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The Northern Powerhouse, which includes the cities of Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Hull and Newcastle, accounts for a large proportion of UK life sciences exports with more than 1,000 life sciences and healthcare businesses. This makes up one of the largest life sciences clusters in Europe with a combined turnover of £10.8 billion. Due to its importance in the Northern Powerhouse, we are supporting businesses from the Health and Life Sciences industry as part of the levelling up agenda.
We are pleased to be hosting some exciting events over the coming months, including an International Market Programme focusing on doing business in specific regions, a must-attend Regulatory Symposium featuring 10 key industry speakers over two days, and a full-day event focusing on the impact of the EU transition and considerations for the sector.
See our events programme and recordings below. We will be adding more events and recordings as they are available.
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International Market Programme - Recordings Now Available
Our International Market Programme will help Health and Life Sciences businesses to choose their next market and learn all they need to know for successful market entry. Each week we will cover a new region, with insights from in-market specialists from the Department for International Trade, a Northern Powerhouse Health and Life Sciences case study who is successfully exporting to the region and a Q&A session. Please see the events listed below.
North America Market Briefing - Recording now available
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09:55 - 10:00 |
Welcome and Northern Powerhouse Introduction Tom Elliott – DIT Northern Powerhouse |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
Market Introduction: “Doing Business in USA” William Turnbull - The Department for International Trade |
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10:15 - 10:30 |
Market Introduction: “Doing Business in Canada” Luciana Ciubotariu - The Department for International Trade |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
DIT Export Champion: Paxman Richard Paxman – Paxman |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
US Food and Drug Administration: “An FDA Overview” Mary McNamara-Cullinane – Alira Health |
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11:30 - 11:45 |
Discussion and Questions: “Virtual Roundtable” All speakers |
China Market Briefing - Recording now available
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08:55 - 09:00 |
Welcome and NPH Introduction Tom Elliott – DIT Northern Powerhouse |
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09:00 - 09:15 |
Market Introduction: “Doing Business in China” Daniel Tse – The Department for International Trade |
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09:15 - 09:45 |
Medical devices in China: “NMPA Registration and New Post-market Surveillance Requirements” Anna King – Cisema, Medical Product Registration |
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09:45 - 10:15 |
Market Expert: “My Experiences in China” Keith Jackson – Brandon Medical |
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10:15 - 10:45 |
Intellectual Property “Staying Ahead of the Game” Hsu Min Chung – HGF |
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10:45 - 11:00 |
Discussion and Questions: “Virtual Roundtable” All speakers |
Financial Best Practice and Strategy - CANCELLED
3 December 2020
APAC Market Briefing - Recording now available
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09:00 - 09:05 |
Welcome and NPH Introduction Tom Elliott – DIT Northern Powerhouse |
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09:05 - 09:15 |
Market Introduction: “North East Asia” Amy Lambert - The Department for International Trade |
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09:15 - 09:40 |
Market Specific Briefing: “Japan in Focus” Anselmo Chung - EY Japan |
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09:40 - 09:55 |
South Korea and Taiwan: “Emerging Opportunities” Amy Lambert - The Department for International Trade |
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09:55 - 10:10 |
DIT Export Champion: Sam Whitehouse - Lightox |
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10:10 - 10:30 |
Discussion and Questions: “Virtual Roundtable” All speakers |
Middle East Market Briefing - Recording now available
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09:55 - 10:00 |
Welcome and NPH Introduction Tom Elliott – DIT Northern Powerhouse |
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10:00 - 10:10 |
Introduction to the Region: “What Can DIT Do to Help” David Sheppard – The Department for International Trade |
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10:10 - 10:20 |
Market Introduction: United Arab Emirates Pippa Russo – The Department for International Trade |
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10:20 - 10:30 |
Market Introduction: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Menna Salama and Kabir Rahman – The Department for International Trade |
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10:30 - 10:40 |
Market Introduction: Qatar Donja El Gendy – The Department for International Trade Asma Kamal – The Department for International Trade |
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10:40 - 10:50 |
Market Introduction: Kuwait Gula Al-Sharafi – The Department for International Trade Alan Menezes – The Department for International Trade |
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10:50 - 11:00 |
Market Introduction: The Wider Region David Sheppard – The Department for International Trade |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
DIT Export Champion: “Our Middle East Experience” Adrian Hall – Brandon Medical Ltd |
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11:30 - 11:45 |
Discussion and Questions: “Virtual Roundtable” All speakers |
LATAC Market Briefing - Recording now available
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14:00 - 14:05 |
Welcome and Northern Powerhouse Introduction Tom Elliott – DIT Northern Powerhouse |
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14:05 - 14:25 |
Market Introduction: Brazil and Uruguay Danilo Santos – The Department for International Trade Viviana Morales – The Department for International Trade |
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14:25 - 14:45 |
Market Introduction: Mexico and Colombia Julio Evaristo – The Department for International Trade Jorge Rodriguez – The Department for International Trade |
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14:45 - 14:55 |
Market Introduction: English Speaking Caribbean Vincent Ramlochan – The Department for International Trade |
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14:55 - 15:15 |
Discussion and Questions: “Virtual Roundtable” All speakers |
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Regulatory Symposium - Recordings Now Available
The changes being made to the Medical Device Regulations (MDR) and Medical Device Directive (MDD) affect all Health and Life Sciences companies, presenting a challenge for businesses across the region.
Examples of changes affecting MDR that companies will need to be aware of include:
- Vigilance and Post market Surveillance
- Role of Economic Operators and Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance
- Scope and Classification of Product
- Changes affecting Notified Bodies
- Unique Device Identification (UDI)/ Implant Card
- Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance
- Clinical Evaluation / Post market Clinical Follow-up, Clinical Investigations
To prepare you and your business, we are bringing together 10 renowned specialists in their disciplines to guide you through the changes and provide answers to the key questions in this two-day event.
This is an unmissable event for businesses in the Health and Life Sciences sector. View the programme below and book your free place now.
Session 1 with Richard Hall and David Ashworth
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CE mark certification: “The Gateway into Europe and Beyond” UKCA mark: “What it Means and How is it Used?” Richard Hall – QMS Consultancy Ltd |
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10:45 - 11:30 |
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR): “Implications, Technical Documentation and Requirements” David Ashworth – Flintloque Management Systems Ltd |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Discussion Panel Richard Hall – QMS Consultancy Ltd David Ashworth – Flintloque Management Systems Ltd |
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Session 2 with Bryan Lister, Jane Oglesby and Alistair Clarke
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Understanding Device Classification Under the MDR: “When is a Device a Medical Device?” Bryan Lister – InViva Healthcare Management |
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14:30 - 15:00 |
Implementing a Quality System (ISO13485): “Pitfalls and Audit Preparation” Jane Oglesby – Oglesby MDS Ltd |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Risk Management: “How Do We Identify and Mitigate Risk?” Alistair Clarke – Weaver Technical Solutions Ltd |
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15:30 - 16:00 |
Discussion Panel Bryan Lister – InViva Healthcare Management Jane Oglesby – Oglesby MDS Ltd Alistair Clarke – Weaver Technical Solutions Ltd |
Session 3 with Patrick Trotter, David Small and Monir El Azzouzi
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Commercial Drivers for Adoption and Relationships to Clinical Evidence (CER): “NHS Access and CER Process” Patrick Trotter – Medilink Regulatory |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Post Market Surveillance – PMS, PSUR and PMCF: “Complaint Investigation, Trends and User Experience” David Small – Patient Guard Ltd |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Functions and Responsibilities of Notified Bodies, Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers and Qualified Persons: “Who’s Who - Roles and Responsibilities” Monir El Azzouzi – Easy Medical Device GmbH |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Discussion Panel Patrick Trotter – Medilink Regulatory David Small – Patient Guard Ltd Monir El Azzouzi – Easy Medical Device GmbH |
Session 4 with Peter Brady and Ash Ramzan
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14:00 - 14:45 |
The Regulation of Health Applications and Software and Medical Devices: “Digital Health Regulation” Peter Brady – UOVO Technologies Ltd |
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14:45 - 15:30 |
Introduction to In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation: “IVDR Introduction” Ash Ramzan – Woodley Bioreg Ltd |
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15:30 - 16:00 |
Discussion Panel Peter Brady – UOVO Technologies Ltd Ash Ramzan – Woodley Bioreg Ltd |
On registering for these events, we will be collecting personal information as part of our registration process. This information will be processed and shared within the Department for International Trade (DIT) and with selected third parties for purposes connected with DIT performing a task in the public interest or to fulfil an official function and the task or function has a clear basis in law. DIT takes your privacy very seriously. Your personal data shall be processed according to the Department for International Trade’s Fair Processing Notice available here. Enterprise Growth Solutions, in partnership with the Department for International Trade, is delivering the contract for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which provides £7.1 million of support for first time, but also experienced exporters as part of the Exporting for Growth Programme.
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Other Upcoming Events
Virtual Northern Powerhouse Life Sciences and Healthcare Mission - USA
15 – 19 March, 2021
The Department for International Trade invites businesses from across the Northern Powerhouse, who are established and experienced exporters in the Life Sciences sector to join a virtual mission to Boston, Massachusetts and Washington DC.
The programme provides a unique opportunity to benefit from a bespoke one-to-one package of support to explore the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical sector and develop your international strategy for the USA.
Find out more and express your interest
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