MEDTEC UK Conference 2012

Researched and developed to help you tackle the trickier grey areas of project management and teamwork within medical device R&D, design and product development, MEDTEC UK Conference 2012 taking place alongside the main MEDTEC UK exhibition offers you expert knowledge from global OEMs such as Abbott Vascular, Biomet, Boston Scientific and Medtronic.

You will also hear practical tips and do's and don'ts from innovative start-ups such as Wines Medical and CamStent; this year's conference will give you a unique tacit exchange of advice that could help accelerate your project or make the difference between success or failurePlus an exclusive line-up of experts including MHRA, BSi, Philips Healthcare and Abbot Vascular will dissect and divulge the very latest advice on the revision of the medical device directive. MEDTEC UK Exhibition MEDTEC UK was a resounding success in 2011 with a defined increase in attendees and a strong rebook from participating exhibitors onsite. For 2012 MEDTEC UK looks to be growing by around 10% in size and this is nicely mirrored in the UK medical market itself. The UK medical market continues to post impressive growth figures of 9.5% p/a with the emphasis being on the next generation of high-technology medical devices not only being designed here but also manufactured in the UK. Set to lead the way globally in innovation and creation, the UK medical market continues to be a key area for the British manufacturing to focus on and develop. Even the UK Government has locked onto the medical manufacturing market, offering grants and support for companies looking to get involved. As we all get better quality of life and live a little longer, the requirements of the medical market are ever increasing, with innovation driving the way in ensuring that healthcare is delivered quickly, effectively and cost efficiently. The ever-increasing market is key to the UK economy, with many making companies now seeing this as their main driver for sales and profitability.