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SUMMARY:The MedTech Conference
DESCRIPTION:The MedTech Conference is your opportunity to connect with thousands of medical technology professionals this September. Join us in San Jose for business development\, innovative technology\, and networking with policymakers\, business executives and industry leaders. \nView more about the conference here. \nThe Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) – the industry association for the MedTech sector in the UK – is leading a mission to California to help British companies forge stronger relationships across the state. \nThe mission will take place from 23-29 September 2017 and is supported by the UK government. Its purpose is to unlock the significant opportunity in California and create demand for UK products. \nThe programme has been designed to help UK companies build their network and introduce them to the right organisations and hospital systems to accelerate their growth. \nThe seven-day trip coincides with The MedTech Conference (previously known as the Advamed conference)\, the leading conference for MedTech officials in North America. \nWhy California? \nMedTech has highest employment figures in the Californian life sciences sector\nIt also has the second largest number of hospitals in the U.S. and the highest gross patient revenue\nNearly half of all biopharmaceutical and medical device venture capital goes to the state\nCalifornia continues to lead the world with the highest number of premier research institutions and is home to 11 of the top 100 universities on the Shanghai Index. \nFor more information visit the ABHI website or contact Scarlett O’Sullivan.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/the-medtech-conference/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, San Jose\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170812
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
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SUMMARY:FIME
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/fime/
LOCATION:Orange County Convention Centre\, Orlando\, Florida\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170630
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
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SUMMARY:MedFIT
DESCRIPTION:A 360° approach to build innovation partnerships\, source licensing deals and accelerate market access in medtech. Organised by Eurasanté and the NHL Cluster\, with the support of Medicalps and Alsace BioValley\, the 1st edition of MedFIT will gather 500 participants with 50% international actors (medtech and diagnostics companies and start-ups\, TTOs\, academia\, R&D services companies and investors) who will have the opportunity to meet potential investors and partners from both academia and industry. \n25% discount on registration for United Life Sciences members. \nFor more information and registration click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medfit/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Grenoble\, France
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170623
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T151346Z
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SUMMARY:UK@Bio Convention 2017
DESCRIPTION:With over 242\,000 Californians directly employed by the life sciences sector\, the State boasts the largest biotech workforce in the nation\, generating nearly $259 billion in economic activity for California. Southern California\, in particular\, has evolved into one of the world’s largest life science hubs. The region has more than 1\,100 life sciences companies and more than 80 independent and university affiliated research institutes. With one of the highest concentration of biotech companies\, academic research institutions and talented labor forces in the world\, SoCal is a major driver of global life sciences research\, development\, manufacturing\, and commercialization. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nTAP grants available\, find out more here. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/ukbio-convention-2017/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170610
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20170124T115951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T121421Z
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SUMMARY:Africa Health
DESCRIPTION:Africa Health is the continent’s largest healthcare exhibition\, attracting more than 9\,000 healthcare professionals. \nSub-Saharan African countries are in urgent need of healthcare solutions and with infrastructure constantly improving\, buyers\, distributors and end-users are looking to the UK to provide effective products and solutions.  90% of medical devices used in the region are imported and healthcare expenditure in the region is set to double over the next 10 years. \nExhibiting at Africa Health gives UK companies the perfect platform to increase exports in this vital\, high-growth market.  Your company can also get the latest healthcare updates through a variety of CPD accredited conferences and interaction with over 200 speakers. \nThrough exhibiting with Medilink\, your company will benefit from: \n\nMeeting new customers and promoting your products on a high quality\, UK branded stand\nA prime spot location within the exhibition\nFull pre-event administrative and logistical support\nIn market assistance\nPreferential flight and travel assistance from our experienced partners\n\nGovernment funding available\, find out more here. \nFor more information email international@medilink.co.uk or call 0114 232 9292.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/africa-health-2/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170524
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20170419T143823Z
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SUMMARY:Cell & Gene Exchange
DESCRIPTION:$350 discount per delegate on prevailing rates for United Life Sciences members.\nJoin us at the inaugural Cell & Gene Exchange\, a partnering forum focused on the patient community in cell and gene therapy sectors.\nConnect with potential partners with the world’s leading web-based partnering system\, partneringONE®. \n\nLeading biotech companies and patient advocacy group will highlight their partnering opportunities through company presentations.\nSponsor or exhibit to position your company among the innovators at Cell & Gene Exchange.\nGet the latest news and gain an in-depth look at the people and topics behind life science partnering.\n\nFor more information and registration click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/cell-gene-exchange/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T151206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T151206Z
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SUMMARY:World Orphan Drug Congress USA
DESCRIPTION:With keynotes\, interactive discussions\, workshops and roundtables\, this event is designed to tackle the most important challenges facing the orphan drug and rare disease industry. This is the perfect platform to generate new leads\, create brand awareness and launch new products. No other marketing gets you in a room with so many potential customers looking for suppliers. We offer a variety of networking opportunities from Speed Networking to 1-2-1 Partnering sessions to ensure that you meet as many other attendees as possible in 2 days. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor further information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/world-orphan-drug-congress-usa/
LOCATION:Marriott Wardman Park\, 2660 Woodley Rd NW\, Washington\, DC 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170420
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20170419T144811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T144811Z
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SUMMARY:World Vaccine Congress Europe
DESCRIPTION:Make sure you are at the forefront of the vaccines industry. No matter where your interest lies\, at the 18th annual World Vaccine Congress we have content\, networking and potential partners for you. By bringing experts from the whole value chain under one roof\, you get to choose the sessions which are the most applicable to help your business plan for the future of vaccine research\, development and manufacture. \n10% discount for United Life Sciences members. \nFor more information and registration click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/world-vaccine-congress-europe/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170420
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20170419T144700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T144700Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Days 2017
DESCRIPTION:For the 8th consecutive year\, Universal Biotech organizes the Innovation Days on October 2nd and 3rd 2017 at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. This international event is focused on the promotion of innovation in the field of healthcare and gathers the main actors of the sector: pharmaceutical laboratories\, biotechs\, medtechs\, start-ups and e-health companies\, structures of valuation for the innovation and investors such as venture capital companies and Business Angels. \n20% discount for United Life Sciences members. \nFor more information and registration click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/innovation-days-2017/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170324
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T151011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161215T112441Z
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SUMMARY:UK@BIO-Europe Spring
DESCRIPTION:The premier springtime partnering conference bringing together a “whoʼs who” from biotech\, pharma and finance in Europe’s most innovative biopharma clusters. Meet more key decision makers in three days of partnering meetings than you could in one year. BIO-Europe Spring offers various opportunities to engage with global life science partners\, and Presenting at BIO-Europe Spring is the most direct way to get your innovative asset or idea directly in front of real decision makers. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor further information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/ukbio-europe-spring/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170210
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160811T133233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160811T133515Z
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SUMMARY:Medlab
DESCRIPTION:Medlab is the largest attended laboratory exhibition and conference in the world and is solely devoted to showcasing the latest technology and knowledge in the IVD and medical laboratory market. It is the key event for companies looking to export to the Middle-East\, Africa and near Asia. \nDue to it’s extremely rapid expansion\, as a distinct sector within Arab Health\, for 2017 MEDLAB will become a stand alone event\, taking place one week after Arab Health. The organisers anticipate that the show will attract 700+ exhibitors and some 35\,000 visitors\, with approaching 10\,000 conference delegates. Full information on the exhibition is available on the website. \nThe event will occupy six Zaabeel Halls and GAMBICA are holding an excellent location adjacent to the main passway between the conference area and the delegate’s lunch area. GAMBICA already have bookings from over a dozen companies including: Centurion\, Helena Biosciences\, Lorne Laboratories\, JTP\, ImmunoDiagnostic Systems\, Oxford Immunotec\, Omega Diagnostiocs\, ProLab Diagnostics and Priorclave. \nIf you would like to reserve a stand with the GAMBICA group\, please complete and return the Medlab application form here and supply your deposit by no later than 16th September 2016. \nUKTI support has been confirmed for MEDLAB 2017\, at a rate of £2\,500 per qualifying company. Read about TAP eligibility here. \nPlease contact Kirsty Roberts if you have any questions relating to participation with the GAMBICA group.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medlab/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170203
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160426T091141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T145245Z
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SUMMARY:Arab Health 2017
DESCRIPTION:Arab Health is the Middle East’s largest healthcare exhibition taking up 86\,000sqm of floor space.  Over 4\,000 exhibitors attended in 2016 from 70 countries with more than 75\,000 healthcare professionals visiting from around the world.  Visitor numbers are expected to increase by 15% in 2017. The UK Pavilion is the third largest Pavilion outside the United Arab Emirates with over 160 UK exhibitors expected and 2\,500sqm dedicated to the UK providing unparalleled visibility for UK companies. \nJoin the ABHI UK pavilion \nBenefits of participation in the UK pavilion at Arab Health 2017 include: \n\nHigh quality enhanced custom UK stand design and package\nABHI UK Pavilion support stand offering refreshments\, meeting areas\, working office and internet café as well as a range of promotional opportunities for Exhibitors\nHigh quality branded UK group and comprehensive directory (both printed and online) of UK companies\nUKTI TAP grants worth £1\,500 (limited supply\, subject to availability and eligibility)\nOrganisation of supporting events and initiatives to promote the UK presence including receptions and partnering events\nVisits from Commercial Officers and Buyers from markets around the world\nExpert advice and support from dedicated ABHI staff at the exhibition\nAssistance in all pre show arrangements from experienced ABHI staff\nDedicated\, reliable contractors to assist you with logistical arrangements\n\n  \n 
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/arab-health-2017/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170113
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20161213T123428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T123428Z
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SUMMARY:Life sciences trade delegation to Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit
DESCRIPTION:A unique platform for you to showcase your pharmaceutical expertise\, network with Indian businesses and develop your trading relationship with key Indian counterparts at Gujarat’s flagship event. The visit will include 4 days in market starting with Ahmedabad\, the state’s largest city and life sciences hub\, before moving onto Mumbai\, the commercial capital of India. \nFirst held in January 2003\, and inaugurated by then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi\, Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is the state’s flagship event\, with a focus on furthering collaborations between Gujarati and other Indian businesses\, and partners from overseas. Set to host over 10\,000 delegates from India and around the world\, the biennial summit is now a global business hub\, and is the ideal place to network not only with businesses in Gujarat\, but also those from other states across India. \nThis year’s summit will be opened by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demonstrates the level of focus that India as a whole places on this important event. \nFurther information on the summit can be found here. \nIndia\, a growing pharmaceutical market \nDriven by increasing consumer spending\, rapid urbanisation and rising levels of healthcare insurance cover\, the Indian pharmaceutical industry is expected to grow by over 15% per year between 2015 and 2020\, by which point the market is expected to be worth $55 bn. Globally\, the Indian pharmaceutical sector accounts for about 2.4% of the total value and 10% of total volume. India’s focus today is on rural health programmes\, lifesaving drugs and preventive vaccines which bodes well for the pharmaceutical companies. \nFor 2017\, our delegation is focussed on Life Sciences with a particular emphasis on Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Processes and Biosimilars. \nPharmaceutical manufacturing hubs in India \nGujarat and Maharashtra are the pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs in India\, and together produce about 45% of pharmaceutical products in India. \nGujarat is home to: \n\nover 1100 formulation units\nabout 400 bulk drug manufacturing units\nmore than 40% of India’s contract research companies and\n40% of pharmaceutical machinery manufacturers.\n\nMumbai is the commercial capital of India\, and all major pharmaceutical companies are head-quartered there. Maharashtra as a whole has 3139 pharmaceutical manufacturing units with major centres in Mumbai\, Thane\, Tarapur\, Nashik\, Aurangabad and Pune. The state is also a leader in vaccine production. \nBoth offer massive opportunities to partner for growth in areas of research\, development and commercialisation of the products and services. \nOpportunities for UK businesses joining the delegation: \n\nNetworking with life sciences businesses from Gujarat\, Maharashtra and other states\nHear from policy decision makers and experts on panel discussions\nAccess to the senior management of high profile companies in India\nSpace for one-to-one meetings at the UK’s exhibition pavilion and business lounge at the summit venue\nDemonstration slot for UK delegates at Ahmedabad and Mumbai\nInvitation to the networking dinner reception hosted by British Deputy High Commissioner\, Gujarat\n Priority access passes (on first-come-first basis) for the inaugural session of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the UK representative and entry to the seminars and exhibition venues\n\nIndian buyers are particularly interested in companies with expertise in: \n\nManufacturing technologies\nDrug Quality improvement technologies\nRobotics in manufacturing processes\nInnovative products and drugs\n\nTo register\, please contact: \nAbhishek Jha\, British Deputy High Commission\, Mumbai \nAbhishek.jha@mobile.trade.gov.uk /+91 22 6650 2276 \nBela Kuchara\, British Deputy High Commission\, Ahmedabad \nBela.Kuchara@fco.gov.uk / +91 79 4039 2523 \nDeadline to register: 20 December 2016 \nWe have limited registrations. There is no cost for UK businesses joining the Vibrant Gujarat delegation\, but delegates will pay for their own travel and stay.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/life-sciences-trade-delegation-vibrant-gujarat-global-summit/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Mumbai
CATEGORIES:International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170112
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T150816Z
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SUMMARY:BioTech Showcase 2017
DESCRIPTION:Biotech Showcase is an investor and networking conference devoted to providing private and public biotechnology and life sciences companies with an opportunity to present to\, and meet with\, investors and pharmaceutical executives in one place during the course of one of the industry’s largest annual healthcare investor conferences.Now in its ninth year\, Biotech Showcase 2017 is expected to attract upwards of 2\,800 attendees. The program includes lunch plenary sessions featuring top industry leaders and innovators speaking on industry- and time-relevant topics\, as well as presentations from both private and public companies. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor further information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/biotech-showcase-2017/
LOCATION:Parc 55 San Francisco\, 55 Cyril Magnin Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161207
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160222T110630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161216T091459Z
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SUMMARY:UK HealthTech 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 5th annual UK HealthTech conference will take place on 6th December 2016. \nOver 300 delegates are expected to come together to understand critical strategic trends that will impact on their businesses. The event offers the latest insights from key opinion leaders as well as a unique opportunity to engage with industry\, UK regulatory\, the clinical community and funding bodies. Previously attracting delegates from 20 countries and four continents\, this valuable day of briefings and networking has global impact and excellent export opportunities. \nWith 45 exhibitor spaces\, UK HealthTech provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the strength and innovation of the healthcare community. During the day\, you will be able to visit the exhibition to meet leading companies and key opinion leaders from the academic and clinical communities\, specialising in medical technology\, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals\, across research\, manufacturing and healthcare delivery. \nListen to expert speakers\, explore the exhibition and embrace excellent networking opportunities at UK HealthTech 2016. \n9.00 – 10.00 Plenary Session \nJohn Wilkinson\nMHRA\nDirector of Devices\nNew Regulations: The way ahead \nBill Cruise\n3M Healthcare\nVice President\, Western Europe 3M and Medilink UK Chair\nInnovation in the Healthcare Sector – some thoughts and experiences \n10.30 – 11.30 Early Access to Medicine – A streamlined approach to clinical development \nSeshadri Vasan\nPublic Health England\nSenior Business Development Manager\nFrom Ebola to Zika: Accelerating pre/clinical development of repurposed and new countermeasures during emergencies \nChris Harbach\nSGS\nValidation Manager\, Life Sciences\nExtractables and Leachables Analysis \nShaun Stapleton\nReNeuron\nHead of Regulatory Affairs\nThe route to approval in a new indication \n10.30 – 11.30 The Impact of regulatory changes \nRichard Saunders\nOrtho-Clinical Diagnostics\nInternational Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager\nMedical Device Regulations – An Industry Perspective \nErica Conway\nBSI Group\nHead of IVD\nImpacts of the new IVD Regulation – a Notified Body’s perspective \nMichael Branagan-Harris\nDevice Access UK\nCEO\nHow to accelerate adoption for your MedTech Device into NHS England \nStuart Johnson\nTriteq\nBusiness Development Executive\nMedical Regulations Market View \n11.30 – 12.30 Market Access – UK procurement and an update on innovation initiatives \nAndrew Davies\nABHI\nMarket Access Director\nActivities & Issues in Medtech \nNaomi Chapman\nNHS Clinical Evaluation Team\, Department of Health\nClinical Programme Lead/Deputy Chief Nurse\nThe NHS Clinical Evaluation Team (England) – By the NHS\, for the NHS \nPhil Bailey\nGS1\nIndustry Engagement Manager\, Healthcare\nHow global standards support the healthcare industry \nChris Doyle\nGenshone Transformation Ltd\nManaging Director\neProcurement and Serialisation – Master Data is the key \n11.30 – 12.30 Innovation Showcase \nMichael Graz\nNeem Biotech\nManaging Director\nScale up and keep your balance \nAndrew Mearns Spragg\nJellagen\nCEO\nJellyfish Collagen Biomaterials – Next generation collagen for cell culture and med-tech products \nMark Bowman\nPulmonIR\nCEO\nUsing Infra-red Spectroscopy to Detect and Monitor Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease \nSumi Thaker\nMomentum Bioscience\nCommercial Director\nRevolutionising Routine Sepsis Diagnostics \nShaun Philips\nBBI Solutions\nSenior New Product Development Scientist\nBBI Solutions: Shaping the future of lateral flow technology \nWayne Harris\nHuntleigh Diagnostics\nBusiness Unit Manager\nApplying advanced technologies to the management of Lymphoedema \n13.30 – 14.30 Plenary Session \nShahid Hanif\nABPI – Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry\nHead of Health Data and Outcomes\nIndustry perspectives on health data and patient outcomes \nDavid Sheppard\nDepartment of International Trade\nHead of Trade\, Life Sciences Organisation\nWhat the Department of International Trade can do for you and priorities for the next five years \nPeter Whittington\nOffice for Life Sciences\nAssistant Director\nThe Accelerated Access Review – accelerating access to innovative medical technologies and medicines for NHS patients \nEmma Titmus\nLondon Stock Exchange\nBusiness Development Manager\nHow to Finance High Growth \n14.30 – 15.30 Healthcare innovation and patient safety \nIfan Evans\nWelsh Government\nHead of Healthcare Innovation\nNHS Wales approach to innovation and technology adoption \nPeter Groves\nNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)\nChairman\, Medical Technologies Advisory Committee\nThe Role of NICE in the Evaluation of Innovative Medical Technology \nChris Gibson\nSmartgate Solutions\nStrategic Organisational Development & Innovation\nHealthcare innovation & patient safety adopting new techniques and innovation \nDamian Bridgeman\nQimova\nBusiness Developement Manager UK and Europe\nLets get comfortable – A patient perspective \n14.30 – 15.30 New diagnostics\, precision medicine and advanced therapies \nPaul Smith\nOncoTherics\nDirector of Science\nPrecision Medicine in the Microenvironment \nDaryl Fernandes\nLudger\nChief Executive\nPrecision Medicine at Ludger: Glycomics\, patient stratification and fat bellies \nPaul Seaman\nMidatech Pharma\nHead of Sustained Delivery\nRight Time\, Right Place; Exploiting Micro and Nano Particulates for Drug Delivery \nFred Jacobs\nAstrimmune\nCEO\nTargeting cancer at every stage \n16.00 – 17.00 Support and funding for commercialisation and R&D \nDavid Calder\nThe Knowledge Transfer Network\nKnowledge Transfer Manager Health and Care\nLandscape Update – KTN and Innovate UK Support to Businesses \nChris Rowe\nInnovate UK\nLead Technologist – Stratified Medicine Innovation Platform\nInnovate UK: Health and Life Sciences Sector \nMartin McHugh\nMicrosemi\nTechnology and Business Development Manager\nLeveraging R&D Funding \nCorinne Squire\nSouth East Wales Academic Health Science Partnership (SEWAHSP)\nManager\nSupport for joint working with NHS and Academia \n16.00 – 17.00 The Future of Digital Health \nPhil Sinclair\nPhilips\nPartner\, Philips Healthcare Transformation Services\nJose Fortino\nPhilips\nPatient Monitoring and Connected Care Business Manager\nTransforming the patient journey through connected care \nDyfan Searell\nElidir Health\nCEO\nRealising mobile digital for the NHS – delivering a Connected Healthcare Administration Interface through co-production \nDavid Halliwell\nMDT Global Solutions\nManaging Director\nDeveloping Innovative Education \nAdrian Stavert-Dobson\nSafehand Consulting Limited\nClinical Safety Officer\nDesigning and implementing health IT systems safely \n17.00-17.30 Final Panel \nBrexit and an ‘Industrial strategy’ for business \nView the website for more details of this year’s event.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/uk-healthtech/
CATEGORIES:MediWales Events,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T150609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T150609Z
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SUMMARY:Biofit Lille
DESCRIPTION:With more than 1\,300 international leading stakeholders\, from +30 countries\, such as big pharma\, emerging and small biotech\, medtech and diagnostics companies\, investors\, as well as professionals from tech transfer\, academia and research institutes\, BioFIT is the leading partnering event in Europe for Open\nInnovation\, technology transfer and academia-industry collaborations in the field of Life Sciences. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/biofit-lille/
LOCATION:Lille Grand Palais\, 1 boulevard des Cités-Unies\, Lille\, 59777\, France
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161201
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T150358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T150358Z
UID:12555-1480377600-1480550399@mediwales.com
SUMMARY:BioPharma LatAm 2016
DESCRIPTION:We bring together the leaders of all major relevant areas in the pharmaceutical industry. 10+ countries participating in keynotes\, roundtables\, panels\, and group discussions. There is no more perfect forum to highlight innovation and good practice in Latin America. With a showroom full of influencers\, this is the perfect platform for generating visibility and demonstrate the value of their products and technologies to potential customers. Leave your mark stamped on the minds of your prospects. \nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor further information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/biopharma-latam-2016/
LOCATION:Centro Banamex\, Av. del Conscripto 311\, Lomas de Sotelo\, Hipódromo de las Américas\,\, Mexico City\, 11200\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161201
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160322T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T150100Z
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SUMMARY:BioLatAm 2016
DESCRIPTION:BioLatam is the biotechnology conference which provides a forum for collaboration\, discussion and analysis to key participants in the industry. Combining a unique format of company presentations\, discussion panels and one-to-one meetings\, BioLatam is a “must attend” event in the biotech calendar. \nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/biolatam-2016/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, San Juan\, Puerto Rico
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161118
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160315T111004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T090654Z
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SUMMARY:Medica 2016
DESCRIPTION:The MEDICA is the world‘s largest medical marketplace annually organised in November in Düsseldorf. Keep up to date with information here. \nMedica is the leading global trade exhibition for the medical sector. Medica 2015 attracted around 5\,000 exhibiting companies ranging from world market leaders to innovative small firms. Every year around 132\,000 specialist visitors from over 120 countries visit Medica. \nApplications for exhibitors and visitors with the Welsh Government Trade Mission to Medica 2016 are now open: \nTrade Mission Benefits \nAttending Medica 2016 will give you: \n\nAccess to financial support for travel and accommodation (subject to eligibility)\nManagement of pre-show arrangements by experienced Welsh Government staff\nHelp to arrange meetings at the exhibition with potential customers via our export trade support programmes\nUse of a high quality Wales Pavilion stand with refreshment and meeting facilities\nNetworking opportunities with the Welsh delegation as well as  the wider UKTI/ABHI presence including visiting commercial officers and buyers\nInvitation to a Wales reception hosted by the Life Sciences Hub Wales\nProfile in the Wales exhibition brochure\n\nExhibiting at Medica will give you the benefits listed above\, as well as: \n\nAccess to financial support for exhibition costs (subject to eligibility)\nDedicated\, reliable contractors to assist you with stand design and logistics\nA high quality stand presence from which to promote your products/services\nInclusion in Medica’s online portal and printed catalogue\n\nTo Apply \nDue to the popularity of the show and the quality of the Wales Pavilion stand at Medica we would advise you to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. \nDeadline for exhibitor applications is Friday 10 June 2016\nDeadline for visitor applications is Friday 15 July 2016 \nIf you are interested in joining the trade mission to Medica 2016 either as an exhibitor or visitor\, or require further information about this or any of our other overseas trade missions\, please contact Ceri Edwards to request an application form. \nWelsh Government are delivering an event on 18th May 2016: Life Science Trade Missions – secrets for success. \n\nThe seminar will highlight to companies the benefits of attending trade missions and outline the Welsh Government’s support for export\, featuring presentations from companies and partners sharing their experience of exhibitions such as Medica and Arab Health. Attendance is free\, register here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medica-2016/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161116
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T145628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T152555Z
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SUMMARY:World Precision Medicine Congress
DESCRIPTION:With keynotes\, interactive discussions\, workshops and roundtables\, this event is designed to tackle the latest in Cell Therapy\, Gene Therapy\, Genomics and Personalizing Healthcare. This is the perfect platform to generate new leads\, create brand awareness and launch new products. No other marketing gets you in a room with so many potential customers looking for suppliers. We offer a variety of networking opportunities from Speed Networking to 1-2-1 Partnering sessions to ensure that you meet as many other attendees as possible in 2 days. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor further information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/world-precision-medicine-congress/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160118T110624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T110624Z
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SUMMARY:12th Nanotechnology Products Expo
DESCRIPTION:By following the successful campaign of Nanotechnology series\, OMICS International Conferences is very delighted to Organize the “12th Nanotechnology Products Expo” during November 03-05\, 2016 at Melbourne\, Australia. \nNanotechnology plays key roles in science and technology in current era.  The fully integrated exhibition and conferences will enable you to demonstrate and discover state-of-the-art prototypes\, technologies and research results from innovative companies\, leading research institutes. NanoExpo 2016 will provide excellent opportunities to review the recent development and technological applications covering wide range of topics. \n\nTrack 1: Nanotechnology in Wireless Communications\nTrack 2: Advanced Nanomaterials\nTrack 3: Energy and Environment\nTrack 4: Environment\, Health and Safety Issues of Nanotechnology\nTrack 5: Nanotech in Life Sciences and Medicine\nTrack 6: Nanomaterials Fabrication\, Characterization and Tools\nTrack 7: Nano Products\nTrack 8: Nano Electronics\nTrack 9:Nanoparticles\nTrack 10: Nano Applications\nTrack 11:Nanotechnology Safety\n\nFor more information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/12th-nanotechnology-products-expo/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161110
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160322T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T152510Z
UID:12131-1478476800-1478735999@mediwales.com
SUMMARY:UK @ Bio-Europe 2016
DESCRIPTION:BIO-Europe is Europe’s largest partnering conference serving the global biotechnology industry. The conference annually attracts leading dealmakers from biotech\, pharma and finance along with the most exciting emerging companies. Produced with the support of BIO\, it is regarded as a “must attend” event for the biotech industry.\nFeaturing EBD Group’s sophisticated\, web-based partnering system\, partneringONE\, the event enables delegates to efficiently identify\, meet and get partnerships started with companies across the life science value chain\, from large biotech and pharma companies to financiers and innovative start-ups. \nFor more information and to register click here. \nJoin the UK delegation to BIO-Europe in Cologne\, 6-9 Nov\, and get: \n\n€350/200 off each delegate fee\nOption to apply for a UKTI TAP grant of £1\,500 (conditions apply)\nOption to join the UK Delegation: £420/480 (see below)\nOption to bring a pull-up (zap) stand: £240/360\n\nIn addition to your Partnering profile\, members of the UK delegation also have an entry in our directory at:\nhere – this link is circulated to overseas partners and content will be used in the printed brochure. Conference information is linked here\, and you can login to change your profile using your email address and password reminder function. \nWant to exhibit? 6sqm booths are available in the UK area\, next to a catering station and on route to the partnering booths. By registering through BioPartner UK you will save up to €400. Eligible companies can also apply for a UKTI TAP grant to offset costs. Contact us to see the floorplan. \nWhy join the BioPartner UK Delegation? \nNetworking and extra exposure with the UK group: Welcome briefing for UK Companies: meet UKTI Germany\, and fellow attendees from the UK. Network more efficiently at the conference with introductions from BioPartner UK and other UK delegates. \nLow cost freight: Ship your promotional collateral with the UK group and benefit from our supervision and cost savings using Charles Kendall Event Logistics – door-to-stand service and return for a pre-agreed price + no extra on-site fees (these can be over €200). \nOn-site assistance: When things go wrong\, we can help. From loan of a pair of scissors to assistance with illness or accident\, we’ll do what we can. \nThe UK Booth is available as a base for all UK delegates and is a gathering place for visitors. On-stand activities are planned and will be announced soon. If you also join the UK delegation\, you may also use the space for informal meetings\, display literature and business cards\, and receive SMS notification of enquiries at the stand. \nWhy not consider: \n\nUKTI Networking reception/briefing Sunday 6th November – details to follow\nUse BioPartnerMatch to initiate your 1:1 meetings from £250\nDeposit £1\,500+ into the BioPartnerBank for conference costs and receive 3 monthly usage statements\nZap stand in the UK area from £200\n\nContact BioPartner for more information
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/uk-bio-europe-2016/
LOCATION:KoelnMesse\, Congress Center North\, Cologne\, Germany
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161029
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T144905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T152429Z
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SUMMARY:Sixth Central European Life Sciences Investment Conference
DESCRIPTION:Following 5 very successful years LSBC is delighted to invite you to the 6th Central European Life Science Investment Conference\, which will take place on 26th and 28th October 2016 at Hotel Stary in Krakow\, Poland. The main objective of this premier Central European life science is to provide a discussion forum for entrepreneurs\, investment\, technology transfer and life science executives from Central Europe and the more established life science markets. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/sixth-central-european-life-sciences-investment-conference/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161022
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160615T125450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T130750Z
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SUMMARY:ABHI: MedTech Mission to Texas
DESCRIPTION:ABHI is leading a mission to Texas from 15 – 21 October 2016 in partnership with leading AHSN’s\, FCO and UKTI.  The mission will provide MedTech companies with unprecedented access to KOL’s and senior leadership teams in world class hospital systems across the state. \nABHI has been developing an industry strategy for the US market\, which uses Texas as a soft landing.  The mission in October builds on a recent highly successful visit\, which saw companies benefit from engagement with hospitals\, the US Military\, and professional business support organisations. \nThe mission in October will again offer the opportunity to connect with a variety of health\, academic\, technology\, buying and business organisations at the highest levels. \nWe would like to invite you to consider participating in the mission to gain traction and build partnerships in the US. For more information and to register\, click here \nExport Market \nTexas is an economic powerhouse; \n\nIt has the second largest GDP of any US State at 1.7 trillion dollars and were it a sovereign country\, it would be ranked as the 12th largest economy in the world by GDP.\nTexas has the highest proportion of hospitals of any State in the US.\nTexas is ranked 3rd in the US on overall healthcare expenditure beating the city of London or even countries like Portugal.\nTexas is the 7th largest health economy in the world and has significant ambition to be a Global Healthcare and Lifesciences player over the next decade.\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/abho-medtech-mission-texas/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161015
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T144657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T152358Z
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SUMMARY:UK @ BioJapan 2016
DESCRIPTION:Excellent research\, ongoing internationalization\, deregulation and new business opportunities\, especially in regenerative medicine\, make Japan a promising market and a frontrunner of the world’s fastest growing region\, Asia. BioJapan 2016 in Yokohama will be attended by nearly all Japanese and many international Pharma companies\, a large number of Biotechs as well as universities and research organisations. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/uk-biojapan-2016/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161007
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160322T164858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T152328Z
UID:12129-1475539200-1475798399@mediwales.com
SUMMARY:Innovation Days 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Days which aims at connecting healthcare stakeholders and exploring new trends in Open Innovation through valuable discussions and debates are proud to announce their new conference: Biomeetic. Biomeetic is the new investor and partnering momentum allowing selected life sciences companies to pitch their innovations to investors and pharmaceutical executives. Biomeetic is providing a forum for knowledge exchange and networking focusing on innovative companies and new technologies. Come and introduce your innovative project during this private business case. Venture companies\, marketing group\, foundations and institutes will discuss the best methods for getting the attention of all the players. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/innovation-days-2016/
LOCATION:Fondation Maison de la Chimie\, 28 Rue Saint-Dominique\,  Paris\, 75007\, France
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161001
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160322T164414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T152251Z
UID:12127-1475020800-1475279999@mediwales.com
SUMMARY:UK@Biospain 2016
DESCRIPTION:BIOSPAIN\, the international showcase for the Spanish biotechnological sector\, fulfils the trading and information needs demanded by the sector while providing the tools required to successfully address the increasingly challenging market requirements. Following the success of previous editions\, Biospain 2014 hosted 200 exhibitors\, more than 850 companies and institutions and over 1.850 delegates from 37 countries. One-to-one business meetings rose to 3.327 (+20%) making Biospain one of the largest business & technology transfer partnering events in the world\, ranked 5th in the year 2014. \nJoin the UK delegation to BIOSPAIN in Bilbao\, 28-30 Sept and get: \nCar from the airport (subject to arrival date/time)\, 3 nights accommodation at the closest hotel to the venue\, entry fee\, literature and logo display\, use of UK stand\, profile and logo in online directory\, delegation support (booking\, itinerary and on-site)\, lunches and UK lapel pin. \nPrices: \n\nBioPartner UK members €1\,200\nULS members* €1560 (this includes members of MediWales)\nOther UK companies €1920\n\nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/ukbiospain-2016/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160929
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T144219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T152218Z
UID:12540-1474934400-1475107199@mediwales.com
SUMMARY:European Business Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:The EBDC is a two-day meeting that aims to bring a selected group of 120 business development executives from international pharmaceutical corporations and European biotech companies together with representatives from private equity and venture capital companies. As always we will offer a sophisticated line-up of international speakers in four sessions focusing on the newest trends in therapeutic development. The EBCD programme also includes company presentations from innovative biotechs and of course provides conference partnering again. \nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/european-business-development-conference/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160923
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160804T143316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T152151Z
UID:12537-1474416000-1474588799@mediwales.com
SUMMARY:Digital Health Days 2016
DESCRIPTION:For the fourth year\, Stockholmsmässan is arranging Digital Health Days\, a two-day conference that focuses on how health care services can become even better at using digital solutions for both patients and personnel. The conference attracts many international guests and delegates to Stockholm\, but there is also widespread online participation. Digital Health Days gathers several of the world’s most important names in digital health care\, all of whom are very knowledgeable about the subject. \nDiscounts available for MediWales members through United Life Sciences partnership. \nFore more information click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/digital-health-days-2016/
LOCATION:Stockholmsmässan\, Mässvägen 1\, Älvsjö\, Stockholm\, 125 30\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160917
DTSTAMP:20260619T141123
CREATED:20160118T102835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T142951Z
UID:11889-1473811200-1474070399@mediwales.com
SUMMARY:Nordic Life Science Days 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Nordic region is proud to host some of the world’s most innovative biotech\, medtech and pharma companies. It also has the 12th strongest economy\, making it the perfect place to invest. Set in the idyllic city of Stockholm\, the conference offers conference sessions\, panel discussions\, company presentations\, exhibition\, face-to-face meetings and unique receptions\, providing so many opportunities to network with peers\, potential partners and investors. \nFor more information click here. \nRegister here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/nordic-life-science-days-2016/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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