 Event Hightlight
Conference - eHealth Week
eHealth Week 2017 is organized by the Maltese Ministry of
Health, the European Commission and HIMSS Europe. The overarching theme
of eHealth Week 2017 is Data for Health: the key to personalized sustainable
care. Data lies at the heart of service delivery and the development of
effective health policy. During eHealth Week, speakers and delegates will
explore the changing ways in which personal health data is created, stored,
shared and used.
Whether your goal is to launch new products, network with key
sectors/stakeholders, generate new business leads, showcase products, services
and solutions or cultivate new partnerships – consider eHealth Week 2017.
For further information, contact Britt.Hestenes@trade.gov
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 Webinar - EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and General Data Protection
Regulation
Are you doing business in Europe or taking orders for your U.S.
goods and services from European companies or individuals? Then you are
collecting data that may be subject to EU privacy laws. Join our webinar to learn about
compliance and the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework.
Our US government and private sector panelists will discuss
details of the privacy shield agreement, the changes it entails, and the
implications for US businesses & investors. Learn about important
developments to monitor, how to obtain Privacy Shield certification, and what the
compliance requirements are. Most importantly, understand how the Privacy Shield may alter a US company’s ability to collect, store, and transfer data when doing business with anyone in Europe.
The Privacy Shield website: www.privacyshield.gov
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Conference
- Patient Day: Saving Lives Through American Innovation
In March 2017, 19 U.S. Commercial Service offices around the
globe will host Patient Day programs, where foreign government regulators and
high level officials will see the personal impact U.S. medical technology has
on their local population. Patient Day seeks to build the human connection
through sharing personal stories of how U.S. technology is improving lives in their
country.
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When: March-October 2017
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Where: Various countries around the globe.
Program: Each country’s program will feature
presentations from local doctors and patients who will talk about how US
technologies have improved their lives. A networking reception where regulators
can speak with US healthcare technology firms will follow these presentations.
For more information
on the marketing partnership opportunity, visit here or contact Melissa
Grosso.
 Conference - Doing Business with the United Nations
Please join the U.S. Commercial Service New York and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations for the 4th annual "Doing Business with the United Nations" seminar in downtown Manhattan.
This seminar will offer an introduction to the UN's $17.6 billion procurement market and feature speakers from the largest procurers (in $ volume) in the UN system including:
- United Nations Procurement Division (UN/PD)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- UN International Children's Emergency Relief Fund (UNICEF)
- UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Presentations and panels will address headquarter and international field tenders, followed by a networking lunch and optional one-on-one appointments* with UN representatives. This event will be informative both for suppliers who may have already bid on UN tenders (but not yet had success) as well as for companies who need help getting started.
*One-on-one appointments are subject to application and availability. Appointments will only be granted to companies who have registered with the UN's procurement portal United Nations Global Marketplace (www.ungm.org).
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When: May 17, 2017
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Where: New York, NY
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Cost: $35
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Questions? Contact Susan Hettleman
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 Trade Fair - China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) and the CORPORATE EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO) PROGRAM
The CEO is a specific area on the trade show floor located within the USA Pavilion that is subdivided into meeting space (with tables and chairs, one set per each U.S. company), business center (internet access, small desk, etc.) and small lounge/seating area. The program is an alternative to the traditional trade show booth and offers a unique, cost-effective way for companies to participate in the largest medical equipment exhibition in Asia. Through participation companies will receive:
-- Semi-private meeting space in CEO pavilion (part of overall U.S.A. Pavilion). Space will include table, 4-chairs and complimentary internet access
-- Shared office center with receptionist and hospitality service
-- Pre-show promotion across China
-- On-site assistant to help navigate CMEF experience
-- Travel/Logistics guidance
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When: May 15-18, 2017
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Where: Shanghai, China
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Application deadline: Rolling until filled
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Cost: $4,250
Questions/Registration: David.Edmiston@trade.gov (612) 348-1644 or Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov (727) 893-3738
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Trade Fair - CEO Program for U.S. Companies at
MEDICA 2017
MEDICA 2017 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.
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When: November 13-16, 2017
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Where: Dusseldorf, Germany
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Application deadline: August 12, 2016 (unless sold out sooner)
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Cost: $6,200
For more information, contact: Leandro
Solorzano (Fort Lauderdale), Shelby
Peterson (Salt Lake City) or Anette Salama
(Dusseldorf/Germany) or visit here.
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U.S. Commercial Service Healthcare Trade
Mission to South Africa and Kenya
Optional add-on stops: Ethiopia l Ghana l
Mozambique
The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms to the
rapidly expanding healthcare sectors in these two countries and to assist U.S.
companies in pursuing opportunities in this sector. U.S. companies will
attend pre-scheduled meetings with potential agents, distributors, end users,
industry contacts and government officials for the goal of launching or
increasing exports.
U.S. medical devices are highly regarded by the local
medical community and often dominate the health landscape. Local distributors
are eager to see the latest innovations from the U.S. The region
has a growing middle class demanding better access to healthcare,
increasing the need for better healthcare treatment and facilities. A growing
burden of disease, particularly non-communicable diseases is also an area of
focus.
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When: October 22-27, 2017
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Where: Johannesburg, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya
with optional add-ons: Ethiopia, Ghana, or Mozambique
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Cost: $4,375 for small and medium-sized-enterprises*
(<500 employees); $5,975 for large firms
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For More Information or contact Michelle
Ouellette, 617-565-4302
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Denmark: Danish company looking to identify
partners in innovation to address obesity, diabetes, and
haemophilia.
To respond to these trade leads, please contact your local trade specialist.
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 Angola is an upper-middle income country of 25 million inhabitants that is 64 percent urban. The healthcare system is comprised of public and private facilities and services. Public health service is available at no cost and offers basic primary healthcare as well as specialized health services.
Angola offers medium-term business opportunities for US companies focused in top prospect sectors. A strong Angolan business partner knowledgeable about local business procedures and established in the target industry with financial strength and established clients is essential to business success. Companies should perform thorough due diligence on potential business partners and establish contractual arrangements conformant to US and Angolan law.
Read more about Angola and 75 other country spotlights in our 2017 Healthcare Technology Resource Guide.
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The Personal Care and Cosmetics Market Guide for Asia and Europe is now online! Recognizing the challenges for U.S. cosmetics firms in initially identifying high potential export markets, this guide seeks to provide accessible and comparable information across global markets to inform companies’ export strategies in three sections: personal care and cosmetic country overviews, market readiness checklist, and country guide annexes. Read more about it.
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