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SUMMARY:Innovation Day
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Day is back – bigger\, better\, and part of West Midlands Life Sciences Week. \nJoin us for our annual flagship conference\, bringing together the life sciences and medtech community for a dynamic day of inspiration\, connection\, and opportunity. \nThis year\, we’re offering even more value with two content tracks\, exclusive networking formats\, and practical sessions tailored to help you grow\, collaborate\, and innovate. \nWhether you’re a start-up\, NHS professional\, academic\, or multinational – this is your must-attend event for 2025. \nWhat’s New for 2025? Two tracks of content – choose how you spend your day with two parallel streams: \nTrack 1 – Main Stage:\nSector-wide themes including: \nInnovation across the Midlands\nCo-creation with the NHS\nAI & Precision Medicine\nInternational growth\nFunding & investment insights \nTrack 2 – New for 2025:\nChoose interactive formats including: \nLearn about the EMERGE Initiative*\nSupplying into the NHS*\nPractical workshops with event sponsors: \n\nCreative Networks\nAdamson Jones\nPenningtons Manches Cooper\n\nTicket Options\n£8.50 + VAT – Includes a lunch bag \nFree – Standard entry (without lunch) \n*(pre-booking required\, based on first come first serve\, matching eligibility criteria) \n*Catering facilities are not available on-site\, lunch bags must be pre-ordered. \nWhat is West Midlands Life Sciences Week?\nThis region-wide celebration highlights the depth and breadth of life sciences in the West Midlands. From diagnostics and medtech to advanced therapeutics\, the week showcases sector strengths\, drives collaboration\, and champions innovation that improves lives and fuels economic growth. \nMedilink Midlands Innovation Day is proud to be a key feature in this week of activity. \nTO SECURE YOUR PLACE AND TO FIND OUR MORE CLICK HERE \nYou may also wish to subscribe to our mailing list if you are not already. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-innovation-day-2025/
LOCATION:Aston Villa Football Club\, Villa Park\, Trinity Road\,\, Birmingham\,\, B6 6HE
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WMHTIA: Impact\, Insights & the Future of Health Tech in the West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 18th September \nVenue: Baskerville House\, Centenary Square\, Birmingham B1 2ND \nTime: 08:45am – 12:30pm \nOver the past two years\, the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) has delivered exceptional results\, catalysing investment\, strengthening collaborations and cementing the West Midlands as a leading hub for health and med tech innovation. \nThrough strategic partnerships\, outstanding ROI and the creation of a flourishing life sciences ecosystem\, WMHTIA has demonstrated how targeted support and innovation can deliver real impact for both the region and the wider UK economy. \nNow\, as we look to the future\, this invite-only event will provide key insights into what has been achieved and how continued collaboration and investment can unlock even greater potential in the years ahead. \nThe agenda will focus on highlighting the impacts and insights from the WMHTIA programme to support the case for reinvestment. \nAgenda \n08:45 – 09:15 | Registration & Refreshments \n09:15 – 09:30 | Keynote Address\nSpeaker: Chair of the West Midlands Innovation Board Mike Wright \nThe regional strategic perspective\, highlighting the success of the Innovation Accelerator programme and the importance of health tech to the region. \n09:30 – 09:40 | WMHTIA: Impact\, Outcomes and What’s Next\nSpeaker: WMHTIA – Luan Linden-Phillip \n09:40 – 09:50 | Making the Case for Reinvestment: The Economic Argument\nSpeaker: City-REDI – Tim Burton & George Bramley \n09:50 – 10:00 | Collaboration in Action: A New Model for Supporting Innovators\nSpeaker: Manufacturing Technology Centre – Thorsten Kampmann \n10:00 – 10:10 | Accelerating Innovation Through Regional Clusters\nSpeaker: Medilink Midlands – Melanie Davidson \n10:10 – 10:20 | Innovation Through Co-Creation: Accelerating Impact in Months\, Not Years\nSpeaker: WMHWIN – Joshua Dale \n10:20 – 10:35 | Networking Break \n10:35 – 10:45 | Extending Reach: SPARK and Building Regional Opportunity\nSpeaker: SPARK UK\, Aston University – Chynna Pascual \n10:45 – 10:55 | Plug and Play: Attracting Global Investment into the West Midlands\nSpeaker: Plug and Play – Adam McGuiness \n10:55 – 11:05 | West Midlands as the Front Door for Health Tech Innovation\nSpeaker: Health Innovation West Midlands -Tim Jones \n11:05 – 11:15 | Shifting Care: Secondary to Primary with Our Health Partnership \nSpeaker: Our Health Partnership – Omar Daniel \n11:15 – 11:25 | Closing Remarks and Next Steps \nSpeaker: WMHTIA – Luan Linden-Phillips \n11:25 – 12:00 | Networking \n12:30 | Event Close \n  \nFor further information\, please contact the Events Team at: events@medilinkmidlands.com
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/celebration-event/
LOCATION:Baskerville House\, Centenary Square\,\, Birmingham\, B1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Online - Monthly Membership Drop-In session
DESCRIPTION:Launched in May\, the new Member Portal provides members with access to wider community reach\, knowledge sharing\, exclusive member offers\, forum discussions and access to event & training materials – all in one place. \nMember Forum – no registration required\, just sign into the portal\, head the Member Forum and join the conversation! \nIf you are a member and not yet signed up to the portal\, click here to unlock your access. \nNon members are invited to explore open areas of the portal – to receive full access join our membership starting from £275+VAT. \nOur Monthly Membership Drop-In Session is an open space for members to ask questions\, share feedback\, and engage with the Medilink Midlands team. These informal drop-in sessions take place on the last Tuesday of each month. \nEach session focuses on a specific topic. The next forum will be held on: \nTuesday\, 30th September Topic: Feedback from the Innovation Day\, plus a discussion on the upcoming events: \n\n02.10.2025:WMHTIA Cluster Event –Digital: Empowering Innovators to Engage with the NHS of Tomorrow (Webinar)\n15.10.2025: Sotas Regulatory Session – Details TBC\n13.11.2025: Medilink Midlands Winter Networking (In Person)\n21.11.2025: Innovations Against AMR 2025 (In Person)\n27.11.2025: WMHTIA: Impact\, Insights & the Future of Health Tech in the West Midlands (In Person)\n09.12.2025: WMHTIA Cluster: Community: Driving Local Innovation to Meet Regional NHS Challenges (Webinar)\n13.01.2026: WMHTIA Cluster: Prevention – Innovating for a Healthier Future (Webinar)\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/monthly-drop-in-session-3/
LOCATION:Online – Members Portal
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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