Innovation Day 2026 will return as part of this year’s Life Science Week, bringing together innovators, industry leaders, researchers and partners from across the sector for a day of insight, collaboration and discovery.
NEW for 2026: Innovation Day Roadshow
This exciting new addition will extend the reach of Innovation Day, creating even more opportunities to connect with pioneering organisations, showcase innovation, and engage with the life sciences community across the region.
SAVE THE DATE:
- West Midlands location takes place on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 (part of Life Sciences Week).
- East Midlands location takes place on Tuesday 10th November 2026 with Charnwood Campus.
More information to follow.
For any enquiries, please contact the events team at: [email protected]
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Innovation Day is back – bigger, better, and part of West Midlands Life Sciences Week.
Join us for our annual flagship conference, bringing together the Midlands life sciences and medtech community for a dynamic day of inspiration, connection, and opportunity.
This year, we’re offering even more value with two content tracks, exclusive networking formats, and practical sessions tailored to help you grow, collaborate, and innovate.
Whether you’re a start-up, NHS professional, academic, or multinational – this is your must-attend event for 2025.
What’s New for 2025? Two tracks of content – choose how you spend your day with two parallel streams:
Track 1 – Main Stage:
Sector-wide themes including:
- Innovation across the Midlands
- Co-creation with the NHS
- AI & Precision Medicine
- International growth
- Funding & investment insights
Track 2 – New for 2025:
Choose interactive formats including:
- Learn about the EMERGE initiative*
- Supplying into the NHS*
- Practical workshops with event sponsors:
- Creative Networks
- Adamson Jones
- Penningtons Manches Cooper
Ticket Options
🎟️ £8.50 + VAT – Includes a lunch bag
🎟️ Free – Standard entry (without lunch)
*(pre-booking required, based on first come first serve, matching eligibility criteria)
*Catering facilities are not available on-site, lunch bags must be pre-ordered.
What is West Midlands Life Sciences Week?
This region-wide celebration highlights the depth and breadth of life sciences in the West Midlands. From diagnostics and medtech to advanced therapeutics, the week showcases sector strengths, drives collaboration, and champions innovation that improves lives and fuels economic growth.
Medilink Midlands Innovation Day is proud to be a key feature in this week of activity.
Time | Agenda item | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
09:15 | Registration – Exhibition & Networkingg.
| |
10:00
| Welcome | Melanie Davidson, CEO – Medilink Midlands |
10:10 | Address from Medilink Midlands Chair | Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL, Medilink Midlands Chair
|
10:20 | Medilink Midlands Update | Melanie Davidson |
10:40
| Sponsor Introductions
| Adamson Jones Creative Networks Penningtons Manches Cooper |
10:45
| Future Talent Laboratory Launch including Q&A session | Melanie Davidson Dr Ben Roberts, Innovation Adviser |
11:00 | Break – Exhibition & Networking | |
11:30 | Innovation | Chaired by Dr Mark Eccleston, CEO – ValiRx Plc |
This session is designed to showcase cutting-edge developments from leading companies in a dynamic, fast-paced format. The audience will hear pitching slots from a number of businesses showcasing their innovation. | James Carpenter – SurePulse Medical Saran Muthia – EnrichmyCare Dr Dave Seaward – 3P Innovation Rebecca Bignold – Fibraxis | |
12:30 | International | Chaired by Andrea Dawson, CFOO, Medilink Midlands |
Join this session to learn the latest in terms of international activities, hear from some of Medilink Midlands overseas partners and what support is currently available to support our members and the sector with exporting and doing business globally. | Min Rose – Ningbo Campus, University of Nottingham Kevin Malecek – City of Mentor, Ohio, USA Lucy Granger – East Midlands Chamber David Woakes – Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Dace Dimza-Jones – Department for Business & Trade | |
13:00 | Lunch – Exhibition & Networking | |
13:30 | Case Study: Co-Innovation with the NHS – What Actually Works? | Chaired by Dr Ben Roberts, Innovation Advisor – Medilink Midlands |
-Successful co-creation models with NHS Trusts. -Lessons learned from failed innovations. -How to engage early with clinicians and trusts for need-led innovation. | Matthew Bacon – TCC-CASEMIX Sunny Deo – Great Western Hospital Joshua Dale – WM Health & Wellbeing Innovation Network | |
14:00 | The Future of Healthcare is Personal: AI, Data & Precision Medicine | Chaired by Dr Ewa Truchanowicz, Founder, CEO, Advisor, NED, Investor, Deep Tech Mentor |
-Real-world examples of AI and data-driven tools improving diagnostics and patient outcomes -Opportunities for innovation in personalised medicine and remote monitoring -Ethical and data governance challenges | Professor Gino Martini – PHTA David Hawkins, Sotas Maryam Hasanova – Oncoflow | |
14:40 | Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder | Chaired by Dr Ben Roberts |
Christian Kumar – Medtech Makers Lab Ellie Mallett White – Sequel Consultants Ltd | ||
15:00 | Investment: New Ways To Source & Access Funding | Chaired by Christian Kumar, MedTech Makers Lab & Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence |
Richard Fallon – Technology Supply Chain Esther Lawrence – TBAT Innovation Andy Green – Frontier Development Capital Gareth Evans – BRCS Loans Dr Ian Newington – NIHR Healthtech Research Centre for Brain Injury | ||
16:00 | Closing Remarks & Drinks Reception | |
17:00 | Event concludes |
Mezzanine Level
11:00 – 12:00
Workshop: Accelerating Rehabilitation Technology Innovation in the Midlands
Join this session to discover the opportunities for innovators in rehabilitation technologies space in the Midlands. Hear directly from speakers from three major programmes Prof John Hunt (Lead of EMERGE RehabTech), Prof Dan Clark (Co-director of NIHR HRC for Rehabilitation) and Alison Wildt (Innovation Lead, National Rehabilitation Centre) as they outline how their initiatives support commercial innovation through funding, partnerships, and access to healthcare systems.
The session will cover:
- Insights from leading Midlands based programmes on how they support rehabilitation technology innovation and contribute to the wider rehab tech ecosystem.
- An interactive discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing rehab tech innovators and how these initiatives can help support your growth.
Delivered by EMERGE RehabTech Impact Accelerator
12:30 – 13:00
Workshop: Supplying into the NHS: are you prepared?
Delivered by Health Innovation East Midlands & Pd-m
13:30 – 13:00
Workshop: How to build an investor-ready IP portfolio
Your intellectual property (IP) portfolio is a powerful asset, but are you using it to its full potential? In just 30 minutes, we’ll cut through the jargon and get straight to what matters most to investors. Join Medilink Midlands Patron and event sponsor, Adamson Jones for a fast-paced workshop to learn how to transform your IP from a legal afterthought into a core driver of value and a powerful tool for securing investment.
The session will cover:
- What do investors look for in an IP portfolio
- Building value in your IP portfolio
- Minimising risk for investors
Delivered by event sponsor: Adamson Jones
14:00 – 14:30
Workshop: Think Before You Click: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Everyday Work
Join Innovation Day event sponsor, Creative Networks for a practical and engaging workshop designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and your organisation from common online threats. This isn’t a technical deep dive; it’s a quick, interactive session focused on real-world best practices you can apply immediately.
The session will cover:
- Introduction & Awareness: Key Message: “Most breaches happen due to human error, not technology failure.”
- Interactive Activity: sample emails – find the phishing / compromising email
- Best Practices Recap: Quick-fire Do’s and Don’ts
- Q&A Session: Open the floor & wrap up
Delivered by event sponsor: Creative Networks
14:30 – 15:00
Workshop: AI, Data and the Law: Strategic Legal Insights for Life Sciences Innovators using or creating AI systems
An overview into the evolving regulatory landscape and legal contractual issues surrounding artificial intelligence in the life sciences sector. As AI continues to transform drug discovery, medical devices, diagnostics, and clinical trials, innovators face complex challenges around, regulatory compliance, data privacy, intellectual property and liability. This session will equip attendees with strategic legal insights to navigate these issues confidently.
The session will cover:
- AI and contracting: Whether you’re developing AI tolls or integrating them into your operations, what are the important legal issues that arise in the legal terms for agreements when contracting for AI.
- AI governance: Navigating the MHRA approach and EU approach including for AI as a medical device.
- Data licensing for training/ testing or running AI systems – what to watch out for.
- Data protection compliance in relation to AI.
- Q&A
Delivered by event sponsor: Penningtons Manches Cooper
 | Adamson Jones is passionate about supporting innovation in the UK’s life sciences and medtech community. We help clients of all sizes obtain effective patent, design, and trade mark protection covering the full range of products and technology in these fields including medical equipment, software, imaging, surgical instruments, drug delivery devices, wound care, diagnostics and sensors, drug formulations, therapeutics, new medical uses and vaccines.
We ensure that specialist IP work is handled with the wider commercial aims of our clients, whether that relates to exit, licensing, generating investment or other commercial opportunities. | ||
 | Creative Networks is a trusted UK-based provider of comprehensive IT solutions, dedicated to empowering businesses through innovation, security, and reliable technology support.
Specialising for over 20+ years in managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, telecoms, and infrastructure, Creative Networks helps organisations streamline, safeguard data, and scale operations. With a client-first approach and certified expertise, we deliver tailored solutions that align with your business goals. Whether you’re a growing SME or an established enterprise, our proactive support and strategic guidance ensure maximum uptime and productivity. Partner with Creative Networks for smarter technology and dependable service that drives long-term success. | ||
 | Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals.
Our award winning life sciences practice provides comprehensive, business oriented advice, bringing extensive legal, scientific and industry specific insights to its medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. Our team acts for small and medium sized clients, larger plcs and multi-national enterprises. In addition, we work closely with research organisations to enable the effective adoption and transfer of technology and its further development. We also represent a number of venture capital funds. We provide the full range of legal, commercial and regulatory advice to clients and understand that the life sciences field is fast-moving and competitive. Effective legal support is essential at all stages of any life science business and we offer a service which is imaginative as well as realistic. |
Company Logo | Company Name | Company Info | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Adamson Jones, part of Gateley | A longstanding Patron of Medilink Midlands, Adamson Jones have a proud history of helping UK businesses in medical technology and life sciences harness the value of their intellectual property. | adamson-jones.co.uk |
 | ALM Translations Ltd | ALM Translations delivers ISO-certified, tech-driven language solutions for MedTech. From regulatory documentation to multilingual marketing, we ensure accuracy, compliance, and global reach, empowering innovation in international healthcare markets. | almtranslations.com |
 | Amies Technical Plastics | Amies Technical Plastics are specialist medical (cleanroom)/technical injection moulder based in Chesterfield. Providing expert support to a variety of medical clients from earliest prototype to full validation and production. | amiestechnicalplastics.co.uk |
 | Bluefrog Design Ltd | Bluefrog Design is a multi disciplinary product design and innovation consultancy converting concepts and ideas into successful products for the Bio-science and healthcare markets.
| bluefrogdesign.co.uk |
 | Blüm Health | Award-winning Digital and Data Product delivery, Regulatory Compliance and Impact Strategists.
| blumhealth.co.uk |
 | BSI Medical Devices | BSI Medical Devices offers certification services to place safe and compliant medical devices on the market. We’re a leading full scope Notified Body (2797) and UK Approved Body (0086).
| bsigroup.com |
 | Creative Networks | Creative Networks is a trusted UK-based provider of comprehensive IT solutions, dedicated to empowering businesses through innovation, security, and reliable technology support.
| creative-n.com |
 | Edwards Chartered Accountants | Widely recognised and respected throughout the Midlands, Edwards are an independent accountancy practice with many years specialist professional experience acting for a wide variety of science and technology companies.
| edwardsaccountants.co.uk |
 | EnrichMyCare | EnrichMyCare is an award-winning digital health platform that enables families and clinicians to share information, coordinate care, and support decision-making in children and young people’s care pathways including neurodevelopmental, neurodisability, and rare disease pathways. | enrichmycare.com |
 | Forresters | Forresters is a leading intellectual property (IP) firm that works with businesses to protect their key product offerings by securing IP protection for them. | forresters-ip.com |
 | Fortec UK Ltd | Technology specialists solving complex challenges with displays, embedded computing, monitors, components and power. Guiding customers beyond initial specs to smarter, sustainable solutions – embracing complexity is what sets us apart. | fortec.uk |
 | Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd | In the fast-changing life sciences and med tech sectors, we provide global yet local insurance, risk management, and consulting solutions to help mitigate risks and protect your business effectively.
| ajg.com/uk/life-sciences/life-sciences-insurance |
 | Haughton Design | Haughton Design specialises in all aspects of design and development of medical devices, IVD’s and drug delivery solutions – from concept to commercial release – including regulatory support, human factors and design for manufacture. | haughtondesign.co.uk |
 | Health Innovation East Midlands | Health Innovation East Midlands plays a unique role in supporting innovators and healthcare organisations to find, test and implement better and safer ways of delivering health and care services for patients at scale. | healthinnovation-em.org.uk |
 | IMed Consultancy | A highly knowledgeable medical devices regulatory consultancy with key experience in Regulatory Affairs and QA in medical devices, including Class III, active & implantables, SaMD, and IVDs. | imedconsultancy.com |
 | Jaltek | Jaltek are a medically approved electronic design and manufacturing services provider based in Luton, UK. They support various industries with PCBA and Box-Builds ranging from prototyping to volume production. | jaltek.com |
 | LimestoneGrey | LimestoneGrey is a specialist R&D tax credit consultancy, working closely with life sciences, med-tech and biotech companies across the UK, building strong relationships and providing a personal, tailored approach to navigating R&D tax relief. | limestonegrey.com |
 | Kimal | Kimal are an innovative and trusted manufacturer and supplier of specialised procedure packs and vascular access devices to hospitals across the world. | kimal.com |
 | Medilink Midlands | Medilink Midlands helps companies in the life sciences industry establish, develop and grow; through our business support, connectivity and collaboration. | |
 | Med-Tech Expo | Med-Tech Expo, held 3–4 June 2026, is the UK’s leading event for medical technology, featuring cutting-edge innovation, networking opportunities, and key insights for professionals across the healthcare and med-tech sectors. | med-techexpo.com |
 | Med-Tech Insights | Stay ahead in the world of medical technology with MedTech Insights – your go-to source for the latest news, expert analysis, and industry trends. | med-techinsights.com |
 | NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, Digital and Robotics | Translating new healthcare technologies safely and efficiently into health and care. | hrc-devices.nihr.ac.uk |
 | OncoFlow | OncoFlow, an AI-powered cancer intelligence platform transforming unstructured clinical data into actionable insights for cancer multidisciplinary teams. Currently being tested, piloted and deployed across Europe and Asia to streamline decision-making in breast cancer and beyond. The company was one of only four selected for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA’s) pioneering AI Airlock programme, where it worked with UK regulators to define safe and effective deployment pathways for medical AI tools. | oncoflow.ai |
 | OxDevice | A medical device design, development and manufacturing company. | oxdevice.com |
 | Pd-m | An innovative design consultancy, specialising in strategic transformations and sustainability, driven by their vision ‘We take you further.’ | pd-m.com |
| Penningtons Manches Cooper | A leading UK and international law firm providing high quality legal advice and expertise, tailored to innovative life sciences businesses. | penningtonslaw.com |
 | Renfrew Group International | Multi award winning design and manufacturing team based in Leicester. ISO13495/9001. 30 years leading in Medtech innovation. | renfrewgroup.com |
 | TBAT Innovation | TBAT is an independent consultancy with 20+ years’ experience helping UK Life Sciences and MedTech organisations secure R&D Tax Credits, grant funding, Patent Box, and tailored innovation support to accelerate growth. | tbat.co.uk |
 | West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) | The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) provides companies access to services and expertise that are pivotal in critically developing technologies and driving them towards market access. | wmhtia.com |
Our popular and sell-out exhibition stands are available for booking.
To secure your 2mx3m stand please see details and booking information below:
- All exhibitors must complete this Booking Form.
- Ensure you have read our terms and conditions before completing and returning all paperwork
Costs (excluding electricity):
Standard Expo Stand
£675 plus VAT for Medilink Members
£900 plus VAT for non-members
Poseur Expo Stand
£300 plus VAT for Medilink Members
£450 plus VAT for non-members
Complete and return your booking information to: [email protected].
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