[Reena Mistry]

Please see below our next Webinar:

02.10.2025 – WMHTIA Cluster Event: Digital – Empowering Innovators to Engage with the NHS of Tomorrow (Webinar)

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We’re excited to announce the first in a series of three WMHTIA Cluster Events taking place over the coming months. Focusing on helping innovators navigate digital transformation in alignment with the NHS 3 Radical Shifts 10 year plan.

Event Agenda
WMHTIA Cluster Event – Digital: Empowering Innovators to Engage with the NHS of Tomorrow – Helping innovators navigate digital transformation in light of the NHS 10-Year Plan

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM: Welcome & Housekeeping
An introduction to the event theme, format, and objectives.

10:05 AM – 11:15 AM: Insight 1 – Unlocking Healthcare Data: The NHS’s Digital Transformation Journey
Presented by Medilink Midlands
Discover how the NHS’s shift from analogue to digital is unlocking the power of healthcare data to drive more personalised, efficient, and sustainable care for the future.
Q&A: 11:15 – 11:20

10:20 AM – 10:45 AM: Insight 2 – Building Digital Health Tools for the NHS
Presented by Cogniss
Explore how to design and deploy effective, scalable digital apps tailored for NHS use — from prototype to practical implementation.
Q&A: 10:40 – 10:45

10:45 AM – 11:05 AM: Insight 3 – Empowering AI in Healthcare
Presented by HealthTech AI Hub (University of Birmingham)
This session will explore how AI-driven innovations are being fostered within healthcare and how organisations like the AI Hub are playing a vital role in supporting safe, effective, and scalable adoption.
Q&A: 11:05 – 11:10

11:10 AM – 11:20 AM: Open Networking Break
An informal space to connect with peers, share ideas, and build new collaborations.

11:20 AM – 11:40 PM: Interactive Workshop – Tackling Barriers in a Digital NHS
Engage in discussion around real-world challenges facing digital health innovators — including managing regulatory uncertainty, addressing hesitancy within healthcare settings, and improving public and patient involvement (PPIE) in digital innovation.

11:40 AM – 11:50 PM: Reflections & Closing Discussion
Key takeaways, shared insights, and next steps for innovators seeking to contribute to a digitally enab

[Reena Mistry]

Hi Clare,

Thank you for your question

Please see below for the link to register:

Medilink Midlands Innovation Day

Thank you

[Reena Mistry]

Feedback Questions for Summer Networking Event and Member Forum

Did the event meet your expectations and structure of the day work well?

What parts of the event did you find most valuable or engaging and were there any sessions or topics that particularly stood out to you?

Did you make any useful new connections or have any meaningful conversations?

How could we improve the networking element of future events?

[Reena Mistry]

If anyone would like to know more about the upcoming event “Strengthening Transatlantic Ties: Medilink Midlands Trade Mission to Mentor, Ohio,” please feel free to get in touch.

We’d be happy to share further details or answer any questions you might have.

Medilink Midlands is inviting expressions of interest from life science and medtech companies across the region to join a strategic trade mission to Mentor, Ohio, from 26–29 October 2025 – deepening a long-standing and productive collaboration between the two regions.

This visit marks the next chapter in a well-established partnership with the City of Mentor, who have previously hosted a UK delegation and made multiple visits to the Midlands to attend our MTI Expo and Conference, as well as 1-2-1 meetings held earlier this year in April 2025. The mission is designed to strengthen trade, investment, and innovation links between the Midlands and Northeast Ohio — one of the USA’s most important biomedical hubs.
Why Mentor, Ohio?

Situated at the heart of a region home to over 700 biomedical firms and globally recognised healthcare institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Case Western Reserve University, Mentor offers a powerful platform for UK companies looking to expand, partner, or collaborate internationally.
The mission agenda includes:

• High-level briefings on the US healthcare and reimbursement system
• Insights into venture capital, market entry, and insurance
• Visits to leading institutions including Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital, STERIS Corporation, and Lakeland Community College’s Health Technologies Facility
• One-to-one business meetings tailored to delegate interests
• Networking with investors, buyers, and policy leaders, including the Ohio Life Sciences Association and British American Chamber of Commerce.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to join a panel discussion featuring Medilink Midlands CEO Melanie Davidson, alongside US healthcare and medtech leaders, sharing international perspectives on innovation and market access.
This mission offers a unique opportunity to explore market entry strategies, build valuable connections, and showcase Midlands innovation to an engaged US audience.

Interested companies must complete an Expression of Interest form and answer a few short questions.

Submit your Expression of Interest here. Deadline: 5pm GMT, Friday 15 August 2025

Funding criteria
Up to £2k fully subsidised to cover flights and accommodation. This is available to businesses in the EMCCA region. In order to be eligible, the business must either: be accessing or researching a new market launching a new product into a new market creating a job.

Any queries, contact: international@medilinkmidlands.com

Medilink Midlands Trade Mission – City of Mentor, Ohio EOI

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[Reena Mistry]

Don’t Forget to book your place at the Medilink Midlands Member Forum (Face to Face) & Summer Networking Event at Spring Lakes – Wednesday 9th July

Please see below for the link to the members forum:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/member-forum-tickets-1309992445669?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Annual Summer Networking event will be held at Spring Lakes, a delightful lakeside setting following the Members forum. There will be summer themed food and drink to enjoy with networking. The event is a great opportunity for you to socialise with your colleagues, and make new connections within the Midlands med-tech and life science sector in a fun and laid-back environment.

Take the opportunity to explore the lake or be brave and try a new water sport *additional cost, booked directly with Spring Lakes.

We hope to see you there!

Agenda

1pm *Member Forum

*Requires separate booking – available for Medilink Midlands Members only

2:30pm Guests arrival and welcome drink

3pm Welcome on behalf of Medilink Midlands and presentations

3:30pm Food served, networking and a chance to explore the lakes

5pm Depart at leisure

Please note: If you do wish to stay for the Summer Networking event you will need a separate booking: Medilink Midlands Summer Networking Event Tickets.

Places are limited, and will be based on a first come first serve basis.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/medilink-midlands-summer-networking-event-tickets-1310044381009?aff=oddtdtcreator

[Reena Mistry]

Good Morning All,

I hope you all had a restful weekend! I am excited to welcome you to our Second Monthly Membership Drop In.

We have created this forum to provide our membership community with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding your membership. These drop-in sessions will be held on the last Tuesday of each month.

Each session will feature a specific topic of discussion. For todays session it will be on the MTI Exhibition feedback. We will be available to answer any questions or queries you may have, or simply to say hello!

Laura and I will be online today, from 10:00 to 11:00. We look forward to seeing you shortly!

Reena
Event’s Officer

[Reena Mistry]

Good Morning All,

I hope you all had a restful bank holiday weekend! I am excited to welcome you to our second Monthly Membership Drop In.

We have created this forum to provide our membership community with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding your membership. These drop-in sessions will be held on the last Tuesday of each month.

Each session will feature a specific topic of discussion. For todays session, we will be available to answer any questions or queries you may have, or simply to say hello!

Laura and I will be online today, from 10:00 to 11:00. We look forward to seeing you shortly!

Reena
Event’s Officer

[Reena Mistry]

Business Awards Awards
Feedback – Please see below the link:
https://forms.office.com/e/GP2V8UzTSt

If you would like to discuss anything in more detail regarding the event, please do pop in the chat.

MTI Exhibition – 4th & 5th June
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
If you haven’t registered to attend, please do before the Friday 30th May.

Medilink Midlands Member Forum (Face to Face) & Summer Networking Event at Spring Lakes – Wednesday 9th July

Please see below for the link to the members forum:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/member-forum-tickets-1309992445669?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Annual Summer Networking event will be held at Spring Lakes, a delightful lakeside setting following the Members forum. There will be summer themed food and drink to enjoy with networking. The event is a great opportunity for you to socialise with your colleagues, and make new connections within the Midlands med-tech and life science sector in a fun and laid-back environment.

Take the opportunity to explore the lake or be brave and try a new water sport *additional cost, booked directly with Spring Lakes.

We hope to see you there!

Agenda

1pm *Member Forum

*Requires separate booking – available for Medilink Midlands Members only

2:30pm Guests arrival and welcome drink

3pm Welcome on behalf of Medilink Midlands and presentations

3:30pm Food served, networking and a chance to explore the lakes

5pm Depart at leisure

Please note: If you do wish to stay for the Summer Networking event you will need a separate booking: Medilink Midlands Summer Networking Event Tickets.

Places are limited, and will be based on a first come first serve basis.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/medilink-midlands-summer-networking-event-tickets-1310044381009?aff=oddtdtcreator

Kindest Regards,
Reena

• This reply was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by Reena Mistry.
• This reply was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by Reena Mistry.

[Reena Mistry]

Good Morning All,

Thank you for joining the Medilink Midlands Forum.

I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself — I’ve recently joined the Medilink Midlands team as the new Events Officer. I’m excited to be part of the team and look forward to working with you all.

If you have any questions about upcoming events, please feel free to post them here in the forum or any other event related questions. In the meantime, here are today’s discussion topics:

Business Awards Feedback

MTI Exhibition – 4th & 5th June

Summer Networking Event & MM Member Forum (Face-to-Face) – 9th July

Looking forward to your contributions and insights!

Kindest Regards,
Reena
Events Officer

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