Natural Products – Emerging Opportunities
2023-07-18 - 2023-07-19 | Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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 recent advances in computational biology, artificial intelligence and experimental high throughput research offer an opportunity to accelerate product development by exploiting synergies and potential across diverse stakeholders.
The Event:
This networking event will bring together expertise from multidisciplinary research, industry, and the public sector to establish consortia and jointly enhance the R&D capabilities. The event will focus on the following key themes:
1. Bioprospecting for new bioactive molecules from underexploited aquatic and terrestrial sources
2. Extraction, purification & structure elucidation of bioactive compounds
3. Current & future platforms for biodiscovery and bioactivity screening
4. Computational modelling and artificial intelligence approaches for natural product research
5. Animal and non-animal testing systems
6. Formulation & application technologies
7. Success stories (Start-Ups & collaborative Networks)
Click here to find out more.

Natural Products – Emerging Opportunities
2023-07-07 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Great Hall, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8EN, United Kingdom
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 establishing consortia of interdisciplinary expertise & innovative tools to fast track the research translation to the development of novel products and services.
The event will focus on the following key themes led by internationally recognized academics, industry representatives and public/policy representatives.
1. Bioprospecting for new bioactive molecules from underexploited aquatic and terrestrial sources
2. Natural products – from (Bio)synthesis to application: Extraction, purification & structure
elucidation, biosynthesis & synthesis of bioactive compounds
3. Current & future platforms for biodiscovery and bioactivity screening& Animal and non-
animal testing systems
4. Computational modelling and artificial intelligence approaches for natural product
research
5. Application technologies & Success stories (Start-Ups & collaborative Networks)
6. MASI Interactive workshop – consumer perspective on Natural Products

ON Helix 2023
2023-07-06 | Barbraham Research Campus, Cambridge
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 for Bio Innovation.
ON Helix 2023 offers:

High content mix of keynotetalks and paneldiscussionsfrom key opinion leaders
Networkingwith 250+ delegates on the day
Option to arrange 1 to 1 meetingswith delegatesvia the event app
ON Helix Fringeeventsfor informal in-person networking
Digital Innovation Workshopsin the lead-up to the in-person ON Helix conference for technical and business insights
The ‘Innovation Support HubExhibition’ forinvaluable innovation support from ournetwork
In-person delegate rates from only £325 +VAT
Sponsorship opportunities from £1K + VATA list of companies thatattended in 2022is available here.

For further details visit the ON Helix website.

MediWales Connects 2023
2023-06-29 08:00 - 17:00
This event has now passed.
The MediWales Connects Conference 2024 will be on the 26th June, at the Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel.
To find out more about the MediWales Connects Conference 2024, please click here.

The only event of its kind for the health and care community, MediWales Connects is an all Wales NHS collaboration conference. Key note speaker – Judith Paget CBE, Chief Executive of the NHS in Wales and Director General for Health and Social Services
NHS colleagues from across Wales, local companies and the wider industry sector will join to share clinical innovation in practice to improve patient outcomes. The event includes keynote presentations, CPD training seminars, workshops and an exhibition. The aims of the conference are to:

Highlight and showcase the excellent work and research being carried out by the health and care communities in Wales
Improve collaborative working between the health boards and research communities
Raise the profile of NHS Wales and clinical innovation across the UK and help promote recruitment for research
Support closer working relationships between industry, NHS and research groups and clinical trials capabilities

Themes and sessions scheduled for the 2023 programme include:

Urgent & Emergency Care
Women’s Health
Virtual Wards (care in community)
Preventative Health and Diagnostics
Mental Health
Cancer
Ethical AI in Healthcare
Value Based Healthcare
Digital Transformation
Sustainability and Carbon Reduction
Woundcare
Diabetes
Digital Future in Healthcare Showcase
Innovation Showcase
National Innovation Leadership Team
Industry Stream including : funding and finance, market access, NHS procurement, regulatory update and support for international trade.

Contact Ella for further information – 02920 473 456
Head to the Connects website to see the programme and speakers list from the MediWales Connects Conference 2022.
Swiss Embassy Reception Cardiff 28th June – Working together to support Health and Life Sciences in Switzerland and Wales.
The evening before the conference we are delighted to be working with the Swiss Embassy hosting a reception to discuss the ways we can collaborate more closely with the Health and Life Sciences community in Switzerland.

Swiss-Welsh Life Science Dialogue: Future Collaboration Opportunities
2023-06-28 18:00 - 20:30
The Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss Business HUB UK & Ireland are holding a Panel Discussion and Business Networking Event at Cardiff Castle on Wednesday 28th June in collaboration with Welsh Government and MediWales.
Switzerland is home to a globally unique Life Science cluster. In addition to chemical and pharmaceutical firms, this encompasses a dense network of medtech, biotech and nanotech companies. Thanks to leading universities, research-based pharmaceutical companies and the availability of high-quality scientists, the Swiss Life Science industry is among the most innovative and productive worldwide. The Welsh Life Science industry currently employs more than 12,000 people in over 360 companies with an approximate turnover of £2bn. Wales has world-leading academic expertise and a central Life Science Hub, which catalyses innovation and collaboration between industry, health, social care and academia.
After a first successful Swiss-Welsh Life Science Dialogue in June 2022, this follow-up event will allow participants to exchange on challenges that the sector is facing in both countries and learn from each other. It will be an opportunity to identify areas for future cooperation and share good practices in access to talent, R&D and financing. The evening will conclude with a networking reception with Swiss wines and canapés.
To find out more, or to register your interest in the event, please contact Ella here.

MediWales Skills and Recruitment Special Interest Group - North Wales
2023-06-20 09:30 - 15:00 | SGS Quay Pharmaceuticals, Deeside Industrial Park, Quay House, 28 Parkway, Deeside, CH5 2NS
MediWales will be holding a skills, training and recruitment workshop on Tuesday 20th June in Deeside, North Wales.
The special interest group will bring together companies and training bodies/further education/Universities to discuss the current issues surrounding workforce skills and recruitment into the life science and health tech sector and to highlight schemes and programmes available to both employers and employees to help bridge the skills gap and address these issues.
This event is FREE for all MediWales members to attend.
To register your interest to attend or to get involved, please click here.

MediWales Skills and Recruitment Special Interest Group - South Wales
2023-06-13 09:30 - 15:30
MediWales will be holding a skills, training and recruitment workshop on Tuesday 13th June in Pencoed.
The special interest group will bring together companies and training bodies/further education/Universities to discuss the current issues surrounding workforce skills and recruitment into the life science and health tech sector and to highlight schemes and programmes available to both employers and employees to help bridge the skills gap and address these issues.
This event is FREE for all MediWales members to attend.
To register your interest to attend or to get involved, please click here.

Welsh Government Flexible Innovation Support
2023-06-08 09:30 - 23:00 | Online event, United Kingdom
Come along and hear about our new Flexible Innovation Support Fund,
SMART FIS, which is now open to any organisation wishing to engage in research, development and innovation (RD&I), including the third sector, local authorities and health boards.
You will also have the opportunity to hear about the new Circular Economy Fund which will provide an important mechanism to support businesses to transition to a circular, net zero carbon economy.
When you sign up for the event why not request a one-to-one meeting with our Innovation team to discuss your organisations innovation and Circular Economy plans.
To book your place click here

All Wales MPCE Summer Meeting
2023-06-08
The Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering (MPCE) and Rehabilitation Engineering Departments from the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board will be hosting the Summer 2023 Meeting of the All Wales MPCE Conference. The conference is suitable for anyone with an interest in Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering.
The conference will be held in-person on Thursday the 8th of June 2023 at Cardiff City Stadium. Registration is £55 per delegate and is now open: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-wales-medical-physics-and-clinical-engineering-scientfic-meeting-tickets-622483995387
Click here to find out more.

Medilink UK National Healthcare Business Awards
2023-06-07 18:00 - 22:00 | National Conference Centre, Birmingham
The Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards, held in association with Med-Tech Innovation, is a prestigious black-tie event that attracts almost 300 leading figures and decision-makers from across the life sciences and healthcare technology sector.
Taking place at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham on the 7th June 2023, the event is a fantastic celebration of all the hard work and developments within the industry and offers outstanding networking opportunities.
From the dazzling red carpet drinks reception, to the three-course meal, awards ceremony with celebrity host, and fantastic afterparty the evening is set to be one to remember!
Tickets for this sell-out event are available here!

Med-Tech Innovation Expo
2023-06-07 08:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00
The UK and Ireland’s leading event for medical device manufacturing!
In June 2023, we’re connecting leaders, engineers, innovators and manufacturers with all of the technology and innovation they need to facilitate the design and manufacture of life changing medical devices.
Take your place at the fastest growing event in medical technology, where you’ll find solutions to your current challenges in our live product demonstrations, world-class conference programme and cutting-edge technology zones, plus so much more!
Find out more and register to attend here.

Growing Business in Defence using Innovation Funding from the Defence and Security Accelerator
2023-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has some exciting new funding from the Ministry of Defence and an opportunity for businesses in Wales to find out more.
Click here to find out more about the event and register to attend.DASA has a series of different contact and grant funding opportunities and a finance scheme within the Defence and Security Accelerator. I want to raise the awareness across Wales, of our latest grant funding mechanism; the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) which is designed primarily to strengthen either a current or future supply chains to Defence within the UK.This initial £16 million grant funding mechanism is as a result of the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy, announced in March 2021. DTEP is here primarily to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK to develop innovative materials, technologies and processes. DTEP aims to inspire companies to win new business, develop industrial capabilities, and provide new cutting-edge answers to defence problems. The programme offers up to 50% grant funding for projects up to £1M to collaborations between UK-registered Lower Tier Suppliers and Higher Tier Suppliers developing projects which support the current and upcoming equipment capabilities and technology priorities of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). More information is at this link.DASA are trying and get as many businesses in Wales who either already work with Defence or who are interested in working with Defence, aware of the opportunities available to them from the Defence and Secuirty Accelerator.

Bio International Convention
2023-06-04 08:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00
Welsh Government are running a mission to the Bio International Convention in Boston (USA).
This event is an exciting opportunity for businesses of all sizes to increase their export activity by connecting with businesses in the Life Sciences sector from around the world.
The Biotechnology Innovation Organisation (BIO) represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centres and related organisations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations.
Last year, BIO 2022 showcased four days of inspiring programming, welcomed attendees
from 7,000+ companies from 51 countries, with 44,000 partnering meetings.
To find out more, please click here.
Deadline for applications is 31 March 2023 (if you would the exhibitor or visitor package with pre-arranged meetings, please submit your application before this date).
Deadline for applications (for the exhibitor or visitor travel only package) is 28 April 2023.

University of South Wales Industry Open Day
2023-05-31 13:30 - 16:00 | University of South Wales Pontypridd Campus, United Kingdom
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 partners from across south Wales.
A fantastic opportunity to explore some of the unique facilities at our Glyntaff Campus in Pontypridd
• The event will include a tour of facilities
Simulation Centre: Set up to replicate an acute care NHS environment, providing realistic clinical facilities. Hydra Suite: Used to teach police officers skills and develop their understanding of the law.
• Plus refreshments and networking opportunities with others in the healthcare sector.
To confirm your attendance, please click on this link to register your place.

For further information please e-mail: events@southwales.ac.uk
Details regarding arrival location will be provided once registered.

LSE INDUSTRY OPEN DAY INVITATION A5 MAY 2023

CALIN Enhancing Life Science Innovation Across Ireland And Wales
2023-05-24 09:00 - 22:00
For over 6 years CALIN has been supporting substantial innovative change in the Life
Sciences sector across Ireland and Wales, in areas including medtech, therapeutics,
diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and health and wellbeing. During this event we
will showcase the outcomes from these collaborations across academia, industry and
healthcare, with speakers spanning all sectors, including Welsh and Irish
Government.
CALIN are inviting all stakeholders operating in the life sciences space across the UK and
Ireland, including businesses of all sizes, innovators, and research and development
experts. The agenda will provide an overview of how the industrially-driven work
within CALIN, through assistance of over 190 Irish and Welsh SMEs, has led to a high-
value innovation pipeline within the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors.
The event will be an exciting opportunity to connect with leaders in the life sciences
sector including applied research institutions, companies across the value chain, and
health care providers. The networking aspects of the event will also aim to establish
new connections, business relations, and future R&D collaborations between
delegates.
To find out more and register to attend please click here.

Medilink UK "The growing importance of clinical evidence" Webinar
2023-05-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Online event, United Kingdom
Webinar: The Growing Importance of Clinical Evidence
Tuesday 23rd May 2023 14:00 – 16:00 (BST)
Delivered via Teams platform
FREE for Medilink Members (including MediWales members)
Non-members: £75+VATpp

Medilink members – click here to register
Non-members – click here to register
Overview:
Clinical evidence has become one of the most important elements of product /service development in the Life Science Sector. Information on performance, safety and health economics will be key for regulation, reimbursement and procurement, which will ultimately affect the commercial viability of a new product/service.
Programme:
14:00 – 14:05 Welcome. Kevin Kiely, Group CEO, Medilink UK
14:05 – 14:35 Research design for clinical evidence: What is research, why you need it and planning a research study. Annalisa Casarin, MD, MPh, Senior Research Fellow, NIHR Research Design Service
14:35 – 15:05 Clinical Evidence / Evaluation – evidence required to support your ‘intended use’ / ‘claims’ for a new product and to demonstrate the acceptability of the benefit- risk ratio. Patrick Trotter, Head of Innovation, Commercialisation & Regulatory, Medilink North of England
15:05 – 15:35 Health Economics: Building a health economic model for the NHS. Neil Roberts, CEO & Eddie Tan, Health Technology Research Analyst, SEHTA
15:35 – 16:00 Roundtable Q & A Discussion

Funding Opportunities for HealthTech Innovators Webinar
2023-05-23 | Online
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 West of England Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) and SBRI Healthcare are hosting a 90-minute webinar designed to support you to do just that.

Bringing together a range of expert speakers from SBRI Healthcare, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the West of England AHSN and their bid writing specialist Kevin Brooks, you’ll gain knowledge, skills and ideas to help you to grow your understanding of the funding opportunities available to you, gather helpful tips, hints and resources to build your confidence in writing successful funding applications.

Suitable for all health and technology innovators, this will be an informative and interactive session, featuring a series of short presentations followed by Q&As. You will have the chance to hear from, and speak to, a successful SBRI Healthcare award recipient about their story to date, and to have all your SBRI Healthcare funding questions answered by the expert panel. Innovators are welcome from any background or sector, be at any stage of the innovation journey, and be based in any geographical location. You may work within commercial industry, a clinical or academic setting or for the voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise sector. You may be just starting out with an idea for an innovation or already have a solution in development or deployment.

Secure your place here.

ARCH Industry Strategy Workshop
2023-05-23
ARCH (A Regional Collaboration for Health) is a collaboration between Hywel Dda UHB, Swansea Bay UHB and Swansea University, covering the geographical area of West Wales.
For the first time ARCH is developing a regional strategy for innovation and research. The strategy will set out our objectives, approach and actions over the next few years. It will guide how and where we will focus and prioritise our resources and finances.
We believe that business interests are key to success, whether that’s improved patient outcomes or economic development. We need your insight to guide our strategy to make sure it works for business.

To register to attend, please click here.

Patient Powered Safety '23 - Designing better care with (not for) patient
2023-05-19 09:00 - 16:30 | Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2DG
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 of Physicians Future Healthcare Journal.
Together we will hear from researchers and patients about their experience of complex modern healthcare. We will explore how to spot that things are going wrong, witness amazing new technology and map-out the ethical and legal implications of increased control of healthcare by patients.
Interested?
Why not have a look at the linked report from the 2019 event, cohosted by the Bevan Commission or read some of the outputs from the 2021 event that have been published in a special edition on patient safety with the Future Healthcare Journal ?
Key topics for the 2023 event will be
1. Patient safety from the patient’s (and family’s) perspective
2. Co-production with patients – From tokenism to impact
3. Patients making care in hospitals safer – international examples
Click here to find out more.

Meet & Match Future Medicine: Predictive, Preventive, Precise
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-12 | Online event, United Kingdom
This Meet & Match event focuses on future medicine, which aims to be predictive, preventive and precise.
Join this event on May 11 & 12 to receive insights into current trends, technologies as well as research and development in the field from Baden-Württemberg and the United Kingdom.
The talks of this Meet & Match range from precision medicine, new therapeutic approaches, diagnostics, preventive or predictive biomarkers to artificial intelligence supported decision tools & -imaging, ehealth and many more.
Both countries, Baden-Württemberg/Germany and the United Kingdom are in excellent positions in the field with strong clusters of innovative companies and applied research institutions. The event highlights current topics and innovative developments in the field and offers networking opportunities for representatives in research and development from companies and applied research. Thereby, the event encourages to establish new contacts, business relations as well as to initiate cooperations or joint developments between stakeholders from Baden-Württemberg and the United Kingdom.
Why participate?
• Inspiring lectures on current trends and projects in the field
• Present your company or research group in the short presentation session (application is mandatory until April 26 within the registration, number of participants is limited, the selection is made by the organiser)
• Present your company/research institution with a short profile as well as your offers and partners/technologies your organisation is currently looking for in the online platform
• Establish new contacts and initiate collaborations and projects by taking part in the one-on-one online meetings
This Meet & Match is part of the activities of the Economic Partnership Initiative Baden-Württemberg | United Kingdom initiated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism Baden-Württemberg, the British Consulate General and the UK‘s Department for Business and Trade. It is jointly organised by BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg with support of the Department for Business and Trade, Scottish Development International, Welsh Government, London & Partners and supported by several health/life science clusters in the United Kingdom.
The participation is free of charge. Registration is mandatory.
Register now and apply for a presentation in the short presentation session: https://meet-match-future-medicine.b2match.io

Global Bioprocessing Summit and Exhibition
2023-05-10 - 2023-05-12 | Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin, Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin, Friedrichstraße 151, Berlin, 10117
“Where the world’s technology leaders, scientists and engineers from pharma, biotech and pharma suppliers get together for commercial progress and successful large-scale bioprocessing”
The Global Bioprocessing Summit brings together industry leaders, biotech, leading scientists and engineers to share day-to-day challenges and practical solutions for the development and manufacturing of quality cell lines, antibodies, vaccines, cell and gene therapies.

Save 20% with BioPartner UK HERE.

BioTrinity 2023
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-26
BIOTRINITY 2023
25-26 APRIL, Etc. venues 155 Bishopsgate, London
Catalysing Growth in the Life Sciences Industry
BioTrinity is an established, must-attend London conference, that catalyses growth and supports in-person engagement across the life sciences industry.
The event is attended by an audience of early stage and emerging life sciences R&D Companies, investors, big pharma, and other valued partners throughout the life sciences ecosystem. The conference features a focused, relevant, and stimulating programme, led by great speakers, who bring their knowledge, expertise, and vision to the fore in exciting, high-quality sessions.
Interacting with new companies each year is something we believe to be a critical attribute of a successful conference and we work hard to ensure that a substantial and fresh line-up of investable opportunities and collaboration possibilities are showcased.
Find out more and register to attend here.

Anglonordic Life Science Conference
2023-04-20 | County Hall, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7BP
The event to discover, collaborate, and invest in the success of UK & Nordic life sciences.
The Annual Anglonordic Life Science Conference is back for 2023. Join us on the 20th April for the 19th edition of this must-attend conference. You will have opportunities to:

MEET decision makers at leading and upcoming drug discovery and technology companies from the UK and Nordic regions, and investment firms throughout Europe.
LEARN from major investment firms about the current status of European investment in life science technologies.
GAIN insights from experienced life science operators within the Anglo-Nordic space.

Anglonordic has a 20-year tradition as an invitation-only gathering of investors and R&D growth companies that consistently offers unique opportunities for funding and collaboration.

Exclusively selected attendees will represent the following key drivers of the European life sciences growth sector:

CEOs, CSOs and Heads of Business Development from Emerging Life Science Companies in the Anglo-Nordic sphere and Continental Europe
Decision-makers from Europe’s key Investor firms and Pharma companies
Key Supporters of the Life Science Ecosystem in Europe

Our 2022 event attracted an amazing total of 71 investment firms, with interests in a wide variety of technologies from small molecule discovery through protein technologies to AI applications and healthcare devices.

An invitation-only annual conference for Nordic and UK life science companies to meet European investors and partners.
Pricing: R&D Delegate: £500 +VAT
Pitch Presentation: £750 +VAT (includes 1 delegate pass)
Request an invitation at: www.anglonordiclifescience.com
MediWales members can receive a 10% discount with the code MW10 when registering here.

UK-China Medical Devices Market Access Roundtable
2023-03-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Online
Date: 31 March 2023
Time: 09:30 to 11:30 UK time/16:30-18:30 China time.
Language: English
Register for the upcoming UK-China Medical Devices Market Access Workshop – Unleash Your Export Potential on the 31st of March 2023.
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) China Medical Device team is delighted to invite you to our upcoming “UK-China Medical Devices Market Access – Unleash Your Export Potential” workshop. This workshop is designed to provide UK medical device companies and regulatory affairs professionals with in-depth knowledge and actionable strategies for accessing the Chinese market.
China has developed at an astonishing rate over the last few decades, but as a result of this, their health sector is facing several challenges. This event will allow to understand the life-cycle of Medical Devices, regulations and helps you to make informed decisions on how to enter the large market.
Find out more and register to attend here.
During the workshop, you will hear from MedTech industry leaders who will share insights on:
· Breaking into the Chinese MedTech market to boost your business growth via a data-driven approach.
· Responding to China’s market access barriers and one-stop solutions for successful China market entry.
· Achieving medical device whole-lifecycle compliance in China as a UK device maker.
Agenda:
· 09:30 – 09:40 Opening
· (BST 16:30-16:40) Tom Duke, Deputy His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to China
· 09:40 – 09:45 Report Launch
(BST 16:40-16:45) “Easy Guide to UK-China Medical Device Market Access and Lifecycle Compliance”
· 09:45 – 10:15 Roundtable One:
(BST 16:45-17:15) Perceptions of the Chinese MedTech industry and regulatory landscape
· 10:15 – 11:15 Roundtable Two:
(BST 17:15-18:15) Breaking into the Chinese medical device market with UK innovations
· 11:15 – 11:30 Q&A
(BST 18:15-18:30)

West of England AHSN Bridging the Gap
2023-03-22 | Sandy Park, Exeter
Tickets for the event on 22nd March 2023 at Sandy Park, Exeter available now at https://swahsn.com/event/bridging-the-gap-2023/, free to innovators.

Bridging the Gap is a distinctive business-led event to support health and care innovators navigate the NHS. The theme for the event is: Integrated Care Systems: What Innovators Need to Know and offers health and care businesses a rare opportunity to build understanding of how Integrated Care Systems in England operate.

Understand how Integrated Care Systems (ICS) are structured and operate, and what their priorities are
Learn how innovation can drive improvement and tackle challenges facing health and care systems
Network and connect with peers and colleagues from across the health-tech innovation sphere, and health and care systems
Discover how companies sell their innovations to the NHS
Explore ways to adapt innovations to the evolving health and care landscape

Through a series of panels and workshops, ICS leaders and national organisations will explain their priorities over the next few years as well as how they are addressing some of the key challenges within the health and care sector. Joining them, representatives of local companies will explain how they successfully navigated the NHS to sell their innovations.
The event will offer delegates the chance to meet with local decision makers and access business support to grow their business.
“We know that innovators in our health and care systems create amazing impact for patients across England. This is a vital time for entrepreneurs to make the most of new opportunities presented by the arrival of integrated care systems. Therefore, we are proud to be hosting this important national event on this topic in Exeter this spring.” Judith Stewart, Programme Director, South West Academic Health Science Network.
Confirmed keynote speakers
Keynote speakers from around the country include:

Dr Matt Whitty, Director of Innovation, Research & Life Sciences at NHS England
Dr Nigel Acheson, Chief Medical Officer, NHS Devon
Christina Farrow, Deputy Director for Innovation at NHS England
Alex Mclaughlin, Deputy Director for Innovation and Growth at Office for Life Sciences

Workshops available to attend throughout the day include:

Developing a compelling business case
Understanding evaluation and your innovation’s impact
Digital Clinical Safety: how to innovate safely in a digital world
Addressing health inequalities: the critical role of innovators within integrated care
Net Zero: Creating impact from innovation within integrated care

A range of exhibitors will be present on the day to offer support and advice to delegates working within integrated care. Alongside speakers, panel sessions, workshops and the exhibitor zone, the event will also provide attendees with the opportunity to take part in a 1:1 mentoring session with industry experts from across the AHSN Network.

For media enquiries please contact Anna Lodge, Communications Director, South West Academic Health Science Network, 07967 810911 anna.lodge@swahsn.com

Medical Technology UK
2023-03-22 - 2023-03-23 | Coventry Building Society Arena
The exhibition and learning place for Medical Device Engineers.
Medical Technology UK 2023 Exhibition & Learning Programme is on 22-23 March 2023.
Visitor Registration is open!
Register for FREE ENTRY to the Exhibition and Learning Programme, including the Women in MedTech Forum, Young MedTech Entrepreneurs & the Future of Medical Technology Innovation sessions
Find out more and register here.

Bio-Europe Spring 2023
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-22
MediWales will be attending Bio-Europe 2023 in Basel, Switzerland.
MediWales members can pay €2550, saving €676 by registering through BioPartner UK!
Bio-Europe Spring is a 3-day in-person event taking place in Basel, Switzerland with virtual options available.
BIO-Europe Spring 2023 will take place 20-22 March in Basel, Switzerland. Reconnecting and Facilitating Global Partnerships
BIO-EUROPE SPRING REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
– Access to EBD Group’s partneringONE® software starting 5 weeks prior to the event.
– Instant scheduling of accepted partnering meetings, each meeting assigned to a video conferencing room.
– Add a specialty team member to join your partnering meeting as a free of charge guest.
– Publication of your company and personal profiles on partneringONE®
– Submission of up to 150 requests per company for one-to-one meetings during the conference.
– Access to all live and pre-recorded panel discussions and fireside chats with global thought-leaders.
– Access to leading innovators in pre-recorded company pitches. These will start 4 weeks prior to the event.
– Access to the Exhibit Hall including Monday evening receptions.
– Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Beverages throughout the days as well as networking dinner events each evening (full access pass)
Find out more on the BioPartner website here.

Bionow Annual Awards Dinner 2022
2023-03-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Concorde Conference Centre
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 highlight of the life sciences calendar and celebrates the achievements of the life science sector, this black-tie event showcases the very best of this world-class sector.
Evening
The evening will start at 18.30 with a drinks reception followed by dinner at 19.30, the awards ceremony and networking.

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Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2023
2023-03-16 18:00 - 22:00 | University of Birmingham
On March 16th, businesses across the Midlands will come together to celebrate their amazing achievements in the health and life science sectors. Why not join them?
The awards ceremony will be held at the Great Hall, the University of Birmingham, with eight award categories to be awarded including Start-Up, Export, Delivering Innovation in Health & Care, Advances in Digital Healthcare, Partnership between Academia & Business, Outstanding Achievement, Innovation, and One to Watch.
Award Categories:

Start-Up
Export
Delivering Innovation in Health & Care
Advances in Digital Healthcare
Partnership between Academia & Business
Outstanding Achievement
Innovation

To reserve your table or tickets for the ceremony and dinner, follow the link here: https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/medilink-midlands-business-awards-2023/

BioWales in London
2023-03-14 09:00 - 18:00 | PwC, 1 Embankment Place, London, WC2N 6RH, United Kingdom
PwC Embankment Place, London, WC2N 6RH
14th March 2023
8:30am – 6pm
MediWales is delighted to announce our upcoming BioWales in London event on the 14th of March 2023.
Draft programme below.
BioWales London is free to attend for all MediWales and partner organisation members.
Delegates are welcome to request a full delegate list by email to ella.james@medi.twsdev1.com
Welsh Life sciences is a thriving and dynamic sector and particularly in the last 3 years, there have been significant developments around clinical innovation, medtech and diagnostics. This event provides a unique platform for exciting new innovations and companies looking for investment and collaborations. With presentations from a variety of Welsh companies at various stages of their investor journey and an expert investor panel.We will also highlight NHS innovation and research collaboration opportunities, with our session ‘Working with the Welsh NHS’ discussing clinical access, adoption and clinical trials.
We have limited sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available.
To find out more, please get in touch with Ella – ella.james@medi.twsdev1.com

Draft Programme : Further speakers and presentations to follow shortly

8:30 – 9:30 Coffee and Registration

9:30 – 11:00 Welcome and Opening Presentations:
MediWales Life Science Network for Wales: Gwyn Tudor, CEO (Chair)
Welsh Government: Rob Orford, Chief Scientific Adviser Health
PwC: Cardiff Capital Region Innovation Fund: Stephen Aherne, Partner and UK Leader, Pharma & Life Sciences
One Nucleus Cambridge-London Life Science Network: Tony Jones, CEO
Development Bank of Wales: Dr Richard Thompson, Senior Investment Executive
Welsh Government: Julie Russell, Business Development Manager Inward Investment

11:00 – 11:30 Break

11:30am – 13:00 Welsh Company Showcase:
Presentations demonstrating innovative technologies, new innovations and spin out companies and manufacturing capabilities from across Wales.
Jellagen: ‘Collagen Type 0 – A next generation biomaterial for soft tissue repair’ – Andrew Mears Spragg, CEO
Copner Biotech: Jordan Copner, CEO
Virtus Tech: George Bellwood, CEO
Cotton Mouton Diagnostics: Jenna Bowen, CEO

Halo Therapeutics: Imre Berger, Co-Founder & CEO

Afferent Medical Solutions: Everard Mascarenhas, CEO
Forth: Sarah Bolt, Co-Founder & CEO
Biophys: Michael Graz, CEO
Celtic Vascular: Robert Jenkins, CEO

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:00 Welsh Company Showcase Continued:

Imspex Diagnostics: John McKinley, CEO
Digostics: James Jackson, CEO
Bloom Standard: Jacob Colvin, Co-Founder COO
Llusern Scientific: Martyn Lewis, CCO and Emma Hayhurst, CEO & Co-Founder

Creo Medical: ‘ELECTRONICS MEETS MEDICINE: Applying Novel Engineering Techniques to Offer an Alternative to Antibiotic Treatment Before Antibiotic Resistant Infections becomes Number One Cause of Worldwide Deaths!’ – Chris Hancock, CTO & Founder

15:00 – 16:30 Finance and Funding Panel:
Panel discussion: support for companies on their investment journey and investment and funding rounds.
PwC – Cardiff Capital Region Innovation Investment Capital perspective: Rob Asplin, Partner
Development Bank of Wales: Dr Mark Bowman, Venture Fund Manager
British Business Bank: Mark Andrews, Director, Life Sciences, British Patient Capital

Ascension Capital: Özgür Tuncer, Investment Partner

Apollo Therapeutics: Richard Butt, CSO
Jellagen – Company Perspective: Andrew Mears Spragg, CEO
Imspex Diagnostics – Company Perspective: John McKinley, CEO

Parallel Stream
11:30 – 13:00 Working with Welsh NHS – Innovation Programme, Research Collaborations & Clinical Trials:
Welsh Government: Rob Orford, Chief Scientific Adviser Health (Chair)
Welsh Government Innovation Programme: ‘A New Innovation Strategy for Wales’ – Thomas James, Head of Innovation and Technology
Jiva.AI – Collaborating with the NHS in Wales: Manish Patel, CEO
Careful.ai – Why make AI in Wales: Joseph Connor
Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust – Barts Life Sciences – Supporting NHS Innovation: ‘Precision Health and Economic Growth’ – Sven Bunn, Life Sciences Programme Director
Centre for Innovation, Transformation and Improvement, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: Adam Igra, Director of Innovation and Incubator
Respiratory Innovation Wales: Philip Webb, CEO
Welsh Wound Innovation Centre: Sarah Bradbury, Clinical Research Director

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:30 Research & Collaboration Session:

Digital Health and Care Wales: Rachael Powell, Associate Director of Information, Intelligence & Research and Rachel Gemine, Head of Research & Innovation
ARCH Innovation and Research Strategy – Industry Engagement and Collaboration: Siôn Charles, Head of Strategy and Service Planning
Health and Care Research Wales: ‘An overview of services to industry and successful models of research delivery in Wales’ – Lydia Vitolo, Senior Industry Manager
Cardiff University Medicines Discovery Institute: Richard Angell, Commercialisation Lead

MeOmics Precision Medicine: ‘MeOmics Precision Medicine – Cardiff University Spin-Out Case-Study’ – Alasdair Pettigrew, CEO

All Wales Medical Genomic Service: ‘Is the ‘designer diagnostic genomic revolution’ another false promise?’ – Sian Morgan, Consultant Clinical Scientist/All Wales Medical Genomics Service Laboratory Director

15:30 – 16:30 Research & Collaboration Panel

16:30 – 18:00 Networking Reception and Close
Photo Credit: Simon Moore
