 Event Highlight
Research & Technology Opportunities at HANNOVER MESSE
HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology, and USA Partner Country status means more exposure and opportunity for U.S. firms participating as exhibitors in the U.S. Research and Technology Pavilion. Join us at HANNOVER MESSE to connect to promising opportunities for your institution!
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When: April 25-29, 2016
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Where: Hannover, Germany
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For More Information: http://1.usa.gov/1QQHpCt
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Healthcare Market Trends and Opportunities in
Saudi Arabia & Kuwait
The U.S. Commercial Service offices in Saudi Arabia and
Kuwait will hold a webinar to discuss their respective healthcare markets,
specifically trends and opportunities in hospital operation and management,
education and training services, eHealth and Health Information Systems.
Government officials and private sector experts will share their visions for
the current and future direction of the healthcare sector, given that both the
Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti governments are heavily investing in this sector.
The U.S. Commercial Service will also share information about a planned
healthcare trade mission to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait April 23-28, 2016.
For more information,
contact: LeeAnne Haworth, LeeAnne.Haworth@trade.gov, 412-644-2816
Peru Healthcare Industry - Opportunities for
U.S. Companies Webinar
Peru will invest $2.6 billion over the next two years on ten
hospitals, healthcare centers, blood banks, and a telemedicine system. Learn
how to access to government decision makers and key private-sector industry contacts
and take advantage of these opportunities. This webinar will outline the
opportunities in Peru for U.S. companies in these areas: pharmaceutical
producers, medical device manufacturers, hospital operation and management
services, hospital information systems, and eHealth solutions.
· When:
December
10, 2015 at 1:00Pm Eastern Time
· Where:
Your Computer
· Cost:
$50
For more information and to Register, visit: http://1.usa.gov/1k5kje7
Personalized Medicine World Conference (PMWC)
Co-hosted with Oracle, Stanford Health Care, and UCSF in
Silicon Valley, PMWC 2016 Silicon Valley will gather close to 1200
multidisciplinary attendees and key stakeholders from the business, government,
healthcare delivery, research and technology arenas to examine the advances and
challenges of personalized medicine through a practical lens.
For more information, contact: Sheryl Hitomi, sheryl.hitomi@trade.gov
Smart Fabrics Summit
The U.S. Department
of Commerce announced it will partner with the Industrial Fabrics Association
International (IFAI) to host the first-ever Smart Fabrics Summit on April 4,
2016 in Washington, D.C. The Summit will provide a forum for public and private
sector leaders in technology, apparel, and textiles to highlight recent
developments in the smart fabrics industry, identify opportunities for
collaboration, and discuss key industry challenges. Known as ‘smart
fabrics’, these new high-tech products have the capability to interact with
their user or environment, including tracking and communicating data about
their wearer or environment to other devices through embedded sensors and
conductive yarns. The applications for this new technology are broad, with most
smart fabric product development seen in the fields of defense, fitness,
health, and public safety.
· When: April 4, 2016
· Where: Washington, DC
For more information, visit: http://smartfabricssummit.com/ or contact: Laurie Mease, laurie.mease@trade.gov
First-time USA Pavilion at conhIT healthIT
show in Berlin
CSGermany,
Berlin Messe and the German Association for HealthIT (bvitg) are organizing a
USA Pavilion at the conhIT 2016, in Berlin, April 19-21. The show is
Germany’s leading event for health-IT, in its 9th year and the trendsetter for
healthIT in Germany and Europe. Opening ceremony with German government
officials and industry leadership and complementary conference program and
on-the-floor workshops present sales and networking opportunities to the U.S.
healthIT exporter.
· When: April
19-21, 2016
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Where: Berlin, Germany
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Application deadline: The application deadline for the USA
Pavilion will be Friday, Januayr 29, 2019. Applications received after the
January 29 deadline will be considered as time and space permits.
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Cost: from $1,000 for a shared Counter Slot with 2
chairs to your own open booth for $2,500.
For more
information, visit: http://www.conhit.de/en/ or contact: Anette Salama, CS Germany Sr.
Commercial Specialist, anette.salama@trade.gov; or, Ms. Ursula
Baumann, Project Director, baumann@messe-berlin.de
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Healthcare Technology & Hospital
Information Services Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
The United
States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), with
support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and organizers of the Saudi-American Healthcare Forum (SAHF) is
organizing a Healthcare Technology & Hospital Information Services Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and Kuwait from April 23 – 28, 2016. The mission will enable U.S. companies to learn first-hand
about the healthcare markets and business opportunities in Saudi Arabia and
Kuwait, access and network with government decision makers and key
private-sector industry contacts, especially potential partners, and
participate in the Saudi-American Healthcare Forum. U.S. companies and
organizations with expertise in education and healthcare training, hospital
operation and management services, and eHealth and health information systems
are encouraged to register their interest in participating in this mission.
· When: April
23-28, 2016
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Where: Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
City, Kuwait
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Application deadline: Friday, February 12, 2016.
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Cost: $3,740 for small firms or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),
$4,470 for large companies, and $750 for each additional representative.
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Register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/6R0U
For more information, contact: LeeAnne Haworth, 412-644-2816, LeeAnne.Haworth@trade.gov
Healthcare Mission to Peru
The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, is organizing a healthcare trade and investment mission to
Peru. The mission is designed to promote U.S. companies in the following areas:
pharmaceutical producers, medical device manufacturers, hospital operation
and management services, hospital information systems, and eHealth
solutions. The mission also will assist U.S. companies already doing
business in Peru to expand their footprint. This mission will be led by Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Bruce
Andrews.
· When: March 7-9, 2016
· Where: Lima, Peru
· Application deadline: February 1st, 2016.
· Cost: $1,500 for small firms or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), $2,800 for large companies, and $500 for each additional representative.
· Register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/6R0X
For more information, contact: Diego Gattesco, diego.gattesco@trade.gov.
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Singapore: Fluoroscopy Chairs
Malaysia: Medicated Throat Lozenges
Bulgaria: Insulin pumps
Ecuador: Manufacturing equipment for syringes
Philippines: Portable diagnostic equipment for cholesterol, creatinine, SGT/ SGOT
Peru: Cancer outpatient treatment
To respond to these trade leads, please contact your local trade specialist.
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 The
Healthcare Cooperative Event was held in conjunction with the 26th
U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in Guangzhou, China. The event convened around 120 senior
executives of U.S. and Chinese industries, government officials, and experts
for a half-day program to discuss key issues related to both governments’
healthcare objectives and to explore opportunities for U.S. and Chinese
public-private-partnerships (PPP) to support healthcare reform. The event was co-hosted by the U.S.
Department of Commerce (DOC), the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and the
China Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), and featured remarks from high-level
officials including DOC Secretary Penny Pritzker, USTR Ambassador Michael
Froman, and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, among others.
The China
Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) committed to: provide annual reports on
approval performance efforts; further the scope of exemption catalogues for
medical devices; improve communication with companies during the approval
process; provide a 30-day public comment period for implementing rules and
regulations; and ensure that imported medical devices will be treated the same
as domestically developed products. (See outcomes here: http://1.usa.gov/1l5tuvq)
Contact
Michael Finn (Michael.Finn@trade.gov) or Jennifer
Boger (Jennifer.Boger@trade.gov) for more
information.
Learn more about trade policy here.
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Spain has a comprehensive public health system that accounts for approximately 85-90 percent of the sector’s activity. The market for healthcare technology equipment in Spain is estimated at Euros 6.9 billion (USD 9.2 billion) for 2014 and is expected to increase by approximately 2 percent in 2015. The sector relies heavily on imports. Despite difficult economic circumstances and budget cutbacks, imports in 2014 increased slightly to approximately USD 6.4 billion. The United States has approximately 25 – 30 percent of the market share, second after Germany at 50 percent.
Read more about Spain and 66 other country spotlights in our 2015 Healthcare Technology Resource Guide.
The Commercial Service Recruits Buyers!
The International
Buyer Program (IBP) is a joint government-industry effort that brings thousands
of international buyers to the United States for business-to-business
matchmaking with U.S. firms exhibiting at major industry trade shows.
Every year, the IBP results in millions of dollars in new business for U.S.
companies, and increased international attendance for participating U.S. trade
show organizers.
The International Trade Administration is now accepting
applications for trade events
taking place between January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Please visit export.gov/ibp for more information.
Find more trade resources here.
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 The Healthcare Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. health industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. To learn more about you how you can receive assistance in finding market intelligence, developing your export strategy, connecting with international buyers, or support at trade events, contact your Local Trade Specialists in one of our 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the U.S.
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