On the road again
Ian Bolland invites readers to become part of the Med-Tech Innovation roadshow.
First of all, I would like to start this issue by saying how nice it was to see everyone at this year’s running of Med-Tech Innovation Expo.
You can read a couple of my highlights later on in this issue, but it was really nice to see the show floor buzzing, stages busy, and as well as everyone generating those all-important leads and connections, it was great to see a lot of people just having a nice time and enjoying themselves. And a particular thank you to those who came to the live episode of the MedTalk Podcast focused on regulation – it was my first time (ever) hosting a panel session and it was great to see it was standing room only throughout!
While there are several worries about the economic outlook for many industries at the moment as high inflation and energy costs follows the pandemic, medtech seems to be an industry taking the bull by the horns and becoming a focal point for economic recovery.
It’s also a reminder that in a world where we have adopted to video calls and the like – and they most certainly have their place – there is nothing quite like face-to-face interaction and getting to hold and play with new products and demonstrations.
In the same vein, I’m keen to get back on the road and not just meet you at exhibitions but see a lot more of what you’ve got to offer. My colleagues and I are keen to fill our diaries and make a visit to where you are based and if you have something that you would like to show us, then by all means get in touch.
The Med-Tech Innovation Roadshow has already begun. It was a pleasure to head to Derby and visit Shawpak who hosted a Shawmed exhibition. As well as meeting representatives from Sterimed, Amaco and SP Automation & Robotics, it was great to see behind the scenes at Shawpak at Riverside Medical. You will be able to see a write-up on the Med-Tech Innovation News website very soon. I’ve also recently had the pleasure of visiting Circular1Health – a company born out of the pandemic whose ideas certainly got me thinking as they went beyond the bread and butter of innovation.
This is a bid to find out more about what makes companies tick, what exciting products and innovations they have in the pipeline, and really demonstrate just how the pandemic might have changed the way you operate. A lot can happen in a few years, even more can happen when there have been massive changes that have caused a public health crisis – where we saw medtech at the front and centre of the response to support the front-line.
Essentially, we want to hear from you, and we want to see a lot more from you. We’re open to any invitation to come and see what you have got to offer – and, of course, how we can help you get the most out of what you’re offering.