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Summer / Fall Calendar of Events Save the Dates! September 20 Medical Device Manufacturing Competitiveness in the Dominican Republic A panel of guest speakers and a keynote address by Eddy Martinez, Secretary of State/Executive Director, Center for Export and Investment for the Dominican Republic. For program information, click here. RSVP - hg.rafael@yahoo.com
or info@massmedic.com with
Dominican in the subject line.
September 22 Product Launch Strategies for MedTech
Companies
September 23 Desktop Factory (DTF) is a collective of precision manufacturers from the SUWA district of Japan (home of the Seiko Watch Corporation) that develop and manufacture applications and instruments that are small enough to fit on a desktop. Delegation members include companies that produce miniature nickel-plating systems; mobile injection machinery; micro lathing and hole drilling machines; and a wireless power supply communication system.(see company profiles below.) DTF delegates will brief MassMEDIC members on their capabilities and promote business opportunities and DTF technologies to medical device companies in our region. Attendees will have an opportunity to network with representatives of these companies and learn more about their manufacturing breakthroughs. RSVP: info@massmedic.com
– With “DTF” in the subject line.
October 1 Leaders Make Change Work This workshop is about specific leadership techniques that you can put in place right away. By cultivating the “Action Imperative,” you’ll see your team make incremental progress from day one. You’ll learn how to avoid the “Myth of Perfection,” as you establish a process to transform bumps on the road into opportunities to excel. Every setback will lead your company to higher quality, more salable products. You’ll harness the power of story to inspire your team to push on to the finish line as you celebrate your team’s successes along the way. And lastly, you’ll learn how to take more of any blame and give your team full credit for outstanding results. This important session will be in two parts: a teaching workshop that will help every company senior executive lead change more effectively and a roundtable best practices forum with these medical device industry panelists: Ken Fine, Proven Process Medical Devices RSVP: info@massmedic.com
- please write “Leadership” in
subject line.
October 8 MedTech Investors Conference MassMEDIC will host its 12th annual Medtech Investors Conference on Friday, October 8, 2010 at the Campus Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The day-long program will feature presentations by 16 regionally-based medical device companies, as well an overview of investment trends in Medtech and summary of the state of Medtech innovation. The program will conclude with an afternoon networking session, when you will have the opportunity to meet presenting companies, sponsors, and other attendees. Be sure to arrange your networking appointments when you register online. MassMEDIC's MedTech Investors Conference has become a seminal event for the industry, drawing more than 400 attendees from the sector’s financing, consulting and manufacturing sectors. More than 230 innovative medical technology ideas have been presented at the Conference, with many presenting companies finding funding or acquisition opportunities at the event. Register On-Line / View Program Agenda Sponsors: SouthCoast Development Partners
October 26 The Promise of Combination Products Please check back for more information on
this program.
November 4 American-German Event for the Medical Device und Medical Biotechnology Industry On November 4th and 5th, Germany Trade & Invest will host a networking event under an "Open Innovation - Global Strategies in R&D" banner at the Conference Center at Waltham Woods. The program is supported by partners including MassMedic, MassBio, the Massachusetts Life Science Center, and the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI). A mixed panel of successful companies from the Massachusetts and German Medical Device and Biotech Industry will present and discuss individual innovation strategies and their experience in efficient international collaboration. A delegation from German industry and science will be available for partnering and giving insight to the market opportunities of Germany and Europe. The purpose of the event is to allow representatives of companies and institutes from Massachusetts and Germany to meet personally with potential business partners in the respective innovative biotech and medical technology clusters. Massachusetts’ companies will also be supported by identifying potential strategic partners in Germany in order to gain access to the German market and to participate in the innovation power of German industry and science. The event provides all participants with the opportunity to exchange information with local partners from the Boston/Massachusetts region and Germany, meet with potential business partners, and establish new contacts. For More Program Information click-here RSVP: info@massmedic.com
Please write "GTAI" in the subject line.
November 9 Venturing New MedTech Businesses This day-long conference will provide would-be entrepreneurs and medtech company start-up execs with important information and advice on building better medical device companies. Dr. Thomas Fogarty, an internationally recognized cardiovascular surgeon, inventor, entrepreneur, vintner and founder of the Fogarty Institute for Innovation at El Camino Hospital, the hospital of Silicon Valley, will be the keynote speaker. Other confirmed speakers include David Cassak, managing partner of Windhover Information. Complete program information and on-line registration
will be available soon.
December 1 FDA Update Join us for our annual end-of-the-year program on FDA regulatory news and policies. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, Director of the Center for Device and Radiological Health. Our day-long program will also feature presentations on New England District Office Compliance activities; Capitol Hill action and an examination of the the 2010 mid-term elections will impact device-related legislation; strategies for 510(k) submissions; and a workshop on complying with 21 CFR Part 11. Sponsors:
Programs of Interest to MassMEDIC members and friends
The US Army Soldier Systems Center-Natick is home to cutting-edge product development – for our warfighters – in many technology areas, including life sciences. Army researchers are looking for private-sector partners to address critical life sciences needs. At this event, industry leaders can learn about opportunities to work with Army researchers in the following life sciences areas: 1. Food Safety (Pathogen reduction & modeling) and performance;
Probiotics (stress tolerant, long shelf life); Phytonutrients (targeting
soreness, inflammation) Join key Center leaders to learn more about these needs, related research opportunities, and engagement options that make working with Natick researchers straightforward and uncomplicated. Keynote speaker: Stephen J. Lee, Chief Scientist, Office of the Director, U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) In his role as as ARO’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Lee has a unique perspective on Army basic science programs, as well as funding and related opportunities. To register, please click here.
October 18-19 New England – Israel Business Council - 2010 Life Sciences Summit A two-day Summit featuring 15 of the most promising Israeli life sciences companies spanning pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices and drug delivery The 2010 Life Sciences Summit is the premier event in New England offering a unique view into the quality, innovation, and potential of the Israeli life science industry. A delegation of CEOs from 12 of the most promising Israeli pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies, in advanced clinical stages or already selling their products, have been selected to represent the potential of the industry and are looking to expand collaborations with local organizations. For
more information, please click here.
November 17-20 MassMEDIC will exhibit at MEDICA for the 15th consecutive year and will partner, once again, with the Mass. Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI). Each year, MOITI provides turn-key exhibit space for qualified medtech
companies at advantageous rates. Additional exhibit space is still available. If you’re planning to visit MEDICA this year, be
sure to visit the Massachusetts Pavilion, located in Hall 3 F20.
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