Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Bristol and Bath Science Park
MediWales Connects Conference 2026
MediWales will be holding their annual Connects conference on the 18th June at the All Nations Centre, 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 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 350 delegates to Cardiff, from clinical and care communities, industry and academia from across Wales and the UK.
This event is free for all NHS 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: MediWales Connects
UK Life Science companies can secure their place at Medical Fair China 2026 with Medilink UK, giving them the opportunity to exhibit at one of China’s most influential healthcare trade shows.
Medical Fair China 2026, taking place from 20 – 22 August 2026 in Suzhou, will attract thousands of visitors and exhibitors, offering unparalleled access to China’s rapidly growing healthcare market.
With its distinctive focus on “innovation,” Medical Fair China stands out among numerous medical exhibitions and has earned widespread support and recognition from enterprises and industry professionals. The exhibition will showcase the latest achievements across the entire industry chain, provide an international platform for exchange and collaboration, facilitate the translation of technological innovations into clinical practice, and accelerate the high-quality development and global expansion of the medical sector.
Rehacare China, introduced to the Chinese market by Messe Düsseldorf, happens in parallel to Medical Fair China. With the mission of “TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERS, INTEGRATION INNOVATES”, the exhibition covers intelligent rehabilitation, paediatric rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, joint assistance, communication and information assistance, mobility assistance, rehabilitation equipment and therapy, barrier-free living and medical care, building a well-targeted international platform for procurement and exchange across the rehabilitation industry chain.
To enquire about exhibiting, please contact our friendly and helpful team on international@medilink.co.uk / 0114 232 9272
With a well-established history since 1997, Medical Fair Asia continues to grow from strength to strength as South East Asia’s most established international medical and healthcare event.
Focused on equipment and supplies for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA provides you with the best business opportunities to navigate the marketplace in South East Asia.
The last edition of this exhibition attracted 1,050 international exhibitors and over 14,000 trade visitors from 70 countries & regions.
The physical event will be complemented by a week-long digital extension, to ensure exhibitors and visitors can continue networking and doing business with a global audience.
To enquire about exhibiting, please contact our friendly and helpful team on international@medilink.co.uk / 0114 232 9272
India is among the top 20 markets for medical devices worldwide, but has a 75-80% import dependency. The market is currently on a steep upward growth trajectory.
Established in 1990, MEDICAL FAIR INDIA is the country’s no.1 exhibition and conference for healthcare. The last edition of the show to be held in New Delhi in 2023 had a record turnout, attracting over 17,000 trade visitors and 300 international exhibitors.
To enquire about exhibiting, please contact our friendly and helpful team on international@medilink.co.uk / 0114 232 9272
Every year, experts, specialists and visitors from Europe and the rest of the world meet at REHACARE to present and experience the latest developments and trends in the fields of mobility, barrier-free living and work design.
Exhibit alongside modern technologies which are improving the everyday lives of people with disabilities, and showcase the products and ideas that are shaping the industry.
From specially developed children’s aids and accessible vehicle conversions to innovative technologies such as exoskeletons and robotics, REHACARE offers the perfect opportunity to present your developments in mobility, everyday aids and rehabilitation.
What is it that makes REHACARE special for exhibitors & visitors?
Future Health unites leaders and guides Abu Dhabi’s global health initiatives, reflecting their commitment to sustainable impact, collaborative partnerships and adaptive strategies for a healthier, more equitable future for all.
The Future Health Summit (formerly Abu Dhabi Global Health Week)
Following the success of the previous two editions of the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, which resulted in over 50 agreements to address global health priorities over the past two years, Future Health: An Initiative by Abu Dhabi was born.
Future Health expands beyond Abu Dhabi’s annual flagship event into a year-round platform that supports a series of initiatives through funding, partnerships and coalition-building and innovation acceleration.
Bringing together senior decision-makers responsible for healthcare strategy, policy, investment, and system transformation, the Summit unites global leaders to tackle today’s most urgent healthcare challenges.
It focuses on four key impact areas:
Longevity & Precision Health
Health System Resilience & Sustainability
Digital Health& AI
Investment in Life Sciences
Earlier this year this flagship event welcomed:
500 speakers
100 countries
25,000 participants
The world’s first Declaration on Longevity and Precision Medicine was launched
One of only four global vaccine distribution hubs was established
With over 5,000 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors from over 160 nations, meet your future customers at one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world.
As a result of our partnership with Messe Düsseldorf, Medilink UK are hosting the largest, most visible UK pavilion at MEDICA 2026. This pavilion provides companies with access to industry-leading support at the world’s largest healthcare and life sciences event.
Medilink UK, the largest representative body in the UK for life science companies, are the exclusive UK partners of Messe Düsseldorf for MEDICA in Germany. Since 2021, Medilink has hosted the largest, most visible group of UK companies attending MEDICA. As a direct result of this success Medilink UK are continuing to expand their presence by hosting the Official UK pavilion at MEDICA 2026. This new, larger and upgraded British pavilion provides UK companies with access to industry-leading support at the world’s largest healthcare and life sciences event.
GIANT Health is the UK’s leading and rapidly expanding community of over 345,000 NHS leaders, clinicians, and innovators in health, tech, and business.
The GIANT Health Event is the UK’s foremost NHS innovation festival, showcasing 6+ distinct “shows within the festival.” Join us to network, learn, and engage with 100s of world-class speakers. Experience immersive presentations, witness leading health-tech start-ups pitch to investors, and much more.
By exhibiting with Medilink at GIANT Health, you’ll be connected to hundreds of senior NHS leaders and procurement teams from the national, regional (ICS / ICB) and local hospital trusts at the UK’s foremost annual NHS Innovation and Technology show for a discounted rate.
Not only that, but exhibiting has many additional benefits:
Unique opportunity to directly contact / network with buyers and influencers through the GIANT Health Event App
Champion your business, products and services across GIANT Health’s social media channels, providing access to a community of over 352,000 health innovation professionals
Access to GIANT Health’s “Customer Success Programme” running throughout the year – a personal one-to-one guide on how to maximise the value of your investment and participation at GIANT Health 2026
This exclusive pavilion offers companies exhibiting as part of the Medilink Innovation Pavilion specially discounted exhibition and sponsorship package, including:
A branded pod in our pavilion space, with furniture and space for display materials
5 complimentary event tickets for each attending company
Fortnightly social media promotion for 6 months
Optional extras like printed materials and more are also available
To discuss your Exhibition Options, get in touch with us:
Innovation in the food sector offers opportunities for the life sciences sector, where the need for sterile, stable, and environmentally responsible packaging is growing. Advances such as bio‑nanocomposite coatings, antimicrobial films, and improved barrier materials have clear relevance for pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices. Circular‑economy business models, driven by regulatory pressure and consumer expectations, can reduce waste and lifecycle impact for life science companies.
This workshop will explore the drivers and explore how cross‑sector innovation can accelerate the development of sustainable products in the health and life science sector and how advances in bio-inspired materials can be used in the food sector. Connecting the Food and Drink Sector to the Health and Life Science Sector
Join us for an exciting in-person event where we bring together the food and drink industry and the health and life sciences community. It’s a great chance to network, share ideas, and explore how these two dynamic sectors can collaborate for a healthier future. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow!
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09.30 Registration
10.00 Welcome and introduction
10.10 Why the NHS needs innovation in sustainable materials – Logan Ryan, Health Innovation West of England
10.40 The regulatory driver to the adoption of sustainable materials – Richard Marriot, Ecosurety
11.10 Refreshment break
11.30 Plastic free packaging from seaweed - Kim Lees, Notpla
12.00 The big ask of new sustainable materials and packaging for the food sector - Charlotte Keenan, Yeo Valley
12.30 Q&A, ask the panel and next steps
13.00 Networking lunch
14.00 Close
This free-to-attend online workshop is hosted by the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) and the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) – Community Healthcare, supported by the NIHR Research Support Service National Collaborative.
Aims:
• Understand the funding landscape for the health and life sciences industry
• Understand what is involved and what is expected in a funding application
• Understand how to pitch your project in a clear and convincing way so reviewers can see its importance and how you plan to do the work
Outline of the day:
• The Context of Innovation Funding, New Developments & the Funding Process
• Building a Team Who Can Deliver
• Evidence to Support Your Product’s Development – Competing Technologies, Proof of Concept, Prior Work and Previous Applications
• Defining Your Aims and Objectives
• Research Plan – Typical Workpackages
• Project Planning: Milestones, Deliverables, Gantt Charts and Flow Diagrams
• The Importance of Public Involvement and Research Inclusion
• Demonstrating the Potential for Impact
• How to Write and Pitch an Application
• Funding Success Stories
• The Industry Ecosystem and Who Can Help
• Q&A Panel
Full programme here Enquiries to nihr-rss@soton.ac.uk Registration link
An insight into the scaling and portfolio opportunities available to MedTech businesses when they innovate with a strategic emphasis on design.
Join innovation and design experts from Native for this FREE webinar, as they share case studies and methods from decades of experience gained from bringing category-defining products and services to market globally.
Date: 28th January 2026
Time: 11:00 - 11:45 (GMT)
Platform: Teams
FREE to attend
Join innovation and design experts from Native as they share case studies and methods from decades of experience gained from bringing category-defining products and services to market globally.
The session will include:-
Case studies
Innovation strategies that create value
Holistic design methodologies that put the power of brand, innovation and design in the hands of MedTech businesses
Reimagining established brands for new customers globally
Workshop Overview:
Exporting can open the door to transformational growth — but only when approached with clarity and the right preparation. This half-day workshop brings together experts to help you assess readiness and explore overseas opportunities with confidence.
Who Should Attend:
CEOs and founders, Senior leaders exploring market expansion, Commercial and operational managers
What You’ll Learn:
:: Components of export readiness :: How to prioritise overseas markets
:: Common pitfalls and how to avoid them :: Decision-making frameworks for expansion
Agenda:
10:00 Welcome
10:15 Preparing for Export: *Sandler
11:30 Break
11:40 Preparing for Export: Sandler
12:30 Export Opportunities: **Colin Piper (DBT)
13:00 Networking lunch
13:45 Takeaways
14:00 Close
*Sandler is a global performance consultancy with over five decades of experience in helping organisations build world-class leadership, management, sales and customer service teams. Sandler South West’s proven approach creates significant results and long-term improvements in strategic planning, culture, sales systems, business development, management performance and succession planning. They work across a variety of industry sectors, including aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and more. As well as virtual-led training, they provide in-person sessions at their training centre, conveniently located just off the M5 near Exeter.
Dr Colin Piper, Adviser Team Manager Dept of Business and Trade (UKTI)
**Dr Colin Piper is an Adviser Team Manager with a chemical industry background. Prior to joining DBT (UKTI) in Oct 2009 he worked for a Cornish chemistry services firm and is an accomplished business development professional with over 11-years’ experience of generating leads and securing orders from the Pharma, Agrochem and Biotech sectors worldwide.
Colin leads a team of International Trade Advisers (ITAs) across Southern England who focus on the Life Sciences, Healthcare & Chemicals sectors.
A full 2-day programme designed to give European healthcare innovators, from startups through to Series A and B companies, the best possible chance of entering and scaling in the U.S. market.
Focusing on U.S. Healthcare Market Access and Reimbursement: how to navigate CMS, private payers, coding systems, and regulatory dynamics
Dates: 19th – 20th January 2026
Times: 08:30 - 18:00 (GMT)
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
Cost: SEHTA/Medilink Members - £1,600 +VAT Non-Members - £1,900 +VAT Additional Delegates: £500 +VAT pp
Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership
Please click here to complete our Expression of Interest
Offer to SMEs includes:
2 delegates per company, all catering across the 2 days with Evening Networking Dinner on the 1st night for all attendees.
This 2-day programme is designed to give European healthcare innovators, from start-ups through to Series A and B companies, the best possible chance of entering and scaling in the U.S. market.
Its unique approach focuses on U.S. Healthcare Market Access and Reimbursement: how to navigate CMS, private payers, coding systems, and regulatory dynamics. Alongside these technical essentials, delegates will also explore two critical enablers of adoption:
Marketing and brand clarity: How to communicate value in a noisy U.S. market using purpose, positioning, and the EmotivData™ methodology.
Education and KOL engagement: How to design structured education and stakeholder programmes that drive confidence, trust, and adoption.
Advancing cardiovascular monitoring: from radar sensing to wearable emergency detection
Wednesday 14 January, 2026 | 3pm-4pm, GMT
In Health Research from Home’s next webinar, Ela Gruzewska (Google) and Jake Sunshine (University of Washington and Google), will explore new advances in using consumer devices aimed at improved cardiovascular monitoring. Their talks will range from heart-rate sensing using radar to detecting cardiac arrest using commodity sensors and wearables.
Jake Sunshine will explore how passive sensing on commodity devices can be employed to recognise life-threatening cardiac and breathing emergencies.
He will discuss:
Research and development of systems to detect cardiopulmonary emergencies with a focus on watch-based detection of cardiac arrest.
The challenges involved in constructing these systems as well as lessons learned in real world deployment.
Ela Gruzewska will explain how Google’s research demonstrated transfer learning between consumer-grade radar modalities, specifically from Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radar, for heart-rate monitoring. Drawing on this work, Ela will highlight how transfer learning can reduce the need for new, device-specific data collection, accelerating research and development in the field.
This session will be especially valuable for researchers, clinicians, digital-health developers.
SHOWCASE YOUR INNOVATIONS TO NHS PROCUREMENT SPECIALISTS AT GIANT HEALTH 2025
GIANT Health brings together innovators, investors, global corporates, established SME's, doctors, hospital managers and government health officials to engage directly with the UK’s entire NHS healthcare procurement ecosystem; to spark productive business collaboration with the NHS and accelerate better health outcomes.
The GIANT Health Event every year is delivered in a festival format with four individual conferences in separate auditoriums, all running in parallel:
1. The NHS National ICS/ICB Congress
2. The Future Hospital Show
3. The NHS National AI Conference
4. Hospital Operating Theatre in the Year 2030
Date: Thursday 27th November 2025
Time: 09:30 - 13:00 (GMT)
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
Cost: SEHTA Members - £50 +VAT pp Non-Members - £75 +VAT pp
Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership
SEHTA are delighted to bring you this half-day workshop in conjunction with Product Sustainability by Devign to provide a comprehensive introduction to sustainability and the path to achieving net zero, with a focus on practical application for businesses and navigating sector-specific frameworks like the NHS Net Zero Roadmap.
We will look at:-
Key concepts - what sustainability and net zero mean, why they matter, and how businesses can begin assessing their own responsibilities and opportunities in this space. Attendees will explore the strategic benefits of net zero and what their organizations need to do to get there.
NHS Net Zero Roadmap - breaking down what it entails, its implications for suppliers and partners, and how to achieve key milestones effectively.
Sustainability 101 - clarifying what true sustainability looks like beyond marketing claims. It examines the role of products in reducing environmental impact and presents lateral strategies for integrating sustainability into business models for long-term success.
Discussion session - to assess each participant’s current position, clarify future goals, and identify concrete next steps in their sustainability journey.
A focused overview of what you need to know about your Sustainability journey for your MedTech product.
Learn from an experienced product sustainability consultant on what is sustainability, how to navigate the NHS net zero roadmap, sustainability 101 and next steps
Date: Thursday 27th November 2025
Time: 09:30 - 13:00 (GMT)
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
Cost: SEHTA/Medilink Members - £50 +VAT pp Non-Members - £75 +VAT pp
Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership
SEHTA are delighted to bring you this half-day workshop in conjunction with Product Sustainability by Devign to provide a comprehensive introduction to sustainability and the path to achieving net zero, with a focus on practical application for businesses and navigating sector-specific frameworks like the NHS Net Zero Roadmap.
We will look at:-
Key concepts - what sustainability and net zero mean, why they matter, and how businesses can begin assessing their own responsibilities and opportunities in this space. Attendees will explore the strategic benefits of net zero and what their organizations need to do to get there.
NHS Net Zero Roadmap - breaking down what it entails, its implications for suppliers and partners, and how to achieve key milestones effectively.
Sustainability 101 - clarifying what true sustainability looks like beyond marketing claims. It examines the role of products in reducing environmental impact and presents lateral strategies for integrating sustainability into business models for long-term success.
Discussion session - to assess each participant’s current position, clarify future goals, and identify concrete next steps in their sustainability journey.
A 90-day strategic sprint for ventures building the future of health and life sciences. Starting Spring 2026.
You’ve taken a complex idea, found traction, raised early funding, and maybe started to build a team. Somewhere along the way, things got more complicated.
Now you’re facing a new set of questions:
What do I actually want this business to become?
Is my current team the right one for the next phase?
Are we building around the opportunity or around old assumptions?
What will I regret not fixing now, before things move faster?
The Smart Scale Programme creates time and space to ask those questions, then build answers you can act on.
It’s designed for the stage where founding teams evolve, strategies shift, and leadership starts to mean something different, where the real work of scaling begins.
Delivered by the University of Bath Innovation and Entrepreneurship team, in partnership with NatWest and the globally recognised SETsquared network, the programme brings together operational experience, sector insight, and a trusted peer community.
WHO’S IT FOR
This programme is designed for founders working in health and life sciences, including:
Digital health and healthtech Diagnostics and therapeutics
Medtech and devices Prevention and wellness
AI and data-driven health solutions Public health, ageing, care or behavioral science
Any business working on improving human health and wellbeing
It starts with one conversation. Book your 60-minute founder diagnostic and see what’s possible.
It’s a platform on which to discuss, learn, and collaborate – where you can make new connections and develop innovative thoughts.
It’s for all businesses: From start-ups and micros through small, medium and large SMEs to corporates and multinationals. It’s about the territory of South Gloucestershire. It’s for all business sectors.
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With over 5,000 exhibitors from 72 countries and 80,000 visitors, MEDICA in Düsseldorf is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world.
As part of the Official UK Pavilion, enjoy access to a fully furnished exhibition stand on a high-quality UK pavilion, with on-site assistance and translators provided, making your time at MEDICA empowering and successful.
Why exhibit with Medilink UK?
Fully furnished exhibition stand on a high-quality, UK branded pavilion
Fantastic location at the event
Support with travel & accommodation
Medilink Membership for one year included in cost* (available to any non-members)
Full pre-show administrative and logistical support
In-market assistance from the Medilink UK Team throughout the exhibition
PR and Marketing assistance to help promote your presence at the event
To register your interest, speak to the Medilink International Team:
Email: international@medilink.co.uk
Call: 0114 232 9292
Or contact Jennifer Walshaw Email: J.Walshaw@medilink.co.uk
Call: +44 (0)7734 383406
The Stroke Technology Symposium will be taking place on the 13th November at the All Nations Centre, Cardiff.
This event will bring together clinical and technology professionals to look at ways of addressing common barriers to delivering stroke care and consider innovative digital tools that could make a difference.
There is funding available to support small projects in partnership with businesses and companies can learn how to apply for it by attending the Symposium.
You can learn more about this event on our website here: https://mediwales.com/event/stroke-tech-symposium-2025/
The event is free to attend.
Are you a health and life sciences business based in South Gloucestershire? If so, this roundtable is designed for you.
South Gloucestershire is home to a growing cluster of health and life sciences businesses, and this roundtable is an opportunity to bring the community together to connect.
Designed for senior leaders and decision-makers, this open forum invites organisations working in biotech, digital health, diagnostics, and preventative care to share insights, build connections, and help shape future support initiatives.
What We’ll Discuss:
What challenges are you facing?
What opportunities are emerging?
What conversations would you like to have with peers, educators, investors, and local authorities?
Why It Matters
Our aim is to strengthen local networks and connect supply chain businesses with the organisations that procure their services – creating space for collaboration, shared learning, and practical next steps to work together.
What You’ll Gain
Understand the current health and life sciences landscape
Exchange ideas and industry knowledge
Build relationships across the sector
Help shape future events and support
Who should attend: Founders, CEOs, COOs, CTOs, Heads of R&D, Clinical Directors, and Business Development leads from Health and Life Science start-ups and SME businesses.
This free event is intended for South Gloucestershire based businesses and has limited capacity. Early registration is encouraged.
Refreshments and light catering will be provided.
This event is funded and supported by South Gloucestershire Council, in partnership with Future Leap.
2025 SEHTA International MedTech Expo & Conference
EXPO 09:00 - 17:00 • CONFERENCE 09:30 - 17:30
DELEGATE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The SME focused healthcare event for driving collaborations between Business, Care & Clinicians & Academics for the MedTech, Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Digital Health, NHS Sector.
Early-Bird Delegate Rate
Early-Bird Rate deadline: 31st July 2025
SEHTA Member Rate: £220 (inc VAT) per person*
Non-Member Rate: £270 (inc VAT) per person
Charity and University Rate: £210 (inc VAT) per person
NHS Employees: Free to attend**
**(Please note our £65+VAT cancellation fee for FREE places - 7 days notice before event required, otherwise the cancellation fee will be charged)
Only 25 Early-Bird places left! Book early to guarantee your place
Exhibit with Medilink UK at Medical Japan Tokyo. We’re excited to invite you to join Medilink UK at Medical Japan Tokyo, Japan’s leading B2B medical trade show covering the Medical, Elderly Care, and Pharmacy industries, taking place from 1st to 3rd October 2025
Exhibiting is easier with Medilink UK! We'll assist you with your travel and accommodation, advertise your attendance at the event, and offer pre-show logistics and administrative support to make your time at the show empowering and successful.
Japan is the world’s third-largest medical market and a major importer of medical devices, so this event is the perfect opportunity to:
Generate new business with over 16,000 visitors, including key decision-makers from hospitals, pharmacies and care facilities
Launch new products and services to a highly engaged audience
Enhance your international presence and explore partnerships across Asia
Increase brand exposure in a market known for innovation and healthcare investment
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
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