Medilink Midlands

Technology Collaboration Workshop: SBRI Healthcare Funding for Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
2017-07-26 09:30 - 13:45 (Europe/London) | Park Inn Nottingham, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT, United Kingdom
Attend this interactive Technology Collaboration Workshop in Nottingham and find out about the SBRI Healthcare Funding for Cancer Screening & Diagnosis. This workshop will provide:
– An introduction to SBRI Healthcare
– Details of the cancer call
– Sandpit discussion
– Summary and discussion on possible SME bids
– The opportunity to hear about the support that is available to SMEs through Medilink East Midlands from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
For more information, click on the programme and speaker profiles below.
The workshop will be delivered in partnership with SBRI Healthcare and the East Midlands Academic Health Network.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

Accessing European Research & Innovation Funding
2017-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Austin Court Conference Centre, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP
EEN in partnership with Innovate UK invites you to participate in an Accessing European Research & Innovation Funding event to find out how European funding programmes can help take your innovation to the next level.
This FREE event will offer targeted information on EU funding for innovation, as well as advice and top tips from experts to help you write your application with confidence.

What’s in it for your business?

Learn about the opportunities currently available
Listen to UK companies on how they have benefited
Get the best possible advice from experts on writing a strong application
Learn first-hand about what the evaluators are really looking for

Programme Overview:

Introduction to European funding programmes- Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and Eurostars
Programme overview, key considerations for applying, National Contact Point support
Top tips for success- Understanding the evaluation process and financial implications for SMEs
Innovation support- Funding advice, internationalisation support and unlocking innovation management potential through the Innovate2Succeed programme
Share your experiences and ask questions to the panel of experts

For further information on this event or to register your interest, please click here.

MPD Training Course: European Medical Device Directive (MDD) Basics and Transition to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
2017-09-05 09:00 - 16:30 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
This one day training course by Medilink East Midlands together with Medical Device Consultancy (MDC) will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the European MDD and MDR basics and the differences between the two.
Find out what impact the MDR will have and the key considerations you need to be aware of, including all timescales.
This training course will also cover:
– How to classify your Medical Device
– How to choose the Conformity Assessment Routes under the MDR
– Compiling your technical documentation for a Medical Device
– How to label your Medical Device
– Clinical Evaluations of Medical Devices in the EU
The final session of the course will cover key considerations for the MDD to MDR Transition, including suitable action plans.

To view the programme and further information click on the Event Brochure PDF below.
Event Documents:
Event Brochure
Delegate List

Leicester Executive Development Workshop: Winning in the Crowd Economy
2017-09-05 09:00 - 2017-09-06 17:00 | College Court Conference Centre, Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3UF
The School of Business are pleased to introduce the Leicester Executive Development Workshop series, bringing contemporary issues facing managers into focus.
Crowd based assets, accessed through techniques like crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, open innovation and other disruptive models of engagement outside of the organisation, are increasingly demonstrating sustained value. Some regard them as the business models of both the now and the future, but to win and thrive in this new circumstance requires that we develop new understandings, adopt new approaches and acquire new competencies.
This workshop is for you if you are interested in how our engagement with social media is changing the way we innovate, manage resources, support communities and develop businesses.

You are invited to the first workshop in the series ‘Winning in the Crowd Economy’ – for further information including fees or to register your place, please click here.

bioConclave 2017
2017-09-06 08:00 - 2017-09-07 17:00 | Pennington Manches Cooper LLP, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Big Challenges need Big Ideas, therefore this year we are bringing new exciting projects, case studies, technologies and Innovations which are creating impact in the field of Genomics, Big Data, Connected Care and Healthcare Games Globally.
bioConclave 2017 will explore how these ideas are driving R&D, the diagnostics and treatment of diseases today and in the future.
The audience will hear views from industry leaders, experience technologies in the exhibition demonstrations, meet and network with leading academics, investors and industry innovators.
The programme, taking place in London, will include:

6th September 2017- Main event in London
7th September 2017- One say delegation visit to major healthcare and Life Sciences hub in Birmingham, hosted by Alta Innovation, BioHub Birmingham and University of Birmingham

To find out more about this event or book your ticket, please click here.

*MEDILINK MEMBER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE*
To receive 25% off the ticket price, please email info@medilinkem.com and copy in rekha@economicpolicygroup.com. Medilink EM will then confirm your membership.

MPD Training Course: Risk Management
2017-09-07 09:30 - 16:30 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
Risk Management has been a recurring theme over the last 20 years and the MedTech sector has matured. We have now reached a stage where risk management has become a central mechanism for systems operating in this industry sector.
Risk Management is a fundamental step for medical device manufacturers to demonstrate compliance to the EU Medical Device Regulations, ensuring the safety of patients and users. Since the introduction of the ISO14971:2012 there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the implementation of the new standards, by medical device manufacturers.
This course will explore the requirements of ISO14971:2012, also touching upon what documentation is required.
Join this course to find out more about:

The methodology in design and product management
What considerations should be taken when running this process?
How this vital information should be used, along with other critical elements

This course is aimed at leading Risk Management Teams, Quality Regulators, Senior Managers and those that want to develop their knowledge in Risk Management.

To find out more information or register your place, please click here.

Medilink East Midlands Summer BBQ
2017-09-07 16:00 - 22:00 | Welbeck Hall, Welbeck Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QW
Our annual Summer BBQ will provide excellent opportunities for members and non-members to network in a relaxed environment.
Timings and format for the event are:
4pm – Registration, Drinks and Networking
5pm – Welcome by Darren Clark, Chief Executive, Medilink EM
5:15pm – Sponsor presentation by Shakespeare Martineau
5:30pm – Food will be served
Our Summer BBQ is sponsored by Shakespeare Martineau, who are Patrons of Medilink EM. Shakespeare Martineau have one of the few life sciences specific legal teams in the country. To find out more visit www.shma.co.uk.
Event Documents:
Delegate List

MediWales GDPR & Cyber Security Workshop
2017-09-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Swansea University, School of Management, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea, Wales, SA1 8EN, United Kingdom
Join MediWales and Geldards for this workshop providing key advice on the new GDPR framework.
Event Programme
9:30am
Registration
10:00am
“Data Protection & GDPR Overview for the Life Sciences Sector” – Lowri Phillips & Helen Snow, Partner and Senior Associate at Geldards LLP
So what is the GDPR? The Information Commissioner has called it a “game changer for everyone”. The GDPR is the new EU data protection framework which harmonises standards across all Member States. The GDPR will directly apply in the UK from 25 May 2018. As an organisation in the Life Sciences Sector you will not only be dealing with personal data but you are also likely to be processing sensitive personal data or special categories of data such as genetic, biometric or health data, which is given additional protection under the GDPR. Although May 2018 may seem like a long way off, there is much to be done in terms of preparation. Once it comes in it will have an immediate impact and certain breaches could result in fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover. It is, therefore, something that should be on your radar now.
11:15am
Coffee Break
11:45am
“The role of the Data Protection Officer, Cyber Security and Data Breach Reporting” – Matthew Phillips, Data Protection Officer at Alert Logic
Under the GDPR it is a requirement for organisations whose core activities consist of processing special categories of data on a large scale to appoint a DPO. Matthew Phillips, Data Protection Officer at Alert Logic, will discuss the responsibilities and requirements of the DPO under the GDPR and will consider the importance of Cyber Security in the post GDPR era of mandatory breach reporting.
12:30pm
Lunch & Close
This workshop is free to attend, for more information or to register your place, please click here.

Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group (SIG)
2017-09-13 09:00 - 13:30 | Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 6DL, United Kingdom
The next Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group (SIG) is taking place on Wednesday 13 September in Nottingham. The theme for this SIG is: Hands, Surfaces and Devices: Let’s Decontaminate!
This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
The programme includes presentations on:
– Surface decontamination – Time for change? Every generation needs a new revolution
– The piercing cost of pseudomonas
– Decontamination of Reusable Medical Devices
– Plus 5 minute presentations during the collaboration forum
To find out more, see the programme and speaker biographies on the links below.

Event Documents:

Progamme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

Refocus on Recovery 2017
2017-09-18 12:00 - 2017-09-20 13:00 | Nottingham Conference Centre, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
Refocus on Recovery 2017 is the largest regular scientific conference in the world on recovery for people with mental health problems. This truly international conference will present world-leading research about how people can live well with illness. Its aims are to advance the field of recovery research and to offer you the opportunity to become part of an international community of influence.
With keynote speakers from across the world:

UK (Steve Gillard, Isabella Goldie, Jayasree Kalathil, Anu Singh, Mike Slade)
India (Manoj Kumar)
Canada (Kwame McKenzie)
Germany (Jasna Russo)
Norway (Mark Hopfenbeck)

We will also hear from Jenny Edwards (Chief Executive, Mental Health Foundation) and Ruth Hawkins (Chief Executive, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust).
For the three previous London conferences, around 500 people came from 25 countries. This year it’s coming to Nottingham, right in the middle of the country with great road, rail and air links. It will even be opened by the world-famous Sheriff of Nottingham!
It will be a great opportunity for learning and networking. As well as hearing from world-class keynote speakers and a choice of over 100 parallel talks, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in the lively creative and social programme, which features exciting opportunities such as the boomwhacker percussion energiser event, a ‘Story Shop’ offering a range of stories from people with lived experience, the Nottingham People’s Choir, the MAD space, a Gala Dinner and lots more.
Main conference themes:

Recovery for different groups
Prevention of mental ill-health
Re-situating recovery
Allocating resources

Before the conference, there is also the chance to attend Expert Workshops: Developing a national transformation programme; using co-development techniques to shape digital projects in mental health; Coaching for recovery; drums and spears – decolonising recovery; and building on cultures of peer support. These are held on the morning of 18th September.View the full programme here.
For booking information or to register your place, please click here.

STERIS UK Technical Seminar
2017-09-26 09:30 - 16:30 | The Woodland Grange Hotel, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6RN
Join STERIS for a one day seminar where their industry experts will help attendees gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between sterilization and medical device design, validation, manufacturing and packaging.
This exclusive event has limited places available to enable opportunities for audience participation, workshops and networking/speaking to the experts.
To mark the relaunch of STERIS Laboratories, we are offering a FREE 15 minute laboratory consultation for attendees to discuss your validation or analytical needs.
Seminar Topics Include:

Keynote speaker Anne Jury, Anne Jury Associates: New EU Medical Device Regulations and priorities/implications for manufacturers
Mary Rijksen, STERIS AST Quality Director: ISO13485:2016 – top priorities to consider
Mark Botting, STERIS Laboratories Director: STERIS Laboratories/ISO 17025
Jenni Tranter, STERIS AST Senior Marketing Manager: Workshop 1 – Dose establishment and routine monitoring
Tony Sollis, STERIS AST TechTeam Technical Manager: Workshop 2 – Radiation (Gamma/EO) validation challenges
Keith Beaumont, STERIS AST TechTeam Manager: Workshop 3 – EO validation challenges

The need to understand and compare the available technologies and take into account the regulatory requirements is essential for any manufacturer of sterile devices. The relationship between manufacturers and sterilization providers is an important element in assisting with the production and supply of products to Customers.
With over 40 years experience, STERIS, a global supplier of outsourced sterilization services, is uniquely positioned to provide expert insight into sterilization technologies. This sterilization seminar will provide a valuable overview of the available technologies as well as guidance on understanding the factors needed to take into account when considering sterilization.
Seminar Fee:

£250 + VAT if you register by 31 August
£295 + VAT if you register by 22 September

To find out more information or register your place, please click here.

Big Data Corridor: Drop-in data surgery for business series
2017-09-27 16:30 - 19:00 | 134B New Street, Birmingham, B2 4NS
Big Data Corridor is a grant funded support programme that aims to accelerate businesses use of data to drive growth and development. Whether you are looking to increase productivity, improve your competitiveness or develop new products and services, Big Data Corridor provides access to specialist support.
Why Visit?

Meet the experts and discuss how your business can take advantage of a bespoke support package to innovate using data and be a part of tomorrow’s business world today.
Little or no experience of using data? Assistance to develop knowledge and skills. Learn how to use information to benefit your company.
Already know what you are doing? Technical expertise and business advice to accelerate your product development and/or business plans.
Programme
16:30-16:35 Registrations
16:35-16:40 Welcome and introduction from Birmingham City Council’s new CIO, Peter Bishop
16:40-16:45 An overview of Google’s Digital Garage
16:50-17:20 Find out more about the Big Data Corridor
17:20- close Speak to the experts to find out how you can receive expert support and benefit from this opportunity, followed by pizza and drinks, sponsored by our partners GoogleUK
For more information or to register your place, please click here, or email bigdatacorridor@birmingham.gov.uk

European Forum for Procurement of Healthcare Innovation
2017-09-28 08:30 - 2017-09-29 16:30 | Centre Etoile Saint Honoré, 21-25 rue Balzac, Paris, 75008, France
Business to Business meetings, conferences and workshops between European buyers and innovative companies in the healthcare sector.
Programme
Thursday 28th September
8:30-12:00 Conference- Healthcare: Innovation public procurement in Europe
EHPPA (European Health Public Procurement Alliance) and its members presentation
Purchasing, innovation, R&D projects: feedback from organisations’ members
12:00-14:00 Cocktail- Networking lunch
14:00-18:30 Business to Business meetings: buyers to suppliers
Technical workshops: Innovation in healthcare
Country specific workshops
18:30 Networking drink
Friday 29th September
8:30-12:00 Business to Business meetings: buyers to suppliers
12:00-14:00 Cocktail- Networking lunch
14:00-16:30 Business to Business meetings: buyers to suppliers
To see the full event information including booking fees and how to register, please click here.

Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG)
2017-10-04 09:00 - 13:30 | The Nottingham Belfry, Mellors Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY, United Kingdom
The next Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) is taking place in Nottingham. The theme for this SIG is “technologies for rehabilitation”.
This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
The programme includes presentations on:
– Using gaming technology to produce low cost interventions for independent rehabilitation post stroke
– Using motion-based gaming platforms to measure objective health outcomes: application in clinical trials
To find out more, see the programme and speaker biographies on the links below.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

Rehacare Düsseldorf 2017
2017-10-04 09:00 - 2017-10-07 17:00
The Rehacare is one of the world’s leading international trade fairs for rehabilitation, prevention, care and inclusion. It takes place once a year in Dusseldorf and looks back on 30 years of expertise. The fair is the information and communication platform for people with disabilities, with need of nursing care, for the elderly and the chronically ill people. Whether mobility and daily living aids, outpatient or inpatient care aids, communication equipment, barrier-free living concepts or sports, travel and leisure ideas, visitors of the Rehacare will find everything under one roof.
It forms an ideal platform and communication and information gathering place for industry leaders, innovative newcomers of products and services as well as for social organizations, self-help groups and non-profit institutions that want to received detailed information regarding the latest developments, products, services and trends of the industry, to develop new business relationships and to establish business contacts. A rich program with a congress, various forums and topic areas and a world for children round off the exhibition offer perfectly.
To find out more about Rehacare and register as an exhibitor or delegate, please click here.
There is the opportunity to exhibit at a fraction of the cost under the Medilink UK pavilion. There are also government grants available to eligible companies; to find out more about this opportunity please click here.

Healthcare UK Roadshow
2017-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | University of Birmingham, Winterbourne House, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
The Healthcare UK Roadshow will highlight the commercial opportunities available internationally for UK healthcare suppliers. The Roadshow will put you in direct contact with healthcare experts that can help you to navigate global markets and explore the feasibility of exporting.
The Roadshow event programme will include:

an introduction to Healthcare UK, their work and how they can support you to take a commercial approach to enter international markets
tailored break-out sessions in the core healthcare areas of; digital health, infrastructure, education & training and clinical (cancer, diabetes, mental health and integrated & primary care) – to identify your capacity and capability for successful entry to international markets
cultural and local market considerations – what you need to know when doing business abroad showcasing success stories from other healthcare providers who are already exporting
1-2-1 meetings with trade experts to find out about commercial opportunities relevant to your organisation

Tailored breakout sessions
As part of the event delegates will be given the opportunity to join tailored sessions covering:

Clinical (Cancer, Diabetes, Mental Health, Integrated and Primary Care)
Digital Health
Infrastructure
Education and Training

Who should attend?
Senior decision-makers from UK healthcare organisations, either currently exporting or considering exporting for the first time.
Register Now
High levels of demand are expected so please book your place soon- click here to register.

How to fund and protect your R&D
2017-10-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Potter Clarkson LLP, The Belgrave Centre, Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG, United Kingdom
Potter Clarkson and TBAT Innovation invite you to attend their interactive breakfast seminar, providing you with topical information in the form of three bitesize presentations:
1. Maximising your R&D Tax claim – Hints and Tips
Sam Stephens, Director of TBAT Innovation Ltd, will guide youthrough the key aspects of the UK R&D Tax scheme for both large organisations and SMEs, providing hints and tips to help you maximise your claim.
2. Accessing the right grants for product development – Did you know £450m in UK grant funding is available for SMEs?
Sam Stephens will also discuss the UK’s highly competitive grant funding scene, forthcoming Innovate UK grants and how you can increase your chances of securing them and, equally as important, what not to do. With £450m in UK grant funding available for SMEs, this session is a “must attend” for anybody looking to fund a new and exciting project.
3. Top Tips for an effective IP strategy
Deborah Maxwell, Associate Patent Attorney at Potter Clarkson will be discussing how an effective IP Strategy can help you attract further investment, whilst taking full advantage of R&D tax relief benefits and ensuring you choose the right IP protection available to you.
Networking and 1-2-1 Q&A sessions
Following the seminar, the specialist team from Potter Clarkson LLP and TBAT Innovation Ltd will be on hand to help answer any questions. If you would like to book a 1-2-1 Q&A session with the specialists, please register your interest when booking your place and a representative will be in touch regarding the topics you would like to discuss.
Event Timings
8:00 – Registration and light breakfast
8:30 – Seminar begins
9:30 – Networking and 1-2-1 Q&A sessions
10:00 – Close
To register your free place, please click here to be taken to the booking site.

STERIS AST Ireland Sterilisation Training
2017-10-17 09:30 - 2017-10-18 16:30 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Northgate street, Co. Atholne, Ireland
Join STERIS this Autumn for their Sterilisation Training, where industry experts will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of the medical device sterilisation process, including guidance on understanding the technology processes, compliance & regulations, and validation for routine processing.
These two exclusive events have limited places available to enable opportunities for audience participation, workshops and networking/speaking to the experts.
17th OCTOBER 2017 – Ethylene Oxide Training Day
EO Seminar Topics Include:

Introduction to Ethylene Oxide
Application of Technology
Cycle Design
Validation & the EO Process
Routine Processing
Regulations
Practical aspects of product validation

18th OCTOBER 2017 – Irradiation Training Day
Irradiation Seminar Topics include:

Choosing the correct technology (from design concept to market)
Introduction to Radiation
Radiation Units
Compliance
Gamma
Electron Beam
Qualification (sterilisation dose validation, establishing maximum acceptable dose)
Routine Processing & Maintenance of validated Process

The need to understand and compare the available technologies and take into account the regulatory requirements is essential for any manufacturer of sterile devices. The relationship between manufacturers and sterilisation providers is an important element in assisting with the production and supply of products to Customers. With over 40 years experience, STERIS, a global supplier of outsourced sterilisation services, is uniquely positioned to provide expert insight into sterilisation technologies.
Seminar Fee:

Ethylene Oxide Training Day: €500 + VAT per person
Irradiation Training Day: €500 + VAT per person
Two Day Sterilisation Training: €800 + VAT per person

Bookings must be secured by Purchase Order to be supplied at least 4 weeks prior to seminar date.
The deadline for booking is Friday 29th September.
Cancellations after 13th October will be charged.
To find out more about the event or register your place, please click here.

Med in Ireland 2017
2017-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Royal Dublin Society, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Med in Ireland is Ireland’s largest medical technologies event and a high-profile showcase for the entire spectrum of the Irish medical technologies sector. On the day, companies which serve the MedTech sector through medical devices, sub-supply, precision engineered components, diagnostics, connected health, healthcare providers, and research & development will exhibit to an International audience.
Who will be there?

70 indigenous Medical Technology companies from Ireland
Government agencies and academic institutions supporting the Irish MedTech sector
Over 250 international companies coming to meet Irish MedTech companies
High calibre Keynote speakers from organisations such as Boston scientific, Medtronic, Numerof & Associates, The Dubai Health Authority and Partners Healthcare System
Senior executives from the largest MedTech companies in the world

What to expect

Network with a range of exhibiting Irish MedTech companies

An opportunity to conduct site visits with exhibiting companies
Arrange one-to-one meetings with Irish MedTech companies
Get an insight into the trends in the MedTech sector from our keynote speakers
A showcase of the Irish MedTech Sector and the support available to Irish companies
Hear about exciting innovations in Irish MedTech companies
Learn about medical technology research in Ireland’s Higher Education Institutes

You can find out more about Med in Ireland by visiting the event website.
This event is by invitation only. Medilink members are invited to attend Med in Ireland free of charge, with all travel and accommodation costs also covered.
For eligibility and booking enquiries please contact Sheila O’Loughlin.

Strategy and Funding for High Growth
2017-10-24 08:00 - 12:30 | The Attenborough Hall, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FZ
Attend this seminar if you are a business preparing to scale up or move into your next growth phase.This event is suitable for new and existing businesses. Our expert speakers will share high level content showing you how to prepare a business for scale up, growth and investment by….
Understanding the management skills needed to drive a business forward
Understanding the routes to market, for your product or service and how to maximise the opportunities
Understanding what needs to be in place to make your business investment ready
Learning about the £250m fund available from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund
The LLEP Business Gateway are pleased to present this seminar in partnership with British Business Bank, Midlands Engine Investment Fund, High Growth, Making Good and Winning PitchRefreshments and networking.

Confirmed Speakers
Stuart Ross, CEO at High Growth and founder of the annual High Growth Summit
Understanding the management skills needed to drive a business forward
John Tucker, Principal Consultant at Making Good
Understanding the routes to market for your product or service and how to maximise the opportunities
Steve Young, Development Director at Winning Pitch
Understanding what needs to be in place to make your business investment ready
Grant Peggie, Director, Venture Capital Solutions, British Business Bank
Understanding the funding landscape for high growth businesses
Andy Povey, Investment Manager, Maven Capital Partners UK LLP
Neil Millington, Loan Fund Manager, Enterprise Loans East Midlands
Overview of the new £250m Midlands Engine Investment Fund
For more information or to register your free place, please click here.

Leicester and Leicestershire's Gateway to China
2017-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Leicester Tigers, Welford Road Stadium, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7TR
This Leicester Business Festival event will encourage trade, export and relationships between businesses in Leicestershire and the People’s Republic of China.
Join us to hear from Mr Jin Xu, Minister Counsellor for Economic & Commercial from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, other senior trade officials on what commercial opportunities are available in this vibrant destination and the exclusive opportunity to meet with Chinese companies visiting Leicester hosted by China Chamber of Commerce in the UK.
To find out more about this event or register your place, please click here.

Innovation In Charnwood - How To Innovate And Win
2017-10-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3EB
A first for Loughborough and Charnwood! Over 50 local businesses will be exhibiting at the Innovation InCharnwood Showcase, with the aim of celebrating the remarkable innovation taking place in Leicestershire and Charnwood.
The theme of the event, ‘How to Innovate and Win’, will highlight the world-class innovation in our midst and the broad diversity of technological, scientific, manufacturing, engineering, professional services and creative businesses in Charnwood.
The audience will have the opportunity hear first-hand about the exciting innovations companies in Charnwood are working on. The showcase will feature stand-alone talks by true local innovators. 3M, Intelligent Energy, Incus Performance, Sentle and Event Engineering will be demonstrating their technologies and talking about their approach to innovation. Attendees will be able to ‘put their name down for talks’ on the day when they arrive at Loughborough Town Hall (LTH).
Innovation InCharnwood Talks:
1. Using Innovation to Develop Breakthrough Medical Devices
2. Using Innovation to Enhance Top Flight Athletes’ Performance
3. Using Innovation to Disrupt the CRM marketplace
4. Using Innovation to Create Mind-Blowing Brand Experiences
5 Using Innovation to Power a Sustainable Future
Innovation InCharnwood Exhibition:
Over 50 exhibitors from the worlds of sports science, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, low carbon, business support, education and creative industries will be taking part.
To find out more and to register, click here.

Briefing event for the latest SBRI Healthcare call
2017-10-31 09:30 - 12:30 | Institute of Mental Health, The University of Nottingham, Innovation Park, Nottingham, NG7 2TU
Ahead of the launch of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare Mental Health & Technology in Surgery competition, there will be a SBRI briefing event for attendees to receive further details of the competition and how it generates new business opportunities for companies, provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a route to market for their ideas and bridges the seed funding gap experienced by many early stage companies. The event will cover the competition specification, a chance to hear from clinicians about their challenges, the application process, support available to companies and the opportunity to present questions to the panel.
To register your attendance or find more information, please click here.

Digital Health Regulatory Workshop
2017-10-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Hempsons, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN, United Kingdom
Do you have to get medical device regulatory approval for your app?
What about your software – is it a medical device?
Who is setting the standards and what precisely are they in the UK?

Join SEHTA for this digital health regulatory workshop and get your questions answered.
Agenda
09:30 Registration and Refreshments
10:00 Welcome and Introduction by Chair, Dr David Parry, CEO, SEHTA

10:10 Information governance issues when working with health data, Chris Alderson, Partner, Hempsons

10:30 Overview by NICE on their Digital Health Technologies work, Harriet Unsworth, Senior Technical Analyst, NICE

10:50 mHealth apps – The landscape of regulation and review, Liz Ashall-Payne, CEO & Founder, ORCHA

11:00 Refreshment break
11:30 Digital Health Regulations – Evidence… the quest for the Holy Grail, Neelam Patel, COO, MedCity & Robert Turpin, Health Market Development Manager, BSI

11:50 SME Case Study – Docobo, Tom Muller, Customer Relations Executive, Docobo Ltd

12:00 Conclusion
12:30 Networking Lunch
Fees
SEHTA Member: £25 + VAT
Non Member: £50 + VAT
Please note that places are limited and only one person per company should apply for an invitation. You will receive confirmation of your place by Friday 20th October. An invoice will be sent to you once your place has been confirmed.
To apply to attend, please click here.

Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Patient, Carer & Public Networking Event
2017-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Leicester Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL
This event for patients, carers and the public aims to inform, inspire, motivate and support your involvement in the healthcare services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The NHS Five Year Forward View and local health service plans highlight the importance of involving patients, citizens and communities and communities directly about decisions on health and care services.
You may already be actively involved, thinking about getting involved or this may all be new to you. However, if you are interested in making a difference to your local health and care services you are welcome to attend this free event.
Workshops will be run by patients and staff. You can choose up to three out of the following:

Empowering Patient Participation
How to get involved in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Alliance
How to get in NHS Leicestershire Partnership Foundation Trust
How to get involved in NHS research
How Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities can get involved in NHS research
How to get involved in Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)
How to get involved in the National Patient Association

If you would like to find out more about this event or book your free place, please click here.

Gamification Special Interest Group
2017-11-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Woughton House, Newport Road, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3LR
Join Medilink East Midlands in Milton Keynes for our first Gamification Special Interest Group (SIG). The theme for this SIG will be: ‘Gamification for health & wellbeing in the 21st Century’.
This free to attend event is being held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
The programme includes presentations on:
-Using Gamification to support Active & Assistive living in the elderly
-Gaming for Environmental Health Prediction and Potential Commercial Applications
-5 minute presentations during the collaboration forum
You can view the draft programme on the link below, further details and speaker biographies will be available in due course.
Would you like to be part of the event and take part in the Collaboration Forum?
The Collaboration Forum is an opportunity for SMEs to share their technologies, products and services to the audience. Each presentation will be 5 minutes long, to register your interest please email info@medilinkem.com.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

Access to Finance Investment Surgery
2017-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Rushcliffe Borough Council Offices, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7GY
This is an Access to Finance surgery where selected companies seeking growth capital have a free one hour meeting with COO of Shadow Foundr, Jason Kluver, Edwards director Neil Taylor, CEO of Cresco Innovation Jo Derbyshire and business angel investor and business mentor Paul Jenkinson, who is also on the Advisory Board of Shadow Foundr and John O’Donnell, Business Finance Manager, D2N2 Growth Hub.
Jason Kluver is a founding director of Shadow Foundr, an online investment platform and private investor network, which has raised in excess of £14m for early-stage businesses. Neil Taylor is a member of the Research & Development Consultative Committee, and has particular expertise in technology companies, SEIS, EIS, R&D Tax Credits, Cloud Accounting and Patent Box. Jo Derbyshire is CEO of Cresco Innovation Ltd, a company of scientists and consultants who are experts at writing and winning bids/grants.
To reserve a meeting please contact Paul Jenkinson.
Please note: There is another investment surgery taking place on Tuesday 28th November in Derby. To be taken to the event page please click here.

Make In India @ University of Leicester
2017-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | College Court Conference Centre, Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3UF
‘Make in India’ is a flagship programme of Government of India to encourage businesses to manufacture in India for the growing Indian market, and using India as a manufacturing base for exporting to other markets.
The aim of this event is to highlight the growth opportunities for British businesses (including SMEs) in India – one of the world’s fastest growing large economies.
Event Content

Welcome address by Consul General of India, Birmingham
Invest India Presentation
Address by Professor Sarah Dixon, Pro-Vic-Chancellor, International, University of Leicester
Address by the representative from High Commission of India, London
Presentation on Access India Programme – UKIBC
Presentation by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), London
Q&A session
Networking reception

Spaces are limited; to register your free place please click here.

Make in India @ The University of Nottingham
2017-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Djanogly Theatre, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, DH Lawrence Pavilion, University Park, NG7 2RD
‘Make in India’ is a flagship programme of Government of India to encourage businesses to manufacture in India for the growing Indian market, and using India as a manufacturing base for exporting to other markets.
The aim of this event is to highlight the growth opportunities for British businesses (including SMEs) in India – one of the world’s fastest growing large economies.
Event Content

Welcome address by Consul General of India, Birmingham
Invest India Presentation
Address by Professor Nathu Puri, CBE (Founder of The Purico Group)
Address by Professor Nick Miles, Pro Vice-Chancellor, The University of Nottingham
Address by the Representative from High Commission of India, London
Presentation on Access India Programme – UKIBC
Presentation by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) London
Q&A session
Networking reception

Spaces are limited; to register your free place please click here.

Explore India: Meet The Buyer
2017-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University, Science & Enterprise Park, Loughborough, LE11 3GR
Explore India Meet the Buyer events is a fantastic opportunity for British businesses to meet locally with a range of buyers from India and promote their goods and services.
India, the third largest economy in the world, is one of the fastest growing economies. It is also predicted to have the largest middle-class consumer market by 2030. What’s more there is a strong demand for products made in the UK.
This one day event facilitates productive face to face meetings between UK manufacturers and Indian buyers from the following sectors:

Life sciences
Technology
Smarts Cities
Food & Drink

What’s included:

A series of half hour appointments based on both supplier and buyer preferences
Company profile on the meetings portal so that buyers can view your company and product information
Networking opportunity sessions
Lunch and refreshments throughout the day

To register your free place, please click here.
