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Date: Tuesday October 22nd | Time: 09:00 – 17:00 | Location: Millennium Point
Health Tech 2024
West Midlands Health Tech Showcase
An all-day event celebrating the region’s world-class health and medtech advancements. This unique gathering brings together innovators, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and support networks to explore the latest breakthroughs and collaborative opportunities. Plus, discuss policy and the strategic vision for Tech in Health and Life Sciences.
The event will also feature an exhibition of innovators demonstrating their groundbreaking technologies and solutions, including Aston Vision Sciences, Championsys and FourPlus Immersive supported through the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA), as well as the Plug and Play Expo, showcasing the latest batch of 11 innovative health tech startups on the Plug and Play accelerator program.
The WMHTIA is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Showcasing Innovation in Health
Agenda
09:00-09:05 - Welcome to HealthTech 2024
Opening Remarks from Plug and Play, Medilink Midlands, and WMHTIA
09:05-10:00 - Panel: The West Midlands: HealthTech Ecosystem
A stimulating discussion uncovering The HealthTech Ecosystem in the West Midlands
10:00-10:30 - WMHTIA presentation
A keynote presentation from West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator
10:30-11:00 - Break and Networking
Grab a coffee and have a chat
11:00-11:30 - Medilink Midlands facilitated discussions
Insightful discussions facilitated by Medilink Midlands on
- The Political Landscape
- The Strategic Vision
11:30-12:30- The Changing Landscape of Healthcare and Life Sciences
Engage in thought-provoking discussions on Unlocking Healthcare’s Hidden Demand
12:30-13:30 - Lunch and Networking
An opportunity to network with peers and discuss the health-tech landscape in the West Midlands
13:30-12:00 - Expo: Plug & Play HealthTech Accelerator Batch 2
Get inspired by the Plug and Play Health Tech Accelerator Demo
15:30 - Exhibition, Networking & Drinks Reception
The floor opens for exhibition and networking