Events Diary

Registration is open now for The Power to Disrupt - Clinical Diagnostics Expo UK, the ninth face-to-face event provided by Thornhill Healthcare Events in partnership with POCTInnovators.com. Taking place in London during September, Pathology in Practice will be supporting the event with a special supplement.

The Expo will be held in London at 15 Hatfields conference centre, Monday 16 September 2024, bringing together colleagues from across the public and private healthcare sectors. The day will feature two ISO accreditation workshops led by Katy Heaney, POCT Specialty Lead, Consultant Clinical Scientist (Biochemistry), and team members from Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS), plus a BIVDA led expert panel discussing the current and future need for diagnostics in the NHS. An exhibition of 40 vendor stands will demonstrate a wide range of diagnostic and monitoring solutions, devices and tests. Registration is free to NHS and those in academia. Spaces for commercial delegates are priced at £150 plus VAT.

Microbe Conference 2024 is aimed at biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, medical microbiologists and other healthcare professionals. The event features a wide-ranging lecture programme covering all aspects of microbiology, ‘hot topics’, research and clinical case studies. There is also a scientific exhibition displaying new and current technology available for microbiology laboratories and a scientific poster exhibition. For more information and the latest news please visit the website.

Following five popular meetings, Cardiac Marker Dialogues is pleased to be back with an exciting programme for a sixth meeting in Glasgow in September 2024. Cardiac Marker Dialogues is a dedicated meeting, hosted by UK NEQAS Cardiac Markers, to educate and involve clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, clinicians and the diagnostics industry in the continuously evolving area of cardiac markers and their role in diagnosis and treatment. This year's meeting will take place over two days, starting in the early afternoon on Thursday and concluding mid-afternoon on Friday.

The programme includes presentations from international experts in the field, panel discussions, facilitated breakout sessions, informal discussions and poster presentations. For more information, including registration and poster abstract submissions, please visit the website.

The BAC annual scientific meeting is face to face this year, taing place at the Aztec Hotel and Spa, Bristol, BS32 4TS.

Registration is now open and the programme can be seen at the website below.

Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge, network with industry leaders, and contribute to POCT advancement. Register now to secure your place. Participants who attend this event will gain valuable insights into UK NEQAS and its impact on advancing POCT with the day-long seminar set to feature industry experts exploring current trends and challenges in POCT the significance of POCT standards in ISO 15189.

Registration opens at 9am, with the programme commencing at 10am, running through to 4.30pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all delegates throughout the day. Attendance costs £40 plus VAT.

With over 5,300 exhibitors from almost 70 countries and 83,000 visitors Medica in Düsseldorf is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world. A wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health and more. The extensive programme of first-class forums, conferences and special shows provides opportunities for interesting presentations and discussions with experts and politicians and also includes pitches of new products and award ceremonies.

POCT-for-Scot is hosting a full-day conference on 14 November from 9am until 5pm. Delegates will benefit from educational presenations, interactive discussion sessions and a product fair from a wealth of point-of-care testing manufacturers.

2025 will see the 40th edition of the British Society For Microbial Technology's Annual Microbiology Conference, which will return to the regular venue of the RAF Museum in Hendon, North London.