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 memberThis one-day course by Medical Device Consultancy will cover Regulatory insights into Medical Device Software. Find out what you need to do to comply with the Regulation, and work with the experts to plan how you are going to do it. Learning outcomes will include: Understand what software is, and what the essential requirements are...
If you’re interested in Infection Prevention, then this Special Interest Group will be of interest to you. Drawing on leading speakers and researchers in Infection Prevention, the theme of the event will be Biofilms and will cover important topics such as: Treatment system for prevention of biofilms Biofilms and catheter associated infections: applying historical principles...
QMUL, SEHTA and the GLA would like to invite you to come along to the university, to meet leading academics involved in inter-disciplinary biomedical research aiming to transform health and wellbeing, inequalities and patient care across the UK and beyond. QMUL has excellence in the fields of genomics, bioengineering, robotics, imaging, digital health (computational biology, artificial intelligence)...
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has collaborated with Life Sciences Hub Wales (LSHW) to introduce you to key concepts and methods in Health Technology Assessment and Health Economics, through two interactive and free workshops. Advances in health technologies will have a major impact on the future of health and social care in Wales. Both workshops will...
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has collaborated with Life Sciences Hub Wales (LSHW) to introduce you to key concepts and methods in Health Technology Assessment and Health Economics, through two interactive and free workshops. Advances in health technologies will have a major impact on the future of health and social care in Wales. Both workshops will...
We would like to invite you to the Archers Arena (behind the Tennis Centre) of Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cyncoed Campus, on Thursday 13th June, 9.00am-11.00am, to keep informed on the initiative’s progress and opportunities for you to engage with schools, young people and business in Cardiff. Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus, Archers Arena Thursday 13th...
Following the Innovation Network for Health and Social Care in Wales' successful launch in March, we are convening members to discuss and begin to populate the innovation ecosystem landscape across Wales for health and care. We are keen to collate details of projects and initiatives happening in different parts of Wales to establish an early...
Biotech Breakfast in the Barcelona British Consulate - 5th Edition of the SeriesWednesday 19th June 2019 Machine learning and other technologies are expected to make the hunt for new pharmaceuticals quicker, cheaper and more effective. In today's digital economy, digitisation has become a vital way to build competitive differentiation in an increasingly competitive market. Artificial...
With input from the EMAHSN staff, this interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases. This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about...
The countdown is on for this year’s Soapbox Science event which brings 12 inspirational female scientists to the streets of Swansea to share their research, engage the public and inspire the next generation of scientists. Hosted by Swansea University, the free event will be held in Oxford Street between noon and 3pm on Saturday, 22...
SynbiTECH 2019: The new international synthetic biology conference SynbiTECHis a new international conference taking place 24-25thJune 2019 in London for anyone engaged in synthetic biology research, commercialisation, investment and policymaking. The event will focus on the key opportunities and challenges for building a multibillion-dollar synthetic biology industry that will contribute to the fast-growing bio-economy. The...
The Department for International Trade (DIT) and the Trade Association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology in the UK (GAMBICA) are recruiting UK companies to join a trade delegation to Spain and Portugal. We offer a unique opportunity for innovative UK companies to familiarise themselves with the Life Sciences Sectors in both Spain and...
This year the Florida International Medical Expo (FIME) will be taking place in Miami Beach from June 26th to 28th FIME is the largest International Medical Trade Fair and Congress in the United States and provides an excellent opportunity to showcase Welsh talent to the rest of the world. If you're interested in taking part in...
Calling all UK exporters and companies keen to grow their exports to, or investments in, India – the world’s fastest growing G20 economy. Crispin Simon, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Rhiannon Harries, Director for Trade and Innovation for South Asia, and our team of experts will be in the UK this summer to...
Are you a leader of a BioPharma, Medtech or Healthtech Company Are you interested in meeting with peers to discuss common challenges and to spark creativity? Are you looking to learn from experienced industry professionals? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then this Agile Leader Workshop is for you! Agile innovation...
On the 25th of June 2019 we bring you the 3rd annual Healthcare Digital Tech Congress, this is an exclusive opportunity to network and engage with some of the most reputable and well-respected policymakers from within UK healthcare. “Good to see such a wide cross-section of health professionals at the event, some great networking and...
Health Horizons is a high calibre, two-day conference focusing on the future of the healthcare industry. Over the previous 20 years we have seen a significant change in the healthcare industry. Small molecules have been pushed out of the blockbuster limelight by biologics. Decreasing sequencing cost has allowed more targeted R&D and the use of...
Getting your Medical Device NHS ready is one of the biggest challenges companies face. With several obstacles to overcome and for some, unknown territory to cross, working with CHEATA (Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust we have this great free to attend event. This full day event will...
For full event details please head over to the MediWales Connects 2019 website The only 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...
Bionema Limited and Swansea University are to host the inaugural Biopesticide Summit and exhibition in Swansea University, United Kingdom in July 2019 to address the pressing need to develop alternatives to chemical crop protection. The Biopesticide Summit 2019 will focus on developing and introducing innovative and alternative biocontrol solutions that will help protect our food...
REGISTER NOW Any business that moves goods into and out of the UK needs to be aware of the rules that will impact taxes payable when goods move cross a border. Although many products in the clinical trial industry are not subject to import duties, other taxes such as VAT can be applied, adding an...
Please come and join the Life Sciences Hub Wales for our first HUB SPARKS event: Healthy ageing in Wales A series of workshops fostering multidisciplinary discovery around the key problems facing our health and social care systems in Wales now and into the future. Bringing together academics, NHS, third sector and industry to pool ideas...
ON Helix is a two-day event that will divulge most of the business and technology challenges to translate early stage inventions into innovative therapeutics. This established translational research conference for the Life Sciences industry is now in its 7th year. Now organised on Babraham Campus, at the heart of the Cambridge cluster, ON...
Cannabidiol (CBD) – Pandora’s Box? A status update Cannabidiol (CBD) continues to make headlines, whether as the next big thing in food and drink or being the centre of controversy. In Jan 2019 a change in the status of CBD on the Novel Food Union List caused ripples across the wellness sector. No definitive position...
The workshop will focus on electromagnetic energy in the area of healthcare innovations and point-of-care technologies and their clinical translation to address challenges in global healthcare. The Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Energy workshop features the technological developments made by the Horizon 2020 funded framework programme, SUMCASTEC - Semiconductor-Based Ultrawideband Micromanipulation of Cancer Stem Cells. SUMCASTEC explores...
This interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases with input from the EMAHSN staff. This free to attend event is being held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about...
MediWales is collaborating with the West of England Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) to deliver this conference which will focus on monitoring and supporting patients outside the hospital setting (at home, in nursing and care homes) to specifically enable the measurement of vital signs to calculate a Nation Early Warning Score (NEWS) which is used...
Our senior expert speakers have been drawn from the life science industry, UK and EU regulatory authorities, the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), academia, research charities, and patient organisations. Taking place at 30 Euston Square on Tuesday 17th September, our speakers will discuss:...
Change is happening right across the procurement landscape with the NHS Supply Chain new operating model now fully operational. This ABHI conference will inform industry of the recent commercial developments impacting companies, as well as detailing opportunities for businesses to support key service changes. This full day event will address: How companies can best work...
HUB SPARKS is an event series aimed at bringing together academia, third sector, industry and health and social care working in the area of healthy ageing to understand the issues facing older people and their health and social care needs, now and in the future. You can find full details of the event and book...
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has collaborated with Life Sciences Hub Wales (LSHW) to introduce you to key concepts and methods in Health Technology Assessment and Health Economics, through two interactive and free workshops. Advances in health technologies will have a major impact on the future of health and social care in Wales. Both workshops will...
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has collaborated with Life Sciences Hub Wales (LSHW) to introduce you to key concepts and methods in Health Technology Assessment and Health Economics, through two interactive and free workshops. Advances in health technologies will have a major impact on the future of health and social care in Wales. Both workshops will...
Legal Manufacturers of In Vitro Diagnostic products need to be aware of the scope and implications of the new European In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations 2017/746. Organisations must be realistic and prepared. Not only for the impact of changes in the short-term, but for the long-term implications to the development and maintenance of diagnostic products in...
While most of the molecular studies focus over mutational analysis, epigenetics-is the only science which is gaining momentum with its cheaper and faster technology, by making its way to the clinic. Moving on the path of clinical epigenetics, our 4th Annual MarketsandMarkets Epigenetics Congress will discuss the solutions to challenges like, drug discovery, identification of...
This breakfast event in partnership with AdamsonJones will provide an invaluable opportunity to identify IP Considerations at the right stage of the R&D/NPD Process. Topics will include: Synchronising IP Considerations with your R&D/NPD Process -Typical stages in the NPD process/research process -IP protection opportunities and threats for each stage -Benefits for the end product design...
The Welsh Cancer Network, on behalf of the Cancer Implementation Group in Wales is convening industry colleagues to share a briefing on the landscape of the current challenges, strategic direction, research, interventions and opportunities for collaborative innovation. The group, with the Welsh Cancer Research Centre and Life Sciences Hub Wales have come together to deliver...
MediWales & Innovate UK are running an event to support the call for applications and consortiums for the 'Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Healthy Ageing'. The largest element of the £98m Healthy Ageing programme, funded by the government’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF), is the ‘Trailblazer’ projects. £40m will be invested to stimulate new ideas from a...
With the ongoing terms of our future relationship with the EU still to be decided, and the 31st October deadline edging ever closer, it is vital that businesses are prepared for all Brexit eventualities. Join ABHI’s Richard Phillips, Director of Policy & Communications, and expert guests for this seminar on the key issues and considerations...
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. This event will explore a range of technological developments and wider considerations in the design and manufacture of medical devices. From bringing together the right team through to expert experience of how to bring devices to market, presentation topics include: – User-centric design – patient involvement and human factors –...
We are Celebrating5 years of Community Neuro Rehab Service in Aneurin Bevan Health Board! October 14this also National Allied Health Professions Day—we are a team of diverse Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers and Administrators dedicated to improving Neuro rehabilitation opportunities in Gwent and Caerphilly Come along and see how we are making a...
This breakfast event is in partnership with The University of Derby. The event will provide an invaluable opportunity to share emerging research in health and life sciences and to share research resources & facilities of med-tech businesses in the East Midlands. Research presentations will be given by experienced and active researchers with the College of...
Programme Chairs: Professor Chris Fegan, R&D Director, Cardiff and Vale UHB & Professor Ian Weeks Acting Dean of School of Medicine, Cardiff University 08.45 – 9.15 Registration & Tea/Coffee & Poster Viewing Welcome and introduction 09:15 - 09:40 R&D Clinical Boards presentation on Research & Development 09:40 - 10:00 Mental Health Services Clinical Board Collaboration...
Medilink WM and MasterControl invite you to attend a free workshop to learn more about the changing medical device regulatory environments, successfully navigating audits and the value of using digital solutions for managing quality and compliance. You will learn: The latest quality management system requirements for medical device manufacturing. Technical and risk management documentation requirements....
The UK Bioscience Forum is back on Thursday 17 October 2019 at a new exciting venue: County Hall in Westminster. We are currently in the process of putting together an informative programme, packed with talks about the issues the industry is currently facing and aiming to provide you with information and tips that you can...
Do you want to understand what an MBA can teach you? If you are short on time but want to understand why Product Management is so important then come along to this one-day course. This course is designed for those who want to know what the key skills a successful product manager uses in their...
Please join Cardiff University Central Biotechnolgoy Servises for their Gene Expression workshop on Thursday 24th October - see attached flyer for more details. This workshop is being run by ThermoFisher and will cover qPCR and Microarray technologies. It is suitable for researchers of all levels of expertise. Please email Jane Chappelle to register. This is...
MediWales is working with the BIA, One Nucleus, BioNow and BioPartner UK will be holding and supporting consortia events across the UK aimed at helping biotech and life science companies to prepare for Brexit. We are aiming to provide multiple channels for life science businesses (particularly SMEs) to secure the most up-to-date information on Brexit...
An unmissable night of Bingo mayhem! Bingo Lingo have shaken all the dust out and turned it into one exhilarating party, raving, mad bingo night! When Thursday 24th October 2019 18:00pm to 23:00pm Where Depot Cardiff 22 Dumballs Road Construction House Cardiff CF10 5FE Map What's Involved Get ready for some fundraising...
MDR: Risk Management as a Key Regulatory Tool Using Clinical Data and Postmarket Surveillance to drive Compliance This year’s ABHI flagship conference will focus on the use of risk management as an essential part of the medical device regulatory process. The event will draw on the use of clinical data and postmarket surveillance and their...
MediWales is collaborating with Medilink UK to deliver an event focused on supporting MedTech and Diagnostics companies prepare for leaving the EU. We are planning a series of business support events covering expert guidance and detailed information on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). We have approached UK Government Office...
The aim of this competition is to support projects that use whole genome sequencing to analyse cancers. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £5.4 million of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund as part of the Data to Early Diagnosis and Precision Medicine Challenge. Applications can be made for both...
Sustainability in Food Supplements – driving change in turbulent times. 2019 has seen an increasing trend towards sustainability, be it reducing meat consumption, climate change activism or increased awareness of our disposable society. Recognising this movement, we wish to close the year with our final networking meeting in Food Supplements examining what can be done...
The Welsh Government is hosting a visit by Ross Allen, Deputy Consul General for New York and Director of DIT North America. Mr Allen will be presenting at our seminar, “Export Opportunities in the USA” seminar on 7th November, providing you with an overview of business opportunities in the USA, and advice on accessing...
BIO-Europe attracts a wide range of business leaders, including senior executives of leading biotech companies, business development teams from large and midsize pharmaceutical companies, investors and other industry experts. Why attend? See the Return-on-Investment report here: http://www.biopartner.co.uk/documents/bioeurope_review.pdf BIO-Europe 2018 highlights: 4,354 attendees | 26,092 one-to-one meetings | 5,203 licensing opportunities posted | 2,325 companies |...
Are you a Business looking to innovate and grow? Are you an Academic keen to engage with external partners? A KTP could be perfect for you. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme helps businesses in the UK to innovate and grow. It does this by linking them with an academic or research organisation and a...
WHY MEDICA 2019? Medica is the leading global trade exhibition for the medical sector and is the largest trade fair in the world. Medica 2018 concluded successfully with 5,273 exhibitors showcasing their innovations to over 120,000 professional visitors from 155 countries ranging from world market leaders to small firms. SUPPORT PACKAGES & COSTS The...
Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious threat to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society. BioInfect will look at the critical issues relating to the development of new anti-infectives and the endemic problem of resistance. Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections...
This interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases with input from the EMAHSN staff. This free to attend event is being held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project....
This interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases with input from the EMAHSN staff. This free to attend event is being held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project....
SEHTA and Psephos Biomedica are running their next workshop on IVD New IVDR CE Marking. This seminar will provide you insights into the key regulatory changes of the IVDR, to help you to prepare your organisation and your devices for IVDR compliance. Date: Thursday 21st November 2019 Venue: Hempsons, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN...
This Medical Technologies & Systems SIG will provide an opportunity for discussion and networking with a range of delegates from industry and academia linked to Digital Health Care and Artificial Intelligence. The event will include presentations on: -Machine Learning for Interrogating Biomolecular Data- a revolution in biomarker and drug target discovery? -AI in Healthcare:from Concept...
Bioprocessing in the Digital Age The BIA is delighted to launch the 16th Annual bioProcessUK Conference, taking place in Liverpool on 27-28 November 2019. As in previous years the conference will be preceded by drinks the evening before. The conference goes from strength to strength and 2018 saw over 285 delegates from 160 leading organisations attend to hear...
A series of seminars presented by Stroke Hub Wales & Cardiff Metropolitan University Agenda: Welcome and Introduction – Prof Phil James Prof Wendy Keay-Bright - “Does Design make a Difference?” BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Student Project Mr Dave Riley - A Stroke Survivor’s Perspective. There will be a tea and coffee reception from 5.30pm. Everyone welcome....
The Wales Cancer Innovation Challenge is taking place on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November 2019 at Cardiff Metropolitan University - Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff. This two day innovation marathon will provide health and care professionals from across Wales with the opportunity pitch solutions to real-life delivery issues to a wide range of industry partners from health technology,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting technologies of our time. With 89% of UK company leaders planning to adopt AI within the next five years, it is predicted by PwC that 30% of UK jobs could be replaced by AI technology. The life sciences sector is one of the largest sectors with...
The prestigious Bionow Awards Dinner is a highlight of the life sciences calendar and now in its 18th year, this black tie event showcases the best of this world class sector. Don't miss out on attending the dinner this year and celebrating the achievements of the life sciences sector! Host We are delighted that this years' Award Ceremony will be...
UK HealthTech brings together key speakers to discuss the major strategic issues and policy developments facing the life science and health technology sector. Join delegates to network, meet collaborative partners and build business development opportunities. Listen to a programme of valuable sector updates and gain insights and intelligence across the life science and healthcare sectors....
We are delighted to announce that our fourteenth annual awards competition will take place on the 4th of December 2019. Over 300 VIPs and guests come together for this gala evening to celebrate the achievements of the NHS, life science and health technology communities. We work hard to recognise and showcase the achievements of our members. With...
The Medilink EM Business Awards are a night of celebration to highlight the best of the best in the Life Sciences sector for the East Midlands. The Awards are comprised of seven awards: Start up, Export Achievement, Delivering Innovation in to Health and Care, Innovation, Outstanding Achievement, Deal of the Year and One to Watch. The...
Are you an innovator working in mHealth? SEHTA and ORCHA are organising our 2nd mHealth of 2019 on App Development on Wednesday 11th December in London. This workshop aims to give developers clear guidance on exactly what mHealth innovators will need to do as an organisation to prepare for and conform to these regulations to ensure the transition is...
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has collaborated with Life Sciences Hub Wales (LSHW) to introduce you to key concepts and methods in Health Technology Assessment and Health Economics, through two interactive and free workshops. Advances in health technologies will have a major impact on the future of health and social care in Wales. Both workshops will...
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has collaborated with Life Sciences Hub Wales (LSHW) to introduce you to key concepts and methods in Health Technology Assessment and Health Economics, through two interactive and free workshops. Advances in health technologies will have a major impact on the future of health and social care in Wales. Both workshops will...
SEHTA and Hill Dickinson are delighted to announce our launch our "Building Solid Commercial Foundations for Healthtech SMEs Workshop" on Tuesday 17th December in London. This workshop is designed for Medical Device, Diagnostics and Digital companies Date: Tuesday 17th December 2019 Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW Times: 10:30 - 16:00...
Health Technology Wales (HTW) is holding an event to engage with industry in collaboration with mediwales at the Life Sciences Hub in Cardiff on Monday 13 January 2020. The purpose of this...
REGISTER HERE Join us for the Welsh Health Hack 2020. Now in its fourth year, the event will again bring healthcare professionals together with digital, technology and data companies to...
The 2020 Gala Dinner will return to The Brewery, London on Thursday 23 January Our flagship Gala Dinner continues to be the premier bioscience networking event of the year. Join us...
Welsh Government would like to invite your company to participate in its export market visit to Arab Health, Dubai, UAE. Why Arab Health? Arab Health is the largest trade...
In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the...
Innovate UK, KTN & the Precision Medicines Centres of Excellence Network will be hosting an event on Precision Medicine on 30th Jan in London. The UK has embarked on a...
In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the...
In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the...
Collaborate is now in its 6th year. Our 2020 event will be part of the University’s Centenary celebrations. The event is dedicated to celebrating and promoting collaborative projects and partnerships...
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...
Aimed to give developers clear guidance, helping to get the right market with the right product, fit for NHS and worldwide quality standards The NHS and national health bodies across...
The Department for International Trade Italy, based at the British Consulate General Milan, in partnership with Regione Lombardia, is planning the first Italy Tech Show, a two day initiative on...
So for the first Food Supplement Special Interest Group meeting of 2020, sees us taking a forward look as we start a new decade. We know that by 11 March...
Want to get the latest on the business environment and export opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LatAC)? Are you an experienced exporter thinking of expanding to a region...
Future Health is a unique and dynamic event for the global healthcare industry. This international world class exhibition and conference, organised in association with UKIHMA (UKIHMA is a UK government trade...
This breakfast event in partnership with BHIB Insurance will provide an insight into the current challenges faced by SMEs. The event will cover: -GDPR & Cyber threats -Fostering Wellness in...
Addressing challenges associated with adoption & implementation of new technologies to fight Healthcare Associated Infections Around 1 in 20 (6%) of patients are affected by preventable harm in medical care,...
