Events
View upcoming events from both MediWales and its partners. Become a member and receive exclusive offers or free places to a range of events and conferences
Become a memberThe 2025 Annual Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR 2025) is a four day congress dedicated to basic, preclinical and translational cancer research across a wider breadth of topics. It will highlight the latest research and bring together the cancer research community to inspire innovation and build knowledge, connections and collaborations. The...
MediWales held their annual Connects conference on the 17th June at the All Nations Centre, Cardiff. MediWales Connects is the all Wales NHS collaboration conference for the health and care community, connecting you with NHS patient facing clinicians, innovation leads, community health, industry, government and policy makers. Building on the excellent work that has been...
Date: Thursday 19th June 2025 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 (BST) Platform: TEAMS Cost: Free to attend SEHTA are delighted to offer you this free to attend webinar session with Acorn Compliance on Digital Health Technology and DTAC. Find out what healthtech compliance is and why it's important for you as an innovator, as well as...
The Welsh Government would like to invite your company to participate in its export market visit to Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. This trade mission will coincide with Japan EXPO 2025 and Japan Health in Osaka, 25-27 June 2025. Why Japan? Japan is the world’s third largest economy and the fourth largest internationally trading nation. It...
In the dynamic landscape of improving patient outcomes, New Horizons refers to the advances in diagnostics, technology, therapeutics, and ecosystems that are enabling future innovation in patient treatments. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the One Nucleus network to explore New Horizons for Bio Innovation. ON Helix 2025 offers: High content mix of keynote...
RESILIENCE is the Centre of Excellence designed to build world-leading skills in medicines manufacturing, with a strong focus on delivering impact across the nations, including Wales. It brings together industry and academia to create practical, forward-looking training aligned with the latest technologies and regulatory needs. By investing in the skills base here in Wales, RESILIENCE...
Accelerating Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological Diseases The Bionow Neuroscience conference, now in its second year after the success of 2024, will bring together academics, clinicians and industry experts in...
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will be hosting a senior delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of its UK-wide roadshow. This exclusive in-person event offers...
This six-part webinar series offers peer-led insights for UK businesses exploring Japan, with practical guidance on localisation, trade shows, and partnerships - helping turn lessons learnt from visiting Japan and...
Discover how to strategically harness AI and ChatGPT to drive the growth of your business both at home and internationally; streamline your operations; and elevate your marketing. Join these events...
The ETRS Conference promotes knowledge interchange between researchers with interests in wound healing, scarring, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, related to skin and other tissues throughout the body. The 3-day...
Are you ready to explore international opportunities that could transform your organisation's future in health and life sciences? Join us for an exclusive webinar designed specifically for Welsh stakeholders in...
Wednesday 17 September 2025 | Aston Villa Football Club, Birmingham Join the Midlands' flagship life sciences and medtech conference and expo - now part of Life Sciences Week. Expect a...
Self-determined living | Düsseldorf, 17 - 20 September REHACARE is the leading trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, integration and care. Every year, experts, specialists and visitors from Europe and the...
BioWin Days is the premier event for connecting with Belgian health professionals, innovators, and industry leaders. It offers a unique platform for collaboration, networking, and learning about the latest trends...
The UK has a strong track record as a hub for life sciences. However, with government radically reshaping the national leadership and management of the NHS, overhauling the function and...
The HealthTech industry is committed to becoming more sustainable. As the NHS England Net Zero Supplier Roadmap progresses, and other countries develop similar frameworks, it is essential for HealthTech companies to stay informed and prepared. Though this journey is challenging for our sector, collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem is vital to achieving environmental and social...
A Living Timeline of MedTech Innovation This exciting event will now be held at Inventa, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0HA - a fantastic space to showcase the latest innovations in medical technology. Attendees can expect the chance to connect with industry professionals and explore some of the most exciting developments happening in healthcare right now....
Connecting Investors and Innovators in Life Sciences Whether you're looking to invest in the next breakthrough in life sciences or seeking funding opportunities for your business, BioCap is the date for your diary! BioCap offers three exciting opportunities for investors and businesses to connect: Tuesday 23rd September: BioCap Digital Pitching Competition - Online Wednesday 24th...
We welcome you to the inaugural in-person meeting for the Wales Rare Diseases Research Network. This all-day meeting will include people with lived experience and advocate organisations, clinicans, researchers, and industry representatives. We hope the attached agenda will start to build a community of interest that will support the greater access to rare disease research...
Join MediWales and British Business Bank for an insightful session exploring funding opportunities for the MedTech and Life Sciences sector in Wales. Featuring panels with leading funders, ecosystem experts, and innovative businesses, this event will uncover the financial pathways driving growth, research, and commercialisations in one of Wales' most dynamic industries. This event will be...
Date: 3rd October 2025 Venue: No.11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN Improving Health, Increasing Wealth For 20 years, SEHTA has been at the forefront of driving innovation and collaboration in healthcare. With a membership base of over 1,200, SEHTA offers SMEs unparalleled support through mentoring, fund-finding, consultancy and events. SEHTA's mission is clear: to foster...
Date: 7th & 8th October 2025 Venue: ChateauForm George V - Paris HealthTech for Care is an endowment fund dedicated to advocating for universal healthcare access for European patients, with a focus on ensuring equitable access to cutting-edge medical technologies and innovative medicines for all. One endowment fund, four actions to enhance access to care...
BIOSPAIN is the largest biotech event organised by a national bioindustry association in Europe and one of the largest in the world by the number of one-to-one meetings and companies participating. 34% of delegates came from outside of Spain. This year, BIOSPAIN goes back to Barcelona, the main biotech cluster in Spain and one of...
The MediWales Members Showcase 2025 will be held at Space2B at the Maltings, Cardiff on the 14th October. There will be an opportunity for you to present your projects, demonstrate your technology and share your latest news at our showcase event, alongside MediWales members and the wider life science community. With exhibition and presentation opportunities...
BioIgnite: Sparking Growth Through Collaboration New for 2025 and based on our popular BioFocus conference format, the Bionow BioIgnite event series unites industry and academia with opportunities to hear about the latest innovations, sector initiatives and funding rounds. The inaugural BioIgnite event agenda offers a full day of engaging sessions, including expert panels and presentations...
Date: 16th October 2025 Time: 9am - 1pm Location: Pentre Awel, Life Sciences Development, Llanelli, SA15 2EZ Join us for a landmark event hosted by the TriTech Institute, part of Hywel Dda University Health Board, as we officially launch the Health Board's new Research & Innovation Strategic Plan. This event brings together professionals from health,...
You are warmly invited to Mindset-XR Innovation in Mental Health Roadshow 2025 in Cardiff, taking place on Thursday 16th October, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, in central Cardiff (Cardiff Bay). This is a free event, but registration is essential. Secure your place now via this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindset-xr-innovation-in-mental-health-roadshow-2025-cardiff-tickets-1325087896569 Why attend? This interactive event will showcase Extended Reality...
Location: Conference Aston, Hotel and Conference Centre, Birmingham Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 Time: 9:00 - 17:00 Biofilm Alliance 2025 will bring together leading voices from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies to explore the evolving interface between cutting-edge biofilm research and regulatory science. In recent years, significant progress in academic and industry-led R&D has driven...
Hear from inspirational women in the sector! This event aims to bring together like-minded individuals working in the biotech and life science sector, and women looking to pursue a career in this industry. We will have talks from inspirational women in the industry on topics ranging from leadership, pioneering innovation, achieving success and the visibility...
Join leaders from across health, social care, business, and academia for an unmissable event with the Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Isabel Oliver. In a time of challenge for the sector, this is your chance to explore opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and future growth. The health and social care sector in Wales is facing unprecedented...
BIO-Europe 2025, the premier meeting for cultivating strategic partnerships, is coming to Vienna this year - a city long renowned for its cultural excellence and scientific curiosity. Step into this vibrant hotspot of European research, music and innovation, and help shape the masterpiece of tomorrow together with the international community. The conference is being organised...
Discover the Future of MedTech in Europe's Leading Markets - Germany, Austria and Switzerland Join us on 5th November in London for the second annual Exploring MedTech Opportunities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, a dynamic event showcasing the latest developments and business opportunities in these three countries (the DACH region), Europe's most influential MedTech markets....
Innovating Healthcare Through Personalisation Discover how precision medicine is transforming the healthcare landscape at the 2025 Bionow Precision Medicine Conference. This event brings together thought leaders, innovators and healthcare professionals to explore advancements in personalised treatment approaches and their impact on patients. Why Attend? Precision medicine is reshaping the way we understand and treat diseases....
Venue: Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London, W1G 9DT Start: Tuesday 11 November 2025, 09:00 End: Wednesday 12 November 2025, 17:00 The ABHI UK HealthTech Conference will explore the most pressing themes shaping our industry – with a focus on UK market access and regulation. Designed to equip your business with a clear understanding...
November 13, 2025 9.30am – 4pm All Nations Centre, Cardiff Interested? Book your place now! Shaping the Future of Stroke Care in Wales Are you looking for solutions to challenges in delivering stroke services? Are you interested in finding out if technology could help? Don't miss the chance to explore, discuss and connect with stroke...
The Welsh Government would like to invite your company to co-exhibit on the Wales stand or attend as a visitor with us at Medica 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Why Medica? MEDICA is the world's largest event for the medical sector, attracting more than 5,ooo exhibitors from 165 countries, ranging from world-leading organisations to small firms,...
Please note you must register as a Wales Tech Week attendee to attend this workshop. Join British Business Bank and Development Bank of Wales' exclusive "Investor x Founder Speed Networking Session" designed to connect investors with innovative founders from the startup and scaleup ecosystem. In a dynamic, fast-paced format, you'll have the opportunity to meet...
Unlock the Future of Health Innovation with Horizon Europe Scottish Enterprise is delighted to host an online event exploring the full spectrum of Horizon Europe health funding opportunities. This is supported by Scottish Government’s Chief Scientific Office, NHS Research Scotland and Innovate UK. Join us for a dynamic deep dive into upcoming calls, strategic priorities,...
Exploring the Future of Oncology Join Bionow, industry experts and colleagues for the highly anticipated 2025 Oncology Conference. This event will delve into the latest advancements and challenges in cancer research, fostering collaboration and innovation across the healthcare sector. Why Attend? Cancer remains one of the most significant global health challenges, with millions of lives...
SEHTA are delighted to bring you this half-day workshop in conjunction with Product Sustainability by Devign to provide a comprehensive introduction to sustainability and the path t achieving net zero, with a focus on practical application for businesses and navigating sector-specific frameworks like the NHS Net Zero Roadmap. Date: 27th November 2025 Time: 09:30 -...
The twentieth annual MediWales Innovation Awards were held on Thursday 4th December 2025, at the Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff. The MediWales Innovation Awards are kindly supported by Welsh Government, Health and Care Research Wales and NHS Wales. MediWales welcomed industry members, academia and health and social care staff to the Mercure Holland House Hotel,...
Excelerate Technology Ltd and the University of South Wales would like to invite you to participate in their upcoming Connectivity for Health and Social Care Requirements Workshop, which is part of a feasibility study exploring how best to support healthcare staff who work in people’s homes, care homes and other community settings where reliable internet...
An insight into the scaling and portfolio opportunities available to MedTech businesses when they innovate with a strategic emphasis on design. Join innovation and design experts from Native for this FREE webinar, as they share case studies and methods from decades of experience gained from bringing category-defining products and services to market globally. Date: 28th...
The Royal Society is working in collaboration with the Learned Society of Wales to deliver Creating connections in Wales 2026 - a conference focusing on Welsh research and innovation. This event will bring together experts from academia, industry and government to address scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in Wales. This event will feature workshops...
BioInfect 2026: Turning Insight into Impact Join us at BioInfect to connect, collaborate, and shape the next generation of solutions that will preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments worldwide. Bionow's BioInfect conference brings together experts from across research, clinical practice, biotech, pharma, and policy to confront this escalating threat through innovation, collaboration, and action. Key...
5th February 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford, Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AL Following the success of our BioWales event series, MediWales is delighted to be returning to Oxford on the 5th February. This event will explore the existing connections between Wales and Oxford and potential new collaborations. Supported by Welsh Government,...
Welsh Government would like to invite your company to co-exhibit or attend as a visitor with us at World Health Expo Dubai (WHX Dubai) 2025 formerly known as Arab Health. Why World Health Expo Dubai (WHX Dubai) 2025? Arab Health is the largest trade show in the Middle East for the medical sector, attracting more...
The Tritech Institute are inviting technology providers, SMEs, start-ups and research organisations working on AI, digital platforms and sustainability in health and care to join their international Open Market Consultation (OMC) for the EU Horizon Europe project suHCO. During this online event we will: Present the suHCO project, its goals and the opportunities for the upcoming pre-commercial...
Date: 15th - 20th February 2026 Where: Hyderabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad Email: simran.masand@fcdo.gov.uk You must register via the form here by the 20th December 2025. India is rapidly emerging as one of the fastest-growing health economies in the world, projected to rank among the top three global healthcare markets with an estimated value of £480...
As part of Browne Jacobson's national Life Sciences Connect series, we're bringing together Wales' life sciences community to explore how the sector can lead the next wave of growth - powered by artificial intelligence, advanced med-tech, and the shift from curative to preventative medicine. The format is a panel discussion which will bring together industry,...
The Bionow Awards Dinner Experience the pinnacle of life sciences celebration at the 2025 Bionow Awards Dinner: a true highlight of the industry calendar! This evening of recognition, celebration and inspiration will showcase the sector's finest achievements. Dine with your colleagues and clients beneath the wings of the legendary Concorde, the star attraction in the...
The Exhibition and Learning Place for Medical Device Engineers. The Medical Technology UK 2026 Exhibition and Learning Programme will be taking place on the 11-12th March at the Coventry Building Society Arena. What's on at Medical Technology UK 2026? More than 100 specialist suppliers exhibiting Inspiring and educational two-day Learning Programme Future of Medical Technology...
In partnership with British Business Bank and kindly supported by Browne Jacobson, MediWales will be holding BioWales Investor Networking: Investing in the Future of Health on the 17th of March, which will kindly be hosted by Foresight at their offices in the Shard. This event will bring together investors and innovators from across the life...
18th March 2026 Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4DR Join MediWales on the 18th March 2026 for the annual BioWales in London conference in collaboration with the BIA, supported by Browne Jacobson and kindly hosted by Pioneer Group at Victoria House. The Welsh life science sector is a thriving and dynamic ecosystem,...
BIO-Europe Spring will be taking place on the 23rd - 25th March at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Lisbon. BIO-Europe Spring brings together the global life science community, facilitating more than 20,000 one-to-one partnering meetings. The UK @Bio-Europe Spring delegation will be led by BioPartner UK. Stand space and delegation offers will depend on the...
