 Event Highlight
BIO 2015: Meet 1-1 With Embassy-Based Industry Specialists
The one-on-one meetings are a complimentary service offered to U.S. companies by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service. U.S. Biotech and Life Science companies currently exporting or planning to export their products or services are encouraged to take advantage of this program to learn about market opportunities and regulatory issues in overseas markets. Our country experts will work with you to assess the market potential of your products or services in your prospective international markets, establish an effective market entry strategy, and help you find pre-screened local partners.
Meetings are available with Industry Specialists from Brazil, Canada, Chile, China (Guangzhou & Shenyang), Denmark, Hong Kong, India, Japan and Spain. Meetings will take place at your booth or the International Lounge at the convention center and will last approximately 20 minutes. Deadline to register is June 5th!
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When: June 16-17, 2015
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Where: BIO Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Registration: http://1.usa.gov/1IaDXNv
- For more information, please contact Michelle Ouellette at michelle.ouellette@trade.gov
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Philippines Infrastructure Webinar
The Philippine Government is planning to spend five percent of its GDP on infrastructure in 2016 and is rolling out projects ranging from railroads, ports, airports, and roads to schools, hospitals, and a major prison facility. The U.S. Commercial Service invites you to participate in a webinar featuring top officials from the Government of the Philippines, and a private sector partner to discuss the upcoming opportunities in the infrastructure sector.
Contact William.Toerpe@trade.gov for more information.
eHealth Week & World of Health IT 2015
eHealth Week is comprised of two main events: the High Level
eHealth Conference and the World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition.
There will also be multiple parallel events occurring at the same time. Over
2000 international delegates and 75 exhibitors are expected from public and
private healthcare sectors. US companies of less than 500 employees may
also wish to participate in the US pavilion at a discounted rate. Do not
miss the EU-US eHealth MoU Roadmap Track by DG CONNECT and the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services on the last day of the conference. The U.S.
Embassy will also host an invitation-only reception.
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When: May 11-13, 2015
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Where: Riga, Latvia
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US Pavilion Cost: Conference fee $623, US Pavilion $1815; Regular
Booth: $408 per sqm for raw space and $482 per sqm for shell stand
Contact Shirreef.Loza@trade.gov, or Dragana.Milisav@trade.gov
for more information.
Japan BIOtech 2015 (International Biotechnology
Exhibition & Conference)
Organized by Reed Exhibitions, Bio tech 2015 covers basic
biotech research technologies from technological seeds to supplies, devices,
and contract services used in genomics, proteomics, cell research, drug
research, regenerative medicine research, etc. Also co-held with two
sister events such as PMEX 2015 (Personalized Medicine & Diagnostics
Exhibition & Conference) and PHARCON Japan (International Pharmaceutical
and Diagnostics R&D Exhibition & Conference). U.S. Pavilion has
so far 16 booths/28 entities. CS Japan will have the information booth and be
available for counseling, as well as host a networking event.
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When: May 13-15, 2015
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Where: Tokyo, Japan
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Registration: Those interested in exhibiting are encouraged to
contact the organizer ASAP (Miyawaki@reedexpo.co.jp).
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Cost: JPY1,245,000 (approx.. $10,506) for 1 standard booth
(18 sqm); JPY622,500 (approx.. $5,253) for 1 mini booth (9 sqm),
JPY180,000 (approx.. $1,159) for table top booth (3 sqm)
For more information: http://www.bio-t.jp/en/About/Outline/ or please
contact: chris.ono@trade.gov
Saudi Health Show
Meet with U.S. Commercial Service local staff in Saudi
Arabia to learn best practices and opportunities in the Saudi Arabian
healthcare market. Alongside the exhibition are the CME accredited
conferences.
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When: May 18-20, 2015
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Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
For more information: http://www.saudihealthexhibition.com/ or
contact Mahar Siblini maher.siblini@trade.gov
Webinar: New COFEPRIS Programs Expedite Approval of U.S.
Medical Devices in Mexico
Join us to learn more about how Mexico’s Federal Commission
for Protection Against Sanitation Risks (COFEPRIS) has implemented new programs
to expedite the approval of U.S. Medical Devices in Mexico. COFEPRIS is
Mexico’s equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. COFEPRIS
Commissioner Mtro. Mikel Arriola, will speak about these new programs and how
they can benefit U.S. medical device manufacturers through faster access to the
Mexican market. A speaker from the Mexican Association of Innovative Medical
Device Industries (AMID) will also offer insight on how they promote regulatory
and procurement processes in Mexico that are efficient and transparent, to
ensure safety, quality and effectiveness of solutions in health care services.
An introduction will also be provided by the U.S. Commercial Service Mexico.
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When: May 28, 2015 11:00 AM EST
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Cost: $30
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Registration: http://1.usa.gov/1E2LcCn
2015 Healthplex & Nutraceutical China
With the largest consumer base in the world and an
expanding economy, many international health supplement companies have
focused on China. The estimated 400 billion yuan ($65 billion) market
is expected to grow 11 percent annually by the year 2020*. HNC will
be co-located with several shows and occupy a total 17 halls at SNIEC, the
biggest expo centre in Shanghai. At this one-stop purchasing platform, you
will find all the solutions for food, pharma and nutraceutical industries.
CEO Program for U.S. Companies at MEDICA 2015
MEDICA 2015 is the largest and most prestigious medical
technology show in the world, with over 5,500 exhibitors (incl. the
Compamed/medical manufacturing segment), and over 132,000 international
visitors in 19 halls on the Dusseldorf fairgrounds. The U.S. Commercial
Service's Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Program provides a unique way for
U.S. firms to optimize their participation in this show. Showcase your
products and services to over 132,000 "trade only" visitors from 110
countries; meet the potential partners, agents, distributors and buyers; and
close business deals without the expense of an exhibition booth.
· When:
November 16-19, 2015 (Monday – Thursday)
· Where: Dusseldorf,
Germany
· Application deadline:
August 17, 2015 (unless sold out sooner)
· Cost: $6,000
regular space
For more information, contact: Sandra Campbell (Tampa Bay) Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov;
Cindy Ma (Oakland) Cindy.Ma@trade.gov or Anette Salama
(Dusseldorf/Germany) Anette.Salama@trade.gov
or visit: http://go.usa.gov/h8Wz
2015 Taiwan International Medical Exhibition & Conference on Gerontology & Geriatric Care
The show attracts decision makers from hospitals, nursing homes care homes as well government and associations for the care and wellbeing of older people, and companies which have products that serve the needs of the elderly. Taiwan faces a tremendous demographic change. The 65+ generation will increase from 11.5% to 20.0% by 2025. Therefore the Demand in Taiwan for Senior Aid and Lifestyle products grows rapidly.
· When: Nov 26-28,
2015
· Where: Kaohsiung
Exhibition Center, Taiwan
· Space Application,
Visitors Pre-Registration, Cost: Contact CS Kaohsiung - Daphne Fan for
details (Daphne.Fan@trade.gov)
For more information, visit: http://www.geriatriccareasia.com/
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Healthcare Executive Service to India
The Healthcare
Executive Service is a unique program which includes stops in India’s three
major healthcare industry hubs: New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. As part of the
Healthcare Executive Service in India, participants will benefit from
individual one-on-on meetings in each location, as well as site visits,
networking events and the opportunity to attend and exhibit in a catalogue
option at the Medicall Trade Show in Chennai.
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When:
July 27-August 1, 2015
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Where:
New Delhi; Mumbai; Chennai, India
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Cost:
$4,300 for large firms, $2,700 for a small or
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), $300 each additional firm representative
(large firm or SME)
For more
information, visit: http://export.gov/newhampshire/medicaldelegationindia/
2nd Annual Health IT Trade Mission to Brazil
The US Commercial Service at the US Consulate in Sao Paulo
Brazil is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Health IT Trade Mission
to Brazil August 17-21. This high impact business focused mission will enable
U.S. companies to showcase their technology to senior-level public and
private health care officials and potential partners; learn first-hand about
Brazil’s emerging health IT market, policies and business opportunities; and
contribute to the shaping of a big emerging health IT
market. The program will include exclusive round tables
with senior-level hospital officials, business social networking events,
technology forum presentations, hospital site visits and participation in
MedInfo, The World Health and Biomedical Informatics Conference.
Trade Winds-Africa Trade Mission
The 2015 Trade Winds program includes an Africa focused business
forum, in South Africa, consisting of regional and industry specific conference
sessions as well as pre-arranged consultations with U.S. Foreign Commercial
Service Officers representing commercial markets from 19 different countries
throughout the region. There will also be multiple trade mission stops that
will give participants the opportunity to conduct business-to-business meetings
with firms in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, Ghana, South Africa,
Nigeria, and Kenya.
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When: September 14-21, 2015 - Dates will vary based on
selected mission stops.
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Where: ANGOLA | ETHIOPIA | GHANA | KENYA | MOZAMBIQUE |
NIGERIA | SOUTH AFRICA | TANZANIA
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Cost: Conference & one mission stop:
$2,500 for companies with fewer than 500 employees/ $3,500 for large
firms; Additional mission stop: $800/ea; Additional
representative: $500/ea
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Website: www.export.gov/pennsylvania/tradewinds/index.asp
Find more trade missions here.
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Chile: Injectable antibiotics for human use
Bulgaria: Mannequins for CPR training
Australia: Urine analyzer with blue-tooth compatibility for home use
Philippines: Suppliers of children's supplements
Madagascar: Delivery kits
Ethiopia: Pathology lab reporting system
To respond to these trade leads, please contact your local trade specialist.
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 The Saudi health care sector remains the largest in the Near East North Africa region. Total spending on health care is estimated at $20 billion per year, with the Ministry of Health accounting for about 60 percent, other government entities at 19 percent and the private sector representing the balance. Medical devices expenditures represented 15 percent and pharmaceuticals at 25 percent.
The 2014 budget allocated to the health care sector increased 8 percent, from $15.18 billion in 2013 to $16.5 billion in 2014. The budget included the construction of new primary care centers, 11 new hospitals, two medical cities and about 20 medical centers and polyclinics. In 2013, the Ministry completed the construction of 16 new hospitals with a capacity of more than 3,700 beds.
Read more about Saudi Arabia and 66 other country spotlights in our 2015 Healthcare Technology Resource Guide.
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Export Experts Share Experience
Learn from industry veterans through this this series of six videos, as exporters share best practices and approaches to the global market.
http://1.usa.gov/1DPRF23
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