Deep dive into DTAC and get top compliance and regulation tips
2025-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
SEHTA is delighted to offer you this free to attend webinar session with Acorn Compliance on Digital Health Technology and DTAC.
Find out what healthtech compliance is and why it’s important for you as an innovator, as well as some practical steps you need to take to make sure your product is compliant and ready for the UK market.
Presenter
Michael Bell, Partner, Acorn Compliance
What we will cover
Learn what it takes to become DTAC compliant with overviews of

Clinical Safety
Data Protection
Technical Security
Interoperability
Accessibility
Usability

Top compliance and regulation tips
How to embed a culture of compliance into your organisation to ensure you stay compliant as your organisation and product evolve
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MedTech @ Leicester 2025
2025-09-01 09:30 - 16:00 | University of Leicester, LT2 (2nd floor) Sir Bob Burgess Building,, University of Leicester, LE2 6BF, United Kingdom
BERG invite you to join us for our annual MedTech @ Leicester day!
Date: Monday 1st September
Venue: LT2 (2nd floor) Sir Bob Burgess Building, University of Leicester, LE2 6BF
What is MedTech/HealthTech? MedTech/HealthTech is the intersection of medical science, healthcare delivery, and cutting-edge technology, encompassing a wide range of innovative devices, software solutions, and systems designed to improve patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and overall health management. This exciting and rapidly evolving field includes everything from wearable health monitors and telemedicine platforms to AI-powered diagnostic tools, advanced medical imaging technologies and tissue engineering, all aimed at enhancing healthcare efficiency, accessibility, and improving patient outcomes.
Why attend? Technologists, clinicians and innovators should attend to learn about the latest developments in MedTech research at the University of Leicester, exciting new projects to contribute to, meet new health technology collaborators and explore opportunities for funded research and innovation projects in this space.
Our strategic objective for this annual MedTech @ Leicester day is to generate new collaborations with clinicians, healthcare professionals, other technologists and innovators to explore additional MedTech translation projects. We are particularly interested to hear from clinicians with expertise in multimorbid conditions – where technologies may improve patient outcomes and manage disease progression.
Meet the team to explore how we might be able to solve healthcare challenges together.
Program
9:30 MedTech @ Leicester day objectives
9:40-10:40 MedTech at Leicester (3 x paired tech/clinical talks 20 min)
10:40-11:15 Flash talks for posters
11:15 – 11:45 Coffee and posters
11:45 – 12:45 MedTech Workshops

12:30-1:30 Posters and lunch
1:30 – 2:00 Keynote talk
2:00 – 3:00 Contributed talks (10 min each)
3:00 – 3:45 Panel discussion ( talk presenters)
3:45 – 4:00 Sum-up and awards
4:00 close
Important information about the event – The event is free to attend, but places are limited.
Please register your attendance by clicking the here.
For questions about the event, please contact BERG@le.ac.uk

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medical Fair, Thailand
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-12
Established in 2003, this is Thailand’s leading medical and healthcare trade show, attracting the region’s hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors in one convenient location.
The last edition of the event attracted over 11,000 visitors from Thailand and Southeast Asia and 900 global exhibitors, showcasing a huge variety of innovative products and services.
Why exhibit?

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

To enquire about exhibiting, please contact our friendly and helpful team;#
Please click here to enquire for more details

Microbiome Innovation One Health Conference 2025
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-16 17:00 | Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Andrew Wiles Building Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG, United Kingdom
Microbiome Innovation One Health Conference 2025
Date: 15th – 16th September
This exciting event will showcase talks and discussions from industry and academic leaders, who will share real-world experience and expertise in research, innovation, translation, regulation, IP, and manufacturing.
MIOHC brings together academia, industry, funders, and entrepreneurs to highlight and advance the UK’s strengths in microbiome science, spanning human and animal health, plant biology, and environmental research.
Join us for this unique opportunity to network with other UK microbiome researchers, professionals and thought leaders from across different One Health themes.
Attendance from early-career researchers is encouraged, with discounted rates, as well as presentation opportunities.
Venue: Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG
Click here – Early Bird Registration
Student: £45.00
Academic/Industry: £95.00

Innovating HealthTech: A roleplay Journey Through Design, Regulation and Deployment
2025-09-16 14:00 - 16:00 | The Old School Building, The Old School Building, School Street, Wolston, Coventry,, West Midlands, CV8 3HF, United Kingdom
Innovating HealthTech: A roleplay Journey Through Design, Regulation and Deployment
Date – 16.09.2025
Venue – The Old School Building, School Street, Wolston, Coventry, West Midlands CV8 3HF
Join Smallfry for a fast-paced, collaborative roleplay workshop where they bring to life a fictional wearable MedTech innovation. Co-led by experts in hardware design (Smallfry), regulatory strategy (Sequel Consultants), and digital health development (System C: Innovation Delivery), this session will simulate what it really takes to turn an innovative idea into a regulated, usable medical product.
Participants will step into the roles of HealthTech innovators, tackling live challenges across design constraints, machine learning, safety claims, regulatory classification, and NHS adoption pathways. Whether you’re new to product development or deep in the field, you’ll walk away with real-world insights into navigating the complexities of building compliant, clinically valuable solutions.
This workshop is designed for:

Early-stage HealthTech founders and R&D teams
Clinicians, AHPs and academic researchers interested in device development
Digital health and software innovators
Regulatory and quality professionals
NHS innovation leads and procurement decision-makers
Design engineers and human factors specialists

Secure Your Free Place Today – Click Here

IN-PERSON EVENT: REHACARE: Self-determined Living
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-20 | Messe Dusseldorf, Messe Dusseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, Dusseldorf, Germany
REHACARE is the leading trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, integration and care.
Every year, experts, specialists and visitors from Europe and the rest of the world meet at REHACARE to present and experience the latest developments and trends in the fields of mobility, barrier-free living and work design. From specially developed children’s aids and accessible vehicle conversions to innovative technologies such as exoskeletons and robotics, REHACARE offers the perfect opportunity to present your developments in mobility, everyday aids and rehabilitation.
What is it that makes REHACARE special for exhibitors & visitors?
Find out in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGsMAIXVovg
Exhibiting Made Easy
Choosing to exhibit on the Medilink UK Pavilion makes your exhibiting experience easy:

Furnished exhibition stand on a high-quality UK branded pavilion
Full pre-show administrative and logistical support
In-market assistance from the Medilink UK Team with translators provided
Support with travel and accommodation
Medilink Membership for one year included in cost (available to any non-members)
PR and Marketing assistance to help promote your presence
Fantastic location at the event

To book your exhibition stand or discuss your requirements, please click here.

IN PERSON: Life Sciences Gala Dinner & Awards
2025-09-18 18:30 - 23:30 | Hyatt Regency, 2 Bridge Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2JZ, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 18th September
Venue: Hyatt Regency, Birmingham
Life Sciences week are delighted to extend to an exclusive invitation to enjoy the Life Sciences Gala Dinner & Awards, part of Life Sciences Week.
This prestigious evening will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and pioneers to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and excellence across one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most vital sectors. Expect an unforgettable night of recognition, networking, fine dining, and entertainment.
Set in the luxury surroundings of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham, the Gala Dinner & Awards will bring together influential voices for a night of fine dining, networking, and recognition of outstanding achievements in life sciences.
We hope you will join the celebrations of the people and ideas shaping the future of life sciences.
As a valued VIP of Medilink Midlands, enjoy 10% off tickets when booking.
Please email: events@medilinkmidlands.com for your exclusive discount code.
Click here to book your place

NHS and life sciences: collaborating to shape the future
2025-09-23 08:15 - 17:00 | The King’s Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN, United Kingdom
Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Venue: The King’s Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square London W1G 0AN
The UK has a strong track record as a hub for life sciences. However, with government radically reshaping the national leadership and management of the NHS, overhauling the function and purpose of integrated care boards, and developing its life sciences vision, the NHS must improve and transform care. With the expected 10-year plan, life sciences sector plan and 10-year industrial strategy laying the foundations for future collaborative advancements between the NHS and life sciences, the sector has a significant opportunity to enhance the nation’s health and economic prosperity through encouraging and supporting investment in this high-growth sector. These advancements encompass everything from pharmaceutical and medtech development to genomic and diagnostic testing and digital health. For example, exciting innovations are harnessing AI for faster image interpretation and automating laboratory and genomic testing to dramatically improve treatment choices.
However, a thriving and dynamic life sciences industry that enhances patient care and collaborates with the efforts of integrated care systems, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), and the broader health and care system through NHS collaboration has yet to reach its full potential. This is due to numerous barriers, including navigating different organisational cultures and contexts across the public and private sectors, and building relationships and trust between partners. Challenges persist in bridging the gap between the life sciences sector and the NHS and broader health and care system. These include limited or ringfenced funding, regulatory changes, and deeply entrenched barriers to scaling and adoption across the NHS.
This conference will explore opportunities to enhance current successes and strengthen collaborative approaches, and examine how key players in life sciences and the health and care sector can unite their ambitions, skills and resources to foster partnerships between the NHS and industry. Together, this collaboration will drive improvements in care, achieve better outcomes for people, and create meaningful change. Session topics include:

Ambitious plans for the NHS and life sciences…are we ready?
Making care closer to home a reality now – could collaboration help unlock its potential?
Beyond the horizon – understanding how digital innovation and technologies can shape tomorrow’s health and care
Putting in place the infrastructure to support partnership working and collaboration across the NHS and life sciences
Ensuring people and communities and the VCSE sector are at the heart of NHS and life sciences collaboration
Do we have the right workforce for a health and care system fuelled by NHS and life sciences collaboration? What opportunities does collaboration present for the workforce?
How can developments in life sciences support the shift from sickness to prevention?
Can we really afford the future? A look at what’s coming down the track in life sciences innovation and collaboration.

Click here to register for the event
If you have any questions about this event, please contact The King’s Fund events team at events@kingsfund.org.uk.

Please use the discount code SEHTA_10 at checkout. Please note, the code is valid until 1st September 2025 and only applies to SME/Commercial tickets.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medical Japan, Tokyo
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-03 | Tokyo, Japan, Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan
Japan’s Leading Medical B2B Trade Show
With an ageing population and vast healthcare expansion, Japan has become the World’s third largest medical market. This event is the country’s leading medical trade show attracting over 16,000 visitors, with a high percentage from Japan, including distributors, hospitals, pharmacies and care facilities.
The 2022 event attracted almost 600 global exhibitors was also supported by many industry organisations, including the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Japan.
To enquire about exhibiting, please click here.

SEHTA International MedTech Expo & Conference 2025
2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Burdett Theatre, No. 11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN, United Kingdom
Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Burdett Theatre
Address: No. 11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of SEHTA. To celebrate this milestone, we’ll be marking the occasion at our flagship International MedTech Expo & Conference this October.
Make sure to join us for a day of innovation, networking, and celebration as we look back on two decades of supporting health technology and look ahead to the future.
Register today and celebrate with us in October!

Leicestershire Innovation Clinics
2025-10-16 00:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 16 October 2025
Venue: Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
A partnership between Medilink Midlands, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire.
We are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations.
First launched in October 2022, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University, NHS and business innovation support network, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations
To continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched.
Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS, without having to engage with each organisation separately.
Expertise will include:
Academic, clinical, IP, regulatory, clinical adoption, innovation test beds, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.
Who should apply?

Are you a student, health professional or company, developing new products or services?
Do you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?
Looking to understand how to approach the NHS?
Want to know what funding is available?
Need guidance on PPI, value proposition, and/or cost/benefit analysis?
Looking to increase your competitive advantage?

Booking information:
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please complete this short online application form here.
These workshops have proved extremely popular, so early booking is recommended.
Note: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms.
Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, consisting of:

Health Innovation East Midlands
Leicestershire Academic Health Partners
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
University of Leicester

Funded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.

IN-PERSON - Exploring MedTech Opportunities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
2025-11-05 16:00 - 21:00 | German House, 34 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QB, United Kingdom
An event showcasing the latest developments and business opportunities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (the DACH region), Europe’s most influential MedTech markets.
Together, these three countries represent over one-third of the European medical technology market, driven by world-leading companies, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and a robust industrial base. For innovative MedTech providers from the UK and Ireland, the DACH region offers exceptional potential for growth, collaboration, and market entry.

Why Attend?

Gain insights into current market trends and regulatory landscapes

Explore strategies for market access and business expansion

Connect with experts from leading industry clusters and government agencies

Discover practical steps to establish your presence in the region

This event is brought to you by Germany Trade & Invest, the Austrian Business Agency in collaboration with Advantage Austria, and the Swiss Business Hub. It is proudly supported by four of the UK’s leading MedTech associations: ABHI, SEHTA, Medilink Midlands, and MediWales.

Future-Proofing Your Business: Strategies for Growth, Retention & Succession
2025-11-06 14:00 - 17:30 | Mills & Reeve, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Join us for a focused session designed to help businesses build long-term resilience and scale with confidence. From attracting investment and retaining top talent to navigating the crucial steps between concept and production, this event offers practical insights and expert guidance to support your growth journey.
Key Topics Include:

Medilink Midlands’ role in the East of England MedTech cluster
Business structures that support long-term staff retention
What really attracts capital in life sciences
Building high-performing teams from seed stage to Series B
The overlooked stages between prototype and production

Agenda:
14:00 | Registration & Networking
14:50 | Welcome & Introductions
Dave Hailey – Partner & Head of Tech & Media, TC Group
14:52 | The Role of Medilink Midlands in the East of England MedTech Cluster
Melanie Davidson – CEO, Medilink Midlands
15:00 | Business Strategies That Drive Long-Term Staff Retention
Alison Price – Partner, TC Group
15:30 | Investor Readiness in Life Sciences: What Really Attracts Capital
Zickie Lim – Partner & Head of VC & Equity Investments, Mills & Reeve
16:00 | Building High-Performing Teams That Scale from Seed to Series B and Beyond
Robin Beattie – Founder & Angel Investor, Akaina Talent
16:30 | Beyond Prototype: Navigating the Overlooked Stages Between Concept and Production
Russ Farn – Associate Director, eg Technology
17:00 | Speaker Panel Q&A
17:30 | Founders Live Networking Event – click here to register separately.

Venue: Mills & Reeve, Cambridge
Join us at the event

Speaker Information

Dave Hailey – Partner & Head of Tech & Media, TC Group
Dave is a Partner and heads up the Tech & Media sector at TC Group. He has extensive experience supporting tech businesses, whether they’re early-stage and pre-revenue or preparing to exit.
Dave has advised on large corporate transactions, including many business sales, and has held the position of FD / NED for many of his clients.
In addition to his role at TC Group, Dave is the City Leader for Founders Live Cambridge, where he hosts quarterly pitch and networking events for startups and entrepreneurs. Through his involvement with Founders Live, Dave stays at the forefront of the local tech ecosystem, offering mentorship and building connections among tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

Melanie Davidson – CEO, Medilink Midlands
Melanie brings a background of industrial research and business development from West Pharmaceutical Service’s Drug Delivery Division. She also broadens our bioscience reach having studied Animal Science at The University of Nottingham. Before joining Medilink, Melanie gained valuable experience in economic development and international investment at the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).

Alison Price – Partner, TC Group
Alison provides tax advisory and compliance services, drawing on her extensive career to support ambitious business owners, including those in the Tech and MedTech sectors. A Chartered Tax Advisor and Fellow of the ICAEW, she delivers proactive, strategic advice on complex transactions, ensuring tailored, effective solutions.
Alison’s ability to simplify complex tax matters has helped her build strong, trusted client relationships. Her approachable, clear communication style makes tax planning and decision-making more accessible. An expert in Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) and share option schemes like EMI, Alison plays a key role in guiding high-growth businesses through the tax and structuring challenges of scaling successfully.

Zickie Lim – Partner & Head of VC & Equity Investments, Mills & Reeve
Zickie Lim leads the 16 strong Venture Capital & Investments team at Mills & Reeve. With a strong track record in early-stage and growth investment deals, she advises entrepreneurial start-ups, spin-outs and scale-ups on their fundraising and growth journeys as well as the investors in those (from institutional fund managers and corporate venture funds to angel groups and family offices). Zickie is known for her collaborative approach and deep understanding of the UK’s tech and life sciences ecosystem. Under her leadership, the team was named “Best Legal Team for Early Stage Deals” at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards, recognising their significant impact on the investment landscape and commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Robin Beattie – Founder & Angel Investor, Akaina Talent
Robin Beattie spent 25 years helping ambitious founders solve their biggest talent challenges, working alongside companies like Net-a-Porter, Ovo Energy, Multiverse, and Many Pets during their critical growth phases. As Founder of Akaina Talent, I specialise exclusively in helping Seed to Series C companies build exceptional teams that drive outsized growth, combining deep startup expertise with strategic talent advisory.
Beyond my work at Akaina, I’m passionate about supporting the broader startup ecosystem as Talent Partner to Angel Academe and as an angel investor in multiple startups ranging from music tech to fintech. My mission is simple: I take the burden of recruitment from founders’ shoulders so they can focus on what they do best—growing their business.

Russ Farn – Director, eg Technology
Russ supports the growth of eg technology through the development of internal capabilities and exploration of external opportunities. He offers breadth and depth of industry knowledge of the sectors in which eg technology operate, from MedTech and LabTech to Consumer and Food & Drink.
He is also a senior point of contact for clients at all stages of the product development journey and is the departmental and technical lead in industrial design and mechanical engineering. He leads multidisciplinary teams and oversees the creative and technical direction of complex engineering projects by drawing on 20 years’ experience in the industry. In particular, he advises on complex challenges relating to human factors, concept development, detailed design and transfer-to-manufacture. Russ holds a Master’s degree in Product Design and Manufacture from Loughborough University.

Founders Live Cambridge - MedTech Edition
2025-11-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Mills & Reeve, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founders Live Cambridge returns!
MedTech Edition
Founders Live is back in Cambridge, featuring an exciting MedTech-themed event.
The event will be hosted in Mills & Reeve’s fantastic offices within the heart of Cambridge.
Join us for an incredible evening…
Founders Live is a pitch & networking event, where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience.
Here’s what you can look forward to:

5 founders
99-second pitches
4 minutes audience Q&A
YOUR VOTES decide the winner!

So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in the UK.
Starring
TC Group’s Dave Hailey as the City Leader
Zickie Lim from Mills & Reeve
Competing Startups and Founders
TBA
Agenda
17:30 – Arrival & Networking
18:00 – Discussion & Fireside Chat with Professor Dean Fathers
18:30 – Pitches!
19:10 – Voting
19:30 – Networking
20:30 – Close
Winners
The Founders Live winners package includes:

The Professional Boost membership with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers, with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall

Investors will be in the audience – a great opportunity for exposure.
Interested in pitching at a future event? Apply here
Want to attend?

Speaker Information
Professor Dean Fathers DL
Dean has held numerous Commercial, Public and Academic roles across the health, care and life science sector. As well as being Chair of the Health Innovation Network for the NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB region (and member of the National Health Innovation Network Committee), Dean is also Non-Executive Director of the Academy for Health Care Science (where he chairs the Academy’s Life Science Steering Group) and the Independent Chair of Quality Safety and Risk at Voyage Care Group. With an extensive commercial career of over 30 years, co-founding organisations like Diagnostic Healthcare Limited, which he exited in 2020, Dean is still a serial investor, advisor or Non-Executive Board Director to organisations including ATMPS, Blüm Technology Group, CAL International, Cerina Health, Digital4Health, GreenKite, Klip Global and NSmart Solutions.

Penningtons Manches Cooper's Annual Life Sciences Conference 2025
2025-11-12 13:00 - 17:30 | Pennington Manches Cooper LLP, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Time: 13:00 – 17:00 (GMT)
Venue: Penningtons Manches Cooper, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Join Penningtons Manches Cooper’s flagship Life Sciences Conference 2025,
“Intelligent Innovation: AI and the MedTech Revolution,”
where leading industry specialists and legal experts will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on medical devices and the broader life sciences sector.
Gain insights into the latest advancements, critical legal and regulatory frameworks, effective data governance strategies, the funding landscape, partnership dynamics, and talent acquisition to support your organisation’s innovation journey.
Agenda:
Keynote: Investing in AI-Driven MedTech: Funding Landscape
Henry Whorwood, Managing Director of Research, Beauhurst
Keynote: AI in Cardiovascular Imaging – Promise, Barriers and Real-World Impact:
Qiang Zhang, PhD FSCMR, Associate Professor of AI in Cardiovascular Imaging, Radcliffe Department of Medicine & NDPH Big Data Institute, University of Oxford
Navigating the EU AI Act for Medical Devices: Cross-Border Compliance Strategies:
Lisa Page & Tom Perkins, Penningtons Manches Cooper
Guardians of the Health Dataverse: Clinical & Real-World Data Governance for AI:
Joanne Vengadesan & Thomas Kirby, Penningtons Manches Cooper
Successful AI Partnerships: Choosing the Right Partner and Platform:
SarahKenshall, Penningtons Manches Cooper & Mikesh Udani, Albus Health
Securing Talent: Winning the Global AI Talent Race:
Afeefah Shabbir & Kathy Potter,Penningtons Manches Cooper
The conference will start with lunch and networking and will be followed by informal drinks, providing attendees with the opportunity to build new connections, share experiences, and engage further with our expert speakers and attendees in a relaxed setting.
To Secure Your Place:

IN-PERSON EVENT: MEDICA 2025
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-20
MEDICA is the leading international forum bringing together influential individuals from the fields of business, research, and politics – naturally alongside tens of thousands of national and international experts and decision-makers from the sector, such as yourself.
Explore the innovative products and services on display, with a first class programme of forums, seminars and conferences focused on future opportunities and innovation.
Exchange ideas with experts from all over the world, keep in touch with existing clients & distributors and forge new beneficial relationships. Enjoy enhanced opportunities to connect via the MEDICA.de B2B platform to quickly and easily find relevant information.
Generate new business | Network with industry leaders and potential buyers | Launch new products and services | Increase brand exposure | Enhance your international presence
Why exhibit with Medilink UK?
Choosing to exhibit on the Official Medilink UK Pavilion makes your exhibiting experience easy:

Furnished exhibition stand on a high-quality UK branded pavilion
Full pre-show administrative and logistical support
In-market assistance from the Medilink UK Team throughout the exhibition
Support with travel and accommodation
Free introductory Medilink Membership for one year included in cost (available to any non-members)
PR and Marketing assistance to help promote your presence
Fantastic location at the event

CLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE

Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2025-11-26 13:00 - 14:00
The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

SEHTA - Sustainability in MedTech Workshop
2025-11-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW, Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, London, EC2A 2EW, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 27th November 2025
Time: 09:30 – 13:00 (GMT)
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
SEHTA are delighted to bring a half-day workshop in conjunction with Product Sustainability by Devign to provide a comprehensive introduction to sustainability and the path to achieving net zero, with a focus on practical application for businesses and navigating sector-specific frameworks like the NHS Net Zero Roadmap.
A focused overview of what you need to know about your Sustainability journey for your MedTech product.
Learn from an experienced product sustainability consultant on what is sustainability, how to navigate the NHS net zero roadmap, sustainability 101 and next steps.
Workshop will include:

Key concepts – what sustainability and net zero mean, why they matter, and how businesses can begin assessing their own responsibilities and opportunities in this space. Attendees will explore the strategic benefits of net zero and what their organizations need to do to get there.
NHS Net Zero Roadmap – breaking down what it entails, its implications for suppliers and partners, and how to achieve key milestones effectively.
Sustainability 101 – clarifying what true sustainability looks like beyond marketing claims. It examines the role of products in reducing environmental impact and presents lateral strategies for integrating sustainability into business models for long-term success.
Discussion session – to assess each participant’s current position, clarify future goals, and identify concrete next steps in their sustainability journey.

Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership
Ticket Prices
SEHTA Members – £50 +VAT pp
Non-Members – £75 +VAT pp
To Secure Your Place:

Leicestershire Innovation Clinics
2025-12-10 00:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Venue: Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
A partnership between Medilink Midlands, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire.
We are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations.
First launched in October 2022, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University, NHS and business innovation support network, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations
To continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched.
Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS, without having to engage with each organisation separately.
Expertise will include:
Academic, clinical, IP, regulatory, clinical adoption, innovation test beds, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.
Who should apply?

Are you a student, health professional or company, developing new products or services?
Do you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?
Looking to understand how to approach the NHS?
Want to know what funding is available?
Need guidance on PPI, value proposition, and/or cost/benefit analysis?
Looking to increase your competitive advantage?

Booking information:
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please complete this short online application form here.
These workshops have proved extremely popular, so early booking is recommended.
Deadline for the Leicestershire Innovation Clinics is 21st November 2025.
Note: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms.
Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, consisting of:

Health Innovation East Midlands
Leicestershire Academic Health Partners
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
University of Leicester

Funded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.

SEHTA - Breaking into the U.S Market: From access to Adoption Masterclass
2026-01-19 08:30 - 2026-01-20 18:00 | Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW, Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, London, EC2A 2EW, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th January 2026
Time: 08:30 – 18:00 (GMT)
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
This 2-day programme is designed to give European healthcare innovators, from start-ups through to Series A and B companies, the best possible chance of entering and scaling in the U.S. market.
Its unique approach focuses on U.S. Healthcare Market Access and Reimbursement: how to navigate CMS, private payers, coding systems, and regulatory dynamics. Alongside these technical essentials, delegates will also explore two critical enablers of adoption:

Marketing and brand clarity: How to communicate value in a noisy U.S. market using purpose, positioning, and the EmotivData™ methodology.
Education and KOL engagement: How to design structured education and stakeholder programmes that drive confidence, trust, and adoption.

Together, these three strands provide participants with a comprehensive roadmap, from securing access to building adoption and sustainable growth.
Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership
Please click here to complete our Expression of Interest
Ticket Prices
SEHTA/Medilink Members – £1,600 +VAT
Non-Members – £1,900 +VAT
Additional Delegates: £500 +VAT pp
To Secure Your Place:

NIHR HRC-DDR call for project proposals webinar
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00
Date: Wednesday 28th January
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Details
Join our webinar for information and guidance on collaborating with the NIHR HRC-DDR and MD-TEC.
The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and robotics aims to support the safe, effective and efficient translation of new healthcare technologies by generating evidence that will support their regulatory approval and adoption. We work closely with the Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre (MD-TEC), a state-of-the-art medical device and technology usability testing facility.
We have recently launched an open call for collaborative project proposals, seeking new projects from technology developers with innovations that aim to improve the effectiveness and quality of health and care services.
Join us for our online webinar to learn more about our services and how to submit a project proposal. The webinar will include a Q&A session with our team to ask questions about the call for proposals and collaborative projects.
The webinar is aimed at clinicians, researchers, SMEs and other technology developers in the medical devices, digital health technologies and robotics sectors.
Learn more about our services and the call for proposals on our website. Please direct enquiries to HRCengagement@uhb.nhs.uk.

Life Sciences Careers Fair
2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Science Atrium, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 4th February
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Science Atrium, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT
This will be a great opportunity to increase visibility ahead of the event we are organising together later in February and to connect directly with students and graduates interested in life sciences careers.

A table and two chairs will be provided.
Please feel free to bring along banners, leaflets, or other promotional materials.
Lunch will be offered to all exhibitors.

Free to attend – To Secure Your Place:

SEHTA - Launch of SEHTA's New Business Weaver Tools
2026-02-04 14:00 - 15:30
Date: Wednesday 4th February
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Venue: Online
SEHTA, a not-for-profit organisation, is a trusted partner in transforming health technology innovation into market-ready solutions.
Weave together expert led services that accelerate your innovation from start-up to success!
Free to attend – To Secure Your Place:

Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership

BioWales In Oxford 2026 – Media Toolkit
2026-02-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Leonardo Royal Hotel, Godstow Road,, Oxford, OX2 8AL , United Kingdom
To register for BioWales in Oxford, please click the link below:

Date: Thursday 5th February
Time: 09:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: : Leonardo Royal Hotel, Godstow Road, OX2 8AL Oxford
Following the success of our BioWales event series, MediWales is delighted to be returning to Oxford on the 5th February.
This event will explore the existing connections between Wales and Oxford and potential new collaborations.
Supported by Welsh Government, BioWales in Oxford will bring together businesses, investors, NHS innovation leads and professional services from Wales and Oxfordshire to strengthen collaborative partnerships and identify opportunities for growth.
The day will feature a range of sessions on key topics, including:

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

Exhibition opportunities are available at this event. Please get in touch if you would like more information about exhibiting.
This event is free to attend for MediWales members, the Oxford community and invited guests.
If you would like to join us as a non-member, to find out more or get involved in the programme, please contact us here.

IN-PERSON EVENT:UK Pharmaceutical & MedTech Innovations Event
2026-02-12 09:00 - 17:00 | 3P innovation, Bosworth Avenue,, Warwick, CV34 6UQ, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 12th February
Times: 09:00am – 17:00pm
Venue: 3P innovation, Bosworth Avenue, Warwick, CV34 6UQ

UK Pharmaceutical & MedTech Innovations event, in partnership with ISPE UK Affiliate

We’re pleased to confirm the date of the UK Pharmaceutical & MedTech Innovations event, in partnership with ISPE UK Affiliate, will be on Thursday 12th February 2026.
You’re invited to join us at our site here in Warwick where you’ll have the opportunity to listen to industry leaders, innovators and subject-matter experts discussing emerging trends, evolving regulatory expectations and the technologies shaping the future of pharma and medtech.
Tickets include all presentations, tour of our facility at 3P innovation and networking lunch.
If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technologies, staying ahead of regulatory updates, and the future of healthcare innovation, you won’t want to miss this.
“Join 3P innovation and ISPE UK Affiliate as we bring together industry leaders, innovators, and subject-matter experts to examine emerging trends and the technologies shaping the future of pharma and MedTech.”
“Our keynote presentation will be delivered by Mark Wilson from PHTA Ltd, alongside presentations from Laura Mason from Upperton Pharma Solutions and Simon Phillips from Nova Laboratories Limited. More speaker announcements to follow.
What to expect on the day:
– Expert-led presentations and practical insights
– An exclusive tour of our 3P innovation facility
– Dedicated networking time over lunch with your industry peers
Tickets:
£30.00 for ISPE members
£40.00 for non-members
Whether you’re working in pharma or MedTech, this event offers the opportunity to explore the latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies.”
Link to 3P website events page – Events | Knowledge Space | 3P Innovation

IN-PERSON EVENT: Building Resilient High-Growth, Globally Competitive Life Sciences Cluster: Finance and Investment
2026-03-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Date: Tuesday 10th March
Times: 08:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park
Agenda
08:30 – 09:15 | Arrival, Registration & Networking
09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
“The East Midlands gateway from innovation to commercialisation and manufacturing; Part 2: finance and investment.”
Gosia Khrais BSc (Hons), PGDip, CQI, Director, Charnwood Campus
Abigail Philips, Delivery and HTC Manager, Medilink Midlands
09:30 – 09:50 | Keynote Address
09:50 – 10:00 | ‘From Connection to Amplification: Collaborating for Life Sciences Growth at Charnwood Campus”
Sue Tilly, Chair of the LBV
Reclaiming leadership in life Sciences Manufacturing and how it gets financed
10:00 – 10:15 | Industry Perspective “Driving investment/capital attractiveness through manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement”
10:15 – 10:45 | Panel 1: Building a Resilient Life Sciences Manufacturing Ecosystem. Moderated discussion with leaders from:

TBC
Nick Smiley, Kindeva
Andy Lewis, Quotient

Moderator: Graeme Cameron, CEO Pennine Healthcare
Live Polling: 5min
Notes:

What makes manufacturing assets bankable vs uninvestable?
How do GMP, automation, and continuous improvement reduce investor risk?
What do lenders and strategic investors want to see before committing capital?

10:50 – 11:20 | Networking Break & Expo
11:20 – 11:35 | Importance of scaling “Why is it important to scale and how HINs can help Innovators to scale? ”
Nicole McGlennon, Managing Director at Health Innovation Network East Midlands
Nat Hutley, Founder and CEO, Koodos Private Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity
11:35 – 12:05 | Panel 2: Financing Scale – What Investors Fund, What They Don’t, and Why

Ben Reasbeck, Barclay Life Sciences Lead
Christian Kumar, MedTech Lab Makers
Andrew Mumford, CEO of Initiate Consultancy
Sam Stephens, TBAT
Lewis Stringer, BBB

Moderator: Nat Hutley, Founder and CEO, Koodos Private Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity
Live Polling: 5min
Notes:

Why founders fail to secure capital
How platform models de-risk innovation for investors
How regions benefit when capital and infrastructure align

12:05 – 12:20 | Spotlight Talk: MedTech Makers Lab Launch: The first Pan European Clinical Development Organisation overing Innovation, Funding, Clinical Adoption and Scale
Christian Kumar, Founder MedTech Makers Lab
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch & Expo
13:30 -13:50 | Sponsor Talks

Marks & Clerk LLP
Sotas

13:50 – 14:00 | DSIT’s East Midlands lead for the TechFirst programme
14:00 – 14:15 | Resilient Health Supply Chains: Strategic Assets for Investors in the UK
Jan Godsell, Dean at Loughborough Business School, Prof of Operations and Supply Chain Strategy
14:15 – 14:30 | Regulatory Innovation for Faster Adoption: “Regulation as a Value Lever – Why regulation is not just a hurdle, but a critical lever for de-risking innovation and attracting funding.”
David Hawkins, Medical Device Regulatory, Quality and Compliance Consultant Sotas
14:30 – 15:00 | Panel 3: From an Innovator to a CEO:

Kieran Borrett, Director, Plug and Play
Nat Hutley, Founder and CEO, Koodos Private Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity
David Hawkins, Medical Device Regulatory, Quality and Compliance Consultant Sotas
Helen Compton, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, NIHR

Moderator: Al Mills, Director of Business Development and Growth Specialist, Sequel Consultants
Live Polling: 5min
Notes:

How regulatory innovation reduces time-to-revenue
What investors misunderstand about MHRA vs EMA vs FDA
How early regulatory engagement affects valuation

15:00 – 15:30 | Innovators’ pitches
15:30 – 15:45 | Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Abigail Philips, Delivery and HTC Manager, Medilink Midlands
15:45 – 16:30 | Networking Reception

Leicestershire Innovation Clinics 2026
2026-03-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 19th March 2026

Venue: Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
A partnership between Medilink Midlands, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire.
We are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations.
First launched in October 2022, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University, NHS and business innovation support network, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations
To continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched.
Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS, without having to engage with each organisation separately.
Expertise will include:
Academic, clinical, IP, regulatory, clinical adoption, innovation test beds, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.
Who should apply?

Are you a student, health professional or company, developing new products or services?
Do you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?
Looking to understand how to approach the NHS?
Want to know what funding is available?
Need guidance on PPI, value proposition, and/or cost/benefit analysis?
Looking to increase your competitive advantage?

Booking information:
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please complete this short online application form here.
These workshops have proved extremely popular, so early booking is recommended.
Deadline for the Leicestershire Innovation Clinics is Thursday 26th February.
Note: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms.
Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, consisting of:

Health Innovation East Midlands
Leicestershire Academic Health Partners
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
University of Leicester

Funded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.

Med-Tech Expo 2026
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-04 | NEC Birmingham, Hall 2, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Medilink Midlands is proud to be official Headline Sponsor of the Med-Tech Expo (MT), taking place at NEC Birmingham, UK.
The UK MedTech industry has an annual turnover of over £27.6 billion. The UK is also a major player in the international market, exporting over £5.6 billion of MedTech products in 2021. As the home of medical device manufacturing in the UK, Med-Tech Innovation Expo is at the centre of this exciting sector and the exhibition showcases the entire ecosystem of market leading technology suppliers, machines, materials, software and service providers. The event brings together leaders, engineers, innovators and manufacturers, connecting them with technology and innovation to facilitate the design and manufacture of life changing medical devices.
Non Member Stand Costs:
Non Member Exhibition Stand Cost – £1777.50 + VAT
Exclusive Member Discounts:
Medilink Midlands have limited number of discounted exhibition stands for our members, located opposite our main stand in the exhibition hall. The cost for each stand is £1450.00 (inclusive of a 20% discount) + VAT.
If you are a member who is interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
Register
To register your free place, please click here. Registration also grants access to the exclusive online hub. Here, you will discover exhibitor and speaker suggestions tailored to your interests, have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees, schedule meetings, and create a personalised event itinerary, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.

Medical Fair China & REHACARE China 2026
2026-08-20 09:00 - 2026-08-22 17:00
Date: 20th – 22nd August 2026
Location: Suzhou
Details
Medical Fair China & REHACARE China 2026, taking place on 20 – 22 August 2026 in Suzhou, will attract thousands of visitors and exhibitors, offering unparalleled access to China’s rapidly growing healthcare market. With its distinctive focus on “Innovation,” Medical Fair China stands out among numerous medical exhibitions and has earned widespread support and recognition from enterprises and industry professionals. The exhibition will showcase the latest achievements across the entire industry chain, provide an international platform for exchange and collaboration, facilitate the translation of technological innovations into clinical practice, and accelerate the high-quality development and global expansion of the medical sector.
Rehacare China, introduced to the Chinese market by Messe Düsseldorf, happens in parallel to Medical Fair China. With the mission of “TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERS, INTEGRATION INNOVATES”, the exhibition covers intelligent rehabilitation, paediatric rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, joint assistance, communication and information assistance, mobility assistance, rehabilitation equipment and therapy, barrier-free living and medical care, building a well-targeted international platform for procurement and exchange across
the rehabilitation industry chain.
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For more details, speak to our events team:
events@medilink.co.uk
