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10th December 2014

UK HealthTech 2014 a success for the sector

The UK HealthTech Conference opened its doors for a third time on 4th December at the St David’s Hotel and Spa, Cardiff. MediWales delivered this popular event and with 250 professionals, clinicians and industry specialists, from around the world. Continued support from Health Research Wales allowed all NHS staff to attend the day for free.

UK HealthTech is a uniquely collaborative event, made possible through close relationships with UK partners and the day provided delegates with the essential annual sector briefing for the UK Health Technology community and covered the areas of medical devices, diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. This year’s conference was comprised of two essential streams; medical technology and pharmaceutical development, and played host to the launch of Clinical Trials Services Wales which will offer delivery of a complete and streamlined service. The impact of regulatory change was the key theme covering both streams and John Wilkinson OBE, Director of the MHRA lead on this regulatory update.

Keynote speakers included Peter Ellingworth, Chief Executive, ABHI who provided an update on the med tech sector and Ian Barnes, Specialist Advisor to the Chief Scientific Officer, NHS England who discussed the latest innovative diagnostics in healthcare. Seminars and plenary sessions provided a thorough understanding of key areas such as the security of the supply chain and UK procurement, regenerative medicine, engaging with the NHS, funding and finance and international trade.

With 38 exhibitors, visitors from over 20 countries, and over 50 partnering meetings arranged, with support from the Enterprise Europe Network, this year’s conference offered something for everybody.

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