Medilink Midlands

Mills & Reeve Life Sciences Legal Forum
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Online – Zoom
Mills & Reeve invites you to join their Life Sciences Legal Forum.
The regulatory landscape for the life sciences continues to evolve rapidly as the rate of technological advancement within the sector – the development of new drug modalities and the application of digital technology, for example – continues apace. The new Labour government in the UK has also indicated that it will reform regulation to make pathways easier and quicker to navigate.
What are the current regulatory trends for both medicines and medical devices and how do we see regulation developing over the short and mid-term? What do businesses in the sector need to watch out for?
Mills & Reeve’s Head of Sector James Fry will be joined by Isabel Teare, along with regulatory consultants Alisdair Falconer at DLRC, and Timothy Bubb at iMed, to give their collective expert views on these issues.
Upon confirmation of your place, you will have the opportunity to send questions to the speakers in advance. You will also be able to ask questions on the day and the panel will aim to cover all of these during the webinar.
To find out more information, and reserve your place, please click here.
If you need any adjustments to take part in this webinar, please use the requirements form.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Tech Growth Forum - Attract investment and gain a competitive edge
2024-10-22 09:00 - 11:30 | Marks & Clerk, Alpha Tower, Birmingham, B1 1TT, United Kingdom
As part of Birmingham Tech Week (21-25 October), join Marks & Clerk to learn how to attract investment and gain a competitive edge in the tech industry.
Understanding the commercial potential of intellectual property (IP) is vital for businesses seeking to turn innovation into profit. Businesses that have a clear IP strategy have a higher likelihood of growth, attract greater attention from investors and have increased revenue. This session will help you understand how to use intellectual property to protect the value of your business and how this can help you secure investment in the future.
Our speakers include an investor and the CEO of a successful tech business, who will share their insights on how to grow and attract investment. You will then be able to ask the speakers questions during the panel discussion.
There will also be the opportunity to book a free, confidential 1-2-1 chat with an IP expert at the IP clinic (to take place after the event).
The experts:

Glenn Fletcher, CEO of Tribosonics, a 2024 Tech Climber whose innovative sensing technologies are driving digital transformation.
Surjit Kooner, Investment Director at Midven, a venture capital firm who have invested more than £100m into early-stage businesses and startups to help grow some of the West Midlands’ most exciting businesses.
Philip Cupitt, Martin Hyden and Amy Dunn, Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys from Marks & Clerk, a specialist intellectual property firm.

To view the agenda and book your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: HiMed Bootcamp
2024-10-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Arise Innovation Hub, Maypole Boulevard, Harlow, CM17 9TX
China is the second largest and fastest-growing Medtech and Biotech market globally. In recent years, this has led to a heightened investment interest from Chinese Medtech and Biotech companies in the global healthcare and medical research sector.
The Bootcamp will tangibly equip leaders to life science and broader healthcare companies with the knowledge required to develop a successful business strategy for China. The intensive one-day schedule will incorporate sessions on accelerating the path to entrepreneurship, developing a market entry strategy, successful partnering approaches, regulatory pathways, distribution and marketing, market risks, common pitching techniques, and key success factors for introducing healthcare products, technologies, and services into China.
The course integrates the innovative Biodesign theory (The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies), which is the culmination of 16 years of medical entrepreneurship at Stanford University’s Biodesign Research Center. This theory was introduced to China by Professor Chengli Song of USST and has been implemented as the core curriculum of the Bootcamp by HiMed-Joyin since 2017. To date, 20 bootcamps have been successfully delivered, with over 300 entrepreneurs participating in previous sessions. Notably, more than one-third of the companies have reported achieving their goals and experiencing rapid development and growth in their businesses.
This course also encapsulates years of collective experience in the China market and life science commercialization, garnered from specialists, enterprises, and investors, along with insights from other renowned speakers from the global medical industry. By the conclusion of the bootcamp, founders will be equipped to formulate a comprehensive China market entry plan, which will then be presented to a panel of investors and industry experts as a pivotal deliverable.
Hosted at Arise Harlow Innovation Hub
Arise is an Innovation Hub for businesses specialising in the Health, Performance and Wellbeing sectors, and is part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). With Hubs strategically located in Chelmsford and Harlow, members can enjoy tailored business support, including access to grant funding, networking opportunities and serviced office facilities.
Arise is supported by the expertise and resources of ARU, providing skills, talent, innovation and business support. Arise is a partnership between ARU and Essex County Council with support from Chelmsford City Council and Harlow Council. This partnership aims to promote business growth in Essex.
To view the full agenda, and register your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON: 2024 SEHTA International MedTech Expo & Conference
2024-11-01 09:00 - 17:30 | Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2BY
The SME focused healthcare event for driving collaborations between Business, Care & Clinicians & Academics for the MedTech, Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Digital Health, NHS Sector

For the last 19 years, Science & Engineering Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) has developed an excellent reputation for support of its 1,500+ members.
Especially SMEs, through its business support, commercialisation, mentoring and events programmes.
Their 2023 event was an outstanding success. Aimed at SMEs, Corporates, Academics & NHS Healthcare providers, with 45 global sponsors & exhibitors and over 260 registered delegates taking part.
This year, they’re returning for the 4th year to the Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel on Friday 1st November 2024.

The SEHTA conference and expo helps delegates

Showcase: A range of highly innovative and adoptable technologies
Navigate: Make sense of the complexities of health and social care delivery, and the challenges of accessing the NHS.
Find: Funding opportunities with Investors & Accelerators from both private and public sources
Identify: Current clinical challenges in the NHS

And perhaps most valuable of all… Make new contacts leading to collaborative partnerships at the event.

IN-PERSON: Sustainable Innovation in Healthcare
2024-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Health innovations and treatments that consider climate change, sustainability, and nature should be integral to functioning of a health system. Placing sustainability at the core of the future of healthcare offers opportunities to deliver better treatments, services, support healthier populations, and save costs. The NHS has committed to reaching net zero by 2040 for the emissions they control directly, and by 2045 for the emissions they influence, through the goods and services they buy from partners and suppliers. With all new NHS procurement in requiring a Carbon Reduction Plan or Net Zero Commitment it is essential the business selling to the NHS are actively working on reducing their carbon footprint.
If you are looking for help and advice in how to improve the sustainability of your business join us to hear how our local business leaders are working to deliver their Net Zero plans, from product innovation, to where to start with carbon foot printing, to improving the sustainability of their supply chains into their business, this event will cover topics essential to ensure your business growth is on track.
By attending this event, you will: –

Learn from other business who are taking steps to deliver their Net Zero
Discover what funding and assistance is available
Engage in a panel debate on ways to improve your business road map to Net Zero
Pitch your new sustainable innovation or business process
Network with likeminded businesses

Confirmed Speakers

Nicole McGlennon, CEO Health Innovation East Midlands & Event Chair
Barzin Gavtash, Director of Commercial Strategy – MDI, Kindeva Drug Delivery
Prof Andre Ng, Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology; Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, University of Leicester, President of the British Cardiovascular Society Graeme Cameron, CEO, Pennine Healthcare
Sam Stephens, Director, TBAT Innovation Ltd
Sean James, Arden Tissue Bank Operations Manager, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
Tim Robinson, Commercial Director, HIEM

Do You Have a Sustainable Innovation or Process that you want to shout about?
We have a limited number of short presentation spots where you can share your latest sustainable innovation or talk about a process change that you have introduced to help your company on its pathway to Net Zero. Presentations slots are five minutes and there is time for two PowerPoint slides.
To book your free tickets, please click here.
We also have a limited number of exhibition opportunities
Headline Sponsors: TBAT Innovation, Kindeva Drug Delivery, Golds Sponsors: Mills & Reeve, Chester Medical
For further information and to book your slot please contact: Lucy.Alexander@charnwoodcampus.com.

MEDICA 2024
2024-11-11 08:00 - 2024-11-14 17:00 | Messe Dusseldorf, Messe Dusseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, Dusseldorf, Germany
Medilink UK, the largest representative body in the UK for life science companies, are the exclusive UK partners by Messe Düsseldorf for MEDICA in Germany. Since 2021, Medilink has hosted the largest, most visible group of UK companies attending MEDICA. As a direct result of this success Medilink UK are continuing to expand their presence with a larger UK pavilion at MEDICA 2024. This new, larger and upgraded British pavilion provides UK companies with access to industry leading support at the world’s largest healthcare and life sciences event.
MEDICA has being running for over 40 years, occupying 17 exhibition halls and over 114,000sqm of exhibition space. It regularly attracts several thousand exhibitors from 70 countries (including a huge participation from UK companies) and is now firmly established on every expert’s calendar, underpinning a lot of companies’ annual marketing plans. Each year leading individuals from business, research, healthcare and government visit the exhibition alongside tens of thousands of national and international experts and decision-makers. In previous years, our UK exhibitors were visited by healthcare professionals from as far as the US and South America, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Far East Asia.
What are the options for exhibiting at MEDICA?
Shell scheme: This is our most popular exhibition stand option and each stand comes complete with carpet, electricity, nameboard, lighting and furniture package. We can offer a range of sizes in multiples of 3m.
Pod: The pod is our smallest exhibiting option and is one size only. It is suitable for one member of staff and those with very small products to show, or service providers. The pod comes complete with carpet, electricity, nameboard, lighting, 1 stool, 1 cabinet with graphic backdrop and a shared meeting area. Due to space limitations, companies are not permitted to bring pop-up banners. Any products must fit on top of the lockable cabinet (we can advise of this before signing up).
Space Only: With this option, you would book the raw floor space with Medilink and work with an exhibition contractor to design your own custom-built stand, for an additional cost with them. We can happily recommend our chosen stand builders for a cost-effective and easy experience. This option tends to be for larger spaces, however we can offer a range of sizes in multiples of 3m, with the minimum being 21sqm.
To book your exhibition stand or to discuss your requirements, please contact our friendly and helpful team, here.

IN-PERSON: Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in Med Tech
2024-11-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, 53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2RS
Join us to understand the importance of patient and public involvement and engagement throughout the med tech development cycle and how its integration from as early as possible can lead to product success.This free event is hosted at the Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th November 2024, and is sponsored by the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation Accelerator programme (WMHTIA) in collaboration with Medilink Midlands.Free tea, coffee, and pastries will be provided.
Event Programme
9:00 – 9:30 Registration
9:30 – 9:40 Introduction – Sian Dunning, Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre, UHB lead for WMHTIA
9:40 – 10:30 Best practices for engaging with patients throughout the product development lifecycle – Dr Jonathan Gregory, NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and Robotics (HRC DDR) Digital theme lead
10:30 – 10:50 Refreshments/ Networking
10:50 – 11:15 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in research and development – Freen Mehdi, Research Inclusion Manager NIHR Birmingham BRC, NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and Robotics (HRC DDR)
11:15 – 12:05 Case study – shared experience of early patient and public involvement in development of a medical device – Louise Ben -Nathan, Managing Director, LBN Innovations Ltd.
12:05 – 12:20 NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, Digital and Robotics – Olivia Brookes, Programme Manager, NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and Robotics (HRC DDR).
12:20 Closing remarks
12.30 Networking
Location:
Composer’s suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre

IN-PERSON EVENT: Annual Life Sciences conference: Clinical Trials and AI - Legal Challenges and Pitfalls
2024-11-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Pennington Manches Cooper LLP, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Penningtons Manches Cooper are delighted to invite you to our upcoming conference, “Clinical Trials and AI Legal Challenges and Pitfalls”.
This event is designed to bring together anyone working in the biotech, pharma, techbio, med tech, or tech sectors who are interested in hearing about the legal issues around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in life sciences and in particular around use involving clinical trials data. Anyone from these sectors are welcomed, whether or not you are early stage or at clinical stage, and whether or not you are already using AI.
The conference sessions include:
Introduction: Unlocking Potential – Using AI in Clinical Research
Hosted by Professor Martin Wilkins, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Imperial College, London
Harnessing AI for Clinical Trials: Navigating the Options and Ensuring Regulatory and Data Protection Compliance
Lisa Page (Penningtons Manches Cooper) & Nora Pook (Penningtons Manches Cooper)
This session will delve into the transformative impact of AI on clinical trials, with a particular focus on the use of AI on pre-existing clinical data. The discussion will address key legal considerations, including data protection, consent requirements, and intellectual property (IP) rights:
• Overview of AI systems’ use in clinical trials and regulatory backdrop/requirements for the AI systems UK/EU/FDA
• Initial use case for Pre-screening of patients and any regulatory hurdles
• Data protection considerations and approach with examples also of client advice
• Use cases for clinical trial management/post trial use of data (historical and current)regulatory considerations.
• Data protection aspects for the above use cases especially for use of pt data that is not a part of the trial (Anonymised vs Pseudonymised data).
The Global Landscape of AI and Data Regulation
This session will provide an overview of the regulatory landscape impacting AI, data, and associated rights within life sciences. Our expert panel will cover the UK’s regulatory environment, while external panelists will address key regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions such as in the US and Europe. Discussions will focus on how these regulations influence the development and deployment of AI in biotech and medtech, highlighting compliance strategies and future trends.
Panel Discussion: Real-World Applications of AI in Clinical Trials Data
This panel will share real-world experiences and the discussion will explore practical challenges, successes, and lessons learned, offering attendees valuable insights into the application of AI in the field.
Join us for a morning of insightful discussion, expert opinion and valuable networking opportunities with professionals in the life sciences sector. As part of conference a light breakfast will be served, and lunch to follow the sessions.
To register your place, please click here.
If you have any queries, please email Kelly Ray.

IN-PERSON: SEHTA & KiTEC Health Technology Assessment Workshop
2024-11-27 10:30 - 15:00 | The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE), 100 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7AR, United Kingdom
Understanding the role of Early Value Assessment for technology adoption in the NHS.

This workshop will examine the context of HTA and EVA’s in the commissioning and use of digital tools globally and the specific requirements used by NICE for the adoption of technologies within the NHS.
Health Technology Assessment is becoming increasingly used by health authorities globally to assess the clinical and economic effectiveness of Heath Technologies. Early value assessment (EVA) is a tool used by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to assess those technologies that address unmet need and align with the NHS Long-Term Plan.

This approach allows rapid assessment of digital products, devices and diagnostics for clinical effectiveness and value for money, so, the NHS and patients can benefit from these promising technologies sooner. Reports on products assessed using the EVA approach are published in reports addressing unmet need, existing evidence and identing key gaps in evidence.

Costs: SEHTA Members – £80+VATpp / Non-Members – £120+VATpp
Not a member of SEHTA – register for basic FREE membership here
To find out more information, view the schedule, and register your place, please click here.

ONLINE EVENT: Internationalising MedTech Innovation
2024-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Are you ready to take your EU-based MedTech innovation to international markets? Med-Di-Dia and Global Regulatory Services (GRS) are thrilled to announce an invaluable webinar, Internationalising Your MedTech Innovation, tailored to help medical device companies achieve global success.
This dynamic session will walk you through the regulatory, strategic, and practical steps needed to bring your medical devices and technologies to the UK, USA, MDSAP regions, and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to gain critical insights from industry experts with decades of experience navigating the complexities of MedTech internationalisation. Whether you’re looking to refine your market entry plan, grasp regulatory standards, or connect with the right networks, this session has you covered.
About the Webinar Topics and Speakers
This session will provide a comprehensive pathway for EU-based MedTech innovators, covering market analysis, planning, compliance, and more. Each topic has been carefully selected to ensure you leave with actionable insights and a clear roadmap for entering and thriving in these new markets.
Register Today!
Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your place. Register now via this link for an interactive and insightful session. Please see further details of what you can expect below:
Key Topics

Regulatory Landscape Overview:
Starting off, Jacob Skinner from Global Regulatory Services [GRS] will dive into the latest QMSR requirements for the USA, set to take effect in February, and discuss regulatory changes in the UK. With extensive experience in UK and EU regulatory affairs, Jacob is well-versed in helping companies navigate evolving requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
Market Analysis and Funding Opportunities
Joop Tanis, Director of MedTech Consulting at Health Tech Enterprise (HTE), will provide insights into market analysis and funding routes for MedTech in the UK and USA. With a background as a Chartered Physiotherapist and a career in the NHS, Joop’s understanding of clinical, organisational, and financial dynamics will offer a unique perspective on what it takes to launch and fund innovation in healthcare markets.
Project Planning and Management for Internationalisation
Professor Laurie Rowe, founder of Red Medtech, will share her expertise on project planning and management. Laurie has over 20 years in MedTech consulting, covering everything from quality systems to compliance. Her guidance will ensure you’re well-prepared to tackle the intricate planning and management needed for successful internationalisation.
Collaboration and Networking Essentials
Ben Roberts from Medilink Midlands will discuss the essentials of collaboration and networking as part of scaling internationally. Medilink Midlands is renowned for fostering valuable connections within the life sciences industry, and Ben’s insights into building partnerships will be instrumental for attendees seeking to establish a foothold in new regions.
Technical Due Diligence
David Warwick, Director at eg technology, will cover technical due diligence for market entry, especially in the USA and MDSAP regions. David’s role in MedTech product development and compliance ensures he brings a practical approach to this critical topic, helping attendees identify and address potential technical challenges in new markets.
Go-To-Market Strategies for the UK, USA, and MDSAP Regions
Martin Sandhu, Managing Partner at nuom, will present a session on go-to-market (GTM) strategies for entering the UK, USA, and MDSAP regions. With expertise in aligning products with regional needs, Martin’s experience in GTM strategy will equip companies with the know-how to achieve product-market fit and successfully scale in diverse regions.
Leveraging Support Networks in the UK
Tammy Holmes, from Health Innovation West Midlands will outline the various support mechanisms available in the UK for EU companies. With 21 years of NHS experience and a role at HI West Midlands focused on economic growth, Tammy’s insights will guide EU companies on leveraging regional support networks to foster success in the UK market.
Health Software Compliance and ISO 82304 Implementation
Charles Lowe, from DHACA (Digital Health and Care Alliance), will provide insights into the importance of ISO 82304 implementation for health software compliance and its role in supporting MedTech internationalisation. He will also explore the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC), a vital framework for assessing digital health technologies in the UK, ensuring safety, usability, and effectiveness. Charles’s expertise will guide attendees in aligning their digital health innovations with key standards for successful global market entry.
MDSAP Compliance Essentials
Dr. Shahram Ahmadi from Med-Di-Dia will close with insights on MDSAP compliance, crucial for multi-regional market success. With 14 years of experience across implants, PPE, and dermatology products, Shahram will help you view regulatory requirements as an enabler for market entry, giving practical tips on navigating compliance efficiently.

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:

Regulatory Affairs Professionals seeking clarity on new and upcoming requirements in the USA, UK, and other regions.
MedTech Executives planning to launch or scale products internationally.
Business Development Strategists looking to understand the landscape and devise actionable go-to-market plans.
Product Managers aiming to ensure technical compliance and readiness for new markets.
Innovation and Research Leaders interested in leveraging support networks and funding opportunities.

This session is packed with expertise and guidance tailored to equip you for the complex journey of internationalising your MedTech products. You’ll leave with a toolkit of insights and contacts to drive your global ambitions forward.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Driving The Future of Smart Manufacturing
2024-11-29 09:30 - 15:00 | DRPG (UK) Limited, Unit 212, Ikon Industrial Estate, Droitwich Road, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4EU, United Kingdom
If you are considering expanding your business in Germany and the EU, we have an exceptional opportunity for you! NRW.Global Business, invites you to a complimentary event, “Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing” on 29 November 2024 at DRPG’s global headquarters in the Midlands.
NRW. Global Business is a Trade and Investment Agency of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s economic powerhouse and largest state by GDP and population.
This event will bring together UK businesses interested in learning more about business opportunities in the smart manufacturing industry in NRW and professionals from NRW in this field. It will also launch our Startup Welcome Package that provides qualifying startup companies with up to EUR 10,000 that can be redeemed for a coworking space and professional services related to the exploration of the German market via NRW.
To book your free place, please email David Schneider. For further information, and to view the full agenda for the day, please click the link below:
Exclusive Invitation- Smart Manufacturing event 29 November

IN-PERSON EVENT: East Midlands NIHR Industry and SME Roadshow Event
2025-01-09 09:30 - 14:00 | Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Are you a Medtech SME or an organisation supporting medtech SMEs to get an innovative Medical Device, Diagnostic or Digital Health Technology to market?
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) invite you to apply for a place at this half day roadshow specifically tailored for medtech SMEs to find out how the regional NIHR infrastructure can help with:

opportunities for non-dilutive funding
formulating research plans, finding collaborators, supporting centres, data, samples and facilities for R&D
conducting clinical trials in the NHS and other settings
connecting you to other organisations that can help
connecting with the local NIHR Infrastructure

The event will be held at, and in partnership with, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus. The university has a range of facilities and expertise to support medtech SMEs in developing high value products and is offering tours of facilities on the day. On site car parking is available for attendees.
Please click here to register your place. Registration will close on 15 December or at capacity of 200 attendees.
Agenda
09.30 Registration and coffee – afternoon tour sign up at registration desk
10.00 Welcome introduction and order of the event
10.05 Overview of the NIHR industry offer – Prof Mike Lewis, NIHR Scientific Director for Innovation and Programme Director for the i4i Programme
10.15 Clifton campus offer for med tech development – Prof Richard Eames, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at NTU
10.25 2 min pitches from NIHR support areas to SME and med tech developers (range of speakers):

Funding
Signposting
Biomedical Research Centres
MindTech HealthTech Research Centre
HealthTech Research Centre for Rehabilitation
Clinical Research Facilities
Experimental Cancer Research Centre
Research Support Service
Regional Research Delivery Network
Applied Research Collaboration
Patient Recruitment Centre

10.55 i4i award showcase
11.00 Exhibition and refreshments
11.10 Breakout session 1 for 1:1 expert advice on

Med tech funding
NIHR support services
HealthTech Research Centre for Rehabilitation

11.40 Breakout session 2 to allow people to attend more than one 1:1 advice session
12.10 Lunch and exhibition stands
13.00 Tours

Medical Technologies Innovation Facilities MTIF. The world class equipment and facilities available across the two sites enable clients to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and pioneer innovative solutions to complex medical challenges. Their scientists, researchers and technicians span a broad spectrum of academic knowledge and expertise, and regularly offer their experience, advice and time to support a diverse range of projects for clients. Both MTIF sites help innovators to overcome barriers and provide cutting-edge solutions, collaborating with organisations across the UK and around the world. At the heart of MTIF’s mission is a commitment to improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
The Medical Engineering Design Research Group MEDRG is based within the Engineering department at Nottingham Trent University and is an interdisciplinary group bringing together a wide range of academics, clinicians, surgeons, healthcare companies and other medical professionals whose interests focus on medical engineering design across a wide range of research specialisms. These include wearable technologies, additive and subtractive manufacturing for medical applications, biomimetics, surgical robotics, augmented/virtual/immersive technologies and environments, and investigative research related to the utilisation of ‘smart materials’ for medical and surgical applications.
The purpose-built Health & Allied Professions (HAP) Centre is home to our world-class teaching, practice, research and scholarship in the Institute of Health and Allied Professions. The 34,000 square foot building features mock hospital wards, consultation and counselling rooms, creative teaching spaces and specialist equipment, providing students with the knowledge and skills required for a dynamic career in nursing, paramedicine and healthcare. The focus on collaborative spaces supports HAP’s growing research and practice focused innovations

14.00 CLOSE

IN-PERSON EVENT: BioWales in Bristol
2025-01-23 09:00 - 16:30 | Future Space, North Gate, Filton Road, Stoke Gilford, Bristol, BS34 8RB
Following on from the success of previous BioWales events in Oxford and London, MediWales will be holding a BioWales in Bristol event on the 23rd of January 2025 in collaboration with Medilink South West and Future Space. BioWales in Bristol will focus on exploring the existing and potential new collaborations between Wales and the South West. The day will feature a range of sessions on key topics including:

Funding support across Wales and the South West
Support available for start-ups
Investor relations
Business showcases
Clinical access and research opportunities
Manufacturing capabilities

This event is free for all MediWales, Medilink South West and Future Space members.
If you would like to find out more about the event, click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Arab Health 2025
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-30 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Arab Health prides itself as being the largest and leading healthcare business event in the Middle East and one of the largest in the world.
This event has been running for 49 years and attracts the world’s leading manufacturers, distributors and service providers, displaying the latest technology, innovations and trends within the healthcare and life sciences market.
It typically attracts over 4,000 global exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from growing healthcare markets including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Kuwait and Northern Africa. Visitors include dealers, distributors, clinicians and government officials.
The Medilink UK Pavilion in 2024 was the largest to date and is growing in size each year, however our exhibition space does sell out very quickly and we advise companies to book sooner rather than later.
The event will also offer an online platform that connects to the live event, at no additional cost. This digital offering will run for two months, allowing further opportunities for networking, learning and promotion, resulting in more productive meetings and a higher return on your investment.
What are the options for exhibiting?
Shell Scheme: This is our most popular exhibition stand option and each stand comes complete with carpet, electricity, nameboard, lighting and furniture package. We can offer a range of sizes in multiples of 3m.
Pod: The pod is our smallest exhibiting option and is one size only. It is suitable for one member of staff and those with very small products to show, or service providers. The pod comes complete with carpet, electricity, nameboard, lighting, 1 stool, 1 cabinet with graphic backdrop and a shared meeting area. Due to space limitations, companies are not permitted to bring pop-up banners. Any products must fit on top of the lockable cabinet (we can advise of this before signing up).
Space Only: With this option, you would book the raw floor space with Medilink and work with an exhibition contractor to design your own custom-built stand, for an additional cost with them. We can happily recommend our chosen stand builders for a cost-effective and easy experience. This option tends to be for larger spaces, however we can offer a range of sizes in multiples of 3m, with the minimum being 21sqm.
We are also pleased to include a preferential rate for accommodation, exclusive to our exhibitors and clients.
For prices and further information, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Rehab HRC Innovation Event - Working Age/Older Adults
2025-01-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Rehab HRC Innovation Event – Working Age/Older Adults in partnership with Charnwood Campus Science and Innovation Park
Welcome to our Innovation Event focusing on Working Age and Older Adults! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Discover the latest trends and advancements in rehabilitation technology tailored for individuals in these age groups. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, industry or someone interested in the field, this event is perfect for gaining new knowledge and connecting with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and grow!
The day will give you an overview of the Rehab HRC and how we can support the development of new rehabilitation technology. We will have presentations on Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement, lntellectual Property and Health Economics with a more indepth Q&A session in the afternoon.
There will also be a opportunity in the afternoon to book a slot with a theme lead to discuss your potential project and how we might support or assist in the further development of your idea. These slots are limited, so if you want to book a slot please email nuhnt.rehabhrc@nhs.net.
For more information, and to book your free place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Discover Your Future in Life & Sports Sciences: Career Expo 2025
2025-01-29 10:00 - 15:00 | STEAMHouse Birmingham, Belmont Row, Birmingham, B4 7RQ, United Kingdom
This event will be attended by Final Year students and recent graduates from Biomedical Science; Biomedical Engineering; Sports Exercise Science; Sports Therapy & Sports Coaching & P.E., aiming to increase students’ aspirations & connect them with early career opportunities.
The format of the day includes an employer fair for you to exhibit your organisation, showcase any live or upcoming opportunities, or share insights into the sector/industry. In addition to the fair, there will be an opt-in speed networking session for businesses who may be looking for their next potential hire.
Event details:
10:30-11:30am: Business arrival and set up for careers fair
12:00-1:15pm: Networking lunch & careers fair – A limited number of stands are available and will be offered on a first come first served basis. Lunch vouchers will be provided for up to two delegates.
1:15-2:15pm: Speed networking session
If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact: employment@bcu.ac.uk

IN-PERSON EVENT: NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the East Midlands - Launch Event 2025
2025-02-07 09:30 - 15:00 | De Montfort University, Leicester City Campus
Calling all aspiring non-medical researchers in Healthcare, Public Health, and Social Care! Are you a recent graduate (<5 years) eager to pursue a career in research? Or an employer looking to support applicants from your organisation?
This exciting event marks the official launch of the 2025 recruitment cycle for the NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the East Midlands and celebrates the recipients of 2024 studentships. The day will feature a series of speaker sessions, including:

An overview of the NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the East Midlands and the funded studentships available for pursuing a Masters in Research.
Presentations from academic leads: Dr. Claire Diver, University of Nottingham, Research Methods MA, Professor Emma Wilson, University of Nottingham, Masters in Public Health (Health Research) MPH, and Dr. Sally Ruane, De Montfort University Leicester, Social Research (Health) MSc.
Insightful talks by 2024-funded students.
Discussions on the benefits and implications for employing organisations.
Afternoon workshops to guide applicants and provide advice to employers.

Keynote speakers include:
Professor Joanne Cooper – Deputy Director of Nursing Research for System Transformation at NHS England. With a longstanding commitment to advancing clinical academic opportunities for nurses, she has played a pivotal role in supporting career development in this essential field.
Professor Simon Mosey – Director of the Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. As Chair of the award-winning Your Entrepreneurs Scheme, Simon has helped develop entrepreneurial skills in over 6,000 academic researchers and technicians. His research focuses on responsible entrepreneurship and innovation in social, organisational, and environmental contexts.
Plus many more.
To register your place, and find out further information, please click here.

ONLINE: Phase-IV-AI Stakeholder Meeting
2025-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Nottingham Trent University is running an online event to gather user requirements (particularly focused on marketisation and stakeholder engagement) for Phase-IV-AI, an EU funded project developing a “Health Data Hub”, which provides access to the project’s data synthetisation services (DaaS) and multi-party computation services (MaaS).
The project will advance the current state-of-the-art data synthesis methods towards a more generalised approach of synthetic data generation and develop ML orchestration tools for a machine learning workflow using medical data. It will also develop metrics for testing and validation, as well as protocols that enable synthetic data generation without access to real-world data (through multi-party computation).
The project aims to provide:

Data as a Service (DaaS)

Core data generation technologies for data availability and reusability.
State of the art de-identification methods and anonymisation tools to support generative models for synthetic data generation with anonymisation, and data augmentation methods for providing on-demand data access.
Improved methods and technical pipelines for privacy-preserving data synthesis including different data formats such as Electronic Health Records and medical images.
Anonymous data on demand or from a repository.

Model as a Service (MaaS)

Privacy preserving machine learning orchestration tools for a machine learning workflow using medical data residing in hospitals and other healthcare institutions.
Easy to use and configurable data services to enable AI developers’ access to larger pools of decentralised de-identified data through multi-party computing.

Health Data Hub (HDH)

To foster innovators and end-users’ needs with a sustainable service for the DaaS and the MaaS.
Establish a Data Market – facilitating data sharing and monetisation including incentives-based provision of data to the services.
Integrate the data market and the data service ecosystem as a X-European health data hub in the European Health Data Space.

Results validated with real-world use-cases, focusing on lung cancer, prostate cancer and ischemic stroke.

This is also an opportunity for collaboration and data sharing across Europe, with distinct data sets providing additional perspectives for disease prediction.
The Ask
The area to focus on is using large (primary care) datasets for symptomatic detection, and to predict current or future disease risk. The project has existing models, and are developing new algorithms for comparison, but need to understand what users from different disciplines and backgrounds need from the system for it to be worthwhile.
In the first round of requirements development, they have worked with clinicians and academics, in the upcoming round would like to focus on the requirements of AI companies and developers. Your input is vital in shaping a system which will be relevant to your needs and will help to provide access to an ever-growing repository of health data.
REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE EVENT HERE.

ONLINE EVENT: Introduction to Medical Device Security
2025-02-13 12:30 - 13:00 | Online
Coauthor by Hindsight, a developer-friendly compliance software solution for medical device development, is launching a new webinar series focused on medical device cybersecurity.
This new series of lunchtime webinars is designed to help medical device manufacturers, regulatory affairs professionals, and software developers navigate evolving cybersecurity requirements, including FDA, MDR, and IEC 81001-5 requirements.
The first webinar, taking place on Thursday, 13th February 2025, will address critical regulatory updates and QMS Integration; providing practical insights on how to embed cybersecurity within QMS and covering topics such as:

The latest regulatory requirements and their impact on cybersecurity.
The role of cybersecurity in patient safety and medical device compliance.
Common myths and misconceptions that could hinder regulatory approval.
Practical updates to SOPs and plans to align cybersecurity with QMS.

This 30-minute webinar is essential for professionals looking to ensure compliance while maintaining efficient development workflows. Attendees will benefit from expert insights from regulatory and software development specialists and a live Q&A session to address specific challenges. Led by Alan Parkinson, CEO, Hindsight Software, the webinar will be co-presented by Dr. Heather Carre-Skinner, a leading expert in Regulatory & Quality Compliance for Medical Devices and SaMD.
Coauthor by Hindsight will host additional sessions in this informative lunchtime series, covering:

Threat Modelling – How to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Software Supply Chain & SBOMs – Managing vulnerabilities and compliance.
Security Testing – Penetration testing, threat verification, and secure code reviews.

Register today!
The webinar is free to attend, and places are limited. Register today at: https://www.coauthor.app/webinars

IN-PERSON EVENT: Partners & Pastries Networking
2025-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4DA, United Kingdom
Network with TBAT Innovation at Pioneer Group’s new Life Sciences Hub in London
Medilink Midlands members have been allocated a limited number of tickets to join a dynamic networking event, hosted by TBAT Innovation and Pioneer Group, at the state-of-the-art Life Sciences Hub in Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London. This informal event will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, 27th February, providing a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders in the Life Sciences and MedTech sectors.
Take this chance to network with TBAT Innovation’s unique partner network, many of which support innovation and growth in the Life Sciences and MedTech industries. Whether you’re looking to explore collaborations, share insights, or gain valuable industry connections, this event offers a welcoming and engaging space to do so.
Schedule

Afternoon Refreshments
Welcome by TBAT Innovation – Sam Stephens, Director
Introduction to Pioneer Group – Miranda Knaggs, Director
Networking Opportunities
5 x 90 second Partner Pitches

Pioneer Group & Victoria House
Victoria House, a stunning Grade II listed building in Bloomsbury, offers state-of-the-art labs for cutting-edge scientific innovation. As part of Pioneer Group, Europe’s largest collective of scientists, technologist and entrepreneurs, it fosters business growth and collaboration through accelerator programmes, investment opportunities, and expert networks.
Travel Information
Being a Central London location, there are limited options for parking. Disabled parking bays are outside the building entrance for blue badge holders.
Parking: NCP public car park on Bloomsbury Square. The entrance is across the gardens from Victoria House
Cycling: secure bike storage is available on-site
By Tube: Holborn (Piccadilly Line, Centre Line) approx 3 minute walk
By Rail: Euston approx 19 minute walk. Kings Cross St Pancras 22 minute walk
Spaces are limited, therefore booking is essential. Maximum of 1 ticket per organisation due to demand. To register your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Business Networking
2025-03-05 16:30 - 19:30 | Belgrave Postgraduate Centre, City Campus, Talbot St, Nottingham, NG1 5G
Join local SMEs at this exclusive free networking event designed to foster connections, share insights, and explore strategies for business growth. Gain valuable support in enhancing employment opportunities and leveraging social media for success in the workplace and beyond.

AGENDA
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm: Arrival & Registration.
5.00 pm – 5.20 pm: Welcome & Introductions Dr Mel Bull, NBS Director of Executive Education.
5.20 pm – 6.05 pm: Boosting Employee Engagement in SMEs – Dr Sarah Pass
This interactive workshop will provide SME leaders and managers with the tools and strategies to boost employee engagement using insights from the Engage for Success annual engagement survey. Tailored specifically for SMEs, the workshop will involve collaborative discussions to share experiences and explore actionable steps to address engagement challenges.
6.10 pm- 6.45 pm: Social Media Use in Work and Beyond – Dr Claire Taylor
This session focuses on the good, the bad and the ugly of social media use in and beyond work. We barely give it a second thought as it is so ingrained in its use which uniquely straddles both our social and working lives. On one hand these devices aid businesses to interconnect, communicate, and build productivity. Yet, on the other hand our personal use of these devices is somewhat more challenging which impacts on business reputation and may decrease the boundaries which previously existed between work and privacy. The session will explore the potential impact social media devices have on organisations, yourselves and the colleagues you work with. The aim is to help you develop strategies and people management approaches which will help you better control these devices in work.
6.50 pm – 7.00 pm: Closing remarks – Dr Mel Bull, NBS Director of Executive Education.
7.00pm – 7.30 pm: Networking with Light Refreshments.

Please complete the form linked here to register yourself on to the event.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medical Technology UK
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-13 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
Medical Technology UK is returning for 2025. Free to attend, this event is an excellent opportunity for medical device engineers to network, exhibit and learn. To view the full event details, please click here.
What’s on at Medical Technology UK 2025?

More than 130 specialist suppliers
Inspiring and educational two-day Learning Programme
Future of Medical Technology Innovation
Disruptive Innovators in MedTech
UK Women in MedTech Forum
Specialist presentations from Exhibitors
Unrivalled networking and business opportunities

Exhibitors
To view the full list of exhibitors so far, please click here.
Show Opening Times
Wednesday 12 March 2025 – 09.30am – 17.00pm
Thursday 13 March 2025 – 09.30am – 15.30pm
Location
Situated in the heart of the UK the Coventry Building Society Arena is within a two hour drive of 75% of the population. Easy access makes the Arena an ideal destination, with three train stations within 8 miles, Birmingham International Airport only a 20 minute drive away and London Euston 55 minutes by train. Ricoh Arena also has its own on-site railway station. To view more travel details, please click here.
To book your stand for 2025, contact Colin Martin
at colin.martin@medicaltechnologyuk.com
Interested in Visiting Medical Technology UK 2025?
REGISTER NOW for Free Entry to the Exhibition and Learning Programme

BioWales in London 2025
2025-03-12 08:30 - 17:00 | One Canada Square, Level39, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom
The annual MediWales BioWales in London event in partnership with Canary Wharf Group, Abel + Imray, Welsh Government and Development Bank of Wales.
The Welsh life science sector is a thriving and dynamic ecosystem, particularly in the last few years, there have been significant developments around clinical innovation, medtech and diagnostics.
This event provides a unique platform for exciting newinnovations and companies looking for investment and collaborations. With presentations from a variety of Welsh companies at various stages of their investor journey and an expert investor panel. We will also highlight NHS innovation and research collaboration opportunities, discussing clinical access, adoption and clinical trials.
Click to view event programme and book your place.

IN-PERSON EVENT: ORBIT (Online Remote Behavioural Intervention for Tics) Commissioner Event
2025-03-26 | University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Colleagues within the University of Nottingham have been developed an innovation technology which is the first digital therapy for young people with tics. This exciting event will offer commissioners a unique opportunity to learn about ORBIT, the first digital therapy for young people with tics to be recommended by NICE (National Institute of Healthcare Excellence). ORBIT represents a groundbreaking step forward in digital mental health, designed to provide accessible and effective care for tic disorders.
What to expect:

Learn more about ORBIT: Discover the research behind this digital innovation. We will share key findings from our studies and discuss the ongoing plan to further strengthen the evidence required as part of the NICE approval process.
Share expertise: Join open discussions to share your experiences around commissioning digital mental health products. Help us identify the challenges, barriers, and opportunities in adopting novel interventions like ORBIT within the NHS and beyond.
Explore commissioning opportunities: Understand how ORBIT can be integrated into your services to enhance care pathways for young people.
Discuss cost-effectiveness and NHS implementation: Hear about our findings related to the economic impact and cost-effectiveness of ORBIT and engage in conversations about ‘willingness-to-pay’ thresholds and funding models. Have your say about what is a realistic funding model for services to deliver ORBIT.
Network with industry peers: Connect with commissioners, decision-makers, and experts from across the country to exchange ideas, insights, and best practice.

Delegates can enjoy a hot lunch, as well as complimentary refreshments which will be offered throughout the day. In addition, any travel costs will be reimbursed and accommodation provided if required.
RSVP: To register your interest, please complete the form linked below, or email orbit@nottingham.ac.uk
Register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/e/m65ZmAbTBS

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medical Fair India
2025-03-27 - 2025-03-29 | New Delhi, India
Medical Fair India is the country’s number one exhibition and conference for healthcare, attracting over 14,000 trade visitors and 300 international exhibitors to the 2024 event.
India is among the top 20 markets for medical devices worldwide, but has a 75-80% import dependency. The market is currently on a steep upward growth trajectory. Established in 1990, this event is the country’s no.1 exhibition and conference for healthcare. The last edition of the show to be held in New Delhi in 2023 had a record turnout, attracting over 17,000 trade visitors and 300 international exhibitors.
With participation from over 20 countries, Medical Fair India provides an opportunity to position your brand among competitors and further increase your level of visibility in a UK-specific exhibition zone.
It’s your chance to get involved with one of the world’s most exciting and fast-growing healthcare markets:

Launch new products and services
Network with industry leaders and potential buyers
Increase brand exposure
Enhance your international presence

To enquire about exhibiting, please contact the Medilink UK team on international@medilink.co.uk / 0114 232 9272. Please click here to visit Medilink UK’s website.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Abu Dhabi Global Health Week
2025-04-15 - 2025-04-17 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Global Health Week aims to pave the way to transition from healthcare to health.
Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, unites leaders from across the healthcare sector to collaboratively envision a more innovative and dynamic future for global health. The 2025 event promises to share critical insights and new technologies committed to transitioning from healthcare to health, and is projected to attract:

15,000 International attendees
1,900 Conference delegates
325 Global exhibitors
300 Visionary speakers
100 Participating countries
85 Insightful sessions
20 Ministers & ambassadors

Why exhibit at International Events?

Generate new business
Network with industry leaders and potential buyers
Launch new products and services
Increase brand exposure
Enhance your international presence

With two thought leadership conferences, a live stage, a global exhibition and many features and activations, Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 is packed with opportunities to inspire, educate, and connect global healthcare professionals.
For further information, including highlights from the 2024 event, and register your interest, please click here.

Making Pharmaceuticals and Distributing Pharmaceuticals 2025
2025-04-29 - 2025-04-30 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
Click here to register your free place for the Making Pharmaceuticals and Distributing Pharmaceuticals conference 2025.
What’s Included:
Entry to the Making Pharmaceuticals Exhibition

Entry to the Distributing Pharmaceuticals Exhibition
Access to the Making Pharmaceuticals programme: keynotes, presentations and workshops
Access to the Distributing Pharmaceuticals programme: keynotes, presentations and workshops
Free on site parking (pre-10am arrivals only)
Free breakfast bap and hot drink (pre-10am arrivals only)

Opening Hours:
Tuesday 29 April 2025: 09.00 – 17.30
Wednesday 30 April 2025: 09.00 – 16.00
Exhibitors
To view the current list of exhibitors, please click here. Medilink Members who wish to exhibit are eligible for a discount. Please contact info@medilinkmidlands.co.uk for more information.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Digital Formulation: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing
2025-05-02 08:30 - 17:00 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
​Medicine formulation development and manufacturing before clinical trials is a major source of inefficiency and waste in the pharmaceutical pipeline. It often takes months or years to develop and scale up formulations, with unpredictable product performance leading to stability or clinical bioavailability failures. ​Advances in digital molecular modeling, AI/ML tools, mechanistic pharmacokinetic modeling, and advanced analytics now offer a unique chance to transform this process. By harnessing expertise across industry, research, and academia, we can create an end-to-end digital formulation capability to design, predict, and maximize clinical success.
​Be part of a one-day interactive workshop where you’ll:

​Connect with leading scientists, industry experts, and decision-makers.
​Explore the latest advancements in digital formulation.
​Help build a UK consortium to drive innovation in sustainable medicine manufacturing!

​Who should attend?
​This event is aimed at professionals across the supply chain, including Formulation scientists (innovator, generic, or specialty pharma), Process scientists and CDMOs/CROs, Regulatory and QC/QA experts, Digital modeling specialists (AI/ML/physical & atomistic), and Sustainability leaders and Net-Zero champions
​Goals and objectives
​To identify knowledge gaps in sustainable formulation development to drive new innovation, explore cutting-edge solutions, and forge a powerful consortium to lead the digital transformation of formulation and manufacturing. The goal is to move beyond legacy systems and traditional DOE models to a digitally led, efficient, and sustainable process for medicine formulation and manufacturing.
​Interactive Workshops (Round table discussions)
​To maximize your experience, guests may select one of the following workshops to attend:
​1. Unlocking Value in Pharmaceutical Formulation and Manufacturing Supply-Chain Through Sustainable Innovation
​This workshop will explore how digital innovations can be integrated across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. We’ll delve into interactive discussions around how pharmaceutical value can be generated while developing new sustainable processes to reduce waste, optimize resource utilization, and minimize environmental impact.
​2. Innovation in Digital Formulation and Modelling Approaches to Drive Sustainability
​Discover how digital tools and modeling techniques are revolutionizing formulation development. This workshop will focus on leveraging physics-based molecular modeling workflows and advances in AI/ML to design sustainable formulations, predict performance, and optimize manufacturing processes for minimal environmental footprint.
​3. Advances in Analytics, Measurements, and Data to Achieve Sustainability Goals
​This workshop will examine the crucial role of environmentally friendly analytical tools, data/measurement advances, and process analytics in driving sustainable practices in formulation development and manufacturing.
​Collaborate to shape the future of digital formulation
​Throughout the event, dedicated collaboration zones will provide opportunities for networking and in-depth discussions. You can book partnering meetings with consortium members (MESOX, National Physical Laboratory, Aston University) to explore potential collaboration opportunities and bring your expertise to advance the digitization of pharmaceutical product development across the supply chain.
To read more information and register your place, please click here.

TBAT Innovation Webinar: Understanding R&D Tax Credits: The Latest Changes and How to Handle HMRC Enquiries
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | TBC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Join TBAT Innovation for the “Understanding R&D Tax Credits: The Latest Changes and How to Handle HMRC Enquiries” webinar, designed for innovative businesses in the life sciences and medtech sectors.
Discover how the recent changes to the R&D Tax Credit scheme may affect your claims and gain expert insights into HMRC’s current approach to enquiries. TBAT’s expert Ian Davie will also share real-life case studies, demonstrating how other companies have successfully navigated these processes to unlock significant tax relief.
This session will guide you through the unique requirements and opportunities for life sciences and medtech businesses, helping you make robust, compliant claims while maximising your R&D funding.
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for:

Companies involved in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medtech, biotech, and healthcare R&D.
Finance directors, R&D managers, or business owners in these sectors.
Innovators creating new technologies, devices, or processes to advance medical science and care.

Key takeaways:

The latest updates to the R&D Tax Credit scheme, including eligibility and rate changes.
Detailed guidance on preparing R&D claims for life sciences and medtech projects.
Insights into HMRC enquiries, triggers, and best practices for compliance.
Case studies showcasing successful strategies and outcomes.
Live Q&A with experts and the chance to book a free 1-2-1 consultation for personalised advice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of changes, learn from real-life examples, and gain actionable advice to support your R&D activities.
Register now to discover how to navigate the evolving R&D Tax Credit landscape with confidence.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLACE
Speaker Information
Ian Davie, Senior R&D Tax Consultant, TBAT Innovation Ltd
Ian, a seasoned Senior R&D Tax Consultant, boasts over eight years of dedicated service at TBAT Innovation. With a wealth of experience rooted in the manufacturing sector, Ian’s professional journey started at Rolls-Royce, supported by sponsorship for his Mechanical Engineering degree. Ian’s unwavering commitment revolves around securing R&D tax credits and grants while delivering indispensable advice and top-tier consultancy services to our esteemed TBAT clients.
Company profile: TBAT is a forward-thinking, value-driven, independent consultancy with over 20 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, Patent Box and more.www.tbat.co.uk

IN-PERSON EVENT: Biofilms 11 – Interdisciplinary Momentum: Accelerating Biofilm Research and Innovation Across Boundaries
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-15 | Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa, 24 26 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DD
Biofilms 11 is the latest conference in the internationally renowned Biofilms series showcasing the broad scientific and societal opportunities and challenges of microbial biofilms. A key objective is to capitalise on the interdisciplinary nature of this exciting research topic by fostering discussion and catalysing the exchange of ideas across boundaries.
Hosted by the National Biofilms Innovation Centre and the Microbiology Society, Biofilms 11 continues its tradition of focusing on the fundamental understanding of biofilms and their role in driving the dynamics, activity, structure and function of microbial communities. This includes their interactions across microbiomes and viromes, and within environmental, industrial, and health settings.
Biofilms 11 will also address cutting-edge technology developments, such as imaging, data-driven, and modelling approaches, integrating advances from both life and physical sciences for research and innovation applications. The conference will spotlight speakers from diverse career pathways and backgrounds within the biofilm community to offer inspiration and guidance to attendees at all career stages.
To find out more, view the agenda and register your place, please click here.
The deadline for the early bird discounted price is 23:59 GMT on 14 March 2025.
Please contact exhibitions@microbiologysociety.org to enquire about exhibition and sponsorship opportunities
