – Kim Findlay, John Innes Centre
3:50 Closing remarks
To register your place, please click here.

IN PERSON: Developing partnerships for innovation in Health and the Life Sciences with the University of Leicester
2024-06-27 09:00 - 16:00 | King Power Stadium, Leicester City Football Club, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL, United Kingdom
Calling all health and life science innovators.
The University of Leicester has funding opportunities available for industry/academic collaborations, including for knowledge exchange meetings and research projects across three research councils (BBSRC, MRC, ESRC). Join us to grow your ambition and networks. Innovators are welcome to showcase their work on a free stall – email iph@le.ac.uk for further information.
This is a FREE event which will bring together academics, clinicians, businesses and funders to showcase how the University of Leicester and Leicester Academic Health Partners enable health innovation using proof-of-concept funding throughout the pipeline of basic research through to clinical implementation. The first half of the day will focus on academic research collaborations, and the second half of the day will focus on driving those collaborations into NHS research partnerships. We will have a mix of University business teams, funders, and innovators on hand to talk to throughout the day.
Agenda
09.00 – 09.45 Registration, stall set-up and networking
09.45 – 10.00 Introduction and Welcome to the day + funding landscape. Prof Don Jones
10.00 – 10.05 Introduction from Will Wells – Working with the University
10.05 – 10.20 Medilink Midlands – Partnership working
10.20 – 10.30 Introduction to the Institute for Structural and Chemical Biology – Prof John Schwabe
10.30 – 10.45 Prof Geerten Vuister (BBSRC – Omnium AI collaboration)
10.45 – 11.00 Dr Harvinder Virk (joint BBSRC/MRC Only Good Antibodies collaborative)
11.00 – 11.30 Break and networking
11.30 – 11.40 Introduction to the Institute for Precision Health – Prof Chris Brightling
11.40 – 11.55 Prof Martin Dyer – Personalised cancer medicine using bispecific antibody constructs (MRC – Isogenica collaboration)
11.55 – 12.10 Dr Natalie Garton (MRC – Cytecom collaboration)
12.10 – 12.25 Dr Mervyn Thomas (MRC – Bulbitech collaboration)
12.25 – 13.25 Lunch and networking
13.25 – 13.40 Health Innovation East Midlands: supporting the adoption of Innovation
13.40 – 13.55 Dr Wen Wang (ESRC – Healthcare Professionals collaboration)
13.55 – 14.05 Introduction to Leicester Academic Health Partners – Prof Nigel Brunskill
14.05 – 14.20 Dr Ruw Abeyratne – Datasets for Health Inequalities
14.20 – 14.35 Dr Lizelle Bernhardt – Cardio-Respiratory Rehabilitation in Multi-Morbid Patients.
14.35 – 14.45 Accessing Funding and Partnership Opportunities – Will Wells
14.45 – 15.00 End of talks – intro to open discussion session. Prof Don Jones
15:00 – 16:00 Stakeholder business development planning
16:00 CLOSE
Please click here to register your place.

IN PERSON: Medilink UK National Awards 2024
2024-07-11 11:30 - 16:00 | London Institute for Healthcare Engineering, 100 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7AR, United Kingdom
This year’s Medilink UK National Awards will take place on 11th July at the London Institute of Healthcare Engineering (LIHE).
Please note this event is invite-only for the regional Medilink Award Winners, all winners/finalists have been notified, if you have any queries please email info@medilinkmidlands.com.
The award categories and finalists for the regions of these awards are:
Advances in Digital Healthcare
Black Space Technology – Medilink Midlands
Earswitch – Medilink South West
Health io – SEHTA
Advanced Visualisation Technologies – Medilink North of England
Delivering Innovation in to Health and Care
Cytecom – Medilink Midlands
Back Track – Medilink South West
Cognitant – SEHTA
Blum Health – Medilink North of England
The Community Wellness Centre – MediWales
Export Achievement
Cellomatics Bioscience – Medilink Midlands
Paxman – Medilink North of England
Brainbox – MediWales
Innovation
Bioxhale – Medilink Midlands
Beluga Pods – Medilink South West
Freyr Solutions – SEHTA
Conductive Transfers – Medilink North of England
Copner Biotech – MediWales
Outstanding Achievement
Upperton Pharma Solutions – Medilink Midlands
Cognitant – SEHTA
QuantuMDx – Medilink North of England
Biodexa Pharmaceuticals – MediWales
Partnership Between Academia and Business
Healthcare Technologies Institute, University of Birmingham and Salts Healthcare – Medilink Midlands
The Virtual Hippo – Medilink South West
Imperial College London and Pathfinder Medical – SEHTA
Translational and Clinical Research Institute Newcastle University – Medilink North of England
Start Up
MESOX – Medilink Midlands
Fueld AI – Medilink South West
Health Tech Services Group – SEHTA
Secure Choice Cybersecurity t/a ND Axon – Medilink North of England
Ambrose Healthcare – MediWales

WEBINAR: Medilink UK Med Tech Manufacturing Special Interest Group
2024-07-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Have your say!
Medilink UK launches Med Tech Manufacturing Special Interest Group
Supported by the High Value Manufacturing Catapult
In response to feedback from member organisations, Medilink UK is launching a Med Tech Manufacturing Special Interest Group.
Members have told us that with major disruptive developments such as digitisation / automation, advanced materials, sustainability, additive manufacture etc., there is a real need for a forum whereby executives from UK med tech manufacturers can share experiences and learn more about technology opportunities.
When?
Webinar launch: Monday 15th July at 10.30 am to 12.00 pm
Who should attend?
This webinar is primarily intended for executives from UK med tech manufacturers, both OEMs and supply chain, and from related research and technology organisations.
What can you expect?
A number small med tech manufacturers have agreed to set the scene by sharing with you their experience of adopting new technologies or responding to challenges. This will be followed by direct discussion (via the MentiMeter system) on what you believe the scope of the MedTech Manufacturing SIG should be, and how it should be structured / managed.
After the meeting, we will create a steering group, from selected webinar participants, to flesh out the scope and structure of the Med Tech Manufacturing Special Interest Group.
To make your voice heard, join us for the webinar launch. Book your place here.

IN PERSON: Collaborating to Adopt and Upskill Digital Technologies in Manufacturing
2024-07-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Pennine Healthcare, 300 City Gate, London Rd, Derby, DE24 8WY
As a part of their Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and InterAct (UKRI) funded research project, Pennine Healthcare are running a workshop focused on collaborating to adopt and upskill digital technologies in manufacturing:
“There is a current lack of key digital technology skills in many UK manufacturers, yet an increasing need for these skills. This workshop would benefit manufacturers, local authorities, education providers and technology companies seeking innovative approaches to enhance digital skills and promote the adoption of industrial digital technologies in the UK. Our multi-disciplinary team of researchers from the University of Derby, Loughborough University, Teesside University, and Durham University aims to support manufacturing digital technology adoption and upskilling by linking manufacturers, digital technology companies, service/training providers, policymakers, and communities.
This initiative could be highly beneficial for your company and your suppliers, particularly if they struggle to learn about and adopt new technologies or find the right talent to use digital technologies.”
You are invited to join the workshop and to register your attendance, simply complete the short registration form by clicking the link below:
Registration form

IN PERSON: Business Professionals Networking Breakfast
2024-07-24 08:00 - 10:30 | Natwest Accelorator Hub, Ground Floor, 2 St Philips Place, Birmingham, B3 2RB
The investment Readiness Programme drives regional economic growth by significantly improving the ability of Start-Ups, High Growth SMEs and Scale-Ups to gain external investment.
We want you to join us at our networking breakfast, to learn more about the programme and how you can support us in our mission to ensure small businesses have better control of their finances and understand how to make strong applications for funding opportunities, all of which will provide long-term success!
We will share the support available and progress to date. There will be an opportunity to network with other Business Professionals, Key Partners, and Stakeholders in the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Why attend?

Learn more about the Investment Readiness Programme and how it will complement the support you offer
Grow connections within the West Midlands Combined Authority region
Promote the support you provide

Agenda

8am – Arrival and Registration
8:30am – Breakfast and networking
9 am – Welcome and presentation from the Investment Readiness Programme
9:30am – Networking
10:30 am – Event close

*Breakfast baps and refreshments will be provided
If you would like to attend please book by clicking here or scanning the QR Code below.

MedTech @ Leicester day
2024-09-04 08:30 - 16:00 | University of Leicester, LT2 (2nd floor) Sir Bob Burgess Building,, University of Leicester, LE2 6BF, United Kingdom
BERG invite you to join us for our first annual MedTech @ Leicester day!
This is a free event showcasing translation of clinical research at Leicester into innovative technologies with the potential to improve people’s lives and wellbeing. Come along to see the translation work we are doing, network to find technology solutions to clinical needs, explore opportunities for new MedTech projects, discover funding opportunities and meet the team. There will be an opportunity for lightning talks and poster presentation (specify your preferences at ticket checkout).
What is MedTech/HealthTech? MedTech/HealthTech is the intersection of medical science, healthcare delivery, and cutting-edge technology, encompassing a wide range of innovative devices, software solutions, and systems designed to improve patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and overall health management. This exciting and rapidly evolving field includes everything from wearable health monitors and telemedicine platforms to AI-powered diagnostic tools, advanced medical imaging technologies and tissue engineering, all aimed at enhancing healthcare efficiency, accessibility, and improving patient outcomes.
Why attend? Technologists, clinicians and innovators should attend to learn about the latest developments in MedTech research at the University of Leicester, exciting new projects to contribute to, meet new health technology collaborators and explore opportunities for funded research and innovation projects in this space.
Our strategic objective for this annual MedTech @ Leicester day is to generate new collaborations with clinicians, healthcare professionals, other technologists and innovators to explore additional MedTech translation projects. We are particularly interested to hear from clinicians with expertise in multimorbid conditions – where technologies may improve patient outcomes and manage disease progression.
Meet the team to explore how we might be able to solve healthcare challenges together.
To view the programme details and book your tickets please click here.

OUTbio UK and Mills & Reeve Cocktail Making Masterclass
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Mills & Reeve LLP, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1PH, United Kingdom
Join OUTbio UK and Mills & Reeve Solicitors for an exciting cocktail making masterclass at their Cambridge office, located just a few minutes’ walk from Cambridge Station. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for learning new skills and networking with like-minded professionals.
This event promises to be a delightful mix of fun and networking, specifically tailored for the Biotech LGBTQ+ community and allies within the Life Sciences sector, it is open to all those who would like to come and network and meet some new and familiar faces over some delicious cocktails/mocktails!
If you’re travelling from London, trains from King’s Cross run frequently and take less than an hour, making it easy to join us for this unique experience. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to mix, mingle, and master the art of cocktail making!
To register your place, please click here.

Medical Fair Asia 2024
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-13 | Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Towers 1, 2, 3, 018956, Singapore
PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE SOUTHEAST ASIA REGION
With a well-established history since 1997, Medical Fair Asia continues to grow from strength to strength as South East Asia’s most established international medical and healthcare event. Focused on equipment and supplies for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA provides you with the best business opportunities to navigate the marketplace in South East Asia. The last edition of this exhibition attracted 1,050 international exhibitors and over 14,000 trade visitors from 70 countries & regions. The physical event will be complemented by a week-long digital extension, to ensure exhibitors and visitors can continue networking and doing business with a global audience.
To register your place, please click the link below to complete the booking form.
Medical Fair Asia 2024 Booking Form

Creating a Compelling Value Proposition for the NHS
2024-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join this free webinar from Health Innovation East Midlands and The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) to understand the critical role that value proposition plays in the success of an innovation.

What are the key components of a value proposition? How do you clearly articulate your product or service for implementation?
Join this free webinar to understand the critical role that value proposition plays in the success and adoption of an innovation.
Being able to create a compelling and clearly articulated value proposition is one of the most common challenges that can become a barrier to stakeholder engagement and health and care system interest. It should be easy to describe and should aim to define the value of the innovation to a range of stakeholders.
Delivered in partnership with ABHI, this webinar will feature speakers from both organisations sharing what makes a good value proposition and covering the support that they can provide to innovators. Speakers will include:

Alison Mlot, Commercial Manager at Health Innovation East Midlands
Richard Phillips, Executive Director, Policy and Partnerships at ABHI

Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear a real world example of an innovation that has seen success.
This webinar is open to everyone, but will be of specific interest to innovators looking to develop a compelling core value proposition that stimulates interest from potential customers, and to NHS colleagues working in transformation, operations and innovation. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to the speakers at the end.
To register your free place, please click here.
If you have any queries or requests about accessibility, please email healthinnovation-em@nottingham.ac.uk

Mills & Reeve Life Sciences Legal Forum
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Online – Zoom
Mills & Reeve invites you to join their Life Sciences Legal Forum.
The regulatory landscape for the life sciences continues to evolve rapidly as the rate of technological advancement within the sector – the development of new drug modalities and the application of digital technology, for example – continues apace. The new Labour government in the UK has also indicated that it will reform regulation to make pathways easier and quicker to navigate.
What are the current regulatory trends for both medicines and medical devices and how do we see regulation developing over the short and mid-term? What do businesses in the sector need to watch out for?
Mills & Reeve’s Head of Sector James Fry will be joined by Isabel Teare, along with regulatory consultants Alisdair Falconer at DLRC, and Timothy Bubb at iMed, to give their collective expert views on these issues.
Upon confirmation of your place, you will have the opportunity to send questions to the speakers in advance. You will also be able to ask questions on the day and the panel will aim to cover all of these during the webinar.
To find out more information, and reserve your place, please click here.
If you need any adjustments to take part in this webinar, please use the requirements form.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Tech Growth Forum - Attract investment and gain a competitive edge
2024-10-22 09:00 - 11:30 | Marks & Clerk, Alpha Tower, Birmingham, B1 1TT, United Kingdom
As part of Birmingham Tech Week (21-25 October), join Marks & Clerk to learn how to attract investment and gain a competitive edge in the tech industry.
Understanding the commercial potential of intellectual property (IP) is vital for businesses seeking to turn innovation into profit. Businesses that have a clear IP strategy have a higher likelihood of growth, attract greater attention from investors and have increased revenue. This session will help you understand how to use intellectual property to protect the value of your business and how this can help you secure investment in the future.
Our speakers include an investor and the CEO of a successful tech business, who will share their insights on how to grow and attract investment. You will then be able to ask the speakers questions during the panel discussion.
There will also be the opportunity to book a free, confidential 1-2-1 chat with an IP expert at the IP clinic (to take place after the event).
The experts:

Glenn Fletcher, CEO of Tribosonics, a 2024 Tech Climber whose innovative sensing technologies are driving digital transformation.
Surjit Kooner, Investment Director at Midven, a venture capital firm who have invested more than £100m into early-stage businesses and startups to help grow some of the West Midlands’ most exciting businesses.
Philip Cupitt, Martin Hyden and Amy Dunn, Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys from Marks & Clerk, a specialist intellectual property firm.

To view the agenda and book your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: HiMed Bootcamp
2024-10-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Arise Innovation Hub, Maypole Boulevard, Harlow, CM17 9TX
China is the second largest and fastest-growing Medtech and Biotech market globally. In recent years, this has led to a heightened investment interest from Chinese Medtech and Biotech companies in the global healthcare and medical research sector.
The Bootcamp will tangibly equip leaders to life science and broader healthcare companies with the knowledge required to develop a successful business strategy for China. The intensive one-day schedule will incorporate sessions on accelerating the path to entrepreneurship, developing a market entry strategy, successful partnering approaches, regulatory pathways, distribution and marketing, market risks, common pitching techniques, and key success factors for introducing healthcare products, technologies, and services into China.
The course integrates the innovative Biodesign theory (The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies), which is the culmination of 16 years of medical entrepreneurship at Stanford University’s Biodesign Research Center. This theory was introduced to China by Professor Chengli Song of USST and has been implemented as the core curriculum of the Bootcamp by HiMed-Joyin since 2017. To date, 20 bootcamps have been successfully delivered, with over 300 entrepreneurs participating in previous sessions. Notably, more than one-third of the companies have reported achieving their goals and experiencing rapid development and growth in their businesses.
This course also encapsulates years of collective experience in the China market and life science commercialization, garnered from specialists, enterprises, and investors, along with insights from other renowned speakers from the global medical industry. By the conclusion of the bootcamp, founders will be equipped to formulate a comprehensive China market entry plan, which will then be presented to a panel of investors and industry experts as a pivotal deliverable.
Hosted at Arise Harlow Innovation Hub
Arise is an Innovation Hub for businesses specialising in the Health, Performance and Wellbeing sectors, and is part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). With Hubs strategically located in Chelmsford and Harlow, members can enjoy tailored business support, including access to grant funding, networking opportunities and serviced office facilities.
Arise is supported by the expertise and resources of ARU, providing skills, talent, innovation and business support. Arise is a partnership between ARU and Essex County Council with support from Chelmsford City Council and Harlow Council. This partnership aims to promote business growth in Essex.
To view the full agenda, and register your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON: 2024 SEHTA International MedTech Expo & Conference
2024-11-01 09:00 - 17:30 | Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2BY
The SME focused healthcare event for driving collaborations between Business, Care & Clinicians & Academics for the MedTech, Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Digital Health, NHS Sector

For the last 19 years, Science & Engineering Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) has developed an excellent reputation for support of its 1,500+ members.
Especially SMEs, through its business support, commercialisation, mentoring and events programmes.
Their 2023 event was an outstanding success. Aimed at SMEs, Corporates, Academics & NHS Healthcare providers, with 45 global sponsors & exhibitors and over 260 registered delegates taking part.
This year, they’re returning for the 4th year to the Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel on Friday 1st November 2024.

The SEHTA conference and expo helps delegates

Showcase: A range of highly innovative and adoptable technologies
Navigate: Make sense of the complexities of health and social care delivery, and the challenges of accessing the NHS.
Find: Funding opportunities with Investors & Accelerators from both private and public sources
Identify: Current clinical challenges in the NHS

And perhaps most valuable of all… Make new contacts leading to collaborative partnerships at the event.

IN-PERSON: Sustainable Innovation in Healthcare
2024-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Health innovations and treatments that consider climate change, sustainability, and nature should be integral to functioning of a health system. Placing sustainability at the core of the future of healthcare offers opportunities to deliver better treatments, services, support healthier populations, and save costs. The NHS has committed to reaching net zero by 2040 for the emissions they control directly, and by 2045 for the emissions they influence, through the goods and services they buy from partners and suppliers. With all new NHS procurement in requiring a Carbon Reduction Plan or Net Zero Commitment it is essential the business selling to the NHS are actively working on reducing their carbon footprint.
If you are looking for help and advice in how to improve the sustainability of your business join us to hear how our local business leaders are working to deliver their Net Zero plans, from product innovation, to where to start with carbon foot printing, to improving the sustainability of their supply chains into their business, this event will cover topics essential to ensure your business growth is on track.
By attending this event, you will: –

Learn from other business who are taking steps to deliver their Net Zero
Discover what funding and assistance is available
Engage in a panel debate on ways to improve your business road map to Net Zero
Pitch your new sustainable innovation or business process
Network with likeminded businesses

Confirmed Speakers

Nicole McGlennon, CEO Health Innovation East Midlands & Event Chair
Barzin Gavtash, Director of Commercial Strategy – MDI, Kindeva Drug Delivery
Prof Andre Ng, Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology; Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, University of Leicester, President of the British Cardiovascular Society Graeme Cameron, CEO, Pennine Healthcare
Sam Stephens, Director, TBAT Innovation Ltd
Sean James, Arden Tissue Bank Operations Manager, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
Tim Robinson, Commercial Director, HIEM

Do You Have a Sustainable Innovation or Process that you want to shout about?
We have a limited number of short presentation spots where you can share your latest sustainable innovation or talk about a process change that you have introduced to help your company on its pathway to Net Zero. Presentations slots are five minutes and there is time for two PowerPoint slides.
To book your free tickets, please click here.
We also have a limited number of exhibition opportunities
Headline Sponsors: TBAT Innovation, Kindeva Drug Delivery, Golds Sponsors: Mills & Reeve, Chester Medical
For further information and to book your slot please contact: Lucy.Alexander@charnwoodcampus.com.

MEDICA 2024
2024-11-11 08:00 - 2024-11-14 17:00 | Messe Dusseldorf, Messe Dusseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, Dusseldorf, Germany
Medilink UK, the largest representative body in the UK for life science companies, are the exclusive UK partners by Messe Düsseldorf for MEDICA in Germany. Since 2021, Medilink has hosted the largest, most visible group of UK companies attending MEDICA. As a direct result of this success Medilink UK are continuing to expand their presence with a larger UK pavilion at MEDICA 2024. This new, larger and upgraded British pavilion provides UK companies with access to industry leading support at the world’s largest healthcare and life sciences event.
MEDICA has being running for over 40 years, occupying 17 exhibition halls and over 114,000sqm of exhibition space. It regularly attracts several thousand exhibitors from 70 countries (including a huge participation from UK companies) and is now firmly established on every expert’s calendar, underpinning a lot of companies’ annual marketing plans. Each year leading individuals from business, research, healthcare and government visit the exhibition alongside tens of thousands of national and international experts and decision-makers. In previous years, our UK exhibitors were visited by healthcare professionals from as far as the US and South America, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Far East Asia.
What are the options for exhibiting at MEDICA?
Shell scheme: This is our most popular exhibition stand option and each stand comes complete with carpet, electricity, nameboard, lighting and furniture package. We can offer a range of sizes in multiples of 3m.
Pod: The pod is our smallest exhibiting option and is one size only. It is suitable for one member of staff and those with very small products to show, or service providers. The pod comes complete with carpet, electricity, nameboard, lighting, 1 stool, 1 cabinet with graphic backdrop and a shared meeting area. Due to space limitations, companies are not permitted to bring pop-up banners. Any products must fit on top of the lockable cabinet (we can advise of this before signing up).
Space Only: With this option, you would book the raw floor space with Medilink and work with an exhibition contractor to design your own custom-built stand, for an additional cost with them. We can happily recommend our chosen stand builders for a cost-effective and easy experience. This option tends to be for larger spaces, however we can offer a range of sizes in multiples of 3m, with the minimum being 21sqm.
To book your exhibition stand or to discuss your requirements, please contact our friendly and helpful team, here.

IN-PERSON: Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in Med Tech
2024-11-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, 53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2RS
Join us to understand the importance of patient and public involvement and engagement throughout the med tech development cycle and how its integration from as early as possible can lead to product success.This free event is hosted at the Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th November 2024, and is sponsored by the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation Accelerator programme (WMHTIA) in collaboration with Medilink Midlands.Free tea, coffee, and pastries will be provided.
Event Programme
9:00 – 9:30 Registration
9:30 – 9:40 Introduction – Sian Dunning, Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre, UHB lead for WMHTIA
9:40 – 10:30 Best practices for engaging with patients throughout the product development lifecycle – Dr Jonathan Gregory, NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and Robotics (HRC DDR) Digital theme lead
10:30 – 10:50 Refreshments/ Networking
10:50 – 11:15 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in research and development – Freen Mehdi, Research Inclusion Manager NIHR Birmingham BRC, NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and Robotics (HRC DDR)
11:15 – 12:05 Case study – shared experience of early patient and public involvement in development of a medical device – Louise Ben -Nathan, Managing Director, LBN Innovations Ltd.
12:05 – 12:20 NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, Digital and Robotics – Olivia Brookes, Programme Manager, NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and Robotics (HRC DDR).
12:20 Closing remarks
12.30 Networking
Location:
Composer’s suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre

IN-PERSON EVENT: Annual Life Sciences conference: Clinical Trials and AI - Legal Challenges and Pitfalls
2024-11-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Pennington Manches Cooper LLP, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Penningtons Manches Cooper are delighted to invite you to our upcoming conference, “Clinical Trials and AI Legal Challenges and Pitfalls”.
This event is designed to bring together anyone working in the biotech, pharma, techbio, med tech, or tech sectors who are interested in hearing about the legal issues around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in life sciences and in particular around use involving clinical trials data. Anyone from these sectors are welcomed, whether or not you are early stage or at clinical stage, and whether or not you are already using AI.
The conference sessions include:
Introduction: Unlocking Potential – Using AI in Clinical Research
Hosted by Professor Martin Wilkins, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Imperial College, London
Harnessing AI for Clinical Trials: Navigating the Options and Ensuring Regulatory and Data Protection Compliance
Lisa Page (Penningtons Manches Cooper) & Nora Pook (Penningtons Manches Cooper)
This session will delve into the transformative impact of AI on clinical trials, with a particular focus on the use of AI on pre-existing clinical data. The discussion will address key legal considerations, including data protection, consent requirements, and intellectual property (IP) rights:
• Overview of AI systems’ use in clinical trials and regulatory backdrop/requirements for the AI systems UK/EU/FDA
• Initial use case for Pre-screening of patients and any regulatory hurdles
• Data protection considerations and approach with examples also of client advice
• Use cases for clinical trial management/post trial use of data (historical and current)regulatory considerations.
• Data protection aspects for the above use cases especially for use of pt data that is not a part of the trial (Anonymised vs Pseudonymised data).
The Global Landscape of AI and Data Regulation
This session will provide an overview of the regulatory landscape impacting AI, data, and associated rights within life sciences. Our expert panel will cover the UK’s regulatory environment, while external panelists will address key regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions such as in the US and Europe. Discussions will focus on how these regulations influence the development and deployment of AI in biotech and medtech, highlighting compliance strategies and future trends.
Panel Discussion: Real-World Applications of AI in Clinical Trials Data
This panel will share real-world experiences and the discussion will explore practical challenges, successes, and lessons learned, offering attendees valuable insights into the application of AI in the field.
Join us for a morning of insightful discussion, expert opinion and valuable networking opportunities with professionals in the life sciences sector. As part of conference a light breakfast will be served, and lunch to follow the sessions.
To register your place, please click here.
If you have any queries, please email Kelly Ray.

IN-PERSON: SEHTA & KiTEC Health Technology Assessment Workshop
2024-11-27 10:30 - 15:00 | The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE), 100 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7AR, United Kingdom
Understanding the role of Early Value Assessment for technology adoption in the NHS.

This workshop will examine the context of HTA and EVA’s in the commissioning and use of digital tools globally and the specific requirements used by NICE for the adoption of technologies within the NHS.
Health Technology Assessment is becoming increasingly used by health authorities globally to assess the clinical and economic effectiveness of Heath Technologies. Early value assessment (EVA) is a tool used by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to assess those technologies that address unmet need and align with the NHS Long-Term Plan.

This approach allows rapid assessment of digital products, devices and diagnostics for clinical effectiveness and value for money, so, the NHS and patients can benefit from these promising technologies sooner. Reports on products assessed using the EVA approach are published in reports addressing unmet need, existing evidence and identing key gaps in evidence.

Costs: SEHTA Members – £80+VATpp / Non-Members – £120+VATpp
Not a member of SEHTA – register for basic FREE membership here
To find out more information, view the schedule, and register your place, please click here.

ONLINE EVENT: Internationalising MedTech Innovation
2024-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Are you ready to take your EU-based MedTech innovation to international markets? Med-Di-Dia and Global Regulatory Services (GRS) are thrilled to announce an invaluable webinar, Internationalising Your MedTech Innovation, tailored to help medical device companies achieve global success.
This dynamic session will walk you through the regulatory, strategic, and practical steps needed to bring your medical devices and technologies to the UK, USA, MDSAP regions, and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to gain critical insights from industry experts with decades of experience navigating the complexities of MedTech internationalisation. Whether you’re looking to refine your market entry plan, grasp regulatory standards, or connect with the right networks, this session has you covered.
About the Webinar Topics and Speakers
This session will provide a comprehensive pathway for EU-based MedTech innovators, covering market analysis, planning, compliance, and more. Each topic has been carefully selected to ensure you leave with actionable insights and a clear roadmap for entering and thriving in these new markets.
Register Today!
Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your place. Register now via this link for an interactive and insightful session. Please see further details of what you can expect below:
Key Topics

Regulatory Landscape Overview:
Starting off, Jacob Skinner from Global Regulatory Services [GRS] will dive into the latest QMSR requirements for the USA, set to take effect in February, and discuss regulatory changes in the UK. With extensive experience in UK and EU regulatory affairs, Jacob is well-versed in helping companies navigate evolving requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
Market Analysis and Funding Opportunities
Joop Tanis, Director of MedTech Consulting at Health Tech Enterprise (HTE), will provide insights into market analysis and funding routes for MedTech in the UK and USA. With a background as a Chartered Physiotherapist and a career in the NHS, Joop’s understanding of clinical, organisational, and financial dynamics will offer a unique perspective on what it takes to launch and fund innovation in healthcare markets.
Project Planning and Management for Internationalisation
Professor Laurie Rowe, founder of Red Medtech, will share her expertise on project planning and management. Laurie has over 20 years in MedTech consulting, covering everything from quality systems to compliance. Her guidance will ensure you’re well-prepared to tackle the intricate planning and management needed for successful internationalisation.
Collaboration and Networking Essentials
Ben Roberts from Medilink Midlands will discuss the essentials of collaboration and networking as part of scaling internationally. Medilink Midlands is renowned for fostering valuable connections within the life sciences industry, and Ben’s insights into building partnerships will be instrumental for attendees seeking to establish a foothold in new regions.
Technical Due Diligence
David Warwick, Director at eg technology, will cover technical due diligence for market entry, especially in the USA and MDSAP regions. David’s role in MedTech product development and compliance ensures he brings a practical approach to this critical topic, helping attendees identify and address potential technical challenges in new markets.
Go-To-Market Strategies for the UK, USA, and MDSAP Regions
Martin Sandhu, Managing Partner at nuom, will present a session on go-to-market (GTM) strategies for entering the UK, USA, and MDSAP regions. With expertise in aligning products with regional needs, Martin’s experience in GTM strategy will equip companies with the know-how to achieve product-market fit and successfully scale in diverse regions.
Leveraging Support Networks in the UK
Tammy Holmes, from Health Innovation West Midlands will outline the various support mechanisms available in the UK for EU companies. With 21 years of NHS experience and a role at HI West Midlands focused on economic growth, Tammy’s insights will guide EU companies on leveraging regional support networks to foster success in the UK market.
Health Software Compliance and ISO 82304 Implementation
Charles Lowe, from DHACA (Digital Health and Care Alliance), will provide insights into the importance of ISO 82304 implementation for health software compliance and its role in supporting MedTech internationalisation. He will also explore the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC), a vital framework for assessing digital health technologies in the UK, ensuring safety, usability, and effectiveness. Charles’s expertise will guide attendees in aligning their digital health innovations with key standards for successful global market entry.
MDSAP Compliance Essentials
Dr. Shahram Ahmadi from Med-Di-Dia will close with insights on MDSAP compliance, crucial for multi-regional market success. With 14 years of experience across implants, PPE, and dermatology products, Shahram will help you view regulatory requirements as an enabler for market entry, giving practical tips on navigating compliance efficiently.

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:

Regulatory Affairs Professionals seeking clarity on new and upcoming requirements in the USA, UK, and other regions.
MedTech Executives planning to launch or scale products internationally.
Business Development Strategists looking to understand the landscape and devise actionable go-to-market plans.
Product Managers aiming to ensure technical compliance and readiness for new markets.
Innovation and Research Leaders interested in leveraging support networks and funding opportunities.

This session is packed with expertise and guidance tailored to equip you for the complex journey of internationalising your MedTech products. You’ll leave with a toolkit of insights and contacts to drive your global ambitions forward.
