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Medilink UK Brexit Preparation Briefing (Bristol) – Open to UEZ

October 29, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Hosted by the Health Tech Hub based in the UEZ Hub.

Medilink UK, a membership organisation representing over 1350 medical technology and life-science businesses, is organising this free event to help businesses prepare for Brexit The number of health and life science businesses in the South West region has increased by 25 per cent in the last three years, making the sector an important regional player. The government maintains that the UK will leave the European Union on 31 October 2019, with or without a deal in place. To ensure life science businesses are prepared for this eventuality, Medilink UK will provide expert guidance and detailed information on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
This event will help businesses understand the risks and opportunities that Brexit presents. Attendees will hear from experts on regulatory considerations, trading implications, recruitment, legal, intellectual property, finance and export opportunities.

Overview: 

10.00 Welcome and introduction – Prof Richard Luxton (Chair Medilink SW)

Legal implications – tbc
IP issues – Will Doherty, Albright IP Limited
Regulatory environment – Keith Heaton, i2r Medical

12.30 Lunch

13.30 Effect on supply chain – West Midlands Medilink
Staffing issues – tbc
New international opportunities – Tim Elliot, Medilink North

16.00 Close

There is no limit to the number of people that can book onto this event. It covers multiple business areas, so we encourage you to invite relevant colleagues to this event as well. It is free to attend and lunch will be provided.

Details

Date:
October 29, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://uwe.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/brexit-workshop-medilink-uk

Organiser

Venue

The Hub Cafe

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