BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Medilink Midlands - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Medilink Midlands REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041926 CREATED:20220922T135952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T074409Z UID:20572-1667296800-1667300400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Clinical Trials: Your Questions Answered DESCRIPTION:This year’s final instalment of our Clinical Trials special interest group series\, organised in partnership with Afortiori Development\, brings together a panel of experts to answer your questions relating to clinical trials from planning through to delivery. \nRather than formal presentations\, this hour-long session will take a roundtable discussion / Q&A format. If you’re currently planning or implementing a clinical trial\, or anticipate doing so in the near future\, it’s an invaluable opportunity to gain in-depth\, tailored responses to any questions you may have to ensure the success of your clinical trial. \nOur panel brings together specialists from our partners at Afortiori\, alongside guest speakers from other industry leaders. \nJoining us on the day will be: \n\nDr Nicola Wall\, Afortiori Development\nJo Goble\, Afortiori Development\nCheryl Bailey\, Afortiori Development\nDr Danielle Bodicoat\, Afortiori Development\nKate Pym\, Pym’s Consultancy\nMatthew Burton\, IMed Consultancy\n\nFull speaker profiles will follow shortly. For now\, click the link below to secure your place today. \nBook your free place now\nThis free-to-attend event is 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. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nDURATION: 1 hour URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-clinical-trials-your-questions-answered/ CATEGORIES:Project Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041926 CREATED:20220330T101003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T081115Z UID:18888-1667901600-1667905200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:EMAHSN Innovation Academy MODULE H Live Q&A Session: Why and how to involve patients and the public in your healthcare innovation DESCRIPTION:The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to anyone to register. Once registered\, participants will have access to a range of modules\, each including a webinar\, live Q&A session with the experts and online resources.The webinars are on demand\, so can be accessed at any time\, with the live Q&A session for each module being scheduled throughout 2022 \nFor further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to Sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.\nThis module explores what Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) is and why it is so important to involve people from the start and throughout. It also gets you to think about where you are with PPI as you inform\, engage\, involve and co-produce with people as you develop your innovation or service. \nIt also covers the three important drivers for involving patients and the public in healthcare innovation and why these are critical to getting your innovation moving within the NHS. \nPresenter/ expert\nShahnaz Aziz – Patient Public Leadership and Equality Lead\, EMAHSN URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/emahsn-innovation-academy-module-h-live-qa-session-why-and-how-to-involve-patients-and-the-public-in-your-healthcare-innovation/ CATEGORIES:Project Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Shahnaz-Aziz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041926 CREATED:20221021T140131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T140143Z UID:20973-1667912400-1667926800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Building Resilience into the UK's Life Sciences Sector DESCRIPTION:Part of the Leicester Business Festival Programme\, this in-person event focuses on how to increase your business resilience. Join an expert panel of local business leaders who will be sharing their experience of building resilience into their business. We’ll hear from those working in supply chain\, shoring and finance through to talks on leadership and skills. \nThe event programme includes presentations from: \n\nStefan Ogrodzinski\, CEO\, BioStratus Group\nChris Hobson\, East Midlands Chamber\nGraeme Cameron\, CEO\, Pennine Healthcare\nDr Faz Chowdhury\, Founder & CEO\, Nemaura\nTim Robinson\, Commercial Director\, EMAHSN\nGosia Khrais\, Director\, Charnwood Campus\nHelen Compton\, Stakeholder Engagement Manager\, NIHR\nMalcolm Youll\, Managing Director\, Weiss Technik UK\nJulian Patel\, Commercial Manager\, EMAHSN\n\nFor more information and to book our place\, click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-building-resilience-into-the-uks-life-sciences-sector/ LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041926 CREATED:20220812T092525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T150316Z UID:19960-1668072600-1668097800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Open House: Cross-sector opportunities for Midlands SMEs DESCRIPTION:Four business-led sector organisations are coming together to host a unique Cross Sector Open House. The event is being delivered by Aerospace Unlocking Potential*\, which is led by the University of Nottingham in Partnership with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance\, and supports companies to diversify into and out of aerospace and aviation. \nMidlands Aerospace Alliance\, Medilink Midlands\, Rail Forum and the Motorsport Industry Association will share their knowledge of recent developments and current and future opportunities for SMEs across the Midlands. Case study SMEs will demonstrate how they have successfully diversified into other sectors. \nTeams from the four organisations will be on hand to field enquiries about their sector. Additional support is available through Aerospace UP for any SMEs wanting to diversify into (or from) aerospace\, aviation\, space or advanced air mobility. \n                       \nWe know that great ideas and technologies from businesses that are experts in one sector can be applied to solve problems in another – this event is designed to help things along by providing a forum for Midlands companies to network across all sectors and learn from one another. \nThis event is funded by Aerospace Unlocking Potential which enables Midlands SMEs to attend for free (please check criteria at booking page). \nTopics to include (all still to be confirmed) \n\nDevelopments / Opportunities in aerospace\nDevelopments / Opportunities in rail\nAdvanced Air Mobility – future supply chain opportunities\nDevelopments / Opportunities in motorsport\nSpace – future supply chain opportunities\nDevelopments / Opportunities in MedTech\nAerospace UP funding and available support\nSME case studies\nPanel Q&A sessions\nNetworking sessions\n\nDate: Thursday 10th November 2022\nVenue: British Motor Museum\, Banbury Road\, Gaydon\, Warwickshire\, CV35 0BJ (Free museum ticket included) \nBook your place here URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-open-house-cross-sector-opportunities-for-midlands-smes/ LOCATION:British Motor Museum\, Banbury Road\, Gaydon\, Warwickshire\, CV35 0BJ CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041926 CREATED:20220812T081524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T094620Z UID:19951-1668074400-1668096000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Connected Healthcare Programme (Modules 1-3) DESCRIPTION:Split into 6 modules\, the Connected Healthcare Programme is brought to you by West Midlands 5G and designed for healthcare organisations. Join us to discover how to accelerate connectivity\, innovation and benefit adoption to transform the Healthcare Industry. \nThis first session on Thursday 10th November will cover Modules 1-3. Modules 4-6 will be delivered on Thursday 17th November. \nBOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY\nModule 1 – The 5G Triangle?  \n\nDimensions of 5G & its releases (Including Standards)\n5G Applications\nThe 5G Environment\nWhere are you within the 5G triangle?\n\nModule 2 – Pillars of Application \n\nPrevention\, early diagnosis\, LTCs and emergency response\nThe Four Key Pillars and the associated Use Cases\n\nModule 3 – Digital Strategy \n\nThe NHS Strategy to Digital Transformation with SMEs\nAn overview to the key aspects of a business strategy & developing a clear vision for 5G to the service offering\nThe NHS’s Digital Journey\n\n* SME qualifying criteria \n\n\n\n\nThis programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). In-order to qualify for a free space on the programme\, an organisation needs to satisfy the following criteria: Organisation Size: Be a Start-up or SME (A small and medium-sized enterprise covers enterprises which employ fewer than 250 persons and which have an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million Euro\, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43 million Euro) \nLocation: Registered or trading in the Black Country LEP region or the Coventry & Warwickshire LEP region. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-connected-healthcare-programme/ LOCATION:Friars House\, Manor House Drive\, Coventry\, CV1 2TE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041926 CREATED:20221110T140208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T143241Z UID:21205-1668171600-1668184200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:HYBRID WORKSHOP: EU Interreg AiBle: Robert Intelligence for Rehabilitation DESCRIPTION:The EU Interreg AiBle Project are pleased to offer you the opportunity to join us for this workshop on Robotic Intelligence for Rehabilitation\, either in-person at Portsmouth University or virtually via the ONLINE platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAiBle is a 3-year cross-border EU Interreg project about an upper-limb rehabilitation exoskeleton robot based on AI and cloud computing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop objective is to create a discussion platform on intersections between the fields of rehabilitation\, robotics\, and human-computer/robot interaction. \nClick here for more information about the project and to book your place. \n\n\n\nGMT\nCET\nProgramme  \nProgramme  \n\n\n13:00 – 13:10\n14:00 – 14:10\nWelcome and Introduction to AiBle \nProf Zhaojie Ju\, Professor of Machine Learning and Robotics\, University of Portsmouth\, UK\nAccueil et Introduction à AiBle \nProf Zhaojie Ju\, \nProfesseur d’apprentissage automatique et de robotique\, Université de Portsmouth\, UK\n\n\n13:10 – 13:55\n14:10 – 14:55\nComputational Intelligence for Multiscopic Topological Twin \nProf. Naoyuki Kubota\, Professor of Robotics\, Tokyo Metropolitan University\, Japan\nIntelligence computationnelle pour le jumeau topologique multiscopique \nProf. Naoyuki Kubota\, \nProfesseur de robotique\, \nUniversité métropolitaine de Tokyo\, Japon\n\n\n13:55 – 14:40\n14:55 – 15:40\nWearable Sensing/Intervention for Healthcare  \nDr Zhiqiang Zhang\, Associate Professor\, University of Leeds\, UK\nDétection/intervention portable pour les soins de santé \nDr Zhiqiang Zhang\, Professeur Associé\, Université de Leeds\, UK\n\n\n14:40 – 14:50\n15:40 – 15:50\nBreak\nPause\n\n\n\n14:50 – 15:35 \n\n\n15:50 – 16:35 \n\nAssistive Technology for personal and clinical rehabilitation \nStephen Ruffle\, Director\, Rebotics Technology Ltd\nTechnologie d’assistance pour la réadaptation personnelle et Clinique \nStephen Volant\, Directeur\, Rebotics Technology Ltd\n\n\n15:35 – 16:20\n16:35 – 17:20\nPractical VR games for upper limb rehabilitation following stroke \nProf. Venky Dubey\, Professor Of Medical Robotics\, Bournemouth University\, UK\nJeux pratiques en réalité virtuelle pour la rééducation du membre supérieur après un AVC \nProf. Venky Dubey\, Professeur de Robotique Médicale\, Université de Bournemouth\, UK\n\n\n16:20 – 16:30\n17:20 – 17:30\n Closing Comments\nMots de clôture URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/hybrid-workshop-eu-interreg-aible-hybrid-workshop-robert-intelligence-for-rehabilitation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041926 CREATED:20220525T092355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T092355Z UID:19206-1668412800-1668704400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:MEDICA 2022 – The World’s largest healthcare event DESCRIPTION:  \nBookings are now open for the leading UK pavilion at MEDICA 2022\, (14 – 17 November\, Düsseldorf). \nAs the largest healthcare event in the world\, that has been running for over 40 years\, MEDICA provides a great opportunity for UK companies to showcase their products and services on a global\, B2B platform. It attracts tens of thousands of healthcare professionals from around the world\, looking to meet and network with innovative companies. \nThe Medilink UK pavilion will be in a prominent location within the exhibition (hall 16) and we offer a range of cost-effective options as well as a full spectrum of support for exhibitors. \nDue to the popularity of the event\, we encourage companies to book their exhibition space as soon as possible via the booking form above\, as it regularly sells out months ahead of the event. Corner positions are limited\, and assigned on a first come\, first served basis. \nClick here to find out more and secure your exhibition stand \nFor other exhibiting options\, please contact our team to discuss your requirements or if you have any questions: international@medilink.co.uk ; 0114 232 9272 URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medica-2022-the-worlds-largest-healthcare-event/ LOCATION:Düsseldorf CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041926 CREATED:20220623T111225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T072206Z UID:19499-1668506400-1668511800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creating a Secure Future for your Life Sciences Company through Robust Business Strategy and Planning DESCRIPTION:****Please note this event will now take place online **** \n  \nThis event\, organised with patron Shakespeare Martineau in partnership with Ampa\, will now take place online. \nIf you are selling into the NHS or other healthcare providers\, no matter what your product or service\, the security of your business is critical. This session offers guidance on creating a secure future for your life sciences company through robust business strategy and planning. \nThe online session will cover: \n\nHow to secure your business and supply chain against cyber attacks\, and how to mitigate risk\nHow to ensure solid fundamentals are in place throughout the lifecycle of the business – inception\, growth and exit\nFunding and investment for growth;\nExit strategy and valuation and exit options i.e.\, trade or PE sale\, management buyout of Employee Ownership Trust.\n\nThe case study-led event looks at a real-life example of a business lifecycle\, from raising finance and receiving investment to reviewing strategic options\, preparing for sale and how to achieve maximum value while also considering how to minimise associated risk and avoid potential pitfalls. Follow the links below to read the case study material in advance and to view full speaker profiles. \nCase Study \nSpeaker Profiles \nThe Ampa team of experts will be offering one-to-one advisory appointments\, and will provide advice and guidance on: \n\nFunding – outsourced contracts\, site acquisitions\, product development\, refinancing existing debt (over draft and property term loans)\, lending and additional funding; Potential investors\, investment.\nManagement – share options\, discretionary bonuses.\nCommercial – contractual\, IP\, Employment and cyber security/data considerations.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nShakespeare Martineau are proud Patrons of Medilink Midlands. To read more\, please click here. \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/protectingyourlifesciencesbusiness/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041927 CREATED:20210505T113125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T151824Z UID:20575-1668594600-1668598200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Grant Application Writing Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Innovation Ltd for a Grant Funding Masterclass\, delving into how to write a successful grant application for Innovate UK. \nKnowing how to write your grant funding application is the most important part of applying for innovation funding. \nMany competitions have success rates of below 10%; therefore\, your application needs to stand-out\, showcase your innovation and demonstrate your knowledge and expertise\, all within tight word-limits. \nThrough years of successfully helping businesses just like yours\, apply for Innovate UK funding competitions\, TBAT are experts in writing successful funding applications that will capture the assessor’s attention and highlight why your innovative project should be funded! \nDuring this 1-hour masterclass\, TBAT will cover: \n\nThe Innovate UK application form\nHow to answer each question\nTheir top tips for applying for Innovate UK funding\nWhat to do if you need help applying\n\nThis is great opportunity to learn how to apply for current Innovate UK funding competitions such as the Smart Grants and the Bio-Medical Catalyst and secure up to 70% of your project costs via these opportunities. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY\nSpeaker Profiles \nVincent Seddon – Commercial Director \nVincent Seddon joined TBAT in 2019 to head up business development after spending 10 years supporting Corporate clients to plan and grow their businesses as well as mentoring and coaching local business managers with the Barclays Business Bank. \nEsther Lawrence – Business Development Manager \nEsther joined TBAT in May 2021 having spent 25 years working in technology sales helping take products and services to market. She’s worked with start-ups\, manufacturers\, distributors\, and Go-to-markets specialist. She’s witnessed first-hand the struggles companies go through to gain funding to develop and innovate their new tech and services\, which is why she’s excited to be part of TBAT to help guide innovative organisations through the R&D funding landscape. \nTBAT Innovation\nTBAT Innovation Ltd are a value-led independent consultancy with over 19 years’ experience working with technology & research and development organisations all over the UK to fund their innovation. Their innovation support services include; Grant Funding\, R&D Tax Credits\, Video Game Tax Relief\, Capital Allowances\, SEIS/EIS and Patent Box. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-grant-application-writing-masterclass-22/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041927 CREATED:20221110T133740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T133740Z UID:21202-1668673800-1668706200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: NIHR Biomedical Research Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands will be exhibiting at this year’s NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Conference\, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre. \nThe NIHR Biomedical Research Conference returns in 2022 to celebrate the BCR’s achievements since 2017. We will also be launching our new programme of research up to 2027. \nOur world-leading researchers will present their latest findings and impacts. \n\nyou can hear from national and international speakers on what’s coming next for research in the UK\nwe’ll engage the delegates and social media users in a live Research Lounge debate on the future of translational research\nwe’ll discuss what we have learned from COVID-19 research that could improve all translational research\nwe’ll showcase the work of our research Themes and introduce our new Themes\n\nIn addition to the above\, the programme includes keynote presentations from: \n\nProfessor Ian Hall\, Director\, NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre\nProfessor Matt Brown\, Genomics England\nNatalie Owen\, Head of NIHR Infrastructure Research Capacity and Growth Science\, Research and Evidence Directorate\, Department of Health and Social Care\nProfessor Sir Martin Landray\, Oxford Population Health\n\nAs well as optional workshop sessions\, panel discussions and a panel discussion. \nFor more information and to book your place\, click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-nihr-biomedical-research-conference-2022/ LOCATION:East Midlands Conference Centre\, University Park\, Beeston Lane\, Nottingham\, NG7 2RJ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041927 CREATED:20220812T082132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T094043Z UID:19955-1668679200-1668700800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Connected Healthcare Programme (Modules 4-6) DESCRIPTION:Split into 6 modules the Connected Healthcare Programme is brought to you by West Midlands 5G and designed for healthcare organisations. Join us to discover how to accelerate connectivity\, innovation and benefit adoption to transform the Healthcare Industry. \n\n\n\nThis second session covers Modules 4-6. The first three modules are covered in the session running on Thursday 10th November. \nBOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY\nModule 4 – Business Cases \n• Working with partners & channels to accelerate growth \n• Overcoming engagement challenges in the NHS \n• ROI (Return on Investment) – Adherence to the principles of the Ansoff Matrix \nModule 5 – Culture of the NHS• Introduction of The Healthy Living Lab Business Partners \n• The relationship to customer culture and attitudes \n• ORCHA \nModule 6 – Putting it together• How does tech affect employees? \n• Final presentations \n* SME qualifying criteria \n\n\n\n\nThis programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). In-order to qualify for a free space on the programme\, an organisation needs to satisfy the following criteria:Organisation Size: Be a Start-up or SME (A small and medium-sized enterprise covers enterprises which employ fewer than 250 persons and which have an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million Euro\, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43 million Euro) \nLocation: Registered or trading in the Black Country LEP region or the Coventry & Warwickshire LEP region. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-connected-healthcare-programme-modules-4-6/ LOCATION:Friars House\, Manor House Drive\, Coventry\, CV1 2TE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041927 CREATED:20211013T080011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T143803Z UID:20807-1668693600-1668700800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 17 November from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. \nHosted at Medilink Patron offices\, Mills & Reeve\, Birmingham. \nFollowing the formal presentations\, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors. \nYou will also hear from our members sharing their recent experiences and how they have benefited from their membership. \n  \nAgenda: \n14:00 – Arrival refreshment & networking \n14:20 – Welcome & notices – Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL\, Chair\, Medilink Midlands \n14:35 – Medilink Midlands update – Simon Himsworth\, Chief Executive\, Medilink Midlands \n14:55 – Member spotlight – Dave Seaward\, Projects Director\, 3P innovations \n15:10 – Member spotlight – Adam Townsend\, VUIT \n15:25 – Sustainability vision – Ben Roberts\, Innovation Advisor\, Medilink Midlands \n15:35 – Closing comments – Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL \n15:40 – Networking & refreshments \n16:00 – AGM close \n  \nWe’re looking forward to seeing our members in person and hope you can join us. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. \nTo book your place\, please complete the online booking form below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOnce your booking form has been received a member of the events team will be in touch to confirm your place\, please note this is not an automated system. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-annual-general-meeting-agm-2/ LOCATION:Mills & Reeve\, 78-84 Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2AB CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041927 CREATED:20221012T141046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T155415Z UID:20834-1669107600-1669136400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Silverstone Technology Cluster Annual Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:Silverstone Technology Cluster will be holding their Annual Conference at The Stables\, Wavendon\, Milton Keynes. The event is run in association with Silverstone Park\, supported by Hexagon\, and additional event partners Partner Electronics and Silverstone Composites.   \nAs the STC is all about bringing people together the day will feature extensive networking opportunities as well as a networking lunch. \nSTC are thrilled to announce the following leading industry experts will be joining us on the day: \n\nChiara Bontadini\, Territory Manager\, Amazon Web Services. As the lead cloud computing platform\, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the primary profit driver for Amazon. AWS provides servers\, storage\, networking\, remote computing\, email\, mobile development\, and security.\nLewis Stringer\, Senior Manager UK Network – East & South-East Midlands\, British Business Bank\, the UK’s national development bank and experts in small business finance\, working with a broad range of partners to help businesses like yours.\nGreg Smith\, MP. Previously deputy leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council\, he has been the Member of Parliament for the Buckingham constituency since the 2019 general election.\nPatrick Fowler\, PhD. Patrick is a US Army Civilian motivated by working closely with end users to find the most relevant technical solutions to daily problems.\nRichard Collins\, CEO\, CSR Accreditation. A keynote speaker and presenter who inspires\, motivates\, and educates his audiences through his energy\, positivity\, and most of all – his determination that we can build a better world for future generations.\nDr. Cristiana Pace\, Enovation Consulting Limited. Founded in 2018\, a strategy and sustainability consulting focusing on the sport and motorsport sector which also delivers STEM and legacy projects nationally and internationally.\n\nAdditional presenters and contributors will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information\, and to book your place today\, click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-silverstone-technology-cluster-annual-conference-2022/ LOCATION:The Stables\, Milton Keynes CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041927 CREATED:20221102T151916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T180158Z UID:21135-1669296600-1669307400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Introduction to the Facility for Omics Research in Metabolism DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the opening of their new £1.75 million Facility for Omics Research in Metabolism\, University of Derby invite you for an afternoon of networking\, presentations and a tour of this state-of-the-art facility\, designed to revolutionise diet and medication research\, by bringing together biomedical and data science expertise under one roof. \nDr Sally Akehurst\, Head of School of Human Sciences for the University of Derby\, will be leading a series of presentations and case studies showcasing the work that is currently underway at the centre\, and will be joined by guest speakers\, including: \n\nProf Gyan Tripathi: Facility for Omics Research in Metabolism: An Overview\nDr Stella Ademowo: Nutrition and Oxylipidomics\nDr Ali Kermanizadeh: Next Generation in vitro 3D Liver Models\nDr Urvashi Gunpath: Digitised Manufacturing of Sustainable Custom-Made Devices for the NHS\nDr Tom Illingworth: Synthetic Antibodies: An Alternative Diagnostic Approach\n\nFollowing the presentations\, you will be taken on a tour of the facility and the specialist equipment available there. The event will also provide ample time for networking. \nBook your place today for your chance to discover and connect with the innovative research taking place at this exciting new facility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-introduction-to-the-omics-research-centre/ LOCATION:Kedleston Campus\, University of Derby ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221128T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041927 CREATED:20221012T124301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T092548Z UID:20812-1669626000-1669640400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: BDI Showcase: Shaping Future Health through Biotechnology DESCRIPTION:  \n \nModern healthcare and biotechnology present challenges that require innovative\, collaborative approaches to build solutions. By bringing together researchers from across traditional disciplinary boundaries\, the Biodiscovery Institute (BDI) aims to use\, or support\, scientific endeavour to deliver change for societal benefit. This in-person event\, organised together with the BDI\, will provide an opportunity to hear about a diverse range of projects and about opportunities to access the facilities\, technologies and expertise as part of new partnerships. \nThe event will provide: \n\nAn overview of the research and commercial projects being carried out in BDI and of the underpinning research culture.\nA discussion of how we engineer microbes to make useful products from greenhouse gases\, waste products and low-cost feedstocks.\nPresentations on the development and implementation of AI for cancer diagnostics.\nAn overview of how deep mechanistic understanding of cell-surface proteins can lead to innovation in drug design.\nAn opportunity to tour BDI – featuring robotic cell and liquid handling\, large-scale cell culture suites\, high field NMR and super resolution imaging with many facilities available for use by SMEs.\n\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL EVENT PROGRAMME \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis 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. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Derby/Derbyshire/Nottingham/Nottinghamshire area and is open to all. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-interdisciplinary-research-shaping-the-future-of-health-and-biotechnology/ LOCATION:Biodiscovery Institute\, University of Nottingham ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041927 CREATED:20201221T141516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T081806Z UID:21040-1669716000-1669719600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Your Healthcare app reviewed and accredited DESCRIPTION:          \n  \nThis event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nThe WMAHSN\, Medilink Midlands and ORCHA invite you to attend a free digital health webinar on Tuesday\, 29 November at 10:00 am – 11:00 am. \nORCHA is the world-leading health app evaluation and advisor organisation\, helping governments\, health\, and social care organisations to choose and deliver health apps that will safely make the biggest impact to improve outcomes. \nThis session will cover an introduction to the importance of digital health tools\, and the current digital health landscape\, with Paul Weston\, Review & Accreditations Director at ORCHA. \nIncluding: \n\nUpdate on the current digital health landscape\nThe importance of getting app reviews and accredited\nWhat it involves\nGetting yourself ready to do it a\nHow to make sense of it all!\nSources of support\n\nThere will be time at the end of the presentation to ask Paul questions. \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\n\nPaul S Weston is passionate about keeping people out of hospital. As Review & Accreditations Director at ORCHA he gives healthcare professionals and consumers the confidence to recommend and benefit from digital health products that are safe\, effective and secure. Paul and his team of Digital Health Assessors develop and maintain Reviews in 11 countries and continually monitor and assess over 3000 products a year. \nPrior to joining ORCHA\, Paul was Chief Operating Officer at Tiny Medical Apps (Developer of top ORCHA rated asthma app the Digital Health Passport). His work led to inclusion on healthcare frameworks (LPP\, G-Cloud\, HSSF); maintaining quality assurance certification (ISO 27001/13485\, Cyber Essential Plus\, DSPT); and product deployment to over 1000 patients in 16 healthcare organisations. \nPaul’s commitment to improving health outcomes started with delivering regulation-heavy primary care developments – a journey that impacted over 275\,000 patients over 19 years leading ISO9001 certified Architecture businesses. Having seen the growing\, untenable demands of in-person healthcare provision\, in 2018 he made the decision to explore the role that digital health technology can play in reducing demand on the built environment. \nPaul is a London Tech Advocate and One HealthTech (Diversity & Inclusion) Fellow focusing on international partnerships. \n\n\n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-getting-your-healthcare-app-reviewed-and-accredited-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR