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Thinking can be used to: Understand the needs of the different stakeholders Encourage frequent modelling and sense-checking of ideas Engage stakeholders in participatory research to further improve concepts Promote effective interdisciplinary collaboration Provide teams with a repeatable way to innovate Who should attend? Those who wish to accelerate innovation within their organisation who are interested...

Join us for the Welsh Health Hack 2019 – Now in its third year, the event will again bring healthcare professionals together with digital, technology and data companies to solve clinical problems and challenges from across the health and care system in Wales. How does it work? Traditionally used as a productivity exercise in the...

There has never been a time where opportunities have been greater to transform healthcare than today. At the same time the complexity of diseases and treatments is increasing challenges to the safety of care in hospital. We are inviting to a two-day symposium with passionate contributors from patient safety experts, industry specialists and those affected....

This year's Waterloo Foundation Public Lecture will be delivered by Professor Mary A. Carskadon, from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Director, Chronobiology and Sleep Research Laboratory. There will be a drinks reception from 5-6 pm followed by the lecture 6-7pm. How changes in sleep biology create a perfect storm affecting adolescent well-being The...

Following the success of the 10th annual Advances in Cell and Tissue Culture conference in Cardiff last year, ACTC 2019 will again be hosted at the University of Cardiff. ACTC 2019 - Cardiff will take place over two days on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th June in the Cardiff School of Biosciences. The conference offers a great...

This one-day course by Medical Device Consultancy will cover Regulatory insights into Medical Device Software. Find out what you need to do to comply with the Regulation, and work with the experts to plan how you are going to do it. Learning outcomes will include: Understand what software is, and what the essential requirements are...

If you’re interested in Infection Prevention, then this Special Interest Group will be of interest to you. Drawing on leading speakers and researchers in Infection Prevention, the theme of the event will be Biofilms and will cover important topics such as: Treatment system for prevention of biofilms Biofilms and catheter associated infections: applying historical principles...

QMUL, SEHTA and the GLA would like to invite you to come along to the university, to meet leading academics involved in inter-disciplinary biomedical research aiming to transform health and wellbeing, inequalities and patient care across the UK and beyond.  QMUL has excellence in the fields of genomics, bioengineering, robotics, imaging, digital health (computational biology, artificial intelligence)...

We would like to invite you to the Archers Arena (behind the Tennis Centre) of Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cyncoed Campus, on Thursday 13th June, 9.00am-11.00am, to keep informed on the initiative’s progress and opportunities for you to engage with schools, young people and business in Cardiff. Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus, Archers Arena Thursday 13th...

Following the Innovation Network for Health and Social Care in Wales' successful launch in March, we are convening members to discuss and begin to populate the innovation ecosystem landscape across Wales for health and care. We are keen to collate details of projects and initiatives happening in different parts of Wales to establish an early...

With input from the EMAHSN staff, this interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases. This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about...

The countdown is on for this year’s Soapbox Science event which brings 12 inspirational female scientists to the streets of Swansea to share their research, engage the public and inspire the next generation of scientists. Hosted by Swansea University, the free event will be held in Oxford Street between noon and 3pm on Saturday, 22...

SynbiTECH 2019: The new international synthetic biology conference SynbiTECHis a new international conference taking place 24-25thJune 2019 in London for anyone engaged in synthetic biology research, commercialisation, investment and policymaking. The event will focus on the key opportunities and challenges for building a multibillion-dollar synthetic biology industry that will contribute to the fast-growing bio-economy. The...

Are you a leader of a BioPharma, Medtech or Healthtech Company Are you interested in meeting with peers to discuss common challenges and to spark creativity? Are you looking to learn from experienced industry professionals? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then this Agile Leader Workshop is for you! Agile innovation...

On the 25th of June 2019 we bring you the 3rd annual Healthcare Digital Tech Congress, this is an exclusive opportunity to network and engage with some of the most reputable and well-respected policymakers from within UK healthcare. “Good to see such a wide cross-section of health professionals at the event, some great networking and...

Health Horizons is a high calibre, two-day conference focusing on the future of the healthcare industry. Over the previous 20 years we have seen a significant change in the healthcare industry. Small molecules have been pushed out of the blockbuster limelight by biologics. Decreasing sequencing cost has allowed more targeted R&D and the use of...

Getting your Medical Device NHS ready is one of the biggest challenges companies face. With several obstacles to overcome and for some, unknown territory to cross, working with CHEATA (Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust we have this great free to attend event. This full day event will...

Bionema Limited and Swansea University are to host the inaugural Biopesticide Summit and exhibition in Swansea University, United Kingdom in July 2019 to address the pressing need to develop alternatives to chemical crop protection. The Biopesticide Summit 2019 will focus on developing and introducing innovative and alternative biocontrol solutions that will help protect our food...

REGISTER NOW Any business that moves goods into and out of the UK needs to be aware of the rules that will impact taxes payable when goods move cross a border. Although many products in the clinical trial industry are not subject to import duties, other taxes such as VAT can be applied, adding an...

Please come and join the Life Sciences Hub Wales for our first HUB SPARKS event: Healthy ageing in Wales A series of workshops fostering multidisciplinary discovery around the key problems facing our health and social care systems in Wales now and into the future. Bringing together academics, NHS, third sector and industry to pool ideas...

ON Helix is a two-day event that will divulge most of the business and technology challenges to translate early stage inventions into innovative therapeutics.   This established translational research conference for the Life Sciences industry is now in its 7th year.   Now organised on Babraham Campus, at the heart of the Cambridge cluster, ON...

Cannabidiol (CBD) – Pandora’s Box? A status update Cannabidiol (CBD) continues to make headlines, whether as the next big thing in food and drink or being the centre of controversy. In Jan 2019 a change in the status of CBD on the Novel Food Union List caused ripples across the wellness sector. No definitive position...

The workshop will focus on electromagnetic energy in the area of healthcare innovations and point-of-care technologies and their clinical translation to address challenges in global healthcare. The Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Energy workshop features the technological developments made by the Horizon 2020 funded framework programme, SUMCASTEC - Semiconductor-Based Ultrawideband Micromanipulation of Cancer Stem Cells. SUMCASTEC explores...

This interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases with input from the EMAHSN staff. This free to attend event is being held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about...

Our senior expert speakers have been drawn from the life science industry, UK and EU regulatory authorities, the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), academia, research charities, and patient organisations. Taking place at 30 Euston Square on Tuesday 17th September, our speakers will discuss:...

Change is happening right across the procurement landscape with the NHS Supply Chain new operating model now fully operational. This ABHI conference will inform industry of the recent commercial developments impacting companies, as well as detailing opportunities for businesses to support key service changes. This full day event will address: How companies can best work...

HUB SPARKS is an event series aimed at bringing together academia, third sector, industry and health and social care working in the area of healthy ageing to understand the issues facing older people and their health and social care needs, now and in the future. You can find full details of the event and book...

Legal Manufacturers of In Vitro Diagnostic products need to be aware of the scope and implications of the new European In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations 2017/746.  Organisations must be realistic and  prepared. Not only for the impact of changes in the short-term, but for the long-term implications to the development and maintenance of diagnostic products in...

While most of the molecular studies focus over mutational analysis, epigenetics-is the only science which is gaining momentum with its cheaper and faster technology, by making its way to the clinic. Moving on the path of clinical epigenetics, our 4th Annual MarketsandMarkets Epigenetics Congress will discuss the solutions to challenges like, drug discovery, identification of...

This breakfast event in partnership with AdamsonJones will provide an invaluable opportunity to identify IP Considerations at the right stage of the R&D/NPD Process. Topics will include: Synchronising IP Considerations with your R&D/NPD Process -Typical stages in the NPD process/research process -IP protection opportunities and threats for each stage -Benefits for the end product design...

The Welsh Cancer Network, on behalf of the Cancer Implementation Group in Wales is convening industry colleagues to share a briefing on the landscape of the current challenges, strategic direction, research, interventions and opportunities for collaborative innovation. The group, with the Welsh Cancer Research Centre and Life Sciences Hub Wales have come together to deliver...

With the ongoing terms of our future relationship with the EU still to be decided, and the 31st October deadline edging ever closer, it is vital that businesses are prepared for all Brexit eventualities. Join ABHI’s Richard Phillips, Director of Policy & Communications, and expert guests for this seminar on the key issues and considerations...

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. This event will explore a range of technological developments and wider considerations in the design and manufacture of medical devices. From bringing together the right team through to expert experience of how to bring devices to market, presentation topics include: – User-centric design – patient involvement and human factors –...

We are Celebrating5 years of Community Neuro Rehab Service in Aneurin Bevan Health Board! October 14this also National Allied Health Professions Day—we are a team of diverse Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers and Administrators dedicated to improving Neuro rehabilitation opportunities in Gwent and Caerphilly Come along and see how we are making a...

This breakfast event is in partnership with The University of Derby. The event will provide an invaluable opportunity to share emerging research in health and life sciences and to share research resources & facilities of med-tech businesses in the East Midlands. Research presentations will be given by experienced and active researchers with the College of...

Programme Chairs: Professor Chris Fegan, R&D Director, Cardiff and Vale UHB & Professor Ian Weeks Acting Dean of School of Medicine, Cardiff University  08.45 – 9.15 Registration & Tea/Coffee & Poster Viewing Welcome and introduction 09:15 - 09:40 R&D Clinical Boards presentation on Research & Development 09:40 - 10:00 Mental Health Services Clinical Board Collaboration...

Medilink WM and MasterControl invite you to attend a free workshop to learn more about the changing medical device regulatory environments, successfully navigating audits and the value of using digital solutions for managing quality and compliance. You will learn: The latest quality management system requirements for medical device manufacturing. Technical and risk management documentation requirements....

The UK Bioscience Forum is back on Thursday 17 October 2019 at a new exciting venue: County Hall in Westminster. We are currently in the process of putting together an informative programme, packed with talks about the issues the industry is currently facing and aiming to provide you with  information and tips that you can...

Do you want to understand what an MBA can teach you? If you are short on time but want to understand why Product Management is so important then come along to this one-day course. This course is designed for those who want to know what the key skills a successful product manager uses in their...

Please join Cardiff University Central Biotechnolgoy Servises for their Gene Expression workshop on Thursday 24th October - see attached flyer for more details. This workshop is being run by ThermoFisher and will cover qPCR and Microarray technologies. It is suitable for researchers of all levels of expertise. Please email Jane Chappelle to register. This is...

An unmissable night of Bingo mayhem! Bingo Lingo have shaken all the dust out and turned it into one exhilarating party, raving, mad bingo night!   When Thursday 24th October 2019 18:00pm to 23:00pm   Where Depot Cardiff 22 Dumballs Road Construction House Cardiff CF10 5FE Map    What's Involved Get ready for some fundraising...

MDR: Risk Management as a Key Regulatory Tool Using Clinical Data and Postmarket Surveillance to drive Compliance This year’s ABHI flagship conference will focus on the use of risk management as an essential part of the medical device regulatory process. The event will draw on the use of clinical data and postmarket surveillance and their...

The aim of this competition is to support projects that use whole genome sequencing to analyse cancers. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £5.4 million of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund as part of the Data to Early Diagnosis and Precision Medicine Challenge. Applications can be made for both...

Sustainability in Food Supplements – driving change in turbulent times. 2019 has seen an increasing trend towards sustainability, be it reducing meat consumption, climate change activism or increased awareness of our disposable society. Recognising this movement, we wish to close the year with our final networking meeting in Food Supplements examining what can be done...

Are you a Business looking to innovate and grow? Are you an Academic keen to engage with external partners? A KTP could be perfect for you. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme helps businesses in the UK to innovate and grow. It does this by linking them with an academic or research organisation and a...

  Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious threat to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society. BioInfect will look at the critical issues relating to the development of new anti-infectives and the endemic problem of resistance. Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections...

This interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases with input from the EMAHSN staff. This free to attend event is being held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project....

SEHTA and Psephos Biomedica are running their next workshop on IVD New IVDR CE Marking. This seminar will provide you insights into the key regulatory changes of the IVDR, to help you to prepare your organisation and your devices for IVDR compliance. Date:  Thursday 21st November 2019 Venue:  Hempsons, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN...

This Medical Technologies & Systems SIG will provide an opportunity for discussion and networking with a range of delegates from industry and academia linked to Digital Health Care and Artificial Intelligence. The event will include presentations on: -Machine Learning for Interrogating Biomolecular Data- a revolution in biomarker and drug target discovery? -AI in Healthcare:from Concept...

Bioprocessing in the Digital Age The BIA is delighted to launch the 16th Annual bioProcessUK Conference, taking place in Liverpool on 27-28 November 2019. As in previous years the conference will be preceded by drinks the evening before. The conference goes from strength to strength and 2018 saw over 285 delegates from 160 leading organisations attend to hear...

A series of seminars presented by Stroke Hub Wales & Cardiff Metropolitan University Agenda: Welcome and Introduction – Prof Phil James Prof Wendy Keay-Bright - “Does Design make a Difference?” BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Student Project Mr Dave Riley - A Stroke Survivor’s Perspective.   There will be a tea and coffee reception from 5.30pm. Everyone welcome....

The Wales Cancer Innovation Challenge is taking place on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November 2019 at Cardiff Metropolitan University - Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff.  This two day innovation marathon will provide health and care professionals from across Wales with the opportunity pitch solutions to real-life delivery issues to a wide range of industry partners from health technology,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting technologies of our time. With 89% of UK company leaders planning to adopt AI within the next five years, it is predicted by PwC that 30% of UK jobs could be replaced by AI technology. The life sciences sector is one of the largest sectors with...

The prestigious Bionow Awards Dinner is a highlight of the life sciences calendar and now in its 18th year, this black tie event showcases the best of this world class sector. Don't miss out on attending the dinner this year and celebrating the achievements of the life sciences sector! Host We are delighted that this years' Award Ceremony will be...

The Medilink EM Business Awards are a night of celebration to highlight the best of the best in the Life Sciences sector for the East Midlands. The Awards are comprised of seven awards: Start up, Export Achievement, Delivering Innovation in to Health and Care, Innovation, Outstanding Achievement, Deal of the Year and One to Watch. The...

Are you an innovator working in mHealth? SEHTA and ORCHA are organising our 2nd mHealth of 2019 on App Development on Wednesday 11th December in London. This workshop aims to give developers clear guidance on exactly what mHealth innovators will need to do as an organisation to prepare for and conform to these regulations to ensure the transition is...

SEHTA and Hill Dickinson are delighted to announce our launch our "Building Solid Commercial Foundations for Healthtech SMEs Workshop" on Tuesday 17th December in London. This workshop is designed for Medical Device, Diagnostics and Digital companies Date: Tuesday 17th December 2019 Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW Times: 10:30 - 16:00...

REGISTER HERE Join us for the Welsh Health Hack 2020. Now in its fourth year, the event will again bring healthcare professionals together with digital, technology and data companies to solve clinical problems and challenges from across the health and care system in Wales. It culminates in a two day event in January, where teams...

The 2020 Gala Dinner will return to The Brewery, London on Thursday 23 January Our flagship Gala Dinner continues to be the premier bioscience networking event of the year. Join us to network with up to 700 life science professionals from over 300 biotech companies, investors, government and the media, meet old friends and make new...

In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the fiction. We’ll explore how robotic technologies and autonomous systems provide very real opportunities to change the way we deliver frontline services across all aspects of...

Innovate UK, KTN & the Precision Medicines Centres of Excellence Network will be hosting an event on Precision Medicine on 30th Jan in London. The UK has embarked on a very ambitious journey to become the home of Precision Medicine. This journey started in 2010 when the precursor to Innovate UK, the Technology Strategy Board, and...

In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the fiction. We’ll explore how robotic technologies and autonomous systems provide very real opportunities to change the way we deliver frontline services across all aspects of...

In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the fiction. We’ll explore how robotic technologies and autonomous systems provide very real opportunities to change the way we deliver frontline services across all aspects of...

Collaborate is now in its 6th year. Our 2020 event will be part of the University’s Centenary celebrations. The event is dedicated to celebrating and promoting collaborative projects and partnerships across industry, academia, Government, the NHS and other organisations in the health, medicine and life science sector. Alongside high profile speakers soon to be announced,...

Aimed to give developers clear guidance, helping to get the right market with the right product, fit for NHS and worldwide quality standards The NHS and national health bodies across the world are revolutionising services through the integration of digital health solutions, leading to more patient-centered and efficient care. Frameworks guide the identification of health...

So for the first Food Supplement Special Interest Group meeting of 2020, sees us taking a forward look as we start a new decade. We know that by 11 March 2020, we will have left Europe but remain in transition – what else does the future hold in the world of food supplementation? We look...

Want to get the latest on the business environment and export opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LatAC)? Are you an experienced exporter thinking of expanding to a region full of vibrant and exciting markets? The Welsh Government is hosting the Department of International Trades Latin America & Caribbean UK Roadshow Why attend? LatAC...

Future Health is a unique and dynamic event for the global healthcare industry. This international world class exhibition and conference, organised in association with UKIHMA (UKIHMA is a UK government trade promotion organisation jointly funded by the Healthcare UK, Department for International Trade, the Department of Health and NHS England.) is an annual showcase of innovative...

This breakfast event in partnership with BHIB Insurance will provide an insight into the current challenges faced by SMEs. The event will cover: -GDPR & Cyber threats -Fostering Wellness in the Workplace -Doing Business in a difficult climate Programme Speaker Profiles BHIB Insurance are proud Patrons of Medilink East Midlands. BHIB are a staunchly independent...

Addressing challenges associated with adoption & implementation of new technologies to fight Healthcare Associated Infections Around 1 in 20 (6%) of patients are affected by preventable harm in medical care, of which around 12% causes permanent disability or death, according to a study published by The BMJ. These infections are contracted by an estimated 1.7...

The innovation conference for life science industries, health, social care and academia About Tomorrow's Health 2020 With a strong life sciences industry in Wales – the opportunity to harness the passion of frontline innovation, the commercial expertise of business and the research focus of academia has never been greater. Collaborations and partnership through the sector...

The 50th Intelligent Sensing Program – Sensing in Precision Medicine and Digital Health workshop, on the 26th of March in Bristol, will bring together relevant communities, sensor technology providers and new molecular characterisation technology developers, as well as innovators, working in digital health & AI, and other relevant stakeholders such as innovation funders. It aims...

The event is targeted at all companies and academics in Wales, though participation from elsewhere in the EEA and beyond is welcome. The Welsh Government is hosting an on line Bid Writing Masterclass delivered by the Knowledge Transfer Network. The Online Masterclass will be addressing the following common questions:- Have you ever wondered what to...

Sponsored by Potter Clarkson, this evening will provide a great opportunity for members and non-members to network in a relaxed environment. Programme 5.00pm – Registration, drinks and networking 5.45pm – Welcome by Medilink East Midlands 5.50pm – Presentation by Dr Daniel Hudson, UK and European Patent Attorney, Partner at Potter Clarkson 6.05pm – Food, drinks...

Please join us for this high profile hackathon designed to accelerate approaches to monitoring, diagnosing and controlling the CoronaVirus. This event will shortly go virtual through a platform with full access to covid-19 datasets and other technology. You will work collaboratively with top data scientists, biomedical researchers, vaccine specialists, startup founders and investors to developing...

BioTrinity 2020 will now be delivered in an exciting new digital format. In this time of huge upheaval for everyone, BioTrinity Digital has been designed to provide the features of the real time conference and adds to this with additional content. Our firm belief is that it will support and generate commercial and practical value to all attendees,...

This conference focuses on next steps for raising the quality of health and social care in Wales, with sessions looking at: The future for inspection and regulation; and Workforce recruitment, development, and support. The conference will be an opportunity for policymakers and stakeholders to examine significant policy developments affecting health and social care in Wales,...

Getting it right in chemistry and life sciences This webinar provides a balanced overview of the advantages and (importantly!) disadvantages of the patent system for protecting chemistry and life sciences inventions. Trade secrets are discussed as an alternative form of protection. Which option is the better choice for my technology and situation? Can I benefit...

Life Sciences Hub Wales and NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership would like to invite you to an online event which may be of interest to you and your colleagues. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE   During this online event, a guest panel of contributors will: Explain how PPE is used in different health environments. Provide up-to-date information on the current requirements...

Medilink EM remains open for business during this unsettling period and we will continue to support our members, clients and the life sciences community, albeit in a more virtual way. Join this webinar to find out how Medilink EM helps life science companies to form partnerships, develop new products and services and share ideas, through...

Background This Online Health Hack is all about our response to COVID19 This is the seventh Welsh Health Hack.  But the first to be held online. Some benefits of the Health Hack: means of stimulating innovation great opportunity for industry to collaborate and network with NHS staff opportunity for NHS to collaborate to resolve operational...

A one day event that show-cases the immense opportunity of working with patients to create safer healthcare.   There has never been a time where opportunities have been greater to transform healthcare than today. At the same time the complexity of diseases and treatments is making it more difficult to deliver safe care. Patient safety...

In recent years, the understanding regarding the role of epigenetic factors has been improved. Epigenetic research has been generally determined by technological advancement, remarkably high-throughput sequencing technologies. In spite of the fact that technologies have been improved and have been responsible for the advances in the field, several challenges remain. Our 5th Annual Epigenetics- Digital...

Bevan Connects - To change thinking and practice for a healthier Wales Diary marker - 17th June, Swansea

Swansea University’s Celebrating Medical Innovation event celebrates the inspiring response to COVID-19 from organisations within our region, showcasing examples of how innovation has been fast-tracked through collaboration.  Guest speakers include individuals from local organisations, medical practitioners and associated networks and forums.  Free to attend and open to all. AGENDA: 10:00 Welcome - Jess Hughes, Swansea University...

Understand when you are ready to start the patent process, particularly for chemistry / life sciences inventions. This webinar discusses the information required for drafting a patent application. With laboratory activity curtailed or delayed at the moment, we will explore under what circumstances patent applications can (sensibly!) be filed without data. Do you already have...

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Cardiff Institute for Tissue Engineering & Repair (CITER) is holding an open free research webinar taking place between 13:30 – 16:30 on 24th June 2020: Biofilms in Health and Disease. This virtual research workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss rapid advances that have developed in the field over the past years, to identify how...

While the NHS’s priority in recent months has been minimising COVID-19's damage, many people have been unable to have surgery and access routine appointments. The latest reports are that waiting lists for hospital treatment could soar to 10 million by year end, amid a huge backlog caused by the virus. Getting planned care back on track will be...

The Managing Mental Health in the Workplace webinar is aimed at helping employers, particularly in Wales, support mental health in the workplace, especially post Covid-19. Targeted at line managers, HR leads and employers, it aims to; raise awareness of current issues with regard  to mental health in the workplace develop understanding of the theory to...

Now in its 8th year, our flagship Cambridge conference ON Helix brings our network together to present and discuss the main innovation and technology trends in therapeutics research and development. The impact of new science and the challenges faced in translating them in new healthcare products is debated through a mix of plenary sessions focusing...

When did you last review your patent portfolio? Over-time, all businesses accumulate a range of intellectual property assets, but the direction and needs of the organisation may have changed since their origination – and likewise the relevance of these assets, particularly patents, may have changed too. During times of economic difficulty, when management has other...

What: ALAN Seminar: Active Ageing with Smart Technology When: Monday 20 July, 13:00 - 14:30 Where: This Seminar will be held via Zoom. Joining Instructions will be sent upon registration. Programme 13:00 – Introduction (Prof Nigel Harris, ALAN & WEAHSN) 13:10 – Exploring the impact of commercially available smart technology on the lives of residents within...

In partnership with Advanced Therapies Wales, Life Sciences Hub Wales would like to invite you to an online event focusing on the Welsh Advanced Therapies landscape and the opportunities it presents for healthcare, academia and industry. ‘ATMPs – The Landscape, Challenges & Opportunities in Wales’ will be chaired by Cath O’Brien MBE,(Director, Welsh Blood Service and Board member,...

Welsh Government and partners from the Basque Region host this webinar. The vent will cover the potential opportunity for Welsh companies that are interested in forging links and potentially undertaking projects with companies over there. They are seeking participation from start-ups and SMEs (under 8 years old). Programme 11:00 –11:05 Welcoming remarks Pablo Fano -...

Ahead of the next Lifescience Industry Magazine being published, we are hosting a webinar on Friday 4th September at 1pm to spotlight some of the great stories of how our community has responded to the pandemic. The webinar will showcase how the life science and health tech sector has worked, collaborated and persevered during these challenging times. Our partners will introduce...

The meeting is an opportunity for our members to inform attendees of the latest research findings within CITER's broad area of research. Overview The annual two-day scientific meeting will be delivered online and hosted through the University IT support. The Programme includes four Biomedical Life Sciences themes where CITER interest meets the theme; Immunology, Infection...

Transforming innovative medicines development in the UK The BIA and MHRA will once again deliver a joint conference in 2020 focusing on innovation in life sciences. Due to the current restrictions with the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, this will be a virtual event on 17 September 2020, covering a wide range of crucial topics,...

Central to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review is the collection of data on device performance for ensuring continued product safety. In this virtual ABHI conference, a keynote address will be delivered by one of the Review’s esteemed panel members, Sir Cyril Chantler, and we will hear about the role of GIRFT and...

A three-day course enabling a deeper understanding of how international collaborations work.  We will share knowledge and expertise gained from Cardiff University's Phoenix Project partnership with Namibia and Zambia. Suitable for any professional or student wanting this type of insight from anywhere in the world. Programme sessions include: ​International Responses to COVID-19 Communication & Health...

How life sciences companies can get involved in the UK’s largest ever health research programme Accelerating Detection of Disease (ADD) is the UK’s largest ever health research programme. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to support life sciences R&D in healthcare covering diagnostics and treatments, artificial intelligence and digital health. In this webinar, designed particularly for...

Making a difference: the impact of health and care research This will be a digital conference Register here

Join us for the very first virtual Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2020 and celebrate the very best of UK Life Sciences companies. The awards demonstrate the regional depth and national reach of Medilink UK by recognising the achievements of the regional Medilink awards winners for 2019-2020, in Start Up, Export Achievement, Collaboration with the NHS, Innovation...

How have different organisations been using their data differently as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic Join the Digital Health Ecosystem Wales on the 8th October (10am - 12pm via Teams) to hear how different organisations have been using their data differently as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Chaired by Allan Wardhaugh, Chief Clinical...

Are you a leader in the UK’s digital marketplace for ideas, initiatives and services? Is your organisation or place? If the answer is yes, then the 2020 Digital Leaders Week is for you. As we unlock the UK’s economy, this is a gathering of leaders focused on three key questions our organisations face during this...

Please join Roche for their session on 13th October 2020 at 5pm where our Panelists (Prof. Partha Kar, Dr. Julia Platts and Dr. Rose Stewart) will discuss the role of psychology within diabetes care, the evidence and the future of patient psychology support. As Chair of the webinar, Jeremy Lewis will pose four key questions to our Panelists around considering...

Emerging data technologies in life sciences The UK Bioscience Forum will return in October 2020 as a two day virtual event, with the theme emerging data technologies. Recent years have seen an explosion of emerging data technologies in the biotech sector. Many of these address long-standing challenges in the industry, offering the potential to reduce the time and cost...

The AMR Innovation Mission UK 2020/2021 aims to add to the global curbing of AMR by boosting joint early & translational research, R&D, clinical development,  validation, registration and commercialisation of vaccines, microbial diagnostics and antimicrobial products. The mission welcomes delegates from Start-ups, SMEs and Multinationals, Academia, Research Institutes, Regional Development Companies and other interested stakeholders...

The Making Pharmaceuticals conference programme is free to attend, with 5 parallel conference streams, giving visitors a huge choice of topics.  Most sessions run in parallel so you can move between the 5 different conference rooms, creating your own tailored conference programme to suit your interests and professional information requirements. There is so much to...

Each step in a diagnostic test’s journey—from raw material extraction to patient administration—can influence outcomes.  Advances in molecular biology, immunodiagnostics and rapid point-of-care (POC) testing are transforming diagnostics. New products and support services are providing the critical tools and components which enable clinicians to detect specific biomarkers and target treatments, ultimately resulting in better patient...

This webinar will feature a panel discussion between in-house patents counsel chaired by Abel + Imray partner Tom Turner. The panel will appraise their experience of relationships with outside counsel, discussing what works well, what can be difficult, and what they might do differently (or ask their outside counsel to do differently) in the future....

The 8th Welsh Health Hack is a means of stimulating early-stage innovation. This is a great opportunity for NHS Staff, universities and industry to collaborate and network to develop early-stage ideas that might solve operational health challenges which might impact one or more of the following: Patient outcomes Patient experience Process and resource efficiencies We...

The 8th Welsh Health Hack is a means of stimulating early-stage innovation. This is a great opportunity for NHS Staff, universities and industry to collaborate and network to develop early-stage ideas that might solve operational health challenges which might impact one or more of the following: Patient outcomes Patient experience Process and resource efficiencies We...

From 1st January 2021, manufacturers wishing to place devices on the Great Britain market are able to use a new route: the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark. With a two and a half year phasing-in period, the UKCA mark be mandatory from June 2023, and will become the only way to access the market thereafter....

The OBN Awards celebrate outstanding achievement throughout the life sciences industry. During the evening we aim to shine a light on companies at all stages of development, recognising inspirational leadership, exciting innovation, novel and exciting approaches to unmet clinical need, outstanding company progression and the delivery of real-life tangible results. We also aim to recognise fresh thinking when it comes...

Under the overarching theme of Deals, Treatments and Patients in the 20s, our 20th Annual Genesis Conference will take place on 10 December. The event will assemble senior executives and decision-makers from across the fields of Life Science, Technology and Investment to present, discuss and demonstrate their collective insight and thought leadership for the sector,...

This event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about OpenEHR and broaden their understanding of this technology which is being used across a range of organisations in the UK. Over the past few years, openEHR based solutions within a multivendor environment have proven to be a successful approach to managing electronic healthcare records at...

This second event on openEHR provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about the technology and broaden their understanding, focussing on the technical aspects of its architecture. Over the past few years, openEHR based solutions within a multivendor environment have proven to be a successful approach to managing electronic healthcare records at any scale. The...

Anglonordic is the only life science conference in the UK that is exclusively for European investors and R&D companies from the Nordics and the UK to connect with each other. With an established format of panel discussions, parallel technology and biotech investment rooms, plus 1:1 meetings, this one and a half day London conference provides...

BioForward is a full-day event designed to be a practical, ‘one-stop-shop’ that provides leaders of growing Life Sciences companies with the knowledge, skills, connectivity, and services necessary to achieve sustainable commercial success. BioForward has been specifically designed for both organisations who provide a service to the life sciences industry, along with those leading the commercial development of a...

  Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK and Ireland’s leading event for medical device design and manufacturing technology. The event brings together designers, engineers, innovators and manufacturers from across the medical and healthcare sectors to explore new ideas, understand emerging technologies, and source innovative products and services from close to 300 companies representing the complete medical...

Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical design and manufacturing technology. Experience live demonstrations of the latest machines, technology, products and services while networking with 4,000+ designers, engineers, innovators and manufacturers from across the medical and healthcare sector. Be inspired by thought-leaders across three conference stages as they discuss medtech,...

2022 BioCap Conference Alderley Park Conference Centre Thursday 22nd September 2022 About Looking to invest in innovative life science companies? Seeking investment for your business? BioCap is the conference to achieve this! This year the BioCap event will have 3 elements: BioCap Digital Pitching Competition, Tuesday 20th September 2022, 9.30am to midday BioCap investor dinner, Wednesday 21st September 2022,...

This is a live virtual forum delivered via Zoom on Wednesday 12 October 2022 from 10:00am–1:30pm. Join us for this online forum to hear from leaders in England, Scotland and Wales about their plans to use open global standards to improve patient safety and supply chain processes for their Scan4Safety programmes. Hear the latest from...

Oncology & Precision Medicine Conferences 2022 Alderley Park Conference Centre Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th October 2022 About For 2022 only Oncology and Precision Medicine will both run in conjunction with each other, join Bionow, expert speakers and industry colleagues for our  conference to discuss the current oncology landscape and the future of healthcare research...

Bionow and Bruntwood SciTech will be co-hosting a business pitching and Biotech & Beers networking opportunities event for companies operating in the life science and biomedical sector. The event is not only a great opportunity to present to the life science and biomedical community but also gives companies a unique chance to hear about the latest technologies and...

With the WHO declaring AMR one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity and with 3.57 million deaths associated with resistant pathogens in 2019, it is imperative that we tackle this serious threat now. We can’t do it alone: a collaborative approach is needed across all sectors. BioInfect will look at the critical...

BIA are holding the first ever Women in Biotech event in Bristol. Come and listen to some inspirational women in the sector, and enjoy the incredible networking that WIB has to offer in the thriving hub at Science Creates. 16:30 – 17:30     Registration & networking 17:30 – 18:30     Panel and Q&A 18:30 – 20:00     Networking...

Don't miss out on attending - invite your colleagues and clients for an unforgettable evening dining beneath the iconic Concorde, which takes pride of place in the super hangar. Let's mark this celebration in style, pop open the champagne and take our hats off to all dedicated companies and individuals. The prestigious Bionow Awards Dinner is a...

Patient safety is key to what we teach and learn - at 'Patient Powered Safety' we are trying to look at patient safety from the point of view of the patient. Previous years' meetings have resulted in a dedicated report by the Bevan Commission and a special edition on patient safety from the Royal College...

Would you like to improve your understanding of the SBRI Healthcare funding landscape and the funding opportunities that may be available to you? Are you keen to learn how to improve your chances of completing a winning application in order to raise vital funds to develop your idea or solution? On 24 May 2023, the...

Our Industry Open Day is your chance to find out all the many ways we can work with you to help and support your business, for you to utilise our amazing, industry-standard facilities, and to work with some of brightest talent in Wales – plus your chance to meet and network with our other industry...

Date: 6 July 2023-Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge UK Theme: New Horizons for Bio Innovation This one-day conference will address key bio innovation trends, from developments in life science and technology research to their translation into new diagnostics, prevention tools or treatments. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the One Nucleus networkto explore New Horizons...

Natural Products – Emerging Opportunities  Networking Event 18-19 July 2023,  Great Hall, Bay Campus, Swansea University    Registration is open for “Natural Products – Emerging Opportunities”   https://www.swansea.ac.uk/bioscience/research-and-impact/natural-products-biohub-project/naturalproductsbiohub-project-news-and-events/natural-products--emerging-opportunities/    Join us on 18-19th July for this engaging networking event exploring opportunities for collaborative natural product research in pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, & the food industry.  The event focusses on...

A Networking Event to Establish Consortia of Interdisciplinary Expertise & Innovative Tools to Fast Track the Research Translation to the development of Novel Products & Services Led by the Natural Products BioHUB, at Swansea University Faculty of Engineering, this event will explore opportunities for natural product development in pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and the food industry. The...

BioMedEng23 is the premier UK conference for bioengineers, biomedical engineers, medical engineers and clinicians to meet and discuss the latest developments in BioMedEng related activities and technologies.  The last conference attracted over 400 participants from Industry and Academia. There is a number of sponsorship packages available, which can be found in this Brochure. The exhibitors are also...

Find your Future Talent in Tech is the last step to finding the right candidate for your business. Take this opportunity to speed network with a range of ambitious graduates ready to kickstart their dream career! After three intensive weeks of digital upskilling and employability training, each cohort will be ready to make an immediate...

This annual CATALYSE event will showcase collaborative research and innovation in health technology through partnerships between academia, industry, and NHS Wales. A full symposium programme and Eventbrite registration details will follow soon, but please save the date now! Find out more and register to attend here. Organiser: Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC), University of Wales Trinity...

This November RCNi is bringing us the first event of its kind in the UK. The first event of its kind, Nursing Live will bring thousands of nurses together to enjoy a packed day of high-quality professional development, peer-to-peer collaboration, interactive activities, and much more. Featuring over 100 presentations, demonstrations and masterclasses – together with...

Following the success of 2022’s events, the Oncology Conference and the Precision Medicine Conference is BACK and running on two consecutive days. Join Bionow, expert speakers and industry colleagues to discuss the current oncology landscape on day one and the future of precision medicine on day two. The prevention of cancer and the development of...

Save the date! The prestigious Bionow Awards Dinner is a highlight of the life sciences calendar and celebrates the sector's achievements, showcasing the very best in the industry. Please click here to find out more.

Abel + Imray are holding a webinar on the 5th December about "Tips for reviewing and building an effective trade mark portfolio". You don’t have to be the owner of a historic brand or a huge trade mark portfolio to benefit from a regular trade mark portfolio review. Almost all businesses have a brand name,...

Join Bionow, expert speakers and industry colleagues for the two-day Oncology & Precision Medicine Conference: explore the current oncology landscape on day one and the future of precision medicine on day two. The development of more targeted and effective early-stage detection strategies is arguably the single most important and impactful objective we can have in...

Horizon Europe is the world’s largest collaborative research programme worth £80bn+ over 7 years (from 2021). It is aimed at driving research excellence, fostering innovation and tackling global challenges through collaborative projects and funding opportunities. Join Innovate UK in collaboration with the Welsh Government, and the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in Cardiff...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health and development threats. According to a 2022 article published in the Lancet, it is estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to 4.95 million deaths. Antimicrobial resistance: a growing issue The misuse and overuse of...

How can innovative new community-based care pathways improve access to weight management services? We are interested in stimulating the provision of integrated community-based care services that combine components of obesity care navigation and service provision including preventative and treatment approaches. About the event Are you already working in weight management services or have relevant skills...

International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Welsh Government is committed to promoting women’s economic empowerment to enable women in exports and women-led businesses to grow through exporting. Join the seminar to hear the experiences of successful...

The OBN are holding their two day conference for the life sciences industry on the 1st and 2nd April 2025 in London. The conference will feature a dual track of showcase presentations from R&D companies at the Series A stages, across 14 different therapy areas, a packed business and investment track, sponsors exhibition, networking events,...

Join the ABHI online on the 11th April for their webinar on Innovation in Women's Health. The rapid development of technology and innovation in women's health, from fertility and maternal care to menopause, presents immense opportunities for improving patient outcomes. However, challenges persist in ensuring patient safety, demonstrating clinical utility, and driving adoption within health...

Join us for the official launch of CarerVR, an Occupational Therapy-led groundbreaking virtual reality training tool designed to support unpaid carers. This innovative immersive experience, which may also be of interest to professionals working within home-care, provides hands-on guidance for essential caregiving skills, from safe care-techniques to equipment use - empowering carers with confidence and...

The Northern Powerhouse plays a vital role in Pharma Manufacturing The North of England a key player in the life sciences sector, and investment is continuing to grow. Home to 21% of the UK's total life sciences workforce and with the Northeast producing 33% of UK GDP in pharmaceutical manufacturing and 31% of contract research...

This exciting challenge seeks to support the innovative design and demonstration of health and care spaces, inspired by nature and designed with individual needs. If you would like to learn more about this funding challenge, click here. Come along to this briefing event for the opportunity to hear from key stakeholders about the challenge and...

The Bionow BioAI Summit: Bridging Life Sciences and Artificial Intelligence  Introducing the BioAI Summit, a BRAND-NEW Bionow event that explores the dynamic relationship between artificial intelligence and life sciences. As AI technologies continue to evolve, their integration into the life sciences sector is paving the way for innovations that were once thought impossible. From accelerating...

The ABHI and Imperial team are running a series of roundtable and workshop events with local partners, including Life Sciences Hub Wales, at key HealthTech hotspots across the country. In 2024, ABHI and Imperial partnered to explore policies aimed at enhancing the HealthTech industry's role in driving economic growth. This collaborative effort culminated in a...

BioFocus is a one-day conference that brings together industry, academia and experts in life sciences. BioFocus will inspire your business to connect, engage, benefit and grow. Comprising conference, exhibition and significant networking sessions, this event will provide a unique opportunity to hear about the latest technologies, innovations, key sector initiatives and funding opportunities. You can...

Following the success of the North American series, join Cytiva for their 2025 diagnostics roadshows across three European locations. Date & Time Location 23 April 2025 | 9:30 - 16:30 Copenhagen (event completed) 11 June 2025 | 9:30 - 16:30 Paris 23 September 2025 | 9:30 - 16:30 Milan Agenda topics Harnessing magnetic beads for...

Date: Thursday 19th June 2025 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 (BST) Platform: TEAMS Cost: Free to attend SEHTA are delighted to offer you this free to attend webinar session with Acorn Compliance on Digital Health Technology and DTAC. Find out what healthtech compliance is and why it's important for you as an innovator, as well as...

RESILIENCE is the Centre of Excellence designed to build world-leading skills in medicines manufacturing, with a strong focus on delivering impact across the nations, including Wales. It brings together industry and academia to create practical, forward-looking training aligned with the latest technologies and regulatory needs. By investing in the skills base here in Wales, RESILIENCE...

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will be hosting a senior delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of its UK-wide roadshow. This exclusive in-person event offers UK organisations a unique opportunity to engage directly with senior ADB representatives, discuss key trends in Asia, and explore how the latest UK sectoral expertise...

The HealthTech industry is committed to becoming more sustainable. As the NHS England Net Zero Supplier Roadmap progresses, and other countries develop similar frameworks, it is essential for HealthTech companies to stay informed and prepared. Though this journey is challenging for our sector, collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem is vital to achieving environmental and social...

Connecting Investors and Innovators in Life Sciences Whether you're looking to invest in the next breakthrough in life sciences or seeking funding opportunities for your business, BioCap is the date for your diary! BioCap offers three exciting opportunities for investors and businesses to connect: Tuesday 23rd September: BioCap Digital Pitching Competition - Online Wednesday 24th...

We welcome you to the inaugural in-person meeting for the Wales Rare Diseases Research Network. This all-day meeting will include people with lived experience and advocate organisations, clinicans, researchers, and industry representatives. We hope the attached agenda will start to build a community of interest that will support the greater access to rare disease research...

Date: 3rd October 2025 Venue: No.11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN Improving Health, Increasing Wealth For 20 years, SEHTA has been at the forefront of driving innovation and collaboration in healthcare. With a membership base of over 1,200, SEHTA offers SMEs unparalleled support through mentoring, fund-finding, consultancy and events. SEHTA's mission is clear: to foster...

BioIgnite: Sparking Growth Through Collaboration New for 2025 and based on our popular BioFocus conference format, the Bionow BioIgnite event series unites industry and academia with opportunities to hear about the latest innovations, sector initiatives and funding rounds. The inaugural BioIgnite event agenda offers a full day of engaging sessions, including expert panels and presentations...

Hear from inspirational women in the sector! This event aims to bring together like-minded individuals working in the biotech and life science sector, and women looking to pursue a career in this industry. We will have talks from inspirational women in the industry on topics ranging from leadership, pioneering innovation, achieving success and the visibility...

Innovating Healthcare Through Personalisation Discover how precision medicine is transforming the healthcare landscape at the 2025 Bionow Precision Medicine Conference. This event brings together thought leaders, innovators and healthcare professionals to explore advancements in personalised treatment approaches and their impact on patients. Why Attend? Precision medicine is reshaping the way we understand and treat diseases....

Exploring the Future of Oncology Join Bionow, industry experts and colleagues for the highly anticipated 2025 Oncology Conference. This event will delve into the latest advancements and challenges in cancer research, fostering collaboration and innovation across the healthcare sector. Why Attend? Cancer remains one of the most significant global health challenges, with millions of lives...

Excelerate Technology Ltd and the University of South Wales would like to invite you to participate in their upcoming Connectivity for Health and Social Care Requirements Workshop, which is part of a feasibility study exploring how best to support healthcare staff who work in people’s homes, care homes and other community settings where reliable internet...

The Royal Society is working in collaboration with the Learned Society of Wales to deliver Creating connections in Wales 2026 - a conference focusing on Welsh research and innovation. This event will bring together experts from academia, industry and government to address scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in Wales. This event will feature workshops...

As part of Browne Jacobson's national Life Sciences Connect series, we're bringing together Wales' life sciences community to explore how the sector can lead the next wave of growth - powered by artificial intelligence, advanced med-tech, and the shift from curative to preventative medicine. The format is a panel discussion which will bring together industry,...

Date: 29th April 2026 Venue: The Bay Campus, Swansea University Swansea University delivers world-class medical, bioengineering and biosciences research and offers dedicated opportunities for business incubation and technology transfer. Sectors that are used to gather data about the body or its surrounding environment permeate our lives in many ways. Whether in biosciences, medical diagnosis and monitoring, sports,...

The 2026 UKCEN Conference will take place on Friday 5th June at Cardiff University with a workshop for members of Clinical Ethics Committees being held on the afternoon of Thursday 4th June 2026. The conference will cover a broad range of topics relating to the advert of digital healthcare. While the programme is subject to...