2019 Irish Medtech Association/UK Department for International Trade Workshop

The Irish Medtech Association (IMA) and Biopharmachem Ireland (BPCI) in conjunction with the UK Department for International Trade have organised a Customs, Supply Chains and Market Access to the UK for Life Sciences workshop in Galway on 28^th February.

This is an all day (9am -5pm) free event that aims to;

• Clarify what the new customs and revenue regulations for Life Science products will look like between the EU and Great Britain and Northern Ireland (to the best of their ability)
• Hear case studies from other companies about how they are adapting to the new changes with regard to logistical challenges
• Learn about future trading opportunities with the UK, particularly gaining access to the NHS and clinical trials
• Visit the CÚRAM research centre and find out what it can do for your company (afternoon)
• Network with other industry peers

The list of speakers/topics for the day is below and a running order will be developed in due course

• Anthony Thomas, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – Deputy Director Cross Border Delivery Group
• Aaron Dunne, HMRC – speaking on Customs
• Heather Lockley, HMRC – speaking on VAT
• Kathryn Boyd,  Department for Business and Industrial Strategy – Deputy Director Goods, Customs and the Border
• Medical Device Company Case Study – TBC
• Pharmaceutical Company  Case Study- TBC
• Dr Linda Magee – DIT NHS Specialist – how to access the NHS
• Prof Chris Lowe – Director of Biotechnology Institute, Cambridge University – working with the NHS on clinical trials and access
• CÚRAM Research Centre Site Tour

To book a place for you or your colleague please visit link here