Medilink Midlands

ARE YOU GETTING YOUR SHARE? SMITH COOPER & TBAT BREAKFAST EVENT
2016-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Many businesses are unaware of the potential benefits of Research & Development (R&D) tax credits, mistakenly think they are difficult to qualify for or simply don’t believe the scheme will apply to their business.
These assumptions are often incorrect and this is where SmithCooper and TBAT can provide R&D tax help.
Attend this seminar to learn more about R&D tax credits and grant applications. Items that will be covered are:
• What are R&D tax credits
• Why bother claiming
• Qualifying criteria
• Grant applications and the impact of receiving a grant
• Plus – case studies that will surprise you
It’s not just technology businesses that are eligible for R&D. Learn more and ensure you get your share from HMRC.
To find out more and to register, please click here to book your place online.

Digital Health Special Interest Group (SIG)
2016-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | The Dock, 75 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU
The next Digital Health Special Interest Group (SIG) is taking place on the afternoon of Wednesday 29 June in Leicestershire. The theme for the SIG is “The Data Interface for Health and Social Care”.
Two of the confirmed speakers for this event are:
Dr Samad Ahmadi, De Montfort University and CEO, DS-Cubed Ltd
Dr Steve Gardner, CEO, RowAnalytics Ltd
The programme and speaker profiles are available on the links below.
To book your free place, please complete the ‘book online now’ form below.

SBRI Healthcare Leeds Briefing Seminar
2016-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Park Plaza Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 6GD, United Kingdom
A new round of Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competitions will be launched in June 2016 by the SBRI Healthcare programme team.
This competition round will focus on Operational Efficiency in the Acute Sector; and Self-Care and Independence in Children with Long Term Conditions, selected in partnership with the Academic Health Science Networks across England.
The competition launched on Wednesday 8 June, and this free-to-attend Seminar will help entrants to gain an understanding of:

The clinical challenges in each of the competition themes
The key requirements of each call
How the SBRI process works, the application process and important deadlines.

To register your free place, please click here.
For further Information, please contact Sarah Wootton.
This event is also being held in London on 21 June 2016. To find out more, please click here.

Emita event: International Negotiation Skills
2016-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | The Quorn Country Hotel, 66 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8BB
Negotiation is a part of everyday business life. Many business owners and managers need to negotiate daily both within their organisations and with external contacts, clients and providers. This event will address the important concepts and ideas relating to cross-border negotiations and provide participants with an understanding of how they need to adapt their approach when negotiating internationally.
This breakfast seminar will help you to:

Understand what a negotiation is
Know the difference between positions and interests
Understand the importance of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement)
Learn how to create and claim value in a negotiation
Understand the additional challenges present in cross-cultural (or international) negotiations and how to mitigate them

Attendance is free of charge for Emita members or £50 plus VAT for non-members which includes refreshments and breakfast rolls.
To find out more about this event or to register your place, please click here.

SBRI Healthcare London Briefing Seminar
2016-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Herringham Hall, Regent’s Conference & Events, Herringham Hall, Regent's Conference & Events, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4NS
A new round of Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competitions will be launched in June 2016 by the SBRI Healthcare programme team.
This competition round will focus on Operational Efficiency in the Acute Sector; and Self-Care and Independence in Children with Long Term Conditions, selected in partnership with the Academic Health Science Networks across England.
The competition launched on Wednesday 8 June, and this free-to-attend Seminar will help entrants to gain an understanding of:

The clinical challenges in each of the competition themes
The key requirements of each call
How the SBRI process works, the application process and important deadlines.

To register your free place, please click here.
For further Information, please contact Sarah Wootton.
This event is also being held in Leeds on 22 June 2016. To find out more, please click here.

SPARK- BOOT CAMP AT BIOCITY NOTTINGHAM
2016-06-20 08:00 - 2016-06-22 17:00
This Boot Camp is an intense two and a half day programme suitable for anyone wishing to learn the tools and techniques to explore their own life science start-up business idea, or to stress test their current company product, services, and business model.
It is not essential to have a well-explored business plan to participate. The programme is suited equally to those who have a spark of an idea they wish to evaluate, through to fully formed companies.
The aim of the Boot Camp is to help you create products and or services that match the needs of your customers. It is the first step in a series of business support programmes that BioCity runs for pre-start and start-up businesses in the life science arena.
The Timings for the event are as follows. Please note that it is important that participants attend all elements of the Boot Camp.
Monday 20 June
16:00-19:00
Tuesday 21 June
08:00-18:00 (workshops and activities)
18:30-21:00 (Boot Camp Dinner)
Wednesday 22 June
08:00-16:30
To find out more about this event or to register your free place, please click here.

International Festival For Business
2016-06-16 08:00 - 2016-06-17 17:00 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 4FP
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) have teamed up with International Festival For Business 2016 (IFB2016), a global market place for creating connections and doing deals.
This partnering event will provide delegates with the opportunity to meet potential collaborative partners and business support agencies through facilitated face-to-face meetings. This is a unique platform to share innovative technologies, initiate co-operation and to find new international business partners. Participants can request pre-arranged one-to-one meetings according the their interests, enabling you to make the most of your visit.
Target Audience

Biotech and Pharmaceutical
Contract Research/Manufacturing Organisation
Diagnostics
Medical Technology
Healthcare

Why Participate?

The partnering event is an effective way of making initial contact with a large number of people
Promote your company profile
Make the most of your visit with a personalised meetings-agenda
Access advice and information from Business Support Agencies
Travel grants of up to £500 will be made available to companies travelling from outside the UK

To find out more information or to register your free place, please click here.

Please note that the deadline for registering is Friday 27th May 2016.

MPD Training Course: European Medical Device Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance
2016-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel, 33 Packington Hill, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2DF, United Kingdom
Medilink East Midlands, together with Medical Device Consultancy (MDC), are offering a one day training course which will focus on Post-Market Surveillance of European Medical Devices.
Delegates will gain a clear understanding of the requirements for Post-Market Surveillance, Customer complaints and Vigilance, as well as hear about the latest updates on any new regulations.
Regulatory, Quality Assurance and Strategy Managers are encouraged to attend, as well as Regulatory Affairs attorney and other Legal Counsel. Following Case Studies, Clinical Investigations and a look at the New Regulations, there will be the opportunity for delegates to get their specific questions answered by a leading expert.
To view the programme and further information click on the Event Brochure PDF below.
To register your place, please complete the ‘Book Online Now’ form below.

The Future of Making Things Roadshow
2016-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | AMRC, Rotherham
Autodesk and The Manufacturer are proud to present the Future of British Manufacturing Initiative; a hands on approach to enabling British design and manufacturing companies to increase their productivity, innovation and exports.
Part of the initiative includes The Future of Making Things Roadshow; 4 Regional events held at a High Value Manufacturing Catapult Centre near you. Come and understand the trends that are shaping the design and manufacturing industry around the world, and how other companies are responding to them.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet and network with other senior managers and directors of British design and manufacturing companies.
For more information or to register your place, please click here.

SEHTA AGM: Health Technology in the UK
2016-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3RB
SEHTA invites you to join them for their Annual General Meeting and conference. Hear from key speakers, enjoy canapes and drinks and help to celebrate SEHTA’s 10 year anniversary.
Health technology, clinical priorities, funding and policy all seem to change at a breathtaking place- where will they all be in 10 years?
Agenda
15:30 Registration and Refreshments
16:00 Welcome, Introduction and SEHTA AGM
16:15 Presentation of 10 year review
16:40 Case Study: SEHTA & Docobo
17:00 Looking forward 10 years: A clinician’s perspective
17:20 Looking forward 10 years: Health technology industry perspective
17:40 Refreshment Break
18:00 Looking forward 10 years: Public & Private sector funding
19:00 Evening Drinks and Networking Reception
To find out more information about this event, or to register your free place, please click here.

Medilink East Midlands Innovation Day 2016
2016-06-08 11:00 - 22:00 | The Nottingham Belfry, Mellors Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY, United Kingdom
Innovation Day is the foremost Life Sciences event in the East Midlands, regularly attracting 250+ delegates and around 30 exhibitors.
The day consists of a conference, with top speakers covering hot topics relating to the sector, an exhibition, and a business awards dinner. There will also be plenty of time to network throughout the day.

Network with the who’s who of the Life Sciences sector in the East Midlands
Catch up with business colleagues and make new connections
Gain insights from key speakers from across academia, business and the NHS
Celebrate regional successes at the Medilink East Midlands business awards dinner

So, whatever your interest in Life Sciences, Innovation Day is not to be missed.
CHARITY RAFFLE: During the drinks reception and dinner there will be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets (£1 each). We have some fantastic prizes up for grabs including afternoon tea, overnight hotel stays, Google Chromecast and more. Please bring some cash to help us raise as much as possible for The Ear Foundation.

SPEAKERS CONFIRMED

Compered by Science Writer and Broadcaster Vivienne Parry, OBE
Professor John Fisher CBE, Director of the Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Medical Devices, University of Leeds
Alex Wyke, CEO & Founder of PatientView
Dr Ruth McKernan CBE, Chief Executive at Innovate UK

***ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***

Africa Health 2016 UK Pavillion
2016-06-08 08:00 - 2016-06-10 17:00 | Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Meet new customers at Africa’s largest healthcare event.

The Africa Health Trade Show is the largest healthcare exhibition in the region, bringing together high-level distributors, agents, end-users and decision makers. By being part of the Medilink UK Pavilion, you will have the opportunity to join over 6,000 attendees with 400 exhibitors from 53 countries.

The Pavilion will include:

A High quality UK branded stand area and furniture package
Full pre-event and in-market support from Medilink UK specialists
Meetings with UKTI healthcare specialists based in market
Preferential accommodation, transfer flights and freight rates

To find out more about this event and the opportunity to exhibit with Medilink UK, please contact Costa Philippou using the contact details below.

The Future of Making Things Roadshow
2016-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | The MTC, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU

SME Medtech Global Compliance Boot Camp
2016-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD)
“Navigating Global MedTech Compliance – as a small company”
The 2016 Global MedTech Compliance Conference will take place from 24 – 26 May in The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD), Ireland. The conference is jointly hosted by AdvaMed (the Advanced Medical Technology Association) and MedTech Europe (the European Medical Technology Trade Association) in conjunction with the Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA).
As part of this event, there will be a one-day Bootcamp for SME’s. Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland, Norton-Rose Fulbrigth, and UL, this conference provides an opportunity to examine the importance of ethical practices between healthcare professionals and our industry.
To find out more and to book your place, please click here.

Grand Opening- Phenome Centre Birmingham
2016-05-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Bramall Music Building, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
The Phenome Centre Birmingham would like to invite you to the grand opening and one-day scientific symposium on clinical metabolic phenotyping. The Centre is a new pioneering £8m Life Sciences facility designed to study metabolism in global human health and disease, based within the University of Birmingham.
The Symposium will include talks by:

Professor Sir Mark Walport, Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government
Professor Jeremy Nicholson, Director to the National Phenome Centre, Imperial College London
Graham Silk, Chairman of Hampson Holdings, author of the ‘Silk Report’ commissioned by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP

Additionally, there will be four talks on the applications of metabolic profiling to human disease and ageing, and an opportunity to take a tour of the centre.
The event will include a buffet lunch and wine reception. To register your free place, please click here.

Exporting is GREAT- Opportunities in Latin America
2016-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Hinckley Island Hotel, Hinckley Island Hotel, Watling Street, Leicester, LE10 3JA
As part of Exporting is GREAT, UK Trade and Investment are holding one day sessions to explore Opportunities in Latin America. Attend the East Midlands session to meet and network with experts in 13 Latin American markets.
Trade Officers will be present from the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
This event will feature 1-2-1 bookable appointments, trade related seminars and excellent networking opportunities. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore new markets, develop new contacts and to find out how your product or service could succeed in the area.
To find out more information or to register your place, please click here.

Pharmig Conference - Excellence in Microbiology
2016-05-18 08:00 - 2016-05-19 17:00 | Fota Island Hotel, Fota Island Hotel ,Fota Island, Cork, Ireland
Pharmig Presents “Current Hot Topics in Pharmaceutical Microbiology”; a one-day conference and exhibition on 18th May and “Control of Pharmaceutical Water Systems”; one-day conference and exhibition on 19th May.
To find out more about the event, and how to register your place, please see the programme below.

EMAHSN Innovation Exchange- Supporting Health Transformation
2016-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Holywell Park, Holywell Park, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3AJ
The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network has joined forces with all 19 East Midlands Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to improve collaboration and partnership working between CCGs and industry suppliers.
This CCG/ Industry Innovation Exchange event is a critical opportunity for companies to share innovative solutions to the challenges laid down by the 19 CCGs. There will be a clear focus on supporting delivery of the region’s NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plans, which are set to transform health and social services over the next 5 years.
The event will include opportunities to discuss and refine solutions, as well as to network with potential industry collaborators, NHS commissioners and provider organisations.
The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN) are encouraging industry representatives from all areas and regions to attend their Innovation Exchange event due to take place on 18 May.
To find out more information or to register your free place, please click here.

Hospitalar 2016 - UK Pavilion
2016-05-17 09:00 - 2016-05-20 17:00 | Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brazil
Medilink are pleased to announce that UK companies can reserve their exhibition stand on the UK Pavilion at Hopsitalar 2016.
Hospitalar is the largest healthcare exhibition in Latin America and a perfect opportunity for UK companies to meet with buyers and distributors from across the continent. The show is ideal for both new and experienced exporters looking to take advantage of the big growth opportunities Latin America has to offer.
Exhibitors on the UK Pavilion at the show will benefit from a range of support including:

High quality, UK branded stand build
Shared use of interpreters on stand
Pre-event advice & support from both Medilink & UKTI healthcare specialists in the UK & Brazil
Recommended accommodation arrangements
Full ‘in market’ assistance throughout the event
Group pavilion refreshments

To find out more, please contact Costa Philippou on the contact details below.

Saudi Health 2016 UK Pavilion
2016-05-16 08:00 - 2016-05-18 17:00 | Saudi Health Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Health is the platform for regional and international healthcare manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and service providers to interact with buyers and key industry contacts.
The exhibition is continuing to grow in 2016 with the addition of a new hall which will accommodate more than 100 additional exhibitors, a dedicated area for medical laboratory organisations and a VIP business lounge. In 2015 the exhibition attracted over 300 exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors with 2016 expected to surpass both of these figures.
Why Saudi Health?
Saudi Health is the only specialised healthcare event to benefit from the support and patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH).
Saudi Arabia’s 2013 budget allocated SR86.5bn (US$23bn) to health and social welfare, a 16% rise from 2012. Of this amount, US$14.5bn was earmarked for healthcare, including funding for 19 new hospitals, on top of the 102 already under construction (“Healthcare in Saudi Arabia” – The Economist 2014).
Join the Medilink UK Pavilion and benefit from:

Visa process management
UK branded stand area including furniture, electric supply and lighting
Medilink UK project management prior to and during the exhibition
Entry in UK catalogue available free of charge to all congress delegates
In market support from UKTI life sciences specialist based in Saudi Arabia
Preferential accommodation and travel rates including exhibition transfers
Pre departure briefing pack for all Medilink UK exhibitors

To find out more, please contact Costa Philippou on 07852 723 475.

The Future of Making Things Roadshow
2016-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Digital Catapult Centre

MPD Training Course: European Union Intermediate/Advanced Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
2016-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel, 33 Packington Hill, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2DF, United Kingdom
Medilink East Midlands, together with Medical Device Consultancy (MDC) are offering a one day training course which will provide delegates with an intermediate to advanced understanding of regulatory affairs for Medical Devices in the European Union.
This course will provide answers and practical methods by answering the following questions:

Do you use the ‘Blue Guide’? What is it and why is it important?
What matters more: Best practice, regulations or legal requirements, and why?
Do you know how to determine the ‘Direction of Travel’ for medical device regulation?
What else does a CE mark really mean?
Does usability really matter? What is ‘Human Factors Engineering’?
How do you handle software? Are you compliant?
How do you undertake clinical evaluations and investigations that make a difference?
What is in the proposed new Regulations and what matters to you?

By attending this course you will improve your day-to-day management of regulatory affairs, learn about the changes to roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and understand where to find and use guidance that helps you achieve full compliance.
To view the programme and further information click on the Event Brochure PDF below.

To register your place, please complete the ‘Book Online Now’ form below.

Launch of Natural Compounds Special Interest Group
2016-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Mercure Holland House Hotel, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DD, United Kingdom
MediWales is delighted to launch the Natural Compounds Special Interest Group (SIG) alongside its collaborative partners. The SIG will be a forum that is used to discuss and support the development and commercialisation of natural products for health, wellbeing and disease management.
The aim is to provide a follow-on forum that augments existing research-focused interest groups so that findings from research environments can be transferred into commercialised products. The focus of this SIG will therefore be on taking natural compounds that have already been identified and for which research data already exists, to market.
The group will share advice on developing routes to market,managing regulatory requirements, achieving relevant product certifications and running clinical trials.
Key note speakers include:

Dr Joerg Gruenwald, Founder and Chief Scientific Advisor at Analyze & Realize GmbH and President of Herbalist & Doc GmbH
Michael Graz, Managing Director of Neem Biotech

To find out more information about this event and to register your place, please click here.

Business Spanish for beginners
2016-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | TBC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
As part of Exporting is Great week, UK Trade & Investment are hosting an essential insight into the cultural attitudes and behaviours of each country, and introducing you to some basic words and phrases.
These highly rated courses are facilitated by quality assured trainers and are invaluable for those who wish to show their commitment to their chosen export markets. By the end of the session delegates will:
• Be able to meet and greet clients
• Be able to introduce themselves and their company
• Be able to order food and drink, and pay the bill
• Understand social and business etiquette
• Have built up a list of key phrases for business emails
• Be able to leave a simple telephone message
Timings and Venue are to be confirmed.
For more information, please contact UKTI East Midlands.

Access India
2016-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | The Nottingham Belfry, Mellors Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY, United Kingdom
Join the UK India Business Council, UKTI East Midlands, Santander and Nottingham CIty Council at an insightful Access India event.
The recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strong bilateral relationship between the UK and India and further strengthens ties between the two countries.
India’s economy continues to grow at around 6% with several India states expanding at over 10%, so there are compelling reasons why India should prominently figure in every business’ strategy and the potential rewards are significant. However, there are nuances that companies looking at India need to be aware of. The Indian market requires thorough preparation and a long term view.
Knowledgeable speakers will share their expertise and offer first-hand advice on key topics; choosing your Indian business partner; protecting your IP; trade finance; staff recruitment and adapting your product for an Indian market.
Network with like-minded delegates and experts and participate in a Q&A with UK businesses which are already successfully doing business in India: hear why they chose this market and how they did it.
To find out more about this event or to register your place, please click here.

Medical Devices- Innovation and Compliance Seminar
2016-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | TechUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD
TechUK are partnering with Triteq to give you a clear insight into getting the balance right- understanding the complexity and maximising the value of design and regulatory requirements for medical devices.
Join Triteq Regulatory & Design experts at TechUK for a complimentary presentation on designing and developing a medical device. From wearables to hearables. implants to real time medical monitors.
To find out more information and register your free place, please click here.
Please note that there are limited spaces available.

Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2016
2016-04-20 08:00 - 2016-04-21 17:00 | Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Foleshill, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
The Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the only one of its kind in the UK dedicated to medical device design and manufacturing. This specialist, highly focussed event is the place to meet with key decision makers and make new business contacts and do business!
The Expo is now in its 4th year, serving the UK’s £18 billion medical device industry.
To register for this event, please click the register now button at the bottom of the page.

Exhibition
The Med-Tech Innovation Exhibition is the only manufacturing exhibition in the UK featuring more than 130 companies covering packaging, medical electronics, medical plastics, design, sterilisation, components, manufacturing equipment & services. To view the 2016 exhibitors, please click here.
The Medilink UK Stand Share is in a prime location opposite the main entrance, providing maximum exposure to every visitor to the show. As well as Medilink, there will be representatives from 10 companies, each with their own exhibition pod.
Come and see the Medilink UK Stand Share at Exhibition Stand 50.
Conference
Medilink East Midlands are delighted to be running the conference alongside Med-Tech Innovation.
Topics covered will include:

Funding and Finance
Digital
NHS
International

To find out more about the conference programme, and who will be speaking, pleaseclick here.
Seminars
On both days of the event there will be a selection of FREE to attend highly specialised, product/service specific seminars for all visitors. These will take place in theatres within the exhibition hall.
To view the seminars available and register your place, please click here.
Business Awards Dinner
The Medilink UK Healthcare business awards are taking place on the evening of Wednesday 20 April. To find out more about the awards dinner, and details of how to register, please click here.

Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards & Gala Dinner 2016
2016-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Eon Lounge, Eon Lounge, Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Coventry, CV6 6GE
The Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards are a celebration of Healthcare and Life Sciences companies across the whole country. Medilink invite you to join us for a Gala dinner, followed by the awards presentation and live entertainment.
Winners of the regional awards from the past year are automatically entered into the Medilink UK awards. The categories are:

Start-Up
Export Achievement
Partnership with the NHS
Innovation
Outstanding Achievement

To view the awards finalists for 2016, please click here.
This year’s awards will be presented by national broadcaster and former doctor, Paul Sinha. Paul is frequently heard on Radio 4 and 5Live displaying his knowledge, passion and wit on current affairs and sport- including features from his own documentary. Paul will also be providing after-dinner entertainment, and we look forward to his relaxed, story-telling style.
Registration is Open
To register for the Business Awards dinner, please click here and complete the booking form.

ME:16- Make the Middle East your next target market
2016-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | TBC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
As part of Exporting is GREAT week, UK Trade & Investment in partnership with EMITA are holding an evening event: Make the Middle East your next target market.
Saudi Arabia is the UK’s largest trading partner in the Middle East and with the launch of the Kingdom’s six “economic cities” initiative, intended to diversify the oil-based economy, the potential for business is significant. This coupled with Qatar’s successful bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the major investment in infrastructure required to host the tournament, means that you really cannot afford to ignore these markets.
To find out more about this event and to register your place, please click here.

Maximising your Potential in International Markets: Free Seminar
2016-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Potter Clarkson LLP, The Belgrave Centre, Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG, United Kingdom
Potter Clarkson are delighted to invite your to a seminar to discuss ways in which companies can maximise their potential in international markets. The event is aimed at businesses already operating internationally or those with ambitions to grow overseas, and will help companies plan for success when undergoing overseas expansion.
The seminar will include expert sessions from:

RSM; a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services
Potter Clarkson; one of Europe’s foremost firms of patent and trade mark attorneys
UKTI; professional advisers who work with UK business to ensure their success in international markets
HSBC; One of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations

The timings are as follows:
08:30 Registration and Breakfast
09:00 Welcome: Andrew Argyle
09:05 International Tax: RSM
09:25 The importance of patents in international trade: Potter Clarkson
09:40 Trading safely, smartly, successfully: HSBC
10:00 The use of agents and distributors: UKTI
10:20 Q&A, networking and close
To find out more information about this event, please click here.
To register your free place, please contact the Business Development & Support Teamat Potter Clarkson, and include your contact details and any dietary requirements.
