Events with Reviews

Medical Innovation Forum

Wed 09-Jun-10 - Partnering & Technology Transfer for the Medical Devices Sector.

Michelle Dalton of - MedilinkWM - 16:20:25pm Jul-9th More a networking event than an exhibition, the Medical Innovation Forum again attracted an eclectic mix of academics, clinicians and industry. The exhibitors were predominately supply chain companies doing business within the medical and healthcare market, and looking for product designers and specifiers to network with. And several of them I spoke with were not disappointed. Many mentioned the lower visitor numbers to this years’ event, but by the end of the day nearly everyone I spoke with said they would be back the following year because the quality of interesting leads could not be disputed. There were some interesting tabletop discussions too, again centred around innovation and the challenges to adoption...so nothing new there. Many proactive medical professionals were in attendance though, scoping out new services and identifying companies leading the market with innovative offers. It’s a show definitely worth a punt, but plan for an early start as set up is 8:30am at the Olympia Conference Centre in London.

Surface Design & Materials for Anti Infection & Anti Rejection

Wed 02-Jun-10 - This one day conference, open to all UK industry, clinicians and academics will take place on 2nd June 2010 at Keele Hall, Keele University, Staffordshire.

Nathanial Dahan of - University College London - 16:17:31pm Jul-9th Very interesting day, a good panel of speakers on different topics. Everything was really easy to follow

Chris Ogden of - Laser Lines - 16:16:54pm Jul-9th Very interesting day. Break-out sessions were very useful also to help ponder what was presented and to discuss presentations further to enhance their relevance to our organisations

Lucy Watkins of - appliedeventology - 16:16:15pm Jul-9th Over 75 delegates from a cross section of UK life science industry and academic institutes attended this one day conference. The programme addressed areas such as the problems associated with wound dressing, the innovative use of design and materials in human plumbing and challenges around rejection and infection due to implant surfaces. MedilinkWM secured high profile keynote speakers and sector experts to the event which gave delegates a real insight into both the academic, clinical and industry challenges as well as reinforcing the importance of surface design and materials. Over lunch delegates were given the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and learn from other areas of medical engineering.

Discuss your Innovation with the Boots Healthcare Team

Fri 07-May-10 - Delegates were invited to discuss their business proposals with Boots with the opportunity of a one to one consultation. Delegates heard from Boots about the Vision for Boots and Healthcare and there was also an Open Panel question and answer forum with Robert Gilbert - Boots Pharmaceuticals Director.

Under The Microscope: Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) Healthcare Associated Infections (HcAI) Group Conference

Thu 29-Apr-10 - Delegates were invited to share, critique and develop their ideas to enhance understanding and to provide viable solutions in the infection control arena. This workshop included an overview of the current infection control landscape, care home acquired infections, ambulance acquired infections, detection of infection at an early stage, procurement and funding opportunities and a case study and delegates were also offered the opportunity to present a table top display.

MEDTEC UK 2010

Tue 27-Apr-10 - The Exhibition and Conference Addressing the Technical Sourcing Needs of Medical Device Manufacturing Companies in the UK.

Michelle Dalton of - MedilinkWM - 16:22:41pm Jul-9th Now solidly integrated into the Advanced Manufacturing Show, MEDTEC UK has definitely lost its edge. Footfall through the show was the lowest in years, and the atmosphere lacked the usual buzz. Convinced quality is better than quantity (even if the traffic is necessary to keep the exhibitors lively), our team suffered through the first day and held out hope for an uplift on day 2. And as it nearly always does at this show, they came on day 2! But the quality still wasn’t there. The bottom line: MEDTEC UK needs a stronger medical/healthcare focus to attract the right audience.

Applied Eventology Medical Devices Masterclass: Routes to Market

Thu 22-Apr-10 - This one day masterclass considered the various routes to market for medical devices. Delegates were led through the complex NHS procurement landscape in order to gain an understanding of the various NHS organisations. In addition delegates received essential information on the key overseas markets for medical devices and exporting advice. Guidance in putting together a sales and marketing strategy was also covered, leaving delegates able to answer the key questions required to ensure a new medical device is marketed in the most effective way.

Puvi Palaniappan of - Pharmarama International Ltd - 18:41:23pm May-19th Very useful topics discussed regarding penetrating the NHS market.

Regenerative Medicine Therapeutics, Tools & Technology - The Opportunity

Wed 31-Mar-10 - This event provided delegates with details of the opportunities that are available for industry to create devices and processes to move regenerative medicine therapy from laboratory to manufacturing and for businesses to carry out preclinical trials on new therapeutics. This meeting presented the new EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Regenerative Medicine and opportunities in this area, together with other projects from key Regenerative Medicine players in the Midlands region. Available methods were highlighted to establish industrial, clinical and academic collaborations and provide information exchanges on the industrial opportunities that this work is starting to produce. Delegates were also shown how they could engage with the funding opportunity provided by the Technology Strategy Boards current £6 million investment in this area.

Ashley Jamieson of - AJMS - 18:42:21pm May-19th The variety and quality of the presentations were exceptional

Breaking Through into New Markets with Medical & Healthcare Products and Services

Thu 25-Mar-10 - Over lunch, delegates were offered the excellent opportunity to promote their company, and benefit from networking with potential customers, suppliers and key contacts working within the UK Life Sciences sector. Following a welcome and introductions from myM-link Manager, Sue Wilde, delegates heard a presentation from Ewart Woolley of CMPR entitled 'Breaking Through into New Markets with Life Science Products and Services'. This presentation covered topics such as 'Are you listening to the markets?', 'Are the customers finding you?', 'Are you finding the customers?' and 'The solutions'. Mark Slaney of South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust also presented on The NHS Procurement Landscape.

Applied Eventology Medical Devices Masterclass: Putting Ideas into Production

Wed 24-Mar-10 - This one day masterclass guided delegates through the medical device development process. From researching the market to protecting ideas, understanding the regulatory requirements and clinical trials process to choosing suppliers and putting a device into production.

John Adcock of - Advena - 18:11:37pm May-20th Excellent event, good info

Phil Brown of - C-major - 18:12:34pm May-18th Excellent info throughout the day, numerous insights in developing our business - a very useful day

Combating Infectious Diseases: A partnership approach

Tue 23-Mar-10 - Delegates were invited to join MedilinkWM and key industry, academic and NHS representatives at the launch of the West Midlands Infectious Diseases Control Network. Leading national authorities presented on recent developments and future challenges in the diagnosis, treatment and control of infectious diseases in both public health and acute settings with particular reference to industry engagement. The conference provided delegates with real infectious disease and control challenges and opportunities, a network infrastructure to facilitate R&D collaborations and an informal industry and clinical networking opportunity. Leading national authorities presented on recent developments and future challenges in the diagnosis, treatment and control of infectious diseases in both public health and acute settings with particular reference to industry engagement.

Michael Head of - Infectious Diseases Research Network - 18:11:05pm May-20th Excellent networking opportunities

Amir Shah of - University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust - 18:11:36pm May-18th A excellent event in every respect.

Innovation & Growth - Whats luck got to do with it?

Thu 18-Mar-10 - Using tools for generating creative solutions and the need for open thinking are essential strategies for a successful business. This conference will focus on producing solutions for the needs of the customer; explore how customers experience products and services; and a simple approach to delivering successful innovation.

Catherine Granger of - 3M - 18:12:32pm May-20th Some good info on balancing the day job with nurturing innovation. Practical tips on good design.

Life Sciences Regional Roadshow - West Midlands

Thu 04-Mar-10 - If you are working in the UK Life Sciences sector you are urged to attend a special free event that could transform your international business performance - this is also a vital opportunity to hear about important progress being achieved in meeting the Office of Life Sciences' commitments.

Assisted Living Special Interest Group: Digital Technologies for Home Based Healthcare

Wed 24-Feb-10 - As the UK ageing population grows so will the need for assistive technologies in the home and community. Join experts from industry, health and leading KTN groups and find out where the opportunities are for digital home based healthcare.

Awen Clement of - MedilinkWM - 10:38:30am Feb-25th With an excellent mix of delegates hosted in a superb venue, this event had a real buzz. Everyone had ideas and opinions on the topics covered and there was networking happening everywhere. A great opportunity to look at the shape of this sector in the future.

myM-link Workshop & Networking Event

Thu 28-Jan-10 - Break the Rules and Win More Business was a lively and interactive sales workshop led by Nigel Dunand followed by a structured networking session.

Nigel Dunand of - Sandler Training - 15:29:08pm Feb-5th Lucy did a great job with organising the event last week! I'm sure it was a lot of effort, but well appreciated.

Lucy Watkins of - Applied Eventology - 11:25:34am Feb-3rd myM-link kept with tradition and chose an unusual venue to host this workshop and networking event. The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley provided a unique setting for the delegates who broke the ice with a traditional Victorian classroom lesson which included a 60 second spotlight for the guests to promote their products and services. Dance cards assisted the delegates with their networking which went on way past the event finish time.

Arab Health

Mon 25-Jan-10 - Arab Health brings together some of the most important and influential decision makers, buyers and distributors in the Arab World from all aspects of healthcare and as such is the primary platform for all medical technologies in the Middle East.

Ken Findlay of - Kimal - 14:28:55pm Feb-2nd This year’s show has been fantastic for Kimal. We specifically designed an eye catching stand in a prime location to promote NxStage as well as Kimal and it definitely paid off, with the stand team being inundated with enquiries for all four days. It was a major honour for Kimal that Lord Darzi unveiled NxStage for us and then to receive three major awards during the week was brilliant

Horizons in Healthcare

Tue 15-Dec-09 - The MediWales 'Horizons in Healthcare' event features speakers from Boots, Convatec, the Department of Health, the Knowledge Transfer Network, Swansea University and Cardiff University.The presentations will highlight the current trends and upcoming developments in the health technologies sector in Wales and the UK and examine future business opportunities, developments and potential threats.

Medical Innovation Forum

Wed 02-Dec-09 - The Medical Innovation Forum is the premier UK networking event for all those with an interest in health technologies to discuss innovations, fast-track technology transfer, find partners and seek funding/licensing agreements.

Innovation in Infection Control - Its catching!

Wed 02-Dec-09 - This was the first West Midlands infection control event hosted jointly by partners in the NHS and industry. The conference focused on priority issues within hospital infection control and the benefits that innovative technologies may provide.

Lucy Watkins of - Applied Eventology - 15:30:17pm Feb-1st A blend of private industry and NHS delegates attended this informative event that not only offered a unique networking opportunity but also allowed the two groups to come together to discuss the current issues and business opportunities in relation to hospital acquired infections. The conference had a vibrant buzz and feedback from delegates on the day was very positive.

Fred Fennell of - Activated Oxygen - 15:29:37pm Feb-1st This was one of the best conferences I have attended for years - Excellent.

John Heylings of - Dermal Technology - 15:28:37pm Feb-1st Excellent day - met lots of new people with similar philosophy and new opportunities to collaborate on dermatology. Send the memory stick to all the NHS Trust managers perhaps they will understand our feelings on adopting our ideas.

MediWales 4th Innovation Awards Competition

Tue 01-Dec-09 - MediWales is running its 4th Innovation Awards competition and celebratory dinner on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at Cardiff’s Hilton Hotel for all award winners, sponsors and MediWales members who wish to attend.

Medica 2009

Wed 18-Nov-09 - MEDICA remains the world’s largest exhibition for the medical technology industry attracting the top buyers, distributors, companies and government representatives from around the globe

Michael Phillips of - Renfrew Group International - 14:26:46pm Feb-2nd We exhibited as part of the ABHI pavilion. We were busy most of the time. We were in a good position and had Innovative product to show. Attendance may not have been as high as expected but nonetheless for a 5 day event there were few quiet moments. We received a good number of enquiries and have gained at least one piece of business from the event. We would attend again and may exhibit, possibly with physically large equipment.

Nicky Kelly of - Syspal - 15:28:05pm Feb-1st Medica really excels in bringing together the world’s medical professionals under one roof. 2009 was just as good for us, regardless of the recession, with some fantastic enquiries and orders off the stand! We have already booked 2010!

ComPaMED 2009

Wed 18-Nov-09 - ComPaMED is the leading international marketplace for the medical supplier industry and product development. Ideally situated alongside the world’s largest medical trade fair MEDICA, ComPaMED is provides the perfect place for simultaneous interaction between leading manufacturers and leading suppliers and system partners.n

David Nichols of - The Translation People - 15:32:37pm Feb-1st As an SME, the format of the British Pavilion made it possible for us to maintain a consistent, professional presence at the show. Our staff were able to attend appointments and give visitors to the stand extra attention, using MedilinkWM’s highly professional staff to represent us on our pod. We had some really useful meetings with UK officials at the show, which I know will develop into strong commercial opportunities. It just proves that ComPaMED really is the world’s meeting place for medical devices and technologies.

Lucy Watkins of - Applied Eventology - 15:27:11pm Feb-1st Although the show didn’t quite feel as busy as in 2008, ComPaMED 2009 saw better quality international buyers come through the door. The UK pavilion stand partners took a number of lucrative enquiries resulting in a potential £1m worth of new business.

Simon Strothers of - ITCM - 15:26:08pm Feb-1st It’s always good to get in front of new audiences and COMPAMED assisted us in doing this; Visitors to the event were from a variety of Medical and Healthcare companies from all over the world and we met some new and interesting people and generated a good level of quality interest.

Caroline Herdman of - Primasil - 15:24:51pm Feb-1st Primasil exhibited at Compamed 2008 for the first time. As a company we found it very beneficial having a stand share with MedilinkWM. The show is very full on and intense with visitors having to endure long days and much walking, you want to achieve maximum attention of your potential customers and MedilinkWM’s location was very prominent.

Infection 2009

Wed 11-Nov-09 - The Federation of Infection Societies is proud to present Infection 2009, the only conference and exhibition in the UK that brings together all disciplines in the infection field.

Materials Innovations for Infection Prevention

Mon 09-Nov-09 - Preventing the spread of infection through the innovative use of materials and design.

Get on Board - Fighting Infection through Detection

Wed 04-Nov-09 - Get on board with us and meet potential collaborators at our DIIA launch meeting where we will outline the details of the calls and indicate how we can assist.

Rehacare 2009

Wed 14-Oct-09 - Rehacare is the world's leading trade fair for the rehabilitation, prevention, integration and care sector.

UK Healthcare Technologies Mission to Advamed 2009

Mon 12-Oct-09 - Building on the success of the 2008 healthcare mission to the USA, UKTI, ABHI and regional Medilinks are seeking companies with leading edge medical technologies to participate in a mission to Advamed 2009 - the premier medical technology, business development, policy forum and capital formation event in North America.

Trademarks in a Medical Environment - How do I protect my brand?

Wed 09-Sep-09 - A trademark is a badge that distinguishes your product or service from that of a competitor. It is therefore a very valuable asset. It not only provides a brand identity but also protects against third parties taking unfair advantage of your brand. This workshop is ideal for those wanting to learn more about the benefits of trademarking a product or service.

Medica 09 Stand Share Opportunity - From Medilink East Midlands

Mon 20-Jul-09 - Exhibit at Medica 2009 - in the UK National Pavilion (through UKTI & Medilink East Midlands)

International MedTech Symposium

Sun 21-Jun-09 - £100 subsidy on offer from UKTI for the first 30 companies to register. This symposium brings together key opinion leaders from industry, government, academia and finance in a two day symposium examining the future of the MedTech industry.

SBRI Breakfast Briefing

Wed 13-May-09 - A breakfast briefing providing delegates with details of the Small Business Research Initiative and how companies can get involved.

Building Better Humans: Market Opportunities

Fri 24-Apr-09 - Join medical and healthcare market experts MedilinkWM for a half day market focus seminar on Human Engineering and all of the areas it touches.

MedTec UK 2009

Wed 25-Mar-09 - A showcase of the top suppliers of medical grade materials, components, electronics, computer aided design and manufacturing, production machinery, packaging, sterilization, quality systems and device communications.

Medilink UK Awards

Mon 16-Mar-09 - On 16th March 2009 the eyes of the UK's healthcare sector will be on Centre London, for the unveiling of the Medilink UK Awards 2009.

Surface Analysis for Packaging of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

Wed 25-Feb-09 - Loughborough Surface Analysis and Midlands Surface Analysis in association with MedilinkWM are organising a one day workshop addressing surface analysis and depth profiling techniques and how they can be used to help with a variety of challenges relating to medical packaging.

End of Life Care Workshop

Fri 13-Feb-09 - Are you a company interested in the field of assistive living, telecare and telemedicine? Or are you a care organisation interested in new technologies and models for home based, extra and residential care? If so then you should attend the forthcoming i-Health workshop on End of Life Care, hosted in association with Birmingham University.

Break the Rules and Win More Tenders & Medical Business

Tue 10-Feb-09 - Following a networking lunch, this lively, interactive workshop will change the way you think about selling in the medical industry, buying, and human interactions.

National Infection Control Conference

Wed 21-Jan-09 - This conference will bring together clinicians and the private sector with the common aim of reducing Healthcare Acquired Infections (HCAIs) in both hospitals and the wider community

ComPaMED 2008

Wed 19-Nov-08 - ComPaMed offers an ideal environment to component manufacturers for meeting OEMs and end product manufacturers who are there to source new products. MedilinkWM is delighted to offer 10 stand share opportunities for UK SMEs.

MedilinkWM Medical Healthcare Awards 2008

Thu 23-Oct-08 - Celebrate the achievements of West Midlands based medical and healthcare industry companies at the prestigious MedilinkWM awards.

Financial Help for Healthcare Product Development

Wed 24-Sep-08 - A guide to sources of external funds to help you progress product development projects. The seminar will cover Governmental Grants and University Assistance. Networking lunch included.

The West Midlands Medical Technologies Cluster - come see what its all about

Wed 10-Sep-08 - Education, networking, information and an opportunity to feedback, thats whats on offer at the 2008 West Midlands Medical Technologies Annual Forum, hosted by the Medical Technologies.