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SUMMARY:Life Sciences Gala Dinner & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate excellence and innovation in the life sciences industry at the Life Sciences Gala Dinner & Awards. This prestigious evening will bring together industry leaders\, researchers\, and pioneers for a night of recognition\, networking\, and celebration. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening at the heart of Life Sciences Week\, as we celebrate innovation\, collaboration\, and excellence across one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most vital sectors. \nWhether you’re a life sciences entrepreneur\, researcher\, policymaker\, investor\, or senior leader – this is the signature social highlight of the week not to be missed. \nThe evening is taking place at the University of Birmingham’s prestigious Great Hall. \nThe Great Hall was originally built as a ‘cathedral to learning’. The Grade II-listed red-brick hall was built in 1900 and has welcomed thousands of students for graduation ceremonies over the decades. University of Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities. It’s an environment synonymous with scientific discovery\, medical research and innovation\, making it a natural home for organisations advancing the life sciences sector. \n\n29th in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine\nalmost 2\,000 active biosciences research projects\nA founding member of the Russell Group\, placing it among the UK’s leading research-intensive universities\nThe University of Birmingham is home to 10 Nobel Prize winners across Chemistry\, Physics\, Physiology or Medicine\n\nThe evening will be joined by keynote speaker Tom Smith\, Head of Healthcare\, Life Sciences & Business Services at Google Cloud\, who will explore the future of AI and digital technology in life sciences – from improving patient outcomes to accelerating drug discovery. \nAnd here’s your chance to nominate individuals and organisations for any of the awards below \nAwards Day:\nBreakthrough Innovation in Life Sciences – Recognising pioneering research\, technology\, or therapies that are transforming healthcare and biotechnology. \nRising Star in Life Sciences – Celebrating an emerging leader making significant contributions to the field through research\, innovation\, or leadership. \nExcellence in Collaboration & Partnerships – Honouring successful cross-sector partnerships driving advancements in life sciences\, from academia to industry. \nOutstanding Contribution to Life Sciences – Awarding an individual or organisation for exceptional long-term impact on the industry. \nAdvancement in Patient Care & Health Outcomes – Highlighting innovations in treatments\, diagnostics\, or healthcare delivery that have significantly improved patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nNominate Here \n \n\n 
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/life-sciences-gala-dinner-awards-2/
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:Got a Healthcare Problem? Here's How It Becomes a Company
DESCRIPTION:Medical devices are everywhere: from the thermometer on your shelf to a life-saving implant\, a diagnostic app\, or a surgical robot. The industry is valued at over $550 billion today and is projected to reach $800 billion by 2030. So\, you’ve spotted a gap\, sketched an idea\, maybe even built a prototype\, but how do you actually turn that into something real? \nIn this interactive session\, we’ll walk through what it actually takes to go from concept to company: where good medical device ideas come from\, how to validate the clinical need\, how devices get classified and regulated\, how to protect your idea with the right IP strategy\, and how funding works. Then it’s your turn: get into groups\, sketch out your own device idea\, and present it back for feedback. \nNo prior MedTech knowledge needed\, just curiosity about how healthcare innovation actually gets built.\nWho it’s for: students\, aspiring entrepreneurs\, junior life science investors\, and curious person.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/got-a-healthcare-problem-heres-how-it-becomes-a-company/
LOCATION:Room B01 Winifred Hackett Building\, University of Birmingham\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B152TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:Pick\, Mix & Match – Bridging the commercialisation gap between research and industry
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Life Sciences Week in Birmingham for the official launch of picknmixAI\, the AI-powered marketplace connecting scientists to the right tools\, data and partners to move their work forward. \nSpend an afternoon with us hearing from pharma leaders\, therapeutic companies and academic researchers on how they’re navigating discovery\, procurement and commercialisation today\, and where the friction really sits. Then get hands-on with the picknmixAI platform in a working session: list an asset\, run a match\, compare solutions\, and see how a process that used to take 12–18 months can happen in 15 minutes. \nTalks. Real client stories. Refreshments and networking. And a proper look under the bonnet of the platform built to be Compare the Market for scientists. \nTalks: \nChris Brooks | Global Strategic Marketing| J&J Medtech – Big Meets Bold: Partnering to Win in MedTech \nSimeón Scott Baker | CEO | GENEQ Global – International Collaborations to Deliver More Equitable and Accessible Genomics and Life Sciences \nJames Rickard | CSO | Richmond Research Institute – Challenges of pooling data to accelerate research – a Research foundation perspective \nDr Rebecca Bignold | CEO | Fibraxis – Funding\, Finding\, Building: An Academic Founder’s Commercialisation Journey \nDr Mark Eccleston | CEO | ValiRx – ValiRx: A novel approach to translational drug development \nDeb Milligan | Deputy Programme Manager | NIHR \nDr Alexandros Moraitis | CEO | Fetal.AI – The future of fetal monitoring \nPlease note that registration does not guarantee attendance. All registrations will be reviewed\, and confirmed guests will receive an official confirmation email. We kindly ask that you wait for this confirmation before making any travel arrangements.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/pick-mix-match-bridging-the-commercialisation-gap-between-research-and-industry/
LOCATION:Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC)\, 2 Bournbrook Way\, Selly Oak\,\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 6TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:Faster Answers: The Future of Bladder Cancer Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:Bladder cancer is a good example of a wider challenge facing the NHS. Patients need faster answers\, specialist diagnostic capacity is under pressure\, and even where new approaches have strong evidence behind them\, moving from evaluation into routine care can still be slow. \nHosted at Nonacus’ Birmingham HQ during West Midlands Life Sciences Week\, Faster Answers: The Future of Bladder Cancer Diagnosis will bring together clinical\, patient\, research and policy voices to explore what needs to change. \nThe afternoon will include small-group tours of our laboratories\, the launch of our new Faster Answers impact report\, and the latest real-world evidence for GALEAS Bladder\, alongside a chaired panel discussion on what better triage could mean for patients and the NHS\, and what still gets in the way of wider adoption. \nThe panel will be chaired by Preet Gill MP\, former Health Innovation Minister\, and speakers will include: \n\nDavid Lawson\, Department of Health and Social Care\nJayne Douglas-Moore\, University Hospitals of Leicester\nProfessor Rik Bryan\, University of Birmingham\nMary Suphi\, British Association of Urological Surgeons\nGareth Collett\, bringing lived experience and bladder cancer advocacy\n\nThe discussion will look at how bladder cancer pathways can give patients faster answers\, make smarter use of specialist capacity\, and help evidence-backed diagnostics move more consistently into routine NHS care. \nThere will also be time for audience Q&A\, networking\, drinks and light refreshments during the afternoon. \nAll registrations will be reviewed and confirmed guests will receive an official confirmation email.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/faster-answers-the-future-of-bladder-cancer-diagnosis/
LOCATION:Nonacus\, Unit 5\, quinton business park\, 11 Ridgeway\, Quinton\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B32 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T140000
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SUMMARY:Signal Council: When Innovation Meets Scale
DESCRIPTION:Great health innovation is being created across the West Midlands. But creating innovation and successfully scaling it are two very different things. \nSignal Council is a private\, invitation-only roundtable bringing together a small group of senior leaders from MedTech\, life sciences\, healthcare\, academia\, investment and the wider innovation ecosystem. \nConvened by Precilium and hosted at Birmingham Health Innovation Campus with PHTA\, the inaugural Council will explore one central question: \nWhat needs to be true for the West Midlands to become one of the best places in Europe to build and scale a MedTech company? \nThe conversation will examine the points where promising companies can lose momentum\, from leadership and talent to clinical evidence\, investment\, regulation\, commercialisation and NHS adoption. \nThis is not a conference or traditional panel discussion. It is a working conversation designed to surface the signals that senior leaders\, institutions and the region need to pay attention to before scale becomes the problem. \nThe discussion will operate under the *Chatham House Rule*\, allowing participants to speak candidly and focus on practical opportunities for greater collaboration across the ecosystem. \n 
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/signal-council-when-innovation-meets-scale/
LOCATION:PHTA\, Birmingham Health Innovation Campus\, Aston Webb Boulevard\, Selly Oak\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 6SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:The Future of Women’s Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Women’s Health Summit Thursday 24 September 2026 | National Life Sciences Week Women’s health represents one of the greatest opportunities to improve health outcomes\, accelerate innovation and drive economic growth. Yet significant disparities in research\, diagnosis\, access to care and investment remain. The Future of Women’s Health Summit brings together leaders from healthcare\, life sciences\, government\, academia\, industry\, investment and patient advocacy to explore how collaboration can transform the future of women’s health. \nThe summit will examine the latest advances in innovation\, artificial intelligence\, digital health\, precision medicine and policy\, while showcasing practical solutions that can improve outcomes for women throughout every stage of life. Attendees will hear from an exceptional line-up of national and international speakers who are leading change across healthcare\, media\, research\, leadership and innovation. \nThrough inspiring keynote sessions\, panel discussions and cross-sector dialogue\, the summit will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of women’s health. The conference builds on the insights developed during the Executive Leadership Roundtables held the previous day\, bringing those strategic conversations to a wider audience and creating a platform for collaboration across the life sciences ecosystem. Key themes include: Women’s Health Innovation Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation Leadership & Policy Precision Medicine & Research Investment & Entrepreneurship Brain Health\, Menopause & Healthy Ageing Health Equity & Access Cross-sector Collaboration. \nWhether you are a healthcare professional\, life sciences executive\, researcher\, policymaker\, investor\, entrepreneur or advocate\, this summit offers an opportunity to connect with leaders who are committed to shaping a healthier future for women. Together\, we will shape the future of women’s health.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/the-future-of-womens-health-summit/
LOCATION:ARC West London\, ARC West London\, Manbre Road\, West London\, W6 9RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T233000
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SUMMARY:Life Sciences Gala Dinner & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate excellence and innovation in the life sciences industry at the Life Sciences Gala Dinner & Awards. This prestigious evening will bring together industry leaders\, researchers\, and pioneers for a night of recognition\, networking\, and celebration. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening at the heart of Life Sciences Week\, as we celebrate innovation\, collaboration\, and excellence across one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most vital sectors. \nWe’re delighted to announce that our Keynote Speaker will be: \nProf. Alice Roberts\nAnatomist\, anthropologist\, author & broadcaster.\nProfessor of Public Engagement with Science at the University of Birmingham\, and presenter of the BBC’s Digging for Britain. \nProf. Roberts will share her insights and perspectives at this landmark gathering\, making it an evening not to be missed. \n \nSet in the luxury surroundings of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham\, the Gala Dinner & Awards will bring together influential voices for a night of fine dining\, networking\, and recognition of outstanding achievements in life sciences. \nWhether you’re a life sciences entrepreneur\, researcher\, policymaker\, investor\, or senior leader – this is the signature social highlight of the week not to be missed. \nTickets:\nIndividual Ticket: £150 \nTable of 10: £1\,250 \nPlaces are limited – early booking is strongly advised. \nDress Code:\nLounge suits/cocktail dresses \nAwards Day: \nBreakthrough Innovation in Life Sciences – Recognising pioneering research\, technology\, or therapies that are transforming healthcare and biotechnology. \nRising Star in Life Sciences – Celebrating an emerging leader making significant contributions to the field through research\, innovation\, or leadership. \nExcellence in Collaboration & Partnerships – Honouring successful cross-sector partnerships driving advancements in life sciences\, from academia to industry. \nOutstanding Contribution to Life Sciences – Awarding an individual or organisation for exceptional long-term impact on the industry. \nAdvancement in Patient Care & Health Outcomes – Highlighting innovations in treatments\, diagnostics\, or healthcare delivery that have significantly improved patient outcomes. \nProudly supporting University Hospitals Birmingham Charity as our Charity of Choice
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/life-sciences-gala-dinner-awards/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency\, 2 Bridge Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B1 2JZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T150000
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SUMMARY:HealthTech WM R&D&I meeting for stakeholder
DESCRIPTION:HealthTech stakeholders will be discussing the WM HealthTech Innovation Accelerator’s future beyond March 2026.\nThis event is by invitation only; please contact david@wmhtc.co.uk to request an invitation \n 
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/healthtech-wm-rdi-meeting-for-stakeholder/
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000
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SUMMARY:Open House at Modnyco Studios - Design for Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 18 September 2025\n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (1 hours Slots) \nVenue:\nModnyco\, Redfern Offices\, Hay Hall Business Park\, Redfern Road\, Birmingham\, B11 2BE \nEvent Overview\nModnyco\, an engineering design company\, is opening its studio for Life Sciences Week\, welcoming innovators\, investors\, collaborators\, and design enthusiasts interested in the future of medical and health technologies. Guests will experience Modnyco’s concept-to-creation process through structured hourly sessions. Each session includes a short presentation on Modnyco’s capabilities and development approach\, live projects demonstrations\, and interactive discussions with the technical team. Attendees will see first-hand how breakthrough ideas are transformed into market-ready solutions for medical\, consumer electronics\, and other sectors. \nHourly Sessions Schedule\n• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Studio Tour & Project Showcase\, Q&A with Modnyco experts\n• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Studio Tour & Project Showcase\, Q&A with Modnyco experts\n• 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Studio Tour & Project Showcase\, Q&A with Modnyco experts\n• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Studio Tour & Project Showcase\, Q&A with Modnyco experts \nAttendees are invited to join any of these scheduled sessions to ensure an engaging and organized experience. Each session offers guided group tours\, live demonstrations\, and interactive discussions with Modnyco’s technical team. \nUnique Opportunities\n• Meet the Modnyco Team: Engage directly with Modnyco’s resident engineers\, technicians\, and designers to discover the process behind innovative hardware\, software\, and AI-driven innovations.\n• Explore Projects: Tour the studio and explore projects spanning embedded firmware\, hardware prototyping\, GUI development\, and AI-controlled systems..\n• Networking & Partnerships: Connect with professionals across life science and design disciplines\, including potential investors and collaborators\, to spark new ideas and future partnerships in health innovation.. \nModnyco Expertise\n• Electronics Design & Hardware Development: From prototyping to pre-production\, Modnyco provides custom electronics and circuit board design services\, ensuring robust\, efficient\, and market-ready products.\n• Software & Firmware Solutions: Specialising in embedded software development\, Modnyco delivers reliable software and firmware across a wide range of devices.\n• AI Integration & Smart Systems: Modnyco develops AI solutions for pattern recognition\, classification\, control systems\, and image processing\, enabling predictive automation and intelligent decision-making. \nWhy Attend?\nThis event provides a rare inside view into how design\, engineering\, and innovation intersect in life sciences\, plus the chance to discuss interests\, ideas\, or collaboration with Modnyco’s team at scheduled intervals maximizing learning and connection in a structured\, vibrant studio setting.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/open-house-at-modnyco-studios-design-for-life-sciences/
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Global Growth
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is pleased to invite you to our Unlocking Global Growth roundtable session\, hosted at the HMG Offices in Central Birmingham as part of the inaugural WM Life Sciences Week 2025. \nThis session is specifically designed to equip you with the insights\, strategies\, and resources needed to accelerate your international growth journey. \nWe will highlight the comprehensive government support available such as the Business Academy\, which provides expert support for your business\, including training aimed at developing skills for reaching new customers internationally. In addition\, UK Export Finance provides resources to facilitate sales abroad\, such as export insurance and guarantees to lenders. \nNot only will we showcase a range of exciting live global opportunities currently open to UK life sciences businesses\, but you can also discover how to access and search export sales leads across the sector so you can pitch your company to overseas buyers who are looking for products and services like yours. \nImportantly you can hear from successful global businesses about how they leverage international markets\, benefit from a global client base\, and strengthen their growth and resilience.\nJoin us to connect with experts\, peers and likeminded businesses\, and take the next step towards expanding your global footprint. \nRegister here: https://eu.eventscloud.com/ehome/200292907
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/unlocking-global-growth/
LOCATION:DBT Offices\, 23 Stephenson Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B2 4BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T160000
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SUMMARY:Speaker’s Corner: A crossover of academia and innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus for a series of insightful\, academic and high-level talks on topics from across Life Sciences. This intriguing event combines tech\, research and innovation into one great event. \nSpeakers include: \n\nAndrew Fletcher – Associate Medical Director for Donor Medicine and Plasma for Medicines\, NHS Blood & Transplant\nRenata Gomes – Chief Scientific Officer\, NHS Blood and Transplant\nRangan Ghosh – Founder\, AIZEIMERS UK & India\nIvan Wall – Co-founder\, Fourplus and Professor\, University of Birmingham\nAsif Ahmed – Executive Chairman and CEO\, Mirzyme Therapeutics\nBecky Faville – Industry Trials Hub Lead\, PHTA and LifeArc Rare Diseases Team Leader\, University of Birmingham\n\nWhy Attend? \nHear insights from specialists across the life sciences industry who link academia and research with real-world outcomes to deliver for patients and people. Learn how the life sciences sector can work closely with academic institutions\, researchers\, innovators and implementors to change lives. \nTarget audience: This event is targeted at academics\, students\, researchers and innovators\, though talks will be accessible to all. Those who teach or study academic disciplines related to health\, technology\, and more will find the talks incredibly engaging. \nThe talks would appeal to anybody with a keen interest in health tech\, regional life sciences\, research\, clinical trials and more. There truly is something for everyone at this great event at the incredible Birmingham Health Innovation Campus\, home to the PHTA.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/speakers-corner-a-crossover-of-academia-and-innovation/
LOCATION:PHTA\, Birmingham Health Innovation Campus\, Aston Webb Boulevard\, Selly Oak\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 6SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T143500
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SUMMARY:Strategic Foundations for Life Sciences Growth
DESCRIPTION:This seminar offers practical insights for life sciences companies on structuring their business. \nIt offers practical guidance on how to build a strong foundation for growth in the life sciences industry and manage essential insurance risks. \nOpen to startups and scale-ups across med tech and biotech\, the event also provides valuable networking opportunities. \nKey Features \nAttendees will gain insights into company formation: \n\nfulfilling director responsibilities\,\ntalent strategies\, and essential insurance coverage—\nall tailored to the unique challenges of early-stage life sciences businesses.\n\nKey Learning Objectives: \nBy attending this seminar\, delegates will learn: \n\nUnderstand Company Formation: Learn about different company structures and the legal/practical steps to establish a life sciences business.\nClarify Director Responsibilities: Explore the legal duties and leadership skills required for company directors.\nAttract and Retain Talent: Discover how to design competitive benefit programmes using the latest talent and pay trends.\nNavigate Insurance Essentials: Identify core insurance policies needed\, including compulsory\, core\, and emerging risk coverage.\n\nKey Speakers: \n\nPhil Pugh\, Partner at Browne Jacobson – on company setup and director responsibilities\nVicki Leslie & John Darling\, WTW – on talent attraction and retention strategies\nVictoria Targett\, WTW – on insurance essentials for life sciences companies
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/strategic-foundations-for-life-sciences-growth/
LOCATION:The Colmore Building\, The Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 6AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:Matchmaking: GER - UK Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:– Project pitches\n– Open networking session \nMidlands Innovation\, together with the University of Birmingham and the Invest in UK University R&D programme\, invite you to meet a delegation of leading German researchers\, entrepreneurs\, and government-backed projects visiting Birmingham on 17–18 September 2025 as part of the Forum Digital Technologies (FDT) Roadshow. The delegation\, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy\, represents six major research projects in GreenTech\, sustainability\, digital twins\, and the circular economy\, and is keen to connect with UK academics\, industry collaborators\, and spinouts. A networking event with project pitches will take place at the University of Birmingham on Thursday 18 September (10:00–12:00). Please see the attached for details on who will be attending\, and register for the free event here: Click Here \nWe are looking to connect relevant academics in the Midlands Innovation partnership\, along with industry collaborators\, and spinout businesses with this delegation. This is a great opportunity to explore joint research\, pilots\, and innovation in GreenTech\, sustainability\, digital twins\, and the circular economy. \nAbout the Delegation\nThe Forum of Digital Technologies is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. It supports cutting-edge research in digital and sustainable technologies\, with a strong emphasis on real-world implementation and international knowledge exchange. \nDelegates represent six major German research projects\, covering topics such as: \n– Green Digital Twins for the beverage industry\n– Digital CO₂ Product Passports and lifecycle emissions tracking\n– Circular economy strategies for white goods and industrial manufacturing\n– AI-powered building renovation planning and digital twins\n– Automated textile sorting systems using AI and RFID\n– Digital Product Passports and data ecosystems for sustainable supply chains \nThey are actively seeking:\n– UK researchers in sustainability\, AI\, manufacturing\, and digital engineering\n– Industrial collaborators and testbeds for technology pilots\n– Spinout and scale-up businesses working in digital circular economy solutions\n– Experts in legal frameworks\, data standards\, and interoperability \nWho should attend?\nTo help you decide if your research and expertise is relevant\, here’s a summary of the projects that the German delegation are interested in discussing: \n\n\n\nProject Name\nFocus Area\nCollaboration Sought\n\n\nBeverGreen\nGreen digital twins for energy optimisation (in the brewing industry) \n-Support for Green Digital Twin Implementation. \n-Development of Interoperable Solutions \n-Standardised digitalisation of beverage and brewing industry\n-Semantic tech\, data integration. \n-Partnerships with technology providers \n-Researchers and developers in graph databases\, semantic technologies\, and interoperability solutions \n-Sustainability experts\n\n\nCliCE-DiPP\nDigital carbon dioxide (CO₂) passports in manufacturing. \n-Tools and methodologies for calculating and optimising the Product Carbon Footprint across supply chains \n-Prototypes for real-time Product Carbon Footprint calculation at both machine and process chain levels \n-Business model development combining ecological and economic interests\n-Sustainability\, Building Information Modelling (BIM)\, Manufacturing Execution System (MES)/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) \n-Industry partners interested in piloting and applying the digital CO₂ product passport \n-Researchers focused on sustainability\, circular economy\, and digital transformation in manufacturing\n\n\nDiCES\nIndustrial circular economy for white goods \n-Opportunity to be part of the discovery of new\, innovative and sustainable solutions \n-Intense contact to research institutes and project-partners \n-Chance to exchange best-practices with producing companies and system providers\n-Hybrid production\, Reuse\, Remanufacturing\, Recycling (general term for circular economy practices) (ReX)\, remanufacturing. \n-Early adopters \n-Companies / people interested in the adaptation and development of a circular economy\n\n\nNaiS\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)-driven digital twins for building renovation. \n-A centralised digital platform NAIS for decision-making of sustainable modernisation measures \n-AI-driven digitisation of building floor plans to generate 3D-models for further analysis \n-Automated sustainability assessment of modernization measures \n-Open interfaces for integration with external databases and sustainability tools.\n-Building Information Modelling (BIM)\, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)\, digital construction. \n-Early adopters \n-Researchers and developers in digitisation of existing building data or creating digital twins \n-ESG asset managers searching for innovative methods to develop sustainable modernization measures for existing buildings using life-cycle-analysis and AI\n\n\nfashionsort.ai\nAutomated Artificial Intelligence (AI) textile sorting. \n-Allocation of products to existing and new branches of the second-hand industry. \n-Supporting EU and global sustainability targets.\nCircular fashion\, sorting tech. \n-Second-hand retailers\, repair services\, re-commerce\, upcycling and recycling companies. \n-Circular economy players in the textile sector. \n-Researchers and startups involved with automation in the textile industry and circular fashion \nbusiness.\n\n\nPASSAT\nData ecosystems for product passports \n-Develop generic data service ecosystem concepts and components \n-Demonstrate implementation of DPPs in two specific product groups and a transferability use case\, ski \nand sports equipment \n-Provide information\, support and training for companies on implementing and utilising DPPs \n-Provide inputs for international and national guidelines\, standards\, and legislations\n-Digital twins\, Service-oriented Architecture (SoA)\, regulations. \n-Industry partners interested in piloting and applying the functional and non-functional requirements and \nregulations for implementing DPPs. \n-Researchers focused on Digital Product Passports\, Requirement Engineering\, Service-oriented \narchitectures (SoA)\, Industrial Automation and Digital Twins.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/matchmaking-ger-uk-networking-session/
LOCATION:Mechanical and Civil Engineering Building\, G38\, Y3\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, Birmingham\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:Smart Buildings & Sustainability Leaders Forum at The Vox
DESCRIPTION:The Smart Buildings and Sustainability Leaders’ Forum on 18th September 2025 at the Vox Conference Centre is a dynamic conference and networking event designed to drive innovation\, collaboration and accelerate the rate of adoption of digital solutions across the built environment. \nIts unique format blends four parallel conferences\, keynote presentations\, expert panel discussions\, and curated networking sessions alongside a showcase of the very latest smart technologies\, creating an immersive experience for senior professionals leading the charge in sustainability and digitalisation. \nThe forum brings together end-users from a wide variety of sectors (e.g. NHS/Healthcare\, Education and Transport)\, property owners\, technology providers\, architects\, developers and policymakers to spotlight real-world case studies\, emerging technologies and proven strategies for achieving net-zero goals\, improving energy efficiency and enhancing wellbeing and productivity. \nSBS offers a rare opportunity for attendees to benchmark strategies\, share positive experiences\, challenges and potential pitfalls\, and spark partnerships that accelerate progress. The forum is a must-attend for forward-thinking leaders shaping the future of sustainable\, intelligent spaces. \nAs Strategic Partner of West Midlands Life Sciences Week\, the SBS team are delighted to offer a limited number of complimentary all-access passes to the first delegates to register their interest in attending by emailing marketing@sbsleadersforum.com and request the Life Sciences Week discount code and registration steps.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/smart-buildings-sustainability-leaders-forum-at-the-vox/
LOCATION:The Vox Conference Centre\, Resorts World\, Pendigo Way\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B40 1PU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:WMHTIA: Impact\, Insights & the Future of Health Tech in the West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive event for stakeholders\, partners and decision-makers to experience the transformative impact of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator and discover opportunities for its next phase of growth. \nOver the past two years\, the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) has delivered exceptional results\, catalysing investment\, strengthening collaborations and cementing the West Midlands as a leading hub for health and med tech innovation. \nThrough strategic partnerships\, outstanding ROI and the creation of a flourishing life sciences ecosystem\, WMHTIA has demonstrated how targeted support and innovation can deliver real impact for both the region and the wider UK economy. \nNow\, as we look to the future\, this invite-only event will provide key insights into what has been achieved and how continued collaboration and investment can unlock even greater potential in the years ahead. \nThe agenda will focus on highlighting the impacts and insights from the WMHTIA programme to support the case for reinvestment. \nFor further information or expressions of interest\, please contact the Events Team at: events@medilinkmidlands.com \n 
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/wmhtia-celebration/
LOCATION:Baskerville House\, Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:Power of Partnerships in Life Sciences sector
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exciting session\, in partnership with the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce\, featuring a discussion with Prof Gino Martini\, CEO of the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA)\, based in Birmingham.\nIn this exclusive morning session\, Professor Martini will share insights drawn from a distinguished career spanning academia\, industry\, and science policy. With leadership roles at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society\, GSK\, Roche\, and SmithKline Beecham\, Prof. Martini brings deep expertise in building strategic collaborations across sectors—from research and development to commercial partnerships and international expansion. \nThis talk will explore how partnerships fuel innovation\, accelerate market access\, and build resilience across industries\, with a particular lens on the health and life sciences sector. Whether you’re forming alliances in emerging markets or exploring academic and commercial collaboration\, this session will offer actionable insights into making partnerships work.\nFollowing this session\, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Professor Martini before the Global Brunch event begins. \nWhy Attend:\n• Hear from one of the UK’s foremost voices in scientific collaboration and innovation\n• Understand how to leverage partnerships for growth in high-stakes\, high-impact sectors\n• Get early access to expert insights that will carry through the panel session later in the morning \nTarget audience: SMEs/entrepreneurs that are looking to grow globally or begin their international trade journey in the life sciences sector. This pre-brunch event session sets the stage for deeper exploration during the Chamber’s Global Brunch and positions attendees to get the most from the day’s discussions. \nPlease note that to register to attend the Power of Partnerships in Life Sciences sector\, as covered above\, please use the booking link on this page: \nFollowing the session\, the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their Global Brunch at 9.30 am-11.30 am\, which Prof. Martini will feature as a panellist. The pre-brunch event session sets the stage for deeper exploration during the Chamber’s Global Brunch and positions attendees to get the most from the discussions. \nTo register for the Global Brunch\, follow this link to register separately: \nhttps://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/event-calendar/global-brunch-the-power-and-potential-of-partnerships.html
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/power-of-partnerships-in-life-sciences-sector/
LOCATION:Orelle\, Orelle\, 103 Colmore Row\,\, Birmingham\, B3 3AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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SUMMARY:Invention to Realisation: Turning Breakthrough Ideas into Commercial Success
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion with industry experts exploring the journey from concept through commercial impact to value realisation. The content will be relevant for all stages of business from early-stage innovator to scaling\, high-growth businesses and will offer practical insights on areas such as protecting\, valuing and commercialising Intellectual Property (IP)\, capital raising\, licensing technology or other IP assets\, building and growing the right team and navigating international markets. The team will explore these matters through the lens of maximising value for all the stakeholders on the journey.
URL:https://lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/gateley-global-life-sciences-week-breakfast-panel/
LOCATION:Gateley Birmingham\, One Eleven\, Edmund St\, Birmingham\, B3 2HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday
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