Events

Unless otherwise stated, each BioBreakfast will begin at 8.00am, finishing by 9.00am Unless otherwise stated, each BioBreakfast will take place on the third Thursday of every month. Please note that there is no BioBreakfast scheduled for August and December Booking is not necessary and breakfast will be served until it runs out! Parking is best...

CHI+MED Swansea Summer  DATE: Friday 12th August 2011 LOCATION: Swansea University   WEBSITE: http://chimedworkshops.wordpress.com/   This August in Swansea, CHI+MED (Computer Human Interaction for MEdical Devices) is bringing together manufacturers, trainers and users of medical devices to tackle issues on device design, human factors engineering, effective medical device training and preventable medical errors. This highly...

  Workshop overview and aims The first British Computer Society (BCS) Health in Wales/ehi2 joint workshop will be a full-day event, held in conjunction with the 4th International Conference on Internet Technologies and Applications (ITA’11). The workshop’s primary aims are: to bring together professionals, policy makers, and academics to further the development of BCS Health...

If so, there are some important regulations you need to know. Run by experts in the field, this one-day workshop will focus on the key issues required to get your device onto the US market. To view the programme click here To view the speaker profiles click here To complete the online booking form click...

Medexpo Kenya 2011, International Trade Exhibition, the region's largest showcase of foreign products, equipment and machinery. The event will take place in Nairobi from September 17 - 19, 2011. Medexpo Kenya 2011 provides a platform to meet buyers & potential customers, do business and develop a share of the market  Eastern & Eastern & Southern Africa.     ...

CRACK-IT Challenges launch event: Register now The NC3Rs is looking to invest through its new initiative CRACK-IT in new technologies and methodologies with the potential to minimise animal use and improve animal welfare for the global biosciences research community. Working with industry we have identified six business challenges and we are now looking to the...

Come and find the perfect person to take the load off at Pitching for Management Pitching for Management in Cardiff – 21st September 2011 The best pitch could win £2000 Sponsored by Lloyds TSB Commercial and in association with Intramezzo and UKBI Connecting local businesses with top-level senior talent (huge salaries NOT necessary) This event...

As part of a new "bio-bridging" initiative to ensure the UK is the "Partner of Choice for China" and other key emerging markets, the initiative aims to open new gateways to partner with domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies based in China, understand better the Chinese regulatory environment and introduce new sources of funding. To support...

One Nucleus Life Science Leadership Series - Healthcare Technologies MediWales members can save £70 (+vat) on the delegate rate using this code: 549DISC350 Date: 29 September 2011 Venue: Clare College, Cambridge After the huge success of our first event in the Life Science Leadership Series - Oncology, One Nucleus is pleased to announce the latest information...

Clinical Discovery Annual Conference 2011, Tuesday 4th October, The Royal Society    This conference will bring together stakeholders within the NHS and Industry to discuss pivotal issues such as; factors impacting the UK's competitiveness compared to other countries, how value based pricing may impact clinical R&D and the chief executives perspective on where R&D fits...

Design Industry Showcase Richard Ley Development Centre, Swansea Vale, SA7 0AN 11 October 2011 12.00pm – 4.30pm The use of excellent design can mean the success of a new product. Good project management, an appropriate design specification, meeting cost and delivery targets and creating an attractive product that is a delight to use is all...

Click here to download the event flyer At an estimated $138.3 billion in 2010, the US medical device market is the world's largest, and therefore a key consideration for healthcare businesses looking to export. If you are considering the USA as a future market the ABHI would like to invite you to attend a half-day export...

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and Scottish Development International (SDI) are offering UK companies a range of opportunities to attend, exhibit and participate in a Trade Mission to Australia during AusBiotech 2011 from 16 -19 October 2011 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.  Click here for the flyer                ...

The Royal Society of Chemistry is holding an evening networking event entitled: Biotech Opportunities in UK/India Collaborations on the 19th October 2011 in Cambridge. This FREE event is aimed at promoting international business relationships within the scientific biotech community between the UK and India. Cost pressures and increased difficulty in attracting finance for young SMEs...

Cwm Taf Local Health Board Research & Development Conference   Cwm Taf Health Board will hold their annual Research & Development Conference on the 19th October 2011. This event, attended by approximately 100 delegates, provides Cwm Taf with the opportunity to showcase their high quality research. Delegates include colleagues from both within and outside the...

Made in Wales Awards Dinner Thursday 20th October 2011 Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff This unique event, organised by Wales Business Insider, is a celebration of the best in manufacturing, design and product development across Wales and for every size of company.   Cheryl Gillan, secretary of state for Wales, has agreed to speak at...

With America’s 76 million baby boomers approaching age 65, the aging population is driving the need for innovative, cost-effective technologies that treat the common conditions of the elderly. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is offering a unique opportunity for UK companies with prognostic, diagnostic, therapeutic, medical, or monitoring technologies to meet key stakeholders in the US healthcare business community. The mission...

  Following the successful ehi2 eHealth Industry Technologies Showcase run earlier this year, there has been demand for another event to be held as part of the Autumn programme on Tuesday October 25 at Swansea University. ehi2 is inviting expressions of interest from companies who wish to showcase their products/services. The event will provide a...

Does your R&D project qualify for EU funding? If you're interested in finding out what the EU funding landscape looks like and want to know more about FP7 and its relevance to your research activities, then you need to attend this event. Graham Hughes is the nominated National Contact Point for the FP7 Health Theme...

Indian Health & Life Sciences Seminar, House of Lords, 2 November, 2011 UK Trade & Investment is holding an India health and life sciences seminar at the House of Lords on Wednesday 2 November followed by a networking reception at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. This seminar is a chance for UK companies...

Centre for Health Information, Research and Evaluation (CHIRAL) Research Seminars Institute of Life Science Seminar Room, Swansea University. Nov 3rd 2011, 12.30pm 'Are post –ROSC vital signs and management associated with survival from OHCA?' Presented by Kate Cantwell, Monash University, Melbourne who is an Intensive Care Paramedic and published researcher. Her academic interests lie in...

The biggest and most respected awards in the healthcare built environment. The Building Better Healthcare Awards have been recognising, rewarding and celebrating best practice and world class architecture, design, facilities and estates management in the healthcare built environment for over a decade. The BBH Awards reflect the need for healthcare buildings and spaces to be...

The Sensors & Instrumentation Knowledge Centre is pleased to announce its 34th Intelligent Sensing Programme (ISP). The ISP is a well established national forum for developers, suppliers and end-users of sensor systems and instrumentation, designed to keep you up to date with sensor technology requirements, developments, opportunities and to facilitate effective networking and knowledge exchange. Click...

The free Scottish Enterprise workshop explores how you can participate in an £18 million business-orientated competition. It is aimed at: Companies interested in exploring how collaborative research funding can help them maximise benefits from technology developments in Sensors, Informatics (ICT), Advanced Materials, Bio-Sciences, Electronics & Photonics, and Nano-Scale technologies - and; Organisations with leading capabilities in...

Cardiff University, School of Medicine: TIME Conference: Translation, Innovation, Methods and Engagement Institute The day will include: The Launch of TIME Institute And discussion on the following: Challenges facing Translational researchers How to successfully translate research Innovation in academia and the NHS Translational resources available within the School of Medicine Engagement in the trenches Event...

  PDR is a world leading research, design and innovation organisation. They have a unique approach and have been helping companies both large and small from around the world to discover, design and develop world beating products and experiences for over 16 years. Knowledge Transfer Centres (KTC’s) within PDR currently deliver projects directly to Welsh Industry across three areas...

November's session will be led by Swansea University's Head of IP Commercialisation, Gerry Ronan. This is a special BioBreakfast in conjunction with Swansea University’s Interdisciplinary Research Week. We look forward to seeing you there! Breakfast and coffee on arrival. Booking is essential. Contact the ILS team if would like to book a space: ilscommunications@swansea.ac.uk

MEDELEC , the Medical Electronics Conference, is the only technical event in the UK which focuses specifically on the increasingly important role that electronics components and embedded systems are playing in the design, development and manufacture of medical devices. Some of the world’s top technology companies will be presenting on a wide range of topics,...

ABHI UK Market Conference 29 November 2011, BMA House, London Mediwales has negotiated a £100 discount for MediWales members to this event.  MediWales member discount rate: £295 (+vat)! To register: MediWales members click here to register as a non ABHI member Insert code: mediwales2011 in discount code box Enjoy a £100 discount  The following are confirmed...

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is organising a Japan Lifesciences seminar on Tuesday 29 November from 5-7pm at the BIS Conference Centre. Click here to view the flyer with more details. Please pass on this information to your contacts if they are interested in hearing about current health and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Japan, market...

The HealthTech and Medicines KTN is pleased to announce the launch of the 8th Annual bioProcessUK Conference 2011 Save the Date!  Wednesday 30th November - Thursday 1st December, Glasgow They are delighted to welcome onboard the scottish stem cell network as our main conference host this year and look forward to working in partnership with them going forward. Further details...

The London Stock Exchange, in conjunction with Technium OpTIC, are delighted to invite you to a free seminar and exhibition developed to provide a detailed introduction to the funding ladder. With the impact of the recession, and the challenges of accessing finance high on the agenda of SMEs, this comprehensive seminar is aimed at anyone...

  ehi2 invites you to attend this usability seminar which introduces the fundamentals of usability assessment, its importance within the healthcare setting and the various types of assessment offered by our ehi2 usability expert. ehi2 Usability Seminar: An Introduction to Usability Assessment Thursday, 19 January 2012, NHS Wales Informatics Research Labs, Institute of Life Science, Swansea...

  Speaker: Professor Costas Andriopoulos Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University Topics: Learn about Perpetual Innovation: the threat and the opportunity  Discover how you can protect core business whilst developing breakthrough innovations - the Ambidextrous Solution  Listen to case studies on how to develop and lead an ambidextrous organisation  Put your questions during the Q&A session...

  Registration: To register your interest visit: www.astutemed.eventbrite.co.uk   Please note that priority will be given to organisations with a base in the Convergence area. Please refer to the shaded area of the map on the event flyer.   Click here to download the event programme Click here to download the PDF event flyer   Contact...

*This event is run by Medilink East Midlands - one of MediWales' partners within Medilink UK* Key to the approval of all medicines and some medical devices are clinical trials. The principles of all clinical trials are the same; a need for consistent, high quality, reliable results, achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner (even...

Forthcoming Centre for Health Information, Research and Evaluation (CHIRAL) Seminars Swansea University   Wednesday 22 February : Professor Gareth Williams Cardiff Institute of Society and Health 'Intense delineations of territory, health, well-being and connecting communities' Synopsis: The resilience of communities has never been a hotter topic, given the current backdrop of financial dire straits in...

So do you know what your business is worth? We frequently don’t know the answer to this important question, and even worse, we don’t know where to start. How much is Your Business Worth? is a practical, interactive workshop where legal and financial experts will provide you with constructive lessons on valuing your IP and...

Join Directors of Trade & Investment, Consuls General and and Deputy High Commissioners from across Asia; RBS International experts; High Value Opportunity specialists; and experienced business people at a one day conference Explore Asia – a world of opportunities for UK companies in London on 9 February. Book your place now and learn how you...

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is organising a Life Sciences Trade Mission to Japan in February 2012. The mission includes visiting Nano Tech 2012 in Tokyo. All UK registered pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech and healthcare companies are eligible to apply for the mission. Benefits of Participating Networking with Japan’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, healthcare companies, strategic...

         UKTI Life Sciences Mission to Japan 13-17 February 2012 Please note the deadline for applications is Wednesday 30th November Click here for applications for the Life Sciences Mission to Japan on 13-17 Feb 2012 Click here to view the full flyer Cost: £1,110 - mission participation to seminars and networking receptions...

Professor Gareth Williams Cardiff Institute of Society and Health 'Intense delineations of territory, health, well-being and connecting communities' Synopsis: The resilience of communities has never been a hotter topic, given the current backdrop of financial dire straits in Britain. Are the coalition's policies for communities to do with a genuine empowerment, or the latest step...

The Centre of Excellence in mobile Applications and Services will be hosting a Seminar entitled ‘Transforming Healthcare with Mobile Technology’ on the 22nd February 2012. The event will be held at the Glamorgan Conference Centre, University of Glamorgan, Treforest, and will include informative keynotes relating to m-health as well as remote monitoring demonstrations followed by...

 Brazil Inward Sustainable Health Mission - 22nd February 2012 UKTI will be supporting an inward delegation of senior representatives from the Brazilian public and private health sector, who will be visiting the UK to learn about sustainable development in health systems. A comprehensive programme has been prepared by our Consulate General in São Paulo, and...

Professor Marcus Longley and Amy Simpson Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care (WIHSC) ‘How would patients regulate new medicines?’ Synopsis: A recent Citizens Jury consisting of people with serious and rare disorders spent five days considering how the risks and benefits of new medicines should be assessed. What factors were relevant, and how should...

  The NHS is the UK's largest customer of medicines and medical technologies. In addition to delivering high-quality healthcare, it has a great role to play in strengthening the country's economy, contributing directly to the success of Britain's thriving life sciences sector. Close working between the NHS and industry – including devices, diagnostics, pharma and...

Click here to download the event flyer.  Registration: £50 +VAT The Electronics, Sensors, Photonics and HealthTech and Medicines Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs) are to hold a workshop in London on Tuesday 6th March 2012. This workshop brings together leading clinicians and sensor technology developers. It builds on the significant interest in the sensing community in addressing healthcare applications. It...

Dr Keith Bodger Senior Lecturer (Clinical) in Medicine, University of Liverpool Consultant Physician & Gastroenterologist, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool Synopsis: TBC (Dr Keith Bodger has a range of Health Services Research interests, including primary research in the areas of dyspepsia, upper gastrointestinal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease and related secondary research (cost-effectiveness analysis). Primary research...

Professor David Cohen Faculty of Health,Sport and Science, Glamorgan University ‘The WILMA study (Weight Loss Maintenance in Adults): An example of the use of economics in clinical trials.’ Synopsis: The Welsh Health Economics Support Service (WHESS) in one of the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR) infrastructure support groups - set up...

  On the 13th March 2012, the eyes of the UK’s Life Sciences sector will focus on the Iconic Wales Millennium Centre for the announcement of the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2012 winners.   To book your place at the Awards Gala Dinner please contact Julia Fu, j.fu@medilink.co.uk, and copy in ruth.campbell@mediwales.com. If you are attending the BioWales 2012 conference...

Click here for more information: sponsorship, exhibiting, and the Gala dinner Click here to register   Special MediWales and Medilink UK member delegate package now available. Please contact ruth.campbell@mediwales.com for more information. BioWales 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the international life sciences event, and to celebrate, the event on March 13 and 14 will...

20Twenty Leadership Programme         The next recruitment campaign has started for the 20Twenty Leadership Programme. It has become the flagship ‘SME’ development programme offered by the Cardiff School of Management and has gained an amazing reputation amongst the local business community for providing practical tools to grow their business. The business school have...

The Supplier Development Service would like to invite you to our ‘Maximising Sell 2 Wales’ workshop. In the current climate Sell 2 Wales can make a real difference to your business. It opens doors to hundreds of public sector organisations throughout Wales, the UK and Europe. The service does not cost you a penny. The...

Attendance is free It is estimated that around £5billion is spent by the public sector in Wales on an annual basis. Would you like to increase your chances of winning some of those future contracts? Do you know where to look to find these opportunities? The Supplier Development Service would like to invite you to...

Medical Device Regulations Event: what you need to know before you start If you are new to the medical device market or have an existing product and want to ensure that you get the basics right – then this half-day seminar is for you. Medilink EM are giving delegates an opportunity to pre-ask any questions...

                       CCRA has booked a group of stands for this event. The EuroMeeting attracts more than 3,000 professionals from over 50 countries. It brings together professionals from the biopharmaceutical industry, contract service organisations, clinical research, regulatory agencies, health ministries, patients’ organisations and universities. It is...

Every year thousands of contractors apply for work with public and private sector organisations. To win work, they must meet the buyer’s health and safety standards. Assessing supplier’s health and safety competence is usually time consuming process. Being CHAS approved reduces duplication as suppliers compliance is accepted by all CHAS buyers. CHAS Benefits: Suppliers show...

Speakers Andrew Yeo, Cardiff R&D Specialist Unit, HMRC Tom Woodcock, Hazlewoods   SECRETS REVEALED: Why Government wants you to pay less tax Don't leave it to Finance or to your Accountants Where's the catch? How to get the "cash" The amazing range of qualifying activity "Cashback" for loss-making companies 200% R&D tax relief for small business One...

8.30am – Arrival, refreshments and networking 9.00am – Workshop commences 3.pm - Close This course equally caters for programmers, senior staff and managers. It is designed to take people through the process of understanding an HL7 installation and giving them a background knowledge in the technical aspects. Guest Speaker: Chris Lynton-Moll, Chief Executive Officer, CAL2CAL...

UK Trade & Investment and the China Britain Business Council are organising a 'Medical Technologies Trade Mission to China' from the 15th to 20th April 2012. Join this mission to: Explore opportunities in this key emerging market Meet with potential buyers, partners and distributors Attend the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), the largest medical...

What are the FP7 Healthcare Funding calls for 2013? If you want to find out how these calls are relevant to you, then attend “Healthcare FP7 funding calls for 2013” at BioCity on Tuesday 24 April. Octavio Pernas, the National Contact Point for FP7 will give you an insight as to what the EU have...

Advanced printing for medical and health applications IOP Conference Swansea University, 24th April 2012 The current developments in plastic electronics and bio-functional materials are leading to a growing commercial and scientific interest in the application of printing technologies and fluid processing in biomedical applications. The meeting will provide a broad view of the current status...

BioTrinity is the premier European Biopartnering and Investment Conference, where great minds and smart money meet under one roof. BioTrinity partners R&D companies and big pharma with more biomedical investors than any other European partnering conference. BioTrinity's company showcase profiles assets at all stages of development from discovery, preclinical, phase I to phase II as well...

World IP Day 26 April 2012 Free IP Workshop Click here for the event flyer. Do you want to know more about Intellectual Property (IP) and its relevance to your business? Every business owns and uses IP, but how do you identify and protect it to maximise the value of your hard work in innovation and creativity through patents, trade marks and designs?   On...

Please register via www.biosouth.co.uk or let me know if you want me to copy over your P4B ‘profile’ into the BioSouth event website.   This event is designed to provide companies and organisations working in the various Bio related sectors of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical and Biopharmaceuticals with an opportunity to make new contacts...

Magstim are pleased to open online booking for next year's 'Summer School' - the Magstim Neuroscience Conference & Workshop 2012, which will be held in the Examination Schools inOxford in the UK on 12th & 13th May 2012. Based on feedback from previous events, we are rebranding and reformatting the TMS Summer School to be wider in its remit to encompass more than...

A meeting point for the healthcare industry from across Latin America, Hospitalar is the ideal venue for companies looking to expand their business in the region. Medilink will again be organising the UK Pavilion at Hospitalar 2012 - click here to download more information and a booking form.  UKTI TAP grants of £1800 are available for eligible companies....

Click here to download the event flyer. Do you want to know more about Intellectual Property (IP) and its relevance to your business? Every business owns and uses IP, but how do you identify and protect it to maximise the value of your hard work in innovation and creativity through patents, trade marks and designs? On 23 May 2012 UDL Cardiff are holding a free lunchtime...

Event: Export Seminar: A Focus on Russia Date: 14th June 2012 Venue: ABHI Offices, Lambeth North, London Time: 10.00 – 13.00 (Including Networking Lunch) Cost:  £45+VAT Members and £60+ VAT for Non-Members To register visit: www.abhi-events.org.uk/exportseminarafocusonrussia ABHI would like to invite you to attend a half-day Export Seminar focusing on the Russian Market which will...

 UK Trade & Investment in partnership with the BIA is offering UK companies an opportunity to join the UK Pavilion at the BIO International Convention 2012. The cost effective stand package provides organisations with space to exhibit, hold partnering meetings and promote their business. In 2012, BIO will be held in Boston, the leading Life...

  This year ABHI’s Summer Event will focus on the new NHS Procurement Policy, which is due to be published this spring. This event will look at the key issues affecting the medical technology sector with regard to Procurement. To book visit: https://www.abhi-events.org.uk/deliveringthenhsprocurementstrategyconference With a keynote address from Health Minister Simon Burns MP (invited) the...

Science and Technology Pavilion, National Eisteddfod of Wales, Llandow, Vale of Glamorgan, 4-11 August 2012   A message from John Roberts at Penn Pharma:   Science and Technology is now an important part of the National Eisteddfod of Wales with the Science and Technology Pavilion being a major attraction on the Eisteddfod field (usually in...

Click here for more information and to register     Programme   Wednesday 19th September 1900-2130  Networking reception drinks & buffet supper, Hyatt Regency Hotel,         Birmingham Thursday 20th September 0830 Registration opens 0900  Conference opening address (Roy Lilley, Chairman) 0915 Background to Re-Cast - problems with current CE system and identified solutions...

The Building Better Healthcare Awards have been recognising, rewarding and celebrating the best practice in world class architecture, design, facilities and estates management for over 15 years. But that's not all, no healthcare building or environment are fit for purpose without the people, technology and equipment that meets the needs of each patient. The 2012...

Discover how supercomputing can energise your business at this unique one−day event hosted by HPC Wales.

The theme for this EMIDRN SIG is 'Seeing is believing: approaches to image microbial infections' at BioCity, Nottingham.

The new Life Science Skills Awards scheme is set to reward apprentices, individuals, providers and employers who have excelled in contributing to the development of skills within the life sciences sector.

Discover how open innovation is helping companies harness multiple minds to solve complex problems... The future of innovation is open and global.

This event has been arranged in conjunction with NHiS, the leading provider of market intelligence and insights to assist organisations in their understanding of and engagement with the NHS. Run by Paul Midgley, who has vast experience working with the NHS, the course will give you an understanding of important issues.

Get social media savvy with this introduction to the benefits of social media. Be inspired and discover how social media can work for you.

Internationally active SME’s stand a better chance of weathering the challenging trading conditions. But exploiting overseas trading opportunities is easier said than done. Enterprise Europe Network Wales has pulled together a panel of experts who can help unpick some of the obstacles SMEs may encounter.

The HealthTech and Medicines KTN (Health KTN) is pleased to invite you to attend this meeting on Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in Cambridge on Wednesday 26th June 2013.

Medilink invites you to connect with industry colleagues and professionals from across the UK at our national networking event.

The theme of this conference will be preventing Surgical Site Infections and is entitled ‘All Sewn Up’. Sessions include: managing complicated surgical wounds, developing surveillance systems for ‘C’ section, demystifying the WHO check list and much more. To view the full programme please see below or visit the registration website by clicking on the link provided.

MEDXPO LONDON 2013, the medical congress that will deliver a new platform to UK and International healthcare professionals, connecting a broad range of disciplines including 80 hours of conferences and exclusive 'Meet the Ministerial Buyer' events.

Venturefest Wales will provide a showcase for businesses poised for high growth and will be of interest to entrepreneurs, directors of science, technology, creative and high-growth companies, investors in high growth and early stage companies, and academics with potential spin-out businesses or an interest in business.

This one day masterclass will provide delegates with the tools and techniques for assessing the value and effectiveness of a medical device before it goes to market and in order to meet CE marking and regulatory approval.

The next South East Wales Academic Health Science Partnership (SEWAHSP) Conference will take place on Tuesday, 22nd October 2013, 9-3pm at City Hall, Cardiff.