Events
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Become a memberWorkshop bringing together trusts, health boards, third sector, HEI’s and industry The idea is to bring ideas or challenges to the table, and work together in small groups consider how...
The global event for biotechnology returns to the birthplace of biotech, San Francisco, California. The region continues to grow and advance biomedical innovation while continuing to offer programs and services...
Boost your exports in 2016 by exhibiting at Africa Health - the largest healthcare exhibition in Sub-Saharan Africa. With expenditure on healthcare set to double over the next 10 year,...
After the resounding success of Africa Health 2015, the sixth edition will return 8 -10 June 2016 at the Gallagher Centre, Johannesburg. Africa Health is the continent’s largest healthcare exhibition and is the leading platform for the industry to meet, learn and do business. The exhibition will attract more than 7000 healthcare professionals and host 500...
Innovation Day is the foremost Life Sciences event in the East Midlands, regularly attracting 250+ delegates and 30+ exhibitors. The day consists of a conference, with top speakers covering hot...
This summer there will be a 4 day Masters module on Innovations in Chronic Wound Healing organised by Swansea University and the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre. The dates of the module are June 14th, 23rd, 28th and July 12th. There is a commercial exhibition attached to the module and companies can book to attend (cost...
We are delighted to announce the details for BioFocus, a life sciences and healthcare conference taking place in the North East of England. This one day conference is the latest...
Health technology, clinical priorities, funding and policy all seem to change at a breathtaking place – where will they all be in 10 years? At SEHTA's annual conference in London, key...
Medilink East Midlands, together with Medical Device Consultancy (MDC), are offering a one day training course which will focus on Post-Market Surveillance of European Medical Devices. Delegates will gain a...
Swansea University will be bringing together experts from industry and academia to share their knowledge and experience on the European Union, and what the referendum means for Wales. This event...
CPhI China together with its co-located events P-MEC, ICSE, InnoPack, LABWorld, NEX, P-Logi, EP & Clean Room, is the most comprehensive pure pharma focused event in China bringing together more...
“Living up to the label – What it means to be a University Health Board” Aneurin Bevan University Health Board will be hosting its Seventh Research and Development Conference on the 21st June 2016 at...
Access to finance is one of the biggest barriers to growth, innovation and internationalisation If you’re considering accessing private finance then it’s vitally important to make sure your business is...
SBRI Healthcare London Briefing Seminar: Operational Efficiency in the Acute Sector; and Self-Care and Independence in Children with Long Term Conditions A new round of Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competitions will...
Join GE Healthcare on the evening of June 21 to hear about the GE Biosensors Innovation Challenge launching late summer 2016. You’ll learn the Challenge details directly from representatives of GE, network and hear more about how you could be involved. GE are tackling diseases like cancer with plastic bags and tea trays but they’re not...
A conference primarily for members of the public over the age of fifty about genetics and genomics-related research and advances. There will be a programme of short talks from expert speakers, as well as interactive stands for the public to enjoy. Area of innovation being demonstrated: Advances in the field of genetics and genomics. Who...
Join this event to hear a series of talks on gene discovery in epilepsy and the role biobanks can play in patient research. Talks from experts will follow the journey from patients in the clinic, to recruitment to a research biobank, looking after the DNA samples, and making genetic discoveries. There will also be time for...
Academia Europaea is an international association of scientists and scholars from all disciplines, who are experts and leaders in their subject areas. Their annual conference takes place in Cardiff, with an exciting programme of speakers. Area of innovation being demonstrated: There will be keynote speeches and mini-symposia in areas such as neuroscience, migration and identity...
ON Helix is the annual translational research conference for the life science sector. ON Helix is a one day event aimed at informing delegates of how to turn early stage inventions and ideas into innovative health treatments (new medicines, novel biomarkers, useful medical devices or improved medical practices). It will present the UK landscape of the...
A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH) is bringing together health and science to improve the health, wealth and wellbeing of South West Wales. Swansea University, ABMU and Hywel Dda health boards have come together to transform the way healthcare is delivered. Innovation is one of the cornerstones of ARCH’s aims. To celebrate ARCH’s revolutionary approach...
Innovation in wound healing will be highlighted at an event held in the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre on June 30th. Wound management consumes up to 6% of the budget of NHS Wales. This Open Day will celebrate the innovative products developed in Wales to improve wound management and so reduce cost and improve patients'...
This event is relevant for researchers, developers and practitioners in the Cell and Gene Therapy Space working with enablers and potential enablers such as: Manufacturing equipment Sensing Monitoring Other technology or techniques that would contribute to enabling Cell and Gene Therapy The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult was established in 2012 as a centre of excellence in...
If you are a business which is hungry for growth, but wants help in turning ideas for new products/services into revenue streams and want to optimise your business model, you can benet from these fully-funded innovation-led workshops. Learn more about the tools and techniques being used by modern entrepreneurs to develop an effective high growth...
This interactive, public event will explore the genetics of breast cancer and what it may mean for you. Clinicians and researchers will talk about the advances in this area, and someone affected by inherited breast cancer will share their story and personal experiences. There will also be time for discussion and questions with our experts. This...
The European Congress on Biotechnology is the leading conference for academic and industrial biotechnologists in Europe, organised by the European Federation of Biotechnology. As a sequel to the highly acclaimed 16th European Congress on Biotechnology in Edinburgh, July 2014, the Scientific Programme in the Krakow Congress will include: Plenary lectures by stellar speakers who are...
The first event of its kind for the health and care community, MediWales Connects is an all Wales NHS collaboration conference. 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...
The next Women in Health: Better Working Together Group meeting, lunch and presentation will take place on 7th July at the Wales Heart Research Institute at Heath Park Campus. Professor Judith Hall will talk about her personal journey through International Development in a presentation entitled 'Sustainable Healthcare: the Millennium Mums of Africa'. Women in Health...
Select Biosciences South East Asia is pleased to present the second annual International Bioprinting Congress, taking place at the Nanyang Executive Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore on the 9-10 July 2015. Building on the success of the 2014 event, we are honoured to again be working in partnership with Professor Chua Chee Kai, Executive Director,...
The Knowledge Transfer Network is hosting an exclusive event that will bring industry leaders together with high-growth potential entrepreneurs offering innovative digital solutions that use personal data to transform healthcare This ‘digital meets health' networking session will open doors to larger brands who are looking to the digital community to implement agile innovation. The session will showcase companies...
In conjunction with the Scientific Advice Programme team at NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), Medilink EM are delivering a one day training course on generating evidence to support value claims for medical devices. This introductory course will be the perfect opportunity for developers of devices and to find out how NICE assesses...
Synthetic Biology cordially invite all the participants who are interested in sharing their knowledge and research in the arena of Synthetic Biology. We anticipate more than 300 participants around the globe with thought provoking Keynote lectures, Oral and Poster presentations. The attending delegates include Editorial Board Members of related OMICS Group Journals. This is an...
China is one of the world’s biggest markets for life sciences. Its overall Medical Technology market alone is estimated to be worth US $17bn, with annual growth forecast at 20% through to 2018. The UK has an opportunity to contribute significantly to this growth. UKTI will be organising a mission in August to enable UK...
Linking data - improving lives ‘Big Data’ and its potential to improve health and society is much discussed across the world. Linking disparate population-scaled datasets together is a key technique in the production of powerful new data resources that can illuminate, evaluate and steer policy and practice right across society. However, with this work comes...
OMICS International would like to take this wonderful privilege to invite you all to the “6th International Conference on Bioinformatics” that is to be held during August 22-23, 2016 at Philadelphia, USA Through our theme 'Showcasing the Trends & Challenges in Bioinformatics', the conference will explore the recent advancements and new methodologies that can be applied to...
The 2nd International Conference on Clinical Trials which is going to be held during August 22-24, 2016 at Philadelphia, USA will bring together Leading Principle Investigators, Methodologists, Clinicians, CRO’s, Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry professionals to discuss the advancements in health care therapeutics and clinical trials. Track 1: Pre-Clinical Research Track 2: Conducts of Clinical Trials...
Read about the 16th European Microscopy Congress here.
As Asia's leading and most established trade fair focused on equipment and supplies for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, Medical Fair Asia 2016 serves as an ideal international platform for some of the industry's best suppliers to showcase latest developments and product innovations in their field. Medical Fair Asia has established its...
British Science Festival 2016 hosted by Swansea University The British Science Festival is Europe's longest-standing national event which connects people with scientists, engineers, technologists and social scientists. Tens of thousands of people come together to celebrate the latest developments in science and to engage in open discussion about issues that affect our culture and society....
At the 2nd Annual Epigenetics Discovery Congress researchers, academics and industry professionals working in epigenetic research can avail an opportunity to explore the potential of epigenetics to contribute towards novel and existing therapeutics, current progress and trends in the inclusion of epigenetics in drug discovery and development. Discounts available for MediWales members through United Life...
The World AntiMicrobial Resistance Congress USA gathers C-level decision makers from government, funding agencies, pharma, academia, hospitals, labs, and payers to discuss the urgent need for new antibiotics. The Review on Antimicrobial Resistance released their final report this year outlining the rising danger of AMR and the steps that must be taken in order to...
Bioregate Forum is a European meeting dedicated to the 4R Medicine: Repair, Replacement, Regeneration & Reprogramming. A regenerative medicine forum to highlight latest scientific, technological, clinical & commercialization approaches in the field of cell & gene therapy, stem cells, biomaterials and tissue engineering. Its vocation is to enhance links between researchers, clinicians, industrials and institutional...
Swansea will be hosting their third Soapbox Science event on Saturday 10th September 2016. Our soapboxes will be moved inland from the beach to Swansea’s shopping area in the city centre, thereby forming a bridgehead to the British Science ‘Fringe’ Festival. The city will be buzzing with shoppers, families, tourists and other city dwellers –...
BioPharm AmericaTM is where biotech industry partnerships get started. Meet face-to-face with biotech and pharma executives from around the world to identify and enter strategic relationships. Equipped with partneringONE®, the world’s leading web-based partnering system for the life science industry, BioPharm America is the only event in North America based on the same reputable formula...
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...
The next Women in Health Wales event will take place on 16th September, 12.30pm in the Seminar Room at Wales Heart Research Institute, Heath Park, Cardiff. The Women in Health Wales group allows members to stay connected and explore opportunities, learning from each other and sharing experiences in business projects and health settings. The event theme is partnership and mentoring. Everyone is...
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...
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...
Venturefest is returning to Wales for a third year, bringing investment and collaboration opportunities to Cardiff’s SWALEC stadium, in a bid to support business growth and inspire innovation in Wales. This year, Venturefest Wales will address the barriers faced when starting, scaling, or growing a business and highlight how collaboration can be a force for...
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...
The Trilogue discussions between the European Commission, Council and Parliament are to conclude shortly, with likely adoption of a final text in the early Autumn. This mammoth task is the culmination of work initially started in September 2012 but is only the beginning of the legislative changes for medical devices. This year’s ABHI Regulatory Conference...
The fifth annual BioCap Conference, will bring together international investors, companies who are seeking finance and those who have a track record of raising finance. BioCap is the only specialist life science investment and showcase conference in the North of England and is aimed at highlighting the wealth of life science investment opportunities. 10% discount...
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...
Registration begins at 9.30am and the talks start at 10.00am. The day will come to a close around 3.30pm. Join your fellow members and the team at MediWales to share your projects and demonstrate your technology at our members’ showcase. With exhibition and presentation opportunities, this event offers great potential to engage with the life...
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...
OMICS International Conferences cordially welcomes all the participants from all over the world on October 10-12, 2016 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend the “International Conference on Biochemistry”. The conference will highlight "Innovation and future trends in the field of Biochemistry", that will mainly focus on the study of the molecular mechanisms in which genetic information is...
CoInnovate is a flagship event designed to bring the world’s leading innovators together in the spirit of collaboration. All organisations, large and small, need to work together and align resources in developing new technologies and bringing products to market faster. The first event of its kind, CoInnovate, merges an open innovation conference with engaging workshops....
Research with Impact - Health and Care Research Wales Conference. Held on the 13th October 2016 at SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. Confirmed Speakers: • Rebecca Evans AM, Minister for Social Services and Public Health • Professor Jonathan Bisson, Director of Health and Care Research Wales • Professor Steve Jones, Emeritus Professor of Human Genetics, University College London • Professor Jenny Kitzinger, Director...
ARCH (A Regional Collaboration for Health) will be holding its flagship engagement event on Friday, October 14, at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea. ARCH is a unique collaboration between ABMU Health Board, Swansea University and Hywel Dda University Health Board which aims to improve health, wealth and wellbeing of the region. The programme is at...
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. ABHI has been developing an industry strategy for the US market,...
Collaborate 2016 is back and building on the success of last year’s event. The day is again dedicated to celebrating and promoting collaborative projects and partnerships across industry, academia, Government, health boards and other organisations. Bringing together over 300 representatives from across the region and beyond, the event is hosted by the Swansea University Medical School’s...
The BIA is delighted to announce that the awarding–winning UK Bioscience Forum - Building the third global cluster will take place on Thursday 15 October at the Royal College of Surgeons, London. The UK life sciences sector is at an exciting time, building on recent successes in biomedicine, flourishing with investment including some very successful IPO’s...
MediWales is holding a Pharma Special Interest Group (SIG) on the 20th of October, kindly hosted by Simbec Orion. The Pharma SIG aims to bring together members with an interest in the pharmaceutical industry to explore the landscape, meet potential partners and create business opportunities. Supply chain, pharma manufacturing, research and NHS colleagues are welcome to...
This workshop is delivered by two experienced and successful proposal writers, Peter Quantick and Dayne Hodgson from RedKnight. Peter and Dayne have extensive hands-on experience in the development, management and delivery of UK based and EC funded projects. They are also project and programme evaluators for external organisations such as the European Commission which gives...
