Marketing Planning workshop
2019-05-16 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | BioCity, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF
Following the success of their previous workshops, V Formation is holding a series of marketing & PR training sessions aimed at marketers who are looking to get to grips with some of the fundamental elements of marketing, or wish to sharpen their existing skills and knowledge.
As well as having an opportunity to add to and refresh their knowledge and skills, participants will also have the chance to network and share their challenges and experiences with those in similar roles.
Workshop 1 – Marketing planning
This workshop provides participants with an overview of the key fundamentals of marketing strategy and planning and will cover:
-The difference between strategy and planning
-They key elements of the marketing planning process
-Setting objectives
-Creating the physical plan – tips and tools
-Measuring effectiveness and ROI
During this session we will share lots of practical tips and tools, as well as examples of planning templates that participants can take away and utilise in their workplace.
Cost: £150 +VAT per participant
Alternatively, there is the option to book all four workshops for the discounted price of £400 + VAT.
To ensure the workshops are as interactive as possible, numbers are limited to 10 participants. These workshops tend to be popular, so early booking is advised.
For further details and to book your place please click here.

Finance and Funding Landscape & Opportunities
2019-05-22 09:30 - 14:00 | Novotel Cardiff, Schooner Way, Cardiff, CF10 4RT
MediWales is working in collaboration with Geldards, Brewin Dolphin and PwC to provide the second event in their Finance and Funding Series. This event will highlight the current Funding and Finance landscape and opportunities.
See the Draft Programme below for more information.
DRAFT PROGRAMME
9 – 10 : Registration
10-10.30 Welcome and introduction – Gwyn MediWales
SESSION 1: Funding Map & Sources of Funding and investment – Chaired by Justin John (MediCentre)
Discussion around a TRL map or similar to illustrate the opportunities, gaps and expertises of companies on their fund raising journeys.
Funders give short presentations on their area and company support available through their programmes
– Jon Wood – Innovate UK
– INVITED: Development Bank
– Christian Kumar – Capital Kinetics
– Matteo Radice – RedKnight Consulting
SESSION 2: Company and funders panel
Companies talking about their experiences and journey
– Sarah Bolt – Forth
– Andrew Mearns Spragg – Jellagen
– Graham Dixon – Neem Biotech
– Ian Bond – Bond Digital Health
– Mark Bowman – Pulmon IR
– Paul Morgan – Biovici
– INVITED – Cotton Mouton Diagnostics
Break – Networking
SESSION 3: Support for spin outs and start ups – Chaired by Andrew Evans (Geldards)
Panel discussion support available / short presentations as applicable
– Geldards – Andrew Evans
1- 2 pm Lunch : Partnering / surgery one to one meetings
For further information and to register please click here.

SEHTA & PDD Design Thinking Workshop
2019-05-22 09:30 - 15:00 | PDD Innovation, 87 Richmond Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 7HJ
Create. Test. Repeat. Succeed.
Accelerating innovation through Human-Centered Design
SEHTA and PDD Innovation are running this workshop to introduce participants to the discipline of Design Thinking, a Human-Centered Design (HCD) approach to innovation with a particular focus on concept prototyping and testing. Participants will be introduced to how Design Thinking can be used.
Cost: SEHTA Members – £250 + VAT / Non-Members £299 + VAT
Payment is required by 3rd May and if you wish to cancel your place, we must be notified by Friday 17th May at the latest in order to receive a full refund.
Full full details on the event and how to book, please click here.

MPD Training Course: Audit4U- Audit Fundamentals
2019-05-23 09:30 - 16:00 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
This one-day course is designed for those who need to better understand what a medical device audit is, what it is trying to do, how to do it and when it is required.
Comprehensive slides and information will be supplied on the day alongside a wealth of experience, insights, examples and methods.In just one day the course will cover:
-Understanding the role of the key players in Europe: Competent Authorities Notified Bodies
-Understand the direction of travel
-Know the importance of ‘Blue Guide’
-The differences between Competent Authority and Notified Body Audits
-Regulatory impact on Audits
To view the programme and further information (including target audience, learning outcomes and speaker profile) click on the Event Brochure link below:
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Delegate List
Member cost: £ 200
Non-Member cost: £ 300
All prices are excluding VAT
Once we receive your booking form, you will be sent a confirmation email and an invoice.

MPD Training Course: Medical Device Software
2019-06-04 09:00 - 16:30 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL
This one-day course by Medical Device Consultancy will cover Regulatory insights into Medical Device Software. Find out what you need to do to comply with the Regulation, and work with the experts to plan how you are going to do it.
Learning outcomes will include:
• Understand what software is, and what the essential requirements are according to the MDD and MDR
• Understand FDA requirements for software, how it is classified and regulated
• Write a rationale for classification of an application under the MDD and MDR
• Outline an action plan for software compliance in your organisation
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Securing Funding and Managing your Intellectual Property Portfolio
2019-06-06 08:15 - 10:00 | University of Nottingham, Innovation Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2TU, United Kingdom
Join Barker Brettell for an informative session plus an opportunity to network
The Breakfast Business Brief: on securing funding and managing your intellectual property portfolio.
Whether you are a start-up, spin out or established company, why not take 45 mins from your busy day to find out simple, cost-efficient ways of accessing funding and securing your IP.
Join IP experts from Barker Brettell and funding specialists from TBAT Innovation for a breakfast briefing on 6 June at Nottingham University to find out how you can ensure your business/idea/innovation has the best chance of commercial success.
Patent partner David Pearce, Trade mark attorney Stephen Lowry and TBAT Director Sam Stephens will discuss patents and brand protection; how to manage your IP portfolio to assist your commercialisation strategy and the most effective way to access grant funds and claim R&D tax credits.
No waffle at this breakfast table, straight to the point with facts and advice.
Leave the session set up for your business day and with some great ideas and contacts.
Agenda
8.15am Registration, networking, breakfast
9.00am Presentations
9.45am Refreshments and further networking
10.00am Close
To register for the event click here

Infection Prevention Special Interest Group (SIG)
2019-06-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Belton Woods Hotel, Belton, Grantham, NG32 2LN, United Kingdom
If you’re interested in Infection Prevention, then this Special Interest Group will be of interest to you.
Drawing on leading speakers and researchers in Infection Prevention, the theme of the event will be Biofilms and will cover important topics such as:

Treatment system for prevention of biofilms
Biofilms and catheter associated infections: applying historical principles to a modern problem
Aquatic Biofilms as a reservoir for infection

The event will be highly interactive and opportunity will be given to engage with both speakers and other delegates.
Opportunities available to present for 5 minutes to showcase your products/services that are relevant to this event – click here to email your interest.
This free to attend event is being held by Medilink EM and the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network, under our joint project LARIS (Lincolnshire & Rutland Innovation Support). The project aims to provide Innovation Support for Medical and Life Science businesses based in Lincolnshire & Rutland – to find out more, click here.
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MedTech Connects: SMEs to Universities - Queen Mary University of London Showcase
2019-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Clark Kennedy Lecture Theatere, Queen Mary Innovation Centre, 5 Walden Street, London, E1 2EF
QMUL has excellence in the fields of genomics, bioengineering, robotics, imaging, digital health (computational biology, artificial intelligence) and experimental medicine, which are applied to drive innovative research in precision medicine and improve patient care.
After presentations from some of QMUL’s leading academics, there is a “Meet the Academics” session where attendees can have a 1:1 conversation with the academic(s) and their department colleagues to explore collaboration possibilities – bookable upon registration.
This event is being organised jointly by SEHTA & QMUL and is part of the MedTech London programme which is supported by the GLA.
Please note that places are limited to 2 per company and subject to review based on application and London-focus. Confirmation of your place will be sent by 22nd May at the latest.
For further details and to register your interest please click here.

Introduction to Medical Device Security Risk Management
2019-06-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PP
Medilink West Midlands and Patron CSA Group invite you to attend their first collaborative event, discussing ‘Medical Device Security Risk Management’ and how this can affect your organisation.
CSA Group, is a global leader in healthcare systems conformity assessment services, helping businesses obtain relevant safety approvals for their products, allowing them to reach patients and healthcare professionals all over the world, faster and more predictably.
Why attend?
Opportunity: to hear from cybersecurity expert Laura Elan at CSA Group.
Risk prevention: with new technologies and architectures, risks need to be considered including exposure of sensitive data, malware, and unauthorised access to networks and assets.
Understand: the differences between traditional safety-based risk management and Security Risk Management, also called Threat Modeling.
Identify: best practices and resources that manufacturers may use to assure IoT and/or network enabled medical devices and software systems.
Network: with like minded people and explore potential opportunities of collaborative working.
Don’t miss out!Click here to book your free ticket.
This event is open to both members and non members.

EU Medical Device Technical Files Workshop
2019-06-12 10:30 - 16:00 | Hempsons, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN, United Kingdom
SEHTA, Psephos Biomedica & Mosaic Surgical would like to invite you to attend our EU Medical Device Technical Files Workshop.
Why attend
The new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is in its implementation phase and will be effective from May 2020. All medical devices will need to comply with this new legislation. Similarly, the IVD Regulation (IVDR) will be in force from May 2022. Many companies are not yet ready for the journey let alone have a roadmap of how to get to compliance.
This one-day event will:
Provide you with an overview of the key requirements for technical documentation in order to comply with the MDR and your conformity assessment
Assist you in assessing your company’s current preparedness for the transition
Provide a clear, practical guide to the next steps that you and your company need to take to meet Technical documentation requirements to gain CE Marking under the MDR
Costs to attend: – You will be invoiced separately after registration
SEHTA Members: £240+ VAT per delegate
SEHTA non-members :£280+ VAT per delegate (it’s free to join SEHTA – Please click here)
Special Offer if you book 2 workshops in advance
£430 + VAT SEHTA Members / £510 + VAT SEHTA non-members per delegate
Series 2 workshop is on Software/AI Medical Device CE Marking on 24 April
For full details and to book your place, please click here.

Changes & Challenges: New EU Regulatory Requirements and Selling to the NHS
2019-06-19 10:00 - 13:40 | Sheffield Assay Office, 2 Beulah Road, Sheffield, S6 2AN
Want to know how to sell to the NHS, navigate the new European device regulations and the role of IP, set against the pressures of Brexit?
Join Medilink and the Sheffield Assay Office at our free event on the 19th of June.
The event is ideal for business owners, quality and regulatory heads.
Full booking details and information on speakers and booking please click here.

Website improvements that guarantee results
2019-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Hallam, The Clock Tower, Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG
Discover how to deliver groundbreaking results from your website in this roundtable event with Hallam’s Creative and Digital Directors.
Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business, so it’s important that the experience is a positive one that showcases you in the right way. After all, they’ll search and compare you to competitors and often make decisions based on what they see online.
At this exclusive FREE event they will be sharing their expertise on how effective web design can capture visitors interest in your product quickly, elevate your brand and deliver ground-breaking results that help you gain new customers.
Based on extensive experience designing world-class websites Hallam’s Creative Director, Julio and Ben their Digital Director will talk about the ever-changing digital landscape in 2019 and they’ll review what engaging websites look like and why they make a difference.
Hallam consistently deliver transformational results; on average their clients see a 69% rise in organic traffic, 54% increase in ecommerce revenue, and a 65% increase in lead generation across an extensive range of international clients such as Speedo, The United Nations, and Suzuki as well trusted UK brands such as Raleigh, Travis Perkins, The BBC, Jägermeister, and Castle Rock Brewery.
Key takeaways:
What will make your website stand out from competitors
Website improvements that will increase your brand awareness online and offline
How to engage and capture visitors interest in your product quickly
Converting visitors into prospects
Clearly inform the visitor what product, service, or solution you provide
Improve business reputation and highlight expertise
Lean on digital channels to drive more traffic to your site
How to evaluate your online presence
As well as these invaluable insights there’ll be a roundtable discussion so come along with specific questions you have for Ben and Julio about your own website and digital strategy.
Join them for canapes and drinks and what promises to be an interactive and informative evening.
For further details and to book your FREE place (LIMITED TO 20 PLACES) – please click here.

Preparing your NHS Business Case
2019-06-20 09:30 - 15:30 | Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LD
With input from the EMAHSN staff, this interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases.
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.
During the event you will also learn about:
– What is a business case, what is its purpose and why it is so important?
– Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated from a commissioning point of view?
– How to construct a good business case
The Challenge as a supplier to the NHS is often that when you have a product which from your perspective improves patient outcomes and saves cost you still cannot get it adopted by the NHS. This is often because there is not a fully developed business case, without this a group within the NHS interested in taking on board a new product or service are unlikely to get approval of the case for change before procurement of the innovation can proceed.
Organisations that supply to the NHS are often challenged by the process, timescales, evidence and documentary requirements. This can often seem like an unnecessary complication, or simply a reason to not issue a purchase order. A good business case is fundamental to successful adoption and developing a long term business partnership. Preparing the business case can also be difficult for your NHS contacts because they are busy or not experienced in their preparation and often even more difficult for companies with little or no experience of the process.
Due to limited seating numbers are restricted to one delegate per organisation.
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Introduction to NHS Business Cases
Full Business Case Template (Word Version)
Full Business Case Template (Pdf Version)

FIME 2019, Miami Beach, FL
2019-06-26 - 2019-06-28 | Miami Beach Convention Centre, United States
FIME, the most awaited medical trade fair across the Americas is back in Miami Beach.
FIME is the largest gathering of medical dealers and distributors from the Americas and provides companies to meet, network and do business. The exhibition will take place from 26-28 June 2019 at the newly renovated Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, USA.
Key highlights include:
-Back home in Miami Beach, the meeting and business hub for Latin America
-FIME is the gateway for companies interested in expanding their business in the Americas region
-Full spectrum support from Medilink’s healthcare and event specialists
-Competitive travel and accommodation rates through our experienced providers
-Access to national and regional funding where available and eligible
-100 sqft location on British Pavilion shell scheme as shown below, including: carpet, graphics, furniture, lighting and power (additional sockets chargeable)
FIME 2018, hosted 14,119 attendees, with 91% of visitors from the Americas. Attendees gathered to meet with 1,202 exhibitors showcasing over 500 product categories, from surgical and medical equipment, to disposables, medical devices and much more. 2019 is expected to be excess as we return to Miami Beach.
To download the booking form, please click here.
For further details please click here to email, or call 0114 232 9292.

How to get your Medical Device NHS Ready
2019-06-27 09:00 - 16:30 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
Getting your Medical Device NHS ready is one of the biggest challenges companies face. With several obstacles to overcome and for some, unknown territory to cross, working with CHEATA (Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust we have this great free to attend event.
This full-day event will guide you through the following topics:
– Human Factors and using a Simulation facility
– Health Technology/Assessment in the NHS
Plus information will be provided on:
– How SMEs engage with the NHS for clinical research studies
– Regulator Compliance: What’s changed with the new MDR
Throughout the day opportunities will be created to engage, exchange ideas and explore possible collaborations between SMEs, academia and the NHS.
This free to attend event is 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.
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NIHR Flyer

Maximising PR Content Workshop
2019-06-27 09:30 - 13:00 | BioCity, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF
Following the success of their previous workshops, V Formation is holding a series of marketing & PR training sessions aimed at marketers who are looking to get to grips with some of the fundamental elements of marketing, or wish to sharpen their existing skills and knowledge.
Workshop 2 – Maximising PR content for print and online channels
This workshop is delivered by V Formation’s PR team who have substantial experience in PR, securing high quality editorial coverage in a range of top tier media across a wide variety of sectors. The team will share their tips and advice on identifying, connecting and engaging with the most influential journalists and audiences, repackaging written content and using digital PR tools to help participants maximise their own PR efforts and return on investment.
Participants will learn:
-How to identify relevant media and compile a comprehensive media database
-How to issue press releases to media
-How to engage with journalists and get coverage
-How to repackage written material for PR
-How to repurpose news stories for online
-Making the most of your online newsroom
-Which digital PR tools / tips and tricks to use
-How to measure your return on investment in PR
Cost: £150 +VAT per participant
Alternatively, there is the option to book all four workshops for the discounted price of £400 + VAT.
To ensure the workshops are as interactive as possible, numbers are limited to 10 participants. These workshops tend to be popular, so early booking is advised.
For further details and to book your place please click here.

Protecting your Intellectual Property
2019-06-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Leicester Marriot Hotel, Smith way, Leicester, LE19 1SW
Enterprise Europe Network is organising an interactive workshop to help manufacturing companies understand how to best manage their intellectual property. Delivered in partnership with Adamson Jones, the workshop will provide delegates with an overview of the types of IP protection to consider as well as knowledge of the IP protection framework. Attendees will learn about IP identification, creation and ownership of intellectual property rights, how IP functions in the supply chain and how IP rights are commonly enforced. There will be an opportunity to hold a one-to-one meeting with the experts in the afternoon.
To book your place please click here.

MediWales Connects 2019
2019-07-02 | The Great Hall, Swansea University, Swansea
The Welsh NHS: clinical, care and research communities meet to share innovation and showcase collaboration
Supported by Andrew Goodall, Chief Executive of NHS Wales, we are delighted to announce the date for MediWales Connects 2019
Conference Theme – Delivering Innovation
Click here to register your interest.
Information on last years programme and sponsorship packages here.
NHS and MediWales member discounts will be available so keep your eyes out more information coming soon!

Study an Executive MBA via an apprenticeship
2019-07-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Nottingham Trent University, Pavillion Building, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Julie Rosborough, MBA Portfolio Leader at Nottingham Business School, will be hosting a breakfast event to give an insight into the Senior Leaders Master’s Degree Apprenticeship route to study an Executive MBA, with an overview of the programme and an opportunity to ask questions. The breakfast will give you an idea of what it’s like to study at Nottingham Business School and where it can take you. Information about how your company can use the Senior Leaders Apprenticeship Levy will be provided as well as further information about the course, and the mentoring and coaching available.
Nottingham Business School launched their Senior Leaders Master’s Degree Apprenticeship (Level 7) in 2017 building upon Government initiatives to promote apprenticeships and applied learning approached in the workplace. The apprenticeship is underpinned by the Executive MBA degree, an internationally recognised postgraduate management degree.
This level 7 qualification is eligible for funding under the Apprenticeship Levy. If your organisation is a levy payer you may be able to fund participation from your existing employer contribution. If you are not currently paying the apprenticeship levy then you may be eligible for support for up to 95% of fees.
We would encourage businesses from both the corporate sector and small to medium size enterprises to attend this event on July 2nd at NTU.
For further information and to book onto the event please click here.

International Business Growth Breakfast
2019-07-02 08:00 - 12:30 | Village Hotel Nottingham, Brailsford Way, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6DL, United Kingdom
Enterprise Europe Network is offering businesses – both novices and more experienced traders on the international stage – the opportunity to find out about the wealth of support on offer to help grow their business internationally.
Despite the constant evolution of the international trade landscape, help for SMEs looking to do business abroad continues to be readily available for companies in the Midlands. Attendees will have the chance to find out more about the support on offer locally and internationally and hear from companies which have cracked international markets with our help.
For further information and to book your place please click here.

Nottingham Digital Summit 2019
2019-07-03 09:00 - 17:00 | The Albert Hall, N Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA, United Kingdom
The Nottingham Digital Summit is the Midland’s biggest digital marketing event, bringing together more than 700 delegates from the marketing, creative, and technology communities.
It is a unique charity fundraising event, with all your delegate fee going to our charity of the year, the Samaritans of Nottingham.
Last year was sold out, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to gather with other digital professionals from across the region.
For further details and to book your place, please click here.

Medilink East Midlands Innovation Day 2019
2019-07-04 09:00 - 17:00 | The Nottingham Belfry, Mellors Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY, United Kingdom
Innovation Day sits firmly in our calendar of events and is a must-attend event for those in the Life Sciences sector across the East Midlands.
Hosted by Award-Winning Journalist, Broadcaster and Writer Sue Nelson, the conference featured top speakers covering key industry topics. These included:
Darren Clark, CEO, Medilink East Midlands
Chas Bountra, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation, University of Oxford
Chris Barker, CEO, Spirit Healthcare
Peter Anderton, TEDx speaker and Director, Internal Alignment
Professor Dan Clark, Head of Clinical Engineering, Nottingham University Hospital Trust, Expert member of the NICE Medical Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC)
Jon Michaelis, Managing Director, Neater Solutions
Professor John Hunt, Research Theme Leader at NTU for Medical Technologies and Advanced Materials
Dr Mitch Grigoriu, Managing Director, AES Group
Simon McMaster, Director, Footfalls and Heartbeats
Laura Boyd, Deputy Director, NHS Innovation Accelerator
Wing Commander Marcus Stow, Chief Operating Officer, JHubMed
Peter Anderton of Internal Alignment has a special offer for all Medilink Members – to view what he can do for your business, please click here.

Medilink East Midlands Summer Networking
2019-07-04 16:45 - 19:00 | The Nottingham Belfry, Mellors Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY, United Kingdom
Sponsored by the GRIP project, this evening will provide a great opportunity for members and non-members to network in a relaxed environment.
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Programme
4.45pm – Welcome from Medilink East Midlands
4.50pm – Presentation from GRIP – Growing Rehabilitation Industries Project
GRIP is a local productivity and sector uplift programme aiming to create sustainable economic growth in the Medical Technology / Rehabilitation sector. Businesses in the Nottingham – Loughborough– Leicester area stand to benefit from industry focussed research and innovation opportunities to develop projects, create jobs and enhance high quality skills. This short presentation will be delivered by the GRIP team and aims to inform the audience regards the opportunity to develop new innovation and to identify potential exemplar projects.
5.05pm – Networking and GRIP 1-2-1 engagement with delegates
7pm – Event Close
Project Interest Form
Please return completed forms by 31st July to Dr Adam Warren: A.P.Warren@lboro.ac.uk

Impacting Business by Design - Medical Conference
2019-07-09 08:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Hotel East Midlands Airport, Junction 24 M1 Derby Road, Castle Donington, DE74 2YZ, United Kingdom
Nottingham Trent University invites small and medium organisations within the medical, health, engineering and manufacturing product industries to a day exploring the opportunities for business looking to successfully design, develop and commercialise new products.
This event will provide businesses with the opportunity to hear from leading academic and industry experts in the medical, design and technology sectors, and will cover:
Medical regulations and compliance (ISO13485)
The value of design
How to obtain design and trade mark registrations in several countries
Advances in 3D printing and materials and their application in the medical technology industry
Opportunities and routes to working with and in the NHS
Medical app development
Smart Medical Textiles
Additional Information
Free to attend
Free parking for delegates
Complimentary breakfast, networking lunch and refreshment breaks will be provided
For further details and to book your free place, please click here.

Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG)
2019-07-11 09:00 - 13:30 | We are Pioneer Group Nottingham, Innovation Building, (formerly BioCity), Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom
Cannabidiol (CBD) – Pandora’s Box? A status update
Cannabidiol (CBD) continues to make headlines, whether as the next big thing in food and drink or being the centre of controversy. In Jan 2019 a change in the status of CBD on the Novel Food Union List caused ripples across the wellness sector. No definitive position has yet to be agreed, with trade associations lobbying hard both within UK and Europe. Whilst we are unlikely to have all the answers, there will be external speakers present. There may be some resolution, but we don’t have a crystal ball. It’s a great opportunity to meet like minds and be informed about this growing sector.
This free to attend event is 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.
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Medical Technologies and Systems Special Interest Group (SIG)
2019-07-18 09:00 - 13:30 | We are Pioneer Group Nottingham, Innovation Building, (formerly BioCity), Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom
The increasing adoption of new technology is widely recognised as crucial in making health care more cost-effective, whilst also providing greater benefit to both healthcare professionals and patients. This Medical Technologies & Systems SIG will provide an opportunity for discussion and networking with a range of delegates from industry and academia linked to Connecting Technology with Patient Healthcare.
The event will include presentations on:
-Involving Patients in Administering Their Own Sedative in Surgery
-Leveraging mobile technology in clinical drug development
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.
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Clinical Trials Masterclass
2019-09-02 12:00 - 16:00 | We are Pioneer Group Nottingham, Innovation Building, (formerly BioCity), Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom
CLINICAL TRIALS MASTERCLASS:
Start with the end in mind
Monday 2 September
12 pm – 4 pm
Boardroom | BioCity, Nottingham
Presented by NICE, Arthur Gallagher and Remap Consulting
If you are a biotech company thinking about selling to a larger pharmaceutical company or going to market alone, it is important that early clinical plans incorporate the needs of the final decision makers, as well as the regulatory bodies.
NICE Scientific Advice can help to shape clinical trial protocols and early modelling plans to ensure that evidence generation is targeted at an early to stage to provide the data required at the end of the process, when a technology is appraised by NICE or other HTA bodies.
Arthur Gallagher will focus on the planning stage of trials and advise when to engage with the Broker and important insurance issues to be aware of.
Remap Consulting will discuss the importance of obtaining payer scientific advice for achieving pricing and reimbursement success across the EU.
This event is free for all based at BioCity and Alderley Park.

New Horizons Showcase - The Visegrád Group of countries
2019-09-04 09:00 - 14:00 | We are Pioneer Group Nottingham, Innovation Building, (formerly BioCity), Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom
If counted as a single nation state, the Visegrád Group would be the fifth largest economy in Europe and the 12th largest in the world. The population is just over 64,000,000 inhabitants, which ranks 22nd largest in the world and 4th in Europe.
The members of the Visegrad Four, play an increasingly more important role in Europe, and not only in the field of politics. The Visegrád Group is a cultural and political alliance of four Central European states – the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. All four nations in the Visegrád Group are high-income countries with a very high Human Development Index.
EMITA aim to provide a showcase about the different cultures and business practices to support businesses in the East Midland making new global connections. This event is kindly supported by Medilink East Midlands.
Key Speakers:
Adriaan Vickery EMITA
Ron Mendes CEO – Just Value Consulting
Brook Horowitz CEO – IBLF Global
Adrian Branny Partner – Schneider Group
Iwona Lebiedowicz Director – PAB Languages
A representative of Department of International Trade
Timings:
9.00 am registration – 12.30 lunch and networking – close 14.00
Parking
Parking is not available on site, but the Motorpoint Arena Carpark is behind BioCity, this is £4 for 24 hours if you park and pay prior to 9.30am. Post code: NG2 4LA
Cost:
EMITA Members Free
EMITA Non-Members £50 plus vat
Attendance tickets can be purchased below.
Promotional opportunities:
Bring a pull up banner and you can promote your business at the event:
EMITA Member £25 plus vat
EMITA Non-Member £75 plus vat
If you would like to showcase at our event, please contact us on enquiries@emita.org or call 01522 846949
TO BOOK please click here.

Preparing your NHS Business Case
2019-09-05 09:30 - 15:30 | Winstanley House, Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 1HX, United Kingdom
This interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases with input from the EMAHSN staff.
This free to attend event is being held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
During the event you will also learn about:
– What is a business case, what is its purpose and why it is so important?
– Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated from a commissioning point of view?
– How to construct a good business case
The Challenge as a supplier to the NHS is often that when you have a product which from your perspective improves patient outcomes and saves cost you still cannot get it adopted by the NHS. This is often because there is not a fully developed business case, without this a group within the NHS interested in taking on board a new product or service are unlikely to get approval of the case for change before procurement of the innovation can proceed.
Organisations that supply to the NHS are often challenged by the process, timescales, evidence and documentary requirements. This can often seem like an unnecessary complication, or simply a reason to not issue a purchase order. A good business case is fundamental to successful adoption and developing a long term business partnership. Preparing the business case can also be difficult for your NHS contacts because they are busy or not experienced in their preparation and often even more difficult for companies with little or no experience of the process.
Programme
Speaker Profiles
Delegate List
Full Business Case Template
Introduction to NHS Business Cases

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Monitoring and supporting Patients across all healthcare settings
2019-09-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Coldra Court Hotel, Chepstow Road, Langstone, Newport, NP18 2LX
MediWales is collaborating with the West of England Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) to deliver this conference which will focus on monitoring and supporting patients outside the hospital setting (at home, in nursing and care homes) to specifically enable the measurement of vital signs to calculate a Nation Early Warning Score (NEWS) which is used when delivering care.
Free delegate places are available to NHS professionals, research and industry communities, from both sides of the bridge. We would also like to extend an invitation to companies who have or are developing various approaches to track vital signs. Though this is not about intensive care monitoring – during the event it will be considered how these tools could be used in a community setting. This would include the recording of observations, dashboards, wearable devices, remote monitoring, devices that aid recording of observation or identifying deterioration with a particular interest in wearable and non-contact tech for those with Learning Disabilities.
This event will discuss the challenges and technical issues faced in the community care setting and look at the development of potential clinical / industry collaborations to address the issues in this area. There will also be information on the support and funding available to take projects forward.
Hear from speakers from the AHSN who will present their work on the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) and from Welsh clinical colleagues who will showcase their plan going forward. An insightful look at where automation of technologies and clinical pathways could be accessible to improve an ever evolving process.
For further information and to book your place, please click here.
