Medilink UK’s flagship 2025 National Healthcare Business Awards is taking place on 10th July 2025 at The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) from 12noon – 17:00.
Join Medilink South West and Innovate UK for an exclusive opportunity to meet a visiting South Korean delegation bringing cutting-edge healthcare technologies to the UK.
Funded by the distinguished Seoul Business Agency, this inward mission features Korean companies at the forefront of Medical Devices, Healthcare AI Platforms, and Biotech Materials. They’re in the South West to explore UK partnerships – from joint R&D and university collaborations to potential clinical trials.
Expect:
Insightful morning presentations on UK–Korea collaboration opportunities
A networking lunch
1:1 meetings with Korean companies (limited availability – view company profiles and book early)
Agenda:
· Arrive 9:30
· Welcome from Professor Richard Luxton
· Introduction to the Seoul Business Agency
· Overview of the South West Healthtech Ecosystem
· Korean company collaboration opportunity pitches
· South West company case study
· Medilink SW/Innovate UK - Wrap up
· Networking lunch
· B2B meetings
Whether you're an SME, academic, or innovation lead, this is an opportunity to forge international partnerships with one of Asia’s most dynamic health tech ecosystems.
If you have any questions regarding the Korean delegation, please contact Sarah Hildersley on sarah.hildersley@iukbg.ukri.org.
Please note: 1:1 meetings are limited and will be allocated based on suitability and first come, first served availability.
Overview
Digital health has the potential to improve people's health and well-being and to enhance efficiency across health and social care. But for innovation to be successful, the right partnership is essential, with people and communities at the heart of the process.
This event provides a platform to gain insights into the key challenges across health and care for which digital technology may provide the solution. We’ll also explore approaches to co-creation with an interactive design thinking workshop in the afternoon, responding in real time to some of the opportunities and insights described in the morning.
Schedule
9.00 Coffee and registration
Professor Richard Luxton, UWE – Director of the Health Tech Hub, and Professor Matt Freeman, Director of Future Space
Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of UWE and Chair of Health Innovation West of England
Opportunities for digital health in secondary care: Dr Sanjoy Shah, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Innovation case study: Clera Healthcare – Founders Dr Alice Appleton and Dr Jonathon Abeles
Opportunities for digital health in community care: Scott Deacon, Head of Innovation, Sirona Care & health
Innovation case study: BABCON Director Nikki Cotterill, Professor of Nursing in Continence Care, UWE
Opportunities for digital health in primary care (Rhys Lewis, Head of Digital, One Care)
Innovation case study: TBC
12.30 Lunch
·Design thinking workshop with Health Innovation West of England
During the morning we’ll crowdsource a framing question or challenge around how we use digital health technologies. Then in this interactive afternoon workshop we’ll tackle it collectively.
Led by experienced facilitators from Health Innovation West of England’s Academy, we’ll be introduced to codesign techniques from the Creative Problem-Solving Toolkit to generate ideas. We’ll also explore how to decide which ideas to progress as tests of change and how to refine and prototype these.
16.00 Closing comments (Professor Richard Luxton)
Tea/Coffee/refreshments provided
MediWales will be holding their annual all-Wales NHS Connects Conference on the 17th of June at the All Nations Centre in Cardiff.
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 presentations, workshops, exhibitions and networking.
The aims of the conference are to:
Highlight and showcase the excellent work being carried out by the health and care communities in Wales.
Improve collaborative working between the health boards, industry and research communities.
Raise the profile of NHS Wales and clinical innovation across the UK.
Support closer working relationships between industry, NHS and research groups and clinical trials capabilities.
Building on the excellent work that has been done around innovation adoption, the conference will consider the challenges involved in scaling change and adoption of new products, services and processes that deliver impact for patients across the whole NHS.
Showcasing new technologies, digital health and NHS innovations
This NHS led event includes keynote presentations, interactive workshops and networking, NHS teams and colleagues from the health and care community across Wales, as well as the wider industry sector, will share clinical innovation and insights to improve patient outcomes.
Last year, Connects welcomed over 400 delegates to Cardiff, from clinical and care communities, industry and academia from across Wales and the UK.
This event is free for all NHS and Health and Care staff to attend when registering with an NHS email on the Connects website.
To find out more, or to register to attend, please click here: https://mediwalesconnects.com/
Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshows
April - September
The Department for Business and Trade has unveiled a new series of events across the UK, designed to propel UK businesses onto the global stage. This programme aims to fuel business growth and connect you with international opportunities.
What will I get from attending these events?
Potential 1-2-1's with a global buyer Expert guidance and support Strategic networking
Access to a rolling seminar programme and business support zone.
Who are these events for?
These events will equip your business with the tools and confidence needed to fast-track your global growth in international markets and the opportunity to connect with buyers and commercial officers from across the world. Each event has a flexible programme, allowing you to select the sessions most relevant to your business needs and interests.
Do not miss out!
This is your opportunity to take your business to the next level. Submit your expression of interest now and request your place at the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshows.
To express your interest in joining a roadshow, register here: https://eu.eventscloud.com/miukroadshows/
The Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK and Ireland’s leading event for medical technology.
The expo connects businesses with key decision-makers actively looking for new innovations to shape the future of healthcare.
Exclusive offer for Medilink UK Members
If you’re a member of a Medilink UK network, you can access a discounted exhibition space near the Medilink Midlands pavilion.
Why exhibit alongside Medilink Members?
Meet the right people: Meet high-intent buyers from medtech, healthcare and life sciences sectors—all actively searching for the latest innovations to enhance patient care.
Boost your brand visibility: Showcase your expertise at the UK’s #1 medtech event and stand out as a leader in medical technology innovation.
Maximise lead generation: Generate high-quality leads, build valuable relationships, and turn interest into long-term business opportunities.
Medilink South West Annual Business and Innovation Networking Event
Join us for an evening of celebration recognising med-tech in the South West on Wednesday, 14th May 2025. The event will take place on Board Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the ship that tells the incredible story of one of Britain’s greatest engineers and one of the most important ships in maritime history.
The awards are a fantastic opportunity for our sector to come together to celebrate the achievements of life science companies in our region. Winners are automatically entered in to the Medilink UK National Healthcare Business Awards, which will take place on 10th July 2025 at The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE).
MediWales is pleased to announced that they are working in collaboration with the BIA and Cytiva to bring the Regional Focus event to Cardiff on the 29th April.
The day will feature presentations from exciting Welsh life science companies, as well as panel discussions on how Welsh companies fit into the broader UK ecosystem. We'll consider how we can build the next generation of skills for Welsh companies, and how life science entrepreneurs can source the capital they need to change the world.
There will be plenty of opportunity to network over lunch and refreshments.
This event is free to all MediWales and BIA members.
If you would like to learn more about the event or register, please click here.
Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, unites leaders from across the healthcare sector to collaboratively envision a more innovative and dynamic future for global health.
The 2025 event promises to share critical insights and new technologies committed to transitioning from healthcare to health, and is projected to attract:
15,000 International attendees
1,900 Conference delegates
325 Global exhibitors
300 Visionary speakers
100 Participating countries
85 Insightful sessions
20 Ministers & ambassadors
With two thought leadership conferences, a live stage, a global exhibition and many features and activations, Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 is packed with opportunities to inspire, educate, and connect global healthcare professionals
Join us at the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation in Taunton for an insightful and collaborative event around future Technologies for enabling Health & Care.
We'll be joined by Professor Richard Luxton from the University of the West of England (UWE) who will talk about the latest innovations in health and care enablement. He will discuss new assistive digital technologies, including some of the latest work with the primary care lab.
There will also be updates from Skills for Care and Business West, plus plenty of time to network and connect with your industry colleagues over lunch.
It promises to be a valuable experience for any organisation working in the Health & Care sector.
This event is funded by the Somerset Innovation Network.
What is the Somerset Innovation Network?
The Somerset Innovation Network is a fully-funded programme driving innovation and collaboration to forward-thinking, and growth-driven businesses in the region.
Bringing together two innovation centres in Somerset - iAero in Yeovil and Digital Innovation Centre in Taunton, the network aims to encourage collaboration and innovation between businesses, whilst helping them grow and develop through a variety of tailored 1-2-1 support, informative workshops and networking opportunities.
India's #1 Trade Fair for Hospitals, Health Centres and Clinics
Unlock the huge potential of India's healthcare market.
NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS!
Medical Fair India is the country’s number one exhibition and conference for healthcare, attracting over 14,000 trade visitors and 300 international exhibitors to the 2024 event.
With participation from over 20 countries, Medical Fair India provides an opportunity to position your brand among competitors and further increase your level of visibility in a UK-specific exhibition zone.
It's your chance to get involved with one of the world's most exciting and fast-growing healthcare markets:
Launch new products and services
Network with industry leaders and potential buyers
Increase brand exposure
Enhance your international presence
For more information go to Medical Fair India
MediWales are holding their annual BioWales in London event on the 12th March 2025.
The Welsh life science sector is a thriving and dynamic ecosystem and, particularly in the last few years, there have been significant developments around clinical innovation, medtech and diagnostics. This event provides a unique platform for exciting new innovations and companies looking for investment and collaborations. With presentations from a variety of Welsh companies at various stages of their investor journey and an expert investor panel.
The event will also highlight NHS innovation and research collaboration opportunities, discussing clinical access, adoption and clinical trials.
This event is free to attend for MediWales members, partner organisation members and invited guests.
Requirements management in medical device development is a mandatory process, and even for non-medical developments, it is the best approach to ensure you're designing the right product.
By properly defining, writing and verifying against requirements, you can demonstrate your product is functional, safe and has avoided unnecessary costs.
In this Tekki Brekki, Richard Gold from Kinneir Dufort will provide an overview of best practice in requirements management from personal experience in 10 years of design consultancy.
Richard Gold has 10 years' experience working within design consultancy, spanning a diverse range of sectors including medical, life-sciences, consumer and industrial. This has provided experience developing a wide variety of products from low-power wearables to large electromechanical systems.
Kinneir Dufort is an expert partner, helping companies research, innovate and develop new products and brand experiences.
To register for this free event please email Julie on the link below.
Teas/Coffee and Danish provided.
If you require a parking space please also provide your car registration.
Join this exclusive event in Cardiff, hosted by Madrid Investment Attraction in collaboration with How2Go, designed to strengthen commercial ties between the UK and Madrid. Discover opportunities in Fintech, E-Health, and Cybersecurity, and learn how Madrid’s vibrant ecosystem can give your business access to the rest of Spain, Northern Africa, and Latin America.
Engage in insightful presentations, interactive round table sessions, and valuable networking to forge meaningful partnerships between Cardiff and Madrid.
uk@h2gconsulting.com
Click here to Register
Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Running for almost 50 years, Arab Health is the largest healthcare trade event in the Middle East. This hugely popular exhibition is a great opportunity to generate new business and increase your international presence.
As well as being the ideal platform from which to launch new products and services it is a chance to network with industry leaders and potential buyers from across the globe.
Why exhibit with Medilink?
To enable you to focus on the important job of increasing your international trade, Medilink offer a comprehensive support package which includes:
Fully furnished exhibition stand on a high-quality, UK branded pavilion
Fantastic location in Halls 2 & 3
Support with travel and accommodation
Competitive freight rates
Full pre-show administrative and logistical support
In-market assistance from the Medilink International Team
PR assistance
Hot and cold refreshments for delegates and visitors
To discuss your requirements and book your space today, please contact our friendly and helpful international events team on international@medilink.co.uk or call 0114 232 9292, or for more information click the link below:
23rd January 2025 : 9:00am - 3:00pm
Future Space, Bristol
MediWales and Medilink South West are excited to announce our BioWales in Bristol event on 23rd January, generously hosted by Future Space, based at UWE Bristol.
This unique occasion will bring together businesses, investors and NHS Innovation Leads from Wales and the South West to strengthen collaborative partnerships and explore opportunities for growth.
The day will feature a range of sessions on key topics, including:
Funding across Wales and the South West
Support available for start-ups
Investor relations
Business showcases
Clinical access and research opportunities
Manufacturing capabilities
If you would like to find out more about the event or how to get involved, please email Bethan.
BioWales in Bristol is free for all Future Space tenants, MediWales and Medilink South West members to attend. If you would like to join us as a non-member, find out more or get involved in the event programme, please contact us here.
MEDICA has being running for over 40 years, occupying 17 exhibition halls and over 114,000sqm of exhibition space. It regularly attracts several thousand exhibitors from 70 countries (including a huge participation from UK companies) and is now firmly established on every expert’s calendar, underpinning a lot of companies’ annual marketing plans. Each year leading individuals from business, research, healthcare and government visit the exhibition alongside tens of thousands of national and international experts and decision-makers. In previous years, our UK exhibitors were visited by healthcare professionals from as far as the US and South America, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Far East Asia.
7th Medical/Elderly Care/Pharmacy Week Tokyo
9th - 11th October, 2024, Tokyo, Japan
Japan imports more than 50 per cent of its medical devices
Japan is second only to China in the number of hospitals built
Japan has the world's longest life expectancy at 84.5 years
With around 28 per cent of its citizens 65 or over, Japan's ageing population has meant huge investment in new hospitals and elderly care facilities. As a consequence, its medical sector has grown exponentially.
Now the world’s 3rd largest medical market, Japan imports more than 50 per cent of its medical devices.
Based on its total government health expenditure figures for 2022, Japan now has the highest rate of public health spending in the world.
If you are looking to access this rapidly expanding market, contact our international events team on international@medilink.co.uk or call 0114 232 9292. Alternatively, for more information click the link below.
REHACARE is the world's largest trade fair for rehabilitation and care. Every year it attracts people from all over the world to Düsseldorf, Germany – be they people with disabilities, caring relatives or professionals.
At REHACARE, you can find out about the latest trends and developments in the assistive technology industry and actively exchange information with other people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. Whether organizations, self-help associations or manufacturers of aids – REHACARE is the central meeting place for the industry. The exhibition halls and integrated expert forums offer an ideal platform for exchanging information and experiences as well as making valuable contacts.
Focused on equipment and supplies for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, Medical Fair Asia provides fantastic business opportunities to help you access, or grow your trade within, the Asia-Pacific region.
The last edition of this exhibition attracted over 14,000 trade visitors from 70 countries.
Med tech in Singapore
Singapore itself is a highly-developed and business-friendly market and UK companies wishing to use it as a base from which to expand into the APAC region will benefit from:
A growing economy
An ageing population
Increased health spending
UK – Singapore Free Trade Agreement
Unlock the potential
So why not contact our international events team on international@medilink.co.uk or call 0114 232 9292 to find out more about exhibiting in this exciting and dynamic market?
Alternatively, for more information click the link below.
For more information on the Singapore med tech market click here.
We are excited to host a complimentary "Developing High-Performing Teams" masterclass.
This session has been designed for CEOs, MDs and HR professionals looking to drive success throughout the business by developing a strong, effective tier of mid-level managers.
Join our interactive live workshop to examine and explore the leadership and management competencies necessary to drive performance and create motivated teams.
This interactive session will take place virtually on Wednesday 7th August at 9:00 am - 10:30 am.
Have your say! (supported by the High Value Manufacturing Catapult)
In response to feedback from member organisations, Medilink UK is launching a Med Tech Manufacturing Special Interest Group.
Members have told us that with major disruptive developments such as digitisation / automation, advanced materials, sustainability, additive manufacture etc., there is a real need for a forum whereby executives from UK med tech manufacturers can share experiences and learn more about technology opportunities.
When: Webinar launch: Monday 15th July at 10.30 am to 12.00 pm
Who should attend: This webinar is primarily intended for executives from UK med tech manufacturers, both OEMs and supply chain, and from related research and technology organisations.
What can you expect: A number small med tech manufacturers have agreed to set the scene by sharing with you their experience of adopting new technologies or responding to challenges.
This will be followed by direct discussion (via the MentiMeter system) on what you believe the scope of the MedTech Manufacturing SIG should be, and how it should be structured / managed.
After the meeting, we will create a steering group, from selected webinar participants, to flesh out the scope and structure of the Med Tech Manufacturing Special Interest Group.
To make your voice heard, join us for the webinar launch. Book your place here.
The prestigious Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards celebrates the outstanding business achievements, international successes and innovative breakthroughs made across the life sciences and healthcare technology sectors in the past year.
The Medilink National Awards finalists comprise the winners of each of the Medilink regional awards, making the national awards ceremony the thrilling culmination of a year-long competition.
Winners of the Medilink UK National Awards will be invited to an exclusive luncheon event held at The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) on 11th July 2024.
MediWales Connects Conference 2024
MediWales will be holding their annual all-Wales NHS Connects Conference on the 26th June in Cardiff.
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 presentations, workshops and networking.
The aims of the conference are to:
• Highlight and showcase the excellent work being carried out by the health and care communities in Wales.
• Improve collaborative working between the health boards, industry and research communities.
• Raise the profile of NHS Wales and clinical innovation across the UK.
• Support closer working relationships between industry, NHS and research groups and clinical trials capabilities.
Building on the excellent work that has been done around innovation adoption, we will consider the challenges involved in scaling change and adoption of new products, services and processes that deliver impact for patients across the whole NHS.
Medilink UK members can claim a 10% discount on tickets by selecting the Partner Member Delegate option when registering to attend. To find out more, or to register to attend, please click here:
https://mediwalesconnects.com/
The UK is home to one of the largest medical technology industries globally with an annual turnover of £27.6 billion including over £5 billion in exports. It also leads the world in research capabilities with universities building on an existing rich history of ground-breaking medical innovations.
As the home of medical device manufacturing in the UK, Med-Tech Innovation Expo is at the centre of this exciting sector and the exhibition showcases the entire ecosystem of market leading technology suppliers, machines, materials, software and service providers.
Join us at Med-Tech Innovation Expo!
With a remarkable 30-year history, HOSPITALAR is the most prominent and influential health sector exhibition across Latin America.
The event presents a fantastic opportunity to foster new business relationships, connecting with influential industry leaders, potential buyers, manufacturers and distributors, as well as healthcare professionals.
It also provides the perfect platform to launch innovative products and services, boost brand exposure and expand your presence on an international scale.
Medilink have signed an exclusive MOU with ABIMED (Brazilian Association of the Health Technology Industry) who will be on site during Hospitalar to meet UK companies exhibiting on the Medilink UK pavilion. ABIMED representatives will be offering one-to-one meetings to share their knowledge and experience of the Brazilian medical sector, regulation requirements, compliance, commercial operations and support with ADVISA.
To discuss your requirements and book your space today, please contact our friendly and helpful international events team on international@medilink.co.uk or call 0114 232 9292 or for more information click the link below:
8th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology
Nominate your organisation for one of five categories:
Innovation for Sustainable Futures Award
Advances in Digital Healthcare Award
Start Up Award
Delivering Innovation into Health and Care Award
Partnership Between Academia & Business Award
Please return your completed nomination form/s here
Winners of these regional awards are automatically entered into the National Medilink Awards which will take place in June 2024. This prestigious event, which will be held in London, will recognize the impact of the health and life science sector.
13 – 15 MARCH 2024
India is among the top 20 markets for medical devices worldwide and has a 75-80% import dependency.
Established in 1990, MEDICAL FAIR INDIA is the country’s no. 1 exhibition and conference for healthcare, attracting over 6,000 trade visitors and up to 300 international exhibitors.
To enquire about exhibiting, please contact our friendly and helpful team on international@medilink.co.uk / 0114 232 9272
From the established applications in electrolytes, glucose and pregnancy a decade ago, today sensor technology is employed in a variety of healthcare applications, driven by the Covid epidemic and innovation in wearable technology. The 11th annual Sensors in Medicine conference this year will focus on Point-of-Care for infectious diseases, wearable sensors and advances in biosensor technology. In 2024, after several years of virtual events, the conference will revert to a live format, with streaming to reach our overseas delegates. Recognising the innovation pathway from lab to clinic, the conference will include commercial as well as academic developments.
Sensors for Infectious diseases
Point of Care technology
Sensors for resource limited environments
Wearable, implantable and ingestible sensors, including sweat sensors
AI and data mining
Advances in biosensor technology, from lab to clinic
Call for Papers: Abstracts invited for oral and poster presentations on any of the topics.
Please submit a 200 word (100 word for posters) abstract to sim24@sensor100.com.
Registration: Registration will open in December 2023
Exhibition: There will be an exhibition of sensor technology and service providers.
Contact sim24@sensor100.com for more information
