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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON - Exploring MedTech Opportunities in Germany\, Austria\, and Switzerland
DESCRIPTION:An event showcasing the latest developments and business opportunities in Germany\, Austria\, and Switzerland (the DACH region)\, Europe’s most influential MedTech markets.\nTogether\, these three countries represent over one-third of the European medical technology market\, driven by world-leading companies\, advanced healthcare infrastructure\, and a robust industrial base. For innovative MedTech providers from the UK and Ireland\, the DACH region offers exceptional potential for growth\, collaboration\, and market entry.\n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain insights into current market trends and regulatory landscapes\n\n\nExplore strategies for market access and business expansion\n\n\nConnect with experts from leading industry clusters and government agencies\n\n\nDiscover practical steps to establish your presence in the region\n\nThis event is brought to you by Germany Trade & Invest\, the Austrian Business Agency in collaboration with Advantage Austria\, and the Swiss Business Hub. It is proudly supported by four of the UK’s leading MedTech associations: ABHI\, SEHTA\, Medilink Midlands\, and MediWales. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-exploring-medtech-opportunities-in-germany-austria-and-switzerland/
LOCATION:German House\, 34 Belgrave Square\, London\, SW1X 8QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Future-Proofing Your Business: Strategies for Growth\, Retention & Succession
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nJoin us for a focused session designed to help businesses build long-term resilience and scale with confidence. From attracting investment and retaining top talent to navigating the crucial steps between concept and production\, this event offers practical insights and expert guidance to support your growth journey. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nMedilink Midlands’ role in the East of England MedTech cluster\nBusiness structures that support long-term staff retention\nWhat really attracts capital in life sciences\nBuilding high-performing teams from seed stage to Series B\nThe overlooked stages between prototype and production\n\nAgenda: \n14:00 | Registration & Networking \n14:50 | Welcome & Introductions\nDave Hailey – Partner & Head of Tech & Media\, TC Group \n14:52 | The Role of Medilink Midlands in the East of England MedTech Cluster\nMelanie Davidson – CEO\, Medilink Midlands \n15:00 | Business Strategies That Drive Long-Term Staff Retention\nAlison Price – Partner\, TC Group \n15:30 | Investor Readiness in Life Sciences: What Really Attracts Capital\nZickie Lim – Partner & Head of VC & Equity Investments\, Mills & Reeve \n16:00 | Building High-Performing Teams That Scale from Seed to Series B and Beyond\nRobin Beattie – Founder & Angel Investor\, Akaina Talent \n16:30 | Beyond Prototype: Navigating the Overlooked Stages Between Concept and Production\nRuss Farn – Associate Director\, eg Technology \n17:00 | Speaker Panel Q&A \n17:30 | Founders Live Networking Event  – click here to register separately. \n  \nVenue: Mills & Reeve\, Cambridge \nJoin us at the event\n\nSpeaker Information\n \nDave Hailey – Partner & Head of Tech & Media\, TC Group \nDave is a Partner and heads up the Tech & Media sector at TC Group. He has extensive experience supporting tech businesses\, whether they’re early-stage and pre-revenue or preparing to exit.   \nDave has advised on large corporate transactions\, including many business sales\, and has held the position of FD / NED for many of his clients.   \nIn addition to his role at TC Group\, Dave is the City Leader for Founders Live Cambridge\, where he hosts quarterly pitch and networking events for startups and entrepreneurs. Through his involvement with Founders Live\, Dave stays at the forefront of the local tech ecosystem\, offering mentorship and building connections among tech innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and business leaders. \n  \n \nMelanie Davidson – CEO\, Medilink Midlands \nMelanie brings a background of industrial research and business development from West Pharmaceutical Service’s Drug Delivery Division. She also broadens our bioscience reach having studied Animal Science at The University of Nottingham. Before joining Medilink\, Melanie gained valuable experience in economic development and international investment at the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).  \n  \n  \n  \n \nAlison Price – Partner\, TC Group \nAlison provides tax advisory and compliance services\, drawing on her extensive career to support ambitious business owners\, including those in the Tech and MedTech sectors. A Chartered Tax Advisor and Fellow of the ICAEW\, she delivers proactive\, strategic advice on complex transactions\, ensuring tailored\, effective solutions.   \nAlison’s ability to simplify complex tax matters has helped her build strong\, trusted client relationships. Her approachable\, clear communication style makes tax planning and decision-making more accessible.  An expert in Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) and share option schemes like EMI\, Alison plays a key role in guiding high-growth businesses through the tax and structuring challenges of scaling successfully.  \n  \n  \n \nZickie Lim – Partner & Head of VC & Equity Investments\, Mills & Reeve \nZickie Lim leads the 16 strong Venture Capital & Investments team at Mills & Reeve. With a strong track record in early-stage and growth investment deals\, she advises entrepreneurial start-ups\, spin-outs and scale-ups on their fundraising and growth journeys as well as the investors in those (from institutional fund managers and corporate venture funds to angel groups and family offices). Zickie is known for her collaborative approach and deep understanding of the UK’s tech and life sciences ecosystem. Under her leadership\, the team was named “Best Legal Team for Early Stage Deals” at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards\, recognising their significant impact on the investment landscape and commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and investors alike.  \n  \n \nRobin Beattie – Founder & Angel Investor\, Akaina Talent \nRobin Beattie spent 25 years helping ambitious founders solve their biggest talent challenges\, working alongside companies like Net-a-Porter\, Ovo Energy\, Multiverse\, and Many Pets during their critical growth phases. As Founder of Akaina Talent\, I specialise exclusively in helping Seed to Series C companies build exceptional teams that drive outsized growth\, combining deep startup expertise with strategic talent advisory. \nBeyond my work at Akaina\, I’m passionate about supporting the broader startup ecosystem as Talent Partner to Angel Academe and as an angel investor in multiple startups ranging from music tech to fintech. My mission is simple: I take the burden of recruitment from founders’ shoulders so they can focus on what they do best—growing their business. \n  \n  \n  \nRuss Farn – Director\, eg Technology \nRuss supports the growth of eg technology through the development of internal capabilities and exploration of external opportunities. He offers breadth and depth of industry knowledge of the sectors in which eg technology operate\, from MedTech and LabTech to Consumer and Food & Drink. \nHe is also a senior point of contact for clients at all stages of the product development journey and is the departmental and technical lead in industrial design and mechanical engineering. He leads multidisciplinary teams and oversees the creative and technical direction of complex engineering projects by drawing on 20 years’ experience in the industry. In particular\, he advises on complex challenges relating to human factors\, concept development\, detailed design and transfer-to-manufacture. Russ holds a Master’s degree in Product Design and Manufacture from Loughborough University.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/future-proofing-your-business/
LOCATION:Mills & Reeve\, Botanic House\, 100 Hills Road\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Founders Live Cambridge - MedTech Edition
DESCRIPTION:Founders Live Cambridge returns!\nMedTech Edition\nFounders Live is back in Cambridge\, featuring an exciting MedTech-themed event. \nThe event will be hosted in Mills & Reeve’s fantastic offices within the heart of Cambridge. \nJoin us for an incredible evening…\nFounders Live is a pitch & networking event\, where five handpicked companies take the hot seat\, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. \nHere’s what you can look forward to: \n\n5 founders\n99-second pitches\n4 minutes audience Q&A\nYOUR VOTES decide the winner!\n\nSo bring your friends and coworkers\, grab some food and drink\, get to know your local entrepreneurs\, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in the UK. \nStarring\nTC Group’s Dave Hailey as the City Leader \nZickie Lim from Mills & Reeve \nCompeting Startups and Founders\nTBA \nAgenda\n17:30 – Arrival & Networking \n18:00 – Discussion & Fireside Chat with Professor Dean Fathers \n18:30 – Pitches! \n19:10 – Voting \n19:30 – Networking \n20:30 – Close \nWinners\nThe Founders Live winners package includes: \n\nThe Professional Boost membership with over $1\,000\,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups\nAn appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers\, with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall\n\nInvestors will be in the audience – a great opportunity for exposure. \nInterested in pitching at a future event? Apply here \nWant to attend? \n \nSpeaker Information\nProfessor Dean Fathers DL \nDean has held numerous Commercial\, Public and Academic roles across the health\, care and life science sector.  As well as being Chair of the Health Innovation Network for the NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB region (and member of the National Health Innovation Network Committee)\, Dean is also Non-Executive Director of the Academy for Health Care Science (where he chairs the Academy’s Life Science Steering Group) and the Independent Chair of Quality Safety and Risk at Voyage Care Group. With an extensive commercial career of over 30 years\, co-founding organisations like Diagnostic Healthcare Limited\, which he exited in 2020\, Dean is still a serial investor\, advisor or Non-Executive Board Director to organisations including ATMPS\, Blüm Technology Group\, CAL International\, Cerina Health\, Digital4Health\, GreenKite\, Klip Global and NSmart Solutions.  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/founders-live-cambridge/
LOCATION:Mills & Reeve\, Botanic House\, 100 Hills Road\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T173000
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SUMMARY:Penningtons Manches Cooper's Annual Life Sciences Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025 \nTime: 13:00 – 17:00 (GMT) \nVenue: Penningtons Manches Cooper\, 125 Wood Street\, London\, EC2V 7AW \nJoin Penningtons Manches Cooper’s flagship Life Sciences Conference 2025\,\n“Intelligent Innovation: AI and the MedTech Revolution\,”\nwhere leading industry specialists and legal experts will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on medical devices and the broader life sciences sector. \nGain insights into the latest advancements\, critical legal and regulatory frameworks\, effective data governance strategies\, the funding landscape\, partnership dynamics\, and talent acquisition to support your organisation’s innovation journey. \nAgenda:\nKeynote: Investing in AI-Driven MedTech: Funding Landscape\nHenry Whorwood\, Managing Director of Research\, Beauhurst \nKeynote: AI in Cardiovascular Imaging – Promise\, Barriers and Real-World Impact:\nQiang Zhang\, PhD FSCMR\, Associate Professor of AI in Cardiovascular Imaging\, Radcliffe Department of Medicine & NDPH Big Data Institute\, University of Oxford \nNavigating the EU AI Act for Medical Devices: Cross-Border Compliance Strategies:\nLisa Page & Tom Perkins\, Penningtons Manches Cooper \nGuardians of the Health Dataverse: Clinical & Real-World Data Governance for AI:\nJoanne Vengadesan & Thomas Kirby\, Penningtons Manches Cooper \nSuccessful AI Partnerships: Choosing the Right Partner and Platform:\nSarahKenshall\, Penningtons Manches Cooper & Mikesh Udani\, Albus Health \nSecuring Talent: Winning the Global AI Talent Race:\nAfeefah Shabbir & Kathy Potter\,Penningtons Manches Cooper \nThe conference will start with lunch and networking and will be followed by informal drinks\, providing attendees with the opportunity to build new connections\, share experiences\, and engage further with our expert speakers and attendees in a relaxed setting. \nTo Secure Your Place:
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/penningtons-manches-coopers-conference/
LOCATION:Pennington Manches Cooper LLP\, 125 Wood Street\, London\, EC2V 7AW
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: MEDICA 2025
DESCRIPTION:MEDICA is the leading international forum bringing together influential individuals from the fields of business\, research\, and politics – naturally alongside tens of thousands of national and international experts and decision-makers from the sector\, such as yourself. \nExplore the innovative products and services on display\, with a first class programme of forums\, seminars and conferences focused on future opportunities and innovation. \nExchange ideas with experts from all over the world\, keep in touch with existing clients & distributors and forge new beneficial relationships. Enjoy enhanced opportunities to connect via the MEDICA.de B2B platform to quickly and easily find relevant information. \nGenerate new business | Network with industry leaders and potential buyers | Launch new products and services | Increase brand exposure | Enhance your international presence \nWhy exhibit with Medilink UK? \nChoosing to exhibit on the Official Medilink UK Pavilion makes your exhibiting experience easy: \n\nFurnished exhibition stand on a high-quality UK branded pavilion\nFull pre-show administrative and logistical support\nIn-market assistance from the Medilink UK Team throughout the exhibition\nSupport with travel and accommodation\nFree introductory Medilink Membership for one year included in cost (available to any non-members)\nPR and Marketing assistance to help promote your presence\nFantastic location at the event\n\nCLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medica-2025/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T130000
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) \nDate: Wednesday 26 November 2025 \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/annual-general-meeting-2025/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:SEHTA - Sustainability in MedTech Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 27th November 2025 \nTime: 09:30 – 13:00 (GMT) \nVenue: Hill Dickinson\, Broadgate Tower\, 20 Primrose Street\, London EC2A 2EW \nSEHTA are delighted to bring a  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. \nA focused overview of what you need to know about your Sustainability journey for your MedTech product. \nLearn from an experienced product sustainability consultant on what is sustainability\, how to navigate the NHS net zero roadmap\, sustainability 101 and next steps. \nWorkshop will include: \n\nKey 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.\nNHS Net Zero Roadmap – breaking down what it entails\, its implications for suppliers and partners\, and how to achieve key milestones effectively.\nSustainability 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.\nDiscussion session – to assess each participant’s current position\, clarify future goals\, and identify concrete next steps in their sustainability journey.\n\n  \nNot a member of SEHTA?  Register here for FREE basic membership \nTicket Prices  \nSEHTA Members – £50 +VAT pp \nNon-Members – £75 +VAT pp \nTo Secure Your Place:
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/sustainability-in-medtech/
LOCATION:Hill Dickinson\, Broadgate Tower\, 20 Primrose Street\, London EC2A 2EW\, Hill Dickinson\, Broadgate Tower\, 20 Primrose Street\, London\, London\, EC2A 2EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SEHTA":MAILTO:info@sehta.co.uk
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