Upcoming Healthcare Events To Help You Go Global

Table of Contents

• Upcoming Events
• Trade Leads
• Healthcare Export Resources

Upcoming Events

Indonesia Cosmetics Halal Certification Webinar

Companies seeking to enter or currently exporting to Indonesia must comply with Halal certification requirements and start the regulatory process well before the deadline of October 17, 2026 when the Halal Product Assurance Law No. 33 ("Halal Law") goes into effect. Participate in this webinar to hear about the implementation, requirements and process for halal certification from the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH), American Halal Foundation (AHF), and P&G Indonesia.

• When: February 20, 2024, 5pm PST/8pm EST
• Where: Online
• Cost: $25

For more information, contact Cindy Ma.

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Explore the Korean Medical Device Market

February 27, 2024

The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy Seoul would like to invite you to join our Explore the Korean Medical Device Market webinar. During this complimentary webinar, our team of market experts will provide insights into successfully entering and selling medical devices in the Korean market. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A with our specialists to address your specific questions.

• When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM (PST) / 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM (EST)
• Register by: February 25, 2024, COB (PST)
• Where: Online
• Cost:  Free

Key Highlights:

1. Deepen your understanding of the characteristics and complexities that define the Korean medical device market.
2. Learn the procedures and requirements for securing product approvals in Korea’s highly regulated market.
3. Equip yourself with the necessary tools as you strategically plan and execute your pre- and post-marketing activities in Korea.

For more information, please contact Jinjoo Lee

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Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center

March 11-14, 2024

Featuring 1,000 of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers, MODEX is one of the most influential events for companies and organizations in manufacturing and distribution sectors looking to advance their supply chain operations, mitigate future risks, and increase efficiencies. US Commercial Service has partnered with MODEX to attract international buyers to this biannual event. 

Questions:  Elizabeth Ahern

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The U.S. Commercial Service, through the Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP), is partnering with Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) to recruit international buyer delegations to meet U.S. exhibitors from around the world.

The “Global Export Seminar” series is a multi-part export educational seminar.  Attendees will learn from private and public sector stakeholders on news, opportunities, and best practices in the international marketplace for the organic, health, wellness, natural products and food & beverage industries. There is no separate registration or fee needed to attend.

• Where: Global Resource Center, Room 204C, at the Anaheim Convention Center 
• When: Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 
• Time: 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM 

Questions: Chelsey Libecki and Susan Widmer

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Introduce your Medtech Product at HKMDHIA Medtech Forum 2024

The Hong Kong  U.S. Commercial Service is working with the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association to identify export ready Medtech companies who are keen to introduce their products to Hong Kong and the Greater Bay area to participate in this year’s HKMHDIA Medtech Forum 2024.

Selected U.S. Companies, on a complimentary basis, will be offered 15 minutes to showcase their new solution during the Medtech & Innovation Session. The conference is expected to draw 300 industry professionals, hospitals and clinics, service providers, government officers, medical, media, and investors.

Optimize your travel by adding on a Gold Key Service Hong Kong U.S. Commercial Service can arrange matchmaking appointments before or after the forum.

If you are interested, please get in touch with Natalie Tong, Healthcare Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service

CMEF (China Medical Equipment Fair)

Shanghai, China | April 11-14, 2024

CMEF is a world leading medical and health technology platform which provides a comprehensive display of technological advancements and solutions from across the entire medical industry chain. CMEF is dedicated to industry trends, technological innovation, and fostering future business opportunities and development, contributing to the global advancement of the medical industry.

This year, CMEF has partnered with the US Commercial Services to support our US Pavilion exhibitors at the show! Use the U.S. Commercial Service to:

• One-on-one export information and resources consultations
• Receive insights to the Chinese market for your product/service
• Access premier exhibition space with the US Pavilion, and more!

 Please contact Jacqueline Chen or Xiaoli Pan for more information.

Trade Event Partnership Program at CPHI North America (Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients)

May 7-9, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, USA

CPHI North America creates connections and inspires partnerships across the global pharma community. Place yourself at the heart of pharma with the opportunity to browse 330+ exhibitors in person and to discover companies and products. Engage with like-minded professionals while attending talks, panels and presentations by industry experts.

At CPHI North America 2024 you will be able to:

• Meet your peers in production, procurement, supply chain and R&D.
• Discover innovations and insights in your field from more than 250 exhibits.
• Meet suppliers from all across the industry and connect online as part of your pre-event prep.

In support of the Trade Event Partnership Program with CPHI, the U.S. Commercial Service is recruiting public and private sector buyers from several countries around the world. In addition, U.S. Embassy and Consulate healthcare specialists from these countries will be available to meet with U.S. companies to discuss market opportunities and challenges, trade barriers, export finance options, U.S. Government advocacy, and more! These specialists often lead delegations of public and private sector buyers from their respective countries.

Our team will be at the show May 7-9, 2024 at the International Business Center (IBC) located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Booths 1057/1059. The IBC will serve as the hub for most TEPP services and as a meeting place for all international visitors. The IBC will be staffed to assist visitors with referrals and general information.

International Business Center Dates and Hours:

• May 7: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
• May 8: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
• May 9: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Please contact Mark Kilimnik, Kerry Barnett or Paulo Camposeco for more information.

Istanbul, Türkiye | May 13-15

Seize the growing healthcare market in Turkey! With a population of 84 million, increasing healthcare expenditure in a $3 billion medical device market, universal health insurance coverage and nation-wide IT infrastructure, U.S. medical technologies have vast opportunities in this evolving landscape.

Daily conferences, business-to-government meetings with diplomats from 26 European and Eurasian countries. 

Optional business-to-business matchmaking meetings with pre-screened buyers, agents, distributors or joint-venture partners at these mission stops:

• May 9-10 | Italy, Romania
• May 16-17 | Denmark, Poland, Kazakhstan

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Trade Leads

Please note that only U.S. Companies with products and services that have at least 51% U.S. content are eligible for the U.S. Commercial Service's assistance with these trade leads.

To learn more about the trade leads above, please email our trade leads team:

Tony Michalski; Taylor Little

Healthcare Export Resources

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