Overseas appeal of Med-Tech Innovation Expo shows UK sector's importance
The medical design and manufacturing community will gather on June 8-9 at the NEC, Birmingham, with a growing international flavour to the event. There are also a range of exciting 'must see' elements that visitors will not want to miss.
Amongst over 100 exhibitors showcasing their latest developments, this year’s event includes over 40 international exhibitors from China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Mauritius, Netherlands, Pakistan, Senegal, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United States.
Highlights of the international participation will see Med-Tech Innovation Expo teaming up with the Italian Trade Agency to host 17 exhibitors in the Italian Pavilion. Likewise, the event will work with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius to host exhibitors on the Mauritius Pavilion and the event will also feature a stage sponsored by the German state of Hessen.
Duncan Wood, CEO of Rapid News Group, organisers of Med-Tech Innovation Expo, said: "We’re thrilled there is a growing international flavour to the event, with speakers and exhibitors attending from around the globe. It underlines the growing importance of Med-Tech Innovation Expo on the world stage, and we look forward to another successful edition in Birmingham."
Exciting elements visitors will find at the show include:
Supporting the UK's leading medtech start-ups
The Start-up Zone, sponsored by NIHR, Innovate UK and SBRI Healthcare, will be a hive of innovation and new technology, with start-ups, spinouts, research projects, non-profits and small businesses bringing their products to market. Visitors will also find start-ups at PITCH which brings together the world’s leading, early-stage medtech start-ups for a live on-stage accelerator-style pitching session.
Med-Tech Innovation Conference in association with Medilink UK
The Med-Tech Innovation Conference in association with Medilink UK is the UK’s key annual summit for medical device OEMs, with a CPD-accredited programme that offers thought leadership from the biggest names, including Microsoft, Roche Diagnostics, Deloitte, CHEATA, Department for International Trade, NIHR and more.
Introducing Health-Tech Stage sponsored by Hessen Trade & Invest
The Introducing Health-Tech Stage, sponsored by Hessen Trade & Invest, covers every aspect of the medical device supply chain, giving attendees the opportunity to get a flavour of the best engineering technology from the show floor as well as a look at the future.
Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards
Taking place on June 8th, these prestigious Awards, held in association with Med-Tech Innovation, celebrate the outstanding business achievements, international successes and innovative breakthroughs made across the life sciences and healthcare technology sectors in the past year.
Exciting product launches and demonstrations
Numerous product launches and firsts will take their place alongside more than 100 leading exhibitors representing the complete medical device and manufacturing supply chain, with exciting displays from Boddingtons, Shawpak, Wickham Micro, Neucin Design, Biofortuna, Haredata, Wideblue, SBRI, MTC and more.
Wood concludes: "There is so much to see and learn from at the show this year. With the breadth of innovation and insights on offer, we know that everyone will leave the show armed with new concepts, ideas and solutions to help them design and manufacture ever more innovative patient solutions."