Events

Life Sciences Conference 2010

Haley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:11:07 +0100

Start: 23 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 23 Mar 2010 - 17:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

The UK’s life sciences sector potentially holds the key to growth, prosperity and high achievement in the knowledge-based industries. Last month, the Prime Minister announced that £200m from the UK Innovation Investment Fund (UKIIF) will be used to benefit life sciences, digital and advanced manufacturing businesses. How research continues to be funded and commercialised is at the heart of government policy and where Scotland is considered to be at the forefront of investment in health, life sciences and science-related programmes.

Complimentary tickets are available to both private and public sector delegates and with less than 30 tickets remaining, I urge you to confirm your place today to avoid disappointment. Please click on the ‘Marketing’ link at the beginning of the registration process to activate your FREE OF CHARGE place. Tickets are allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

The Conference will offer delegates the chance to tap into the best practice solutions to securing scientific talent, skills and development opportunities. The event will bring together the key industries, organisations and academic experts, in a view to ensuring the delivery of an effective and intelligent plan to develop industry needs, manage knowledge and skills networks, and turn innovative solutions into profitable commercial opportunities.

Please click here to register

Both private and public sector workers are invited to attend the conference free of charge and delegates will be able to discuss and debate the following issues:

How can we ensure that we are connecting biological science to the economy?
What support is being made to help emerging bioscience, technology and life science industries?
How can emerging life science organisations gain financial support to develop products that will benefit society in the future?
What can NHS R&D do to support emerging Scottish bioscience companies?

All speaker sessions will be followed by questions and answers from the audience and the day will close with an ever lively panel debate which will focus on ‘Delivering Innovation in Healthcare’. Further details please click here.

Delegates will hear from an outstanding group of speakers including:

Chair – Professor John Coggins OBE, FRSE, Pro Vice Principal, University of Glasgow
Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser, Scottish Government
Sir John Savill, Chief Scientist, Health and Community Care, NHS Scotland
John Jeans, Chief Operating Officer, Medical Research Council
Graeme Boyle, Director, Nexxus
Professor Steven Yearley, Director, ESRC Geonomics Policy & Research Forum

Venue: Our Dynamnic Earth, Edinburgh

Further speakers for the conference will be announced shortly and more information on the day can be found via our event website.

If you wish to take up this offer to attend the event at no cost please either REGISTER ONLINE or you can forward your contact details to

Contact

Mark Almond

Telephone

0161 832 7387

Email

malmond@publicservice-delegates.co.uk

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Regenerative Medicine Workshops - TSB New Funding Opportunities

Haley — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:00:21 +0100

Start: 24 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 24 Mar 2010 - 17:00

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Event Details

TSB New Funding Opportunities for Regenerative Medicine: Ensuring Best Success for Building your Consortium and Preparing Proposals.

The TSB have announced that £6 million will be invested in further regenerative medicine research and development through forthcoming funding calls. For further information please click here.

The KTN would like to invite its members who are interested in Regenerative Medicine to attend the workshops. You will join experts from industry, health and leading KTN groups and find out more about the latest opportunities for regenerative medicine based healthcare. These workshops are open to any UK industrialist, academic or clinician working in the area of regenerative medicine and there is NO CHARGE to attend.

By attending you will:

Gain an understanding of the latest Technology Strategy Board-led funding calls in Regenerative Medicine
Hear from successful companies who have taken advantage of such opportunities to develop innovative products and enabling technologies
Learn about real opportunities for new product development
Benefit from a unique opportunity to interact with experts and industry from complementary KTN groups with a view to forming mutually beneficial collaborative groups and partnerships
Hear the clinician’s perspective on clinical need, collaboration, development and adoption of Regenerative Medicine for patient benefit
Potentially identify new partners for future collaborative funding bids
Gain an insight into the latest views of the opportunities and challenges for Regenerative Medicine in the UK
Obtain first-hand information and top tips on how to ensure your funding applications can best meet the criteria of the TSB calls

These workshops are also supported by the Nano KTN, Chemistry Innovation KTN, Sensors and Instrumentation KTN and the Materials KTN.

Location: London

To register for the workshops and further information please contact Narpal Sihra (nsihra@bioindustry.org).

For further information on these funding opportunities please contact Sarah Goulding (gouldings@bioindustry.org).

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The UK-India Technology Opportunity

Haley — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:58:59 +0100

Start: 24 Mar 2010 - 17:30

End: 25 Mar 2010 - 20:30

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Event Details

The UKIBC in collaboration with UKTI, Clyde & Co and ALMT Legal present two seminars titled ‘The UK-India Technology Opportunity,’ featuring speakers from leading Indian technology businesses.

India’s booming economy has led to a massive requirement for technology in every sector, leaving the Indian industry unable to fully deliver this exploding demand. This generates exciting opportunities for international firms, particularly UK companies, whose strengths complement those of Indian firms and which when brought together can lead to the creation of powerful and highly profitable partnerships.

These two seminars will examine the India opportunity and the challenges, and guide UK technology companies on how they can successfully identify and engage with the right Indian partner.

These events will feature expert speakers from major Indian ICT companies such as WIPRO, TCS, Apollo Healthcare and the National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) as well as the Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt, MP and UKIBC Chair and Anil Verma, Minister Economic of the Indian High Commission.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS OPEN ONLY TO TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES

24th March Venue: Clyde & Co, 31 Chertsey Street, Guildford GU1 4HA

25th March Venue: Clyde & Co, 51 Eastcheap, London EC3M 1JP

For furrher information please click here or to register please click here or contact

Contact

Carolina Ribera

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Email

carolina.ribera@ukibc.com

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Pandemic Preparedness and Response 2010

Haley — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:20:41 +0100

Start: 25 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 25 Mar 2010 - 17:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

Are you involved in the healthcare sector?

Do you think we are ready for a major pandemic?

Would you benefit from meeting and networking with over 400 delegates involved in preparing the nation from across the NHS and the wider public sector?

PSCA International are pleased to announce the launch of a new conference 'Pandemic Preparedness and Response 2010' which will be taking place on the 25th March 2010 at the Central Hall in Westminster, London. The conference will reiterate why advanced planning and readiness are crucial if high-risk workplaces are to remain in action, essential services kept running, and business continuity is maintained throughout a pandemic crisis. The expert speakers will explore how improved planning can reduce social and economic effects, outlining current strategies and best practice with the aim to minimise disruption.

We have invited Fergus Walsh the BBC Medical Correspondent to Chair the conference where we will be discussing the following subjects;

The Whole of Society Approach
The National Framework
The UK Strategy
The Role of Regional Resilience Teams in Business Continuity
Business Continuity
Transport
Continuing crucial services
The Flu Pandemic Game

Public bodies, such as local authorities, emergency services and other government agencies, have responded well to their expected roles in the event of a pandemic; however, they may not be adequately prepared for the effects that pandemic can have on their own internal services and people.

By attending 'Pandemic Preparedness and Response 2010' you will gain an insight of how we can best prepare the Nation for a future pandemic, how we can keep the Nation operating and how you are a crucial part of the process

Venue: Central Hall, Westminster

Please click here for further information or to register please click here

Cost: £195 + VAT per delegate from the public sector. For more informaiton please contact

Contact

Mike Agnew

Telephone

0161 832 7387

Email

magnew@publicservice-delegates.co.uk

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BioFinance and BioInnovate Europe 2010,

Haley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:48:27 +0100

Start: 25 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 25 Mar 2010 - 18:00

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Event Details

Now in its fourth year, BioFinance and BioInnovate Europe continues to be a leading event in the sector. With a new format and a new venue, this one day conference will be packed with presentations, panel discussions and networking time.

As the first quarter of 2010 draws to a close, the BIA’s annual BioFinance and BioInnovate Europe conference will be assessing the ways in which the biotechnology sector can flourish in the new environment and in the new decade. With its focus on two of the ey challenges for companies – access to finance and access to innovation – the day will highlight the new mechanisms and ways of
working that are on the horizon, many of them born out of adversity.

Join speakers and delegates from leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical and emerging companies, finance providers and the capital markets at this leading finance and innovation event - one not to miss!

Session topics include

The European biotechnology success story toolkit – hear directly from the funders and the funded
One year on – an update on the Office for Life Sciences
Money, money, money in the city – a panel discussion about the benefits of a stock market listing
An investor’s wish-list – what are fund managers and VCs looking for in 2010 and beyond
How Pfizer is staying innovative and competitive in the new decade
Nothing ventured, nothing gained – the increasing importance of corporate venture funds in the life sciences sector
The translation of fundamental science into a commercial drug discovery company
Sizing up the capital markets and utilising alternative financing strategies to grow your life science business – new rules, strategies and tactics to win in this tough market

Venue: Royal Institution of Great Britain, London

For further information please click here or visit our website or contact

Contact

Cathrine Smyth

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Email

csmyth@bioindustry.org

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MediWales Event – E-procurement and E-business support for the Health Technology Sector

Haley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:26:07 +0100

Start: 26 Mar 2010 - 09:30

End: 26 Mar 2010 - 14:30

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

MediWales are pleased to announce the seminar on e-procurement and e-business.

Essential information regarding the new e-procurement processes for Welsh Assembly Government and NHS contracts, latest tools and technologies in website design.

A workshop on the development of digitally networked businesses

This seminar is designed to enable businesses to be more cost effective, cost efficient, and will be an invaluable tool for gaining a better understanding of e-procurement practises.

Programme

9.30 - 10.20     Registration and Coffee

10.20 - 10.30   Gwyn Tudor: MediWales Forum Manager, Welcome and Intro

10.30 - 10.50    Christian Coates: Managing Director, Method 4, discussing "Collaboration in the Cloud!"

10.50 - 11.10   Lynette David: Senior Project Manager, xchangewales, presenting on "Working with suppliers to the Public Sector - the xchangewales Supplier Adoption process"

11.10 - 11.30    Mike Melville: Programme Manager, xchangewales, introducing the xchangewales programme for the NHS

11.30 - 11.50    Mike Groves: E-business Operations Manager, Department of Economy and Transport, discussing "E-business and ICT support from the Welsh Assembly Government"

11.50 - 12.20     Mark Riley: Operations Director, Welsh Assembly Government E Business Programme, will be presenting on "Digitally Networked Businesses"

12.20 - 12.30     Questions and feedback

12.30 - 1.30       Lunch

1.30 - 2.30         E procurement and digitally networked business Workshop

2.30                   Close

Venue: Millenium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff

To register for this event, please complete and return the application form to

Contact

Deborah Laubach

Telephone

Email

Debbie.laubach@mediwales.com

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Assistive technology- supporting independent living

Haley — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:11:48 +0100

Start: 26 Mar 2010 - 14:00

End: 26 Mar 2010 - 18:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

London boroughs are making innovations in telehealth and telecare to increase choice and control for people using community services, people on individual budgets, direct payments and for self-funders.

London Councils is holding another seminar to discuss:

progress across London
boroughs and NHS working together
engaging users
working with self-funders

The event will focus on a range of innovations and technologies supporting people to live independently. We plan to have an interactive session and there will be opportunities for discussion.

Speakers will present new programmes and initiatives and the afternoon will build on knowledge and potential for local actions.

The session is for senior social care professionals, NHS care staff and the independent sector.

Please note places will be filled on a first come, first served basis. You will be sent a confirmation if you have been allocated a place. Deadline to reserve your place is 22nd March.

To confirm your attendance at this event please email

Contact

Cristina Paiva

Telephone

020 7934 9999

Email

Cristina.Paiva@londoncouncils.gov.uk

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Oxford life Sciences Roadshow

Haley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:02:19 +0100

Start: 29 Mar 2010 - 15:30

End: 29 Mar 2010 - 20:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

You are invited to a special roadshow in Oxford that will give you a full briefing on the major international drive to promote the UK Life Sciences sector.

Hear an update on the strong progress being achieved by he Office for Life Sciences (OLS). Understand how key ommitments are being delivered in reinforcing the UK’s eadership position in the international Life Sciences sector – and learn first hand how your business can benefit.

This event will give you valuable insights into how best to romote UK products and services. You will be given ccess to vital marketing resources that will transform your nternational business performance.

Benefits of taking part include:

Valuable market intelligence
Relevant marketing workshops including access to one-to-one support
Insights on the supply chain and selling into the NHS
Special insight into the Chinese market – you will be given an exclusive 70-page Ernst and Young report
Answers to key issues through a Life Sciences Question Time event
Key networking opportunities

Find out how the OLS is bringing together industry, academia and the NHS to maintain the UK’s leading position in Life Sciences in an increasingly competitive global market.

Venue:Said Business Schooi, Oxford

For further information please click here or contact

Contact

UKTI

Telephone

0117 933 9543

Email

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Managing Exit Strategies

Haley — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:40:45 +0100

Start: 31 Mar 2010 - 09:15

End: 31 Mar 2010 - 15:30

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

With the award of public funding comes accountability and one key measure used by Funders is the project's Exit Strategy. Life beyond public funding varies dependent on the type of project ranging from lessons learnt being integrated into mainstream activities through to commercial viability of the services/infrastructure supported. This SmartShop will consider the options available to projects backed by practical examples including approaches to marketing and business planning and will prove of use to those preparing applications.

All the major funding agencies require project applicants to describe how the grant-assisted activities will evolve once the funded project has ended as a means of demonstrating value for money. This is especially the case for all Structural Funded projects whether through ERDF or ESF and Co-financing where the European Commission is keen to promote project “mainstreaming” and activity “pump priming”. Exit strategies are important in the bidding process in order to win approval but in reality they become a project tool supporting the applicant through the vagrancies of short term funding.

To help project applicants and those now responsible for delivering Structural Fund activities this SmartShop will cover:

The key issues of exit strategies from the perspective of project bidding, project design and implementation
Appropriate methods of consultation and communication that contribute to a “life after the project’s end date”
How to approach the commercialisation of a public funded project
Review of relevant tools, techniques and sources of reference available to bidding and delivery organisations

Who Should Attend?

European Funding/Contract managers within LSCs and Business Link franchises,
European Officers and project managers in Local Authorities,
HE and FE institutions, staff from Careers Service/Connexions,
Regional Development Agencies,
Employment Service,
Government Offices and Community and Voluntary Sector representatives.

Location: London

For further information please click here or contact

Contact

Conference Team

Telephone

0845 130 6152

Email

conferences@national-training.co.uk

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BioTrinity 2010

Haley — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:53:10 +0100

Start: 12 Apr 2010 - 09:00

End: 14 Apr 2010 - 17:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

This is UK's Premier Biopartnering and Investment conference with more investors than any other UK conference. BioTrinity is a two day conference with simultaneous exhibition, conference programme (panels, workshops and presentations) and private partnering meetings for all companies involved in the life science industry.

This year's conference moves to Newbury Racecourse and will open with the Grand Opening Reception in the Exhibition Hall (a big bonus for the exhibitors) on the evening of 12th April with the main conference starting 0800 on 13th April for 2 full days.

There will be a large number of biotech investors, as well as global pharma and innovative R&D companies that will attend. BioTrinity also includes a hand-picked showcase of the UK's best biotech and medtech companies, a vibrant social programme and gold standard private partnering service.

Registration is currently at Early Bird Rate of £549+VAT and OBN members receive various discounts.

Venue: Newbury Racecourse

For more information on prices and all aspects of the conference click here or contact

Contact

Hilary Boardman

Telephone

01865 594644

Email

hilary.boardman@obn.org.uk