Pre-conference set up
North Wales Connects
Over the next two days, visit the Tenovus Cancer Mobile Support Unit in the car park!
Draft Programme
MediWales Connects North Wales & The Welsh Health Gadget Hack
Day One - 17th October North Wales Connects
09:30 - 12:30
Day One - 17th October Gadget Hack
09:30 - 12:30
Morning Session
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack
Registration, welcome and introductions, NHS pitches, Company showcases
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NHS staff will describe their challenge and call on other to work with them
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Networking/Questions
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Industry/Academia/Businesses/Technology Enthusiasts pitch, talking about what they do, and why they’re interested in collaboration
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Matchmaking
Now that everyone taking part has spoken we can get down to the serious business of getting together, starting collaborations, and solving challenges
12:30 - 13:30
North Wales Connects registration, exhibition & lunch
13:30 - 15:00
Presentations
North Wales Connects
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Chair
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Introduction
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Research and Innovation at ConvaTec in Wales
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The metabolic cost of walking in stroke and diabetes: what is it? and why is it important?
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How we hacked transition – the impact of integrated services for young adults with type 1 diabetes
13:30 - 15:00
Discussion, Q&A, Networking
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack
Working on challenges / Collaboration / Forming Teams
15:00 - 15:30
Break and exhibition
15:30 - 17:00
Presentations
North Wales Connects
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Chair
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The Obstetric Bleeding Strategy for Wales: Making Best Practice Routine
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BHF Supporting Innovation through Cascade Testing for Inherited Cardiac Conditions
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Quay to Wellbeing (Q2W) Co-operative: Co-producing a Psychological Trauma Informed, Wellbeing Hub
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Innovation culture- top down or bottom up?
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Community Care Collaborative – Daring to be Different – new models of primary care
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The practicalities of commercialising IP from universities and other public bodies
15:30 - 17:00
Developing Projects
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack
Working on challenges / Collaboration / Forming Teams
17:00 - 19:00
Drinks Reception
In harmony with the Wrexham Tenovus Cancer Care choir
Day Two - 18th October
09:00 - 09:30
Registration, exhibition and networking
09:30 - 11:00
Welcome and presentations
North Wales Connects
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Chair
Dr Andrew Goodall
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How Powys is utilising technology and innovation to address rural and community healthcare needs
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Genetic Mutation BRCA2: Reducing my risk
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Safety 3 - What social networks taught us about use of technology to make hospitals safer
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Serum biomarkers in the early diagnosis of well differentiated thyroid cancer
09:30 - 11:00
Project Development
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack
Working on challenges and developing a presentation
11:00 - 11:30
Break and exhibition
11:30 - 12:30
Workshops
North Wales Connects
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Innovate UK Funding Workshop
This workshop will give an overview of current funding opportunities and support and guidance for applicants. -
Innovation Showcase
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Atrial Fibrillation: Collaborate to Accelerate on an All Wales Approach to Effective Care
In this interactive workshop, British Heart Foundation will present and discuss opportunities for promoting an All Wales collaborative approach to effective prevention, detection and treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.
11:30 - 12:30
Project Development
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack
Working on challenges and developing a presentation
12:30 - 13:30
Workshops
North Wales Connects
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NHS Showcase
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The burden of infant feeding complications in Wales: saving time, money and improving outcomes
A workshop teaser to help with quicker diagnosis and effective management of common infant feeding problems. -
Inspiring healthcare innovation
Life Sciences Hub Wales invites companies and innovators from across Wales – and the NHS – to drive effective solutions for health and care services in Wales. During this session, find out more about: The Accelerate programme – which is aiming to speed up the translation of ideas into new technology products and services for the health and care sector. Digital Health Ecosystem Wales – a network connecting developers and companies with innovative digital health solutions with NHS Wales. Led by Mel Crisp, Commercial Director and Helen Northmore from Life Sciences Hub Wales.
12:30 - 13:30
Project Development
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack
Working on challenges and developing a presentation
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch and exhibition
14:30 - 16:00
Project pitches to Dragon's Den panel and combined session with conference
The best projects are selected for funding and support to develop their ideas
16:00 - 16:00
Event Close
Please be aware that speakers and timings may change prior to the event.