Upcoming Healthcare Events To Help You Go Global

Table of Contents

• Upcoming Events
• Trade Leads
• Healthcare Export Resources

Upcoming Events

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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Ukraine Public Procurement in Healthcare Sector Webinar

Companies interested to supply to the Ukrainian public healthcare sector are invited to participate in the free webinar to hear about procurement under centralized programs of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.  The Medical Procurement of Ukraine (MPU), will present and hold Q&A. 

• When: March 26, 2024, 7am PST/10am EST
• Where: Online
• Cost: Free

For more information, contact Olena Stephanska

The European Virtual Biotechnology Forum: Next Generation Sequencing Advancements and Risks

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The European Biotechnology Forum: Next Generation Sequencing Advancements and Risks: Next-Generation-Sequencing (NGS) technology is revolutionizing the healthcare sector, changing how diseases are diagnosed and treated. The U.S. Embassy to Greece has organized this virtual forum to showcase how cutting-edge NGS technologies are enabling and advancing healthcare and highlight how international cooperation can mitigate risks. The virtual forum will include industry developments from experts and leading U.S. biotechnology companies to help European stakeholders understand how to best employ these technologies while ensuring that their nation’s citizen patient data remains secure.

This session is open to European public and private sector representatives from the Ministries of Health; Data protection authorities; National biotechnology institute officials; Genetic diagnostic lab and in-vitro lab executives; Molecular biology and genetics researchers; Medical biotechnology start-ups and more.

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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 on April 17, 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.

CanArctic Industry Days Northern Canada  

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories & Iqaluit, Nunavut  | April 15 - 19, 2024

Partnering with the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce and the NWT Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Commercial Service Canada invites you to join the Industry Day program in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The Industry Days program presents an excellent opportunity to introduce your solutions to key stakeholders in Northern Canada involved in key sectors like

mining, construction, renewable energy, housing, ICT, healthcare, and more. 

Participation includes 20-30 minutes to present your company, information about doing business in Northern Canada, networking opportunities, and sponsorship opportunities.

• When: April 15 - 19, 2024
• Where: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Iqaluit, Nunavut
• Cost: $2,000 SME/$3,000 Large Companies

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

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

CPHI (Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients) North America, creates connections and inspires partnerships across the global pharma community. 

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, U.S. Embassy and Consulate healthcare specialists often lead delegations of public and private sector buyers from their respective countries. They 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 

Visit us at the International Business Center (IBC) located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Booths 1057/1059. 

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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Renowned as the premier healthcare trade show in the Americas, FIME 2024 is the must-see medical trade event in the Americas. Bringing together over 16,000 healthcare attendees and a showcase of innovative medical products and supplies. FIME draws regional and international healthcare professionals, networking opportunities, and key international players in the industry. and the chance to elevate your business. Prepare to navigate the evolving landscape of medical product discovery.

• When: June 19-21, 2024
• Where: Miami Beach Fl. USA

Questions? Please contact Miguel Olivares Miguel Olivares, Rod Hirsch or Yemmesrach Kassu

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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