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SUMMARY:GLOBE Webinar - "Unlocking the Potential of the German (Bio)Pharma Market"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive webinar on the German (bio)pharmaceutical market\, the fourth largest in the world and a global leader in research\, development\, and production. Discover the strengths that make Germany a powerhouse in the pharmaceutical industry and explore the opportunities it offers for international companies. This webinar is designed for international companies eager to explore the opportunities within the German (bio)pharma market. Whether you’re looking to export\, invest\, expand\, or stay informed\, this session will provide valuable knowledge and actionable insights.\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION\n\n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nOverview of the German (bio)pharma market\nInsights into Germany’s leading role in R&D and production\nThe German reimbursement and pricing system for pharmaceuticals\n\n \nThis session is organized by GLOBE – Global Life Sciences Opportunities Business Exchange\, an Intellectual Exchange Group with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. GLOBE partners include the U.S. Commercial Service\, Small Business & Technology Development Center\, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.\n \nPanelists:\nDr. Marcus Schmidt is Director Chemicals & Healthcare at Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI)\, the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. His industry group advises international healthcare companies expanding into Germany. Dr. Schmidt has been involved with attracting foreign direct investment to Germany since 2000. After working as a Project Manager in Berlin\, he served as Director North America in New York and Washington\, DC as well as the global Group Director for Technology & Services. In 2023 he was seconded to the Directorate for Innovation and Industry at the Federal Chancellery. Prior to his career in economic development\, Dr. Schmidt served in various legal positions in Germany and Japan.\n \nTilo Mandry\, Lead International Liaison Manager\, IGES Institut\, Berlin. Tilo conducts comparative studies on international health systems and reimbursement and pricing procedures for innovative therapies. His focus is on advanced therapies\, combinations of drugs and medical devices\, digital health applications and orphan drugs. He studied law at the University of Cologne and Vanderbilt University and received his PhD from the Philipps-University of Marburg.\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/globe-webinar-unlocking-the-potential-of-the-german-biopharma-market/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:GLOBE "Exploring the German MedTech Market: Innovations and Opportunities"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar on the thriving German medtech market\, renowned globally for its excellence in medical products “made in Germany.” This session will introduce the robust ecosystem supporting medtech companies in Germany\, with a special focus on the outpatient and hospital markets. This webinar is designed for international companies eager to explore the opportunities within the German medtech market. Whether you’re looking to export\, invest\, expand\, or stay informed\, this session will provide valuable knowledge and actionable insights.\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION\n\n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nOverview of the German medtech ecosystem\nKey insights into the outpatient and hospital markets and the relevant market access conditions\nHighlights on automation\, robotics\, assistive devices and care solutions\n\n \nSpecial Feature: We’ll also discuss the renowned Medica trade fair held in Germany\, offering tips for first-time visitors and exhibitors to maximize their experience.\n \nThis session is organized by GLOBE – Global Life Sciences Opportunities Business Exchange\, an Intellectual Exchange Group with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. GLOBE partners include the U.S. Commercial Service\, Small Business & Technology Development Center\, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.\n \nPanelists:\nNadine Litchfield is Senior Manager Healthcare at Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI)\, the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. Nadine has been with GTAI since 2012\, assisting numerous companies from various industries with their investment plans for Germany. Prior to her role at GTAI\, she assisted German\, Dutch and US companies with their entry into the US respective European market and served as Authorized Trade Representative of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Netherlands and Belgium.\n \nMichael Weisser\, CEO of AiM (an IGES Group company)\, has been working at AiM for 16 years\, providing consultancy services to industry. His focus is on market access and reimbursement of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are based on the use of medical devices\, IVD and digital products. This involves setting up strategies and implementing them hands-on in the European and specifically German context.\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/globe-exploring-the-german-medtech-market-innovations-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:GLOBE Webinar - "Unlocking Opportunities in the German Healthcare Market"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive webinar where we delve into the dynamic and expansive German healthcare market—the largest healthcare and life sciences market in Europe. Discover why Germany’s healthcare expenditures are the highest in Europe and explore the latest market data\, trends\, and developments shaping this vital sector. This webinar is tailored for international companies eager to understand the opportunities within the German healthcare landscape. Whether you’re looking to export\, invest\, expand\, or simply stay informed\, this session will provide valuable knowledge and actionable insights.\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION\n\n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nComprehensive market data and insights\nCurrent trends and emerging developments relevant for market access\nKey subsectors driving growth\n\n \nThis session is organized by GLOBE – Global Life Sciences Opportunities Business Exchange\, an Intellectual Exchange Group with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. GLOBE partners include the U.S. Commercial Service\, Small Business & Technology Development Center\, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.\n \nPanelists:\nNadine Litchfield is Senior Manager Healthcare at Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI)\, the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. Nadine has been with GTAI since 2012\, assisting numerous companies from various industries with their investment plans for Germany. Prior to her role at GTAI\, she assisted German\, Dutch and US companies with their entry into the US respective European market and served as Authorized Trade Representative of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Netherlands and Belgium.\n \nMichael Weisser\, CEO of AiM (an IGES Group company)\, has been working at AiM for 16 years\, providing consultancy services to industry. His focus is on market access and reimbursement of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are based on the use of medical devices\, IVD and digital products. This involves setting up strategies and implementing them hands-on in the European and specifically German context.\n \nTilo Mandry\, Lead International Liaison Manager\, IGES Institut\, Berlin. Tilo conducts comparative studies on international health systems and reimbursement and pricing procedures for innovative therapies. His focus is on advanced therapies\, combinations of drugs and medical devices\, digital health applications and orphan drugs. He studied law at the University of Cologne and Vanderbilt University and received his PhD from the Philipps-University of Marburg.\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/globe-webinar-unlocking-opportunities-in-the-german-healthcare-market/
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SUMMARY:RTP Forward
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Research Triangle Park has served as a major economic driver for the region. As a hotbed of innovation\, a catalyst for investment and a major employment hub\, RTP has put the Triangle on the map as a destination for businesses and residents wanting to live and work in a place that symbolizes the “what next” of industry.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nJoin us for a lively panel discussion on the role RTP will play in the coming years as the heart of an ecosystem buzzing with leading-edge developments in technology\, finance and life sciences.\n \nThe morning will start with a light breakfast fare and coffee before moving to the panel discussion.\n \nOur panelists are:\n \nJessica Brock\, Partner\, Real Estate Operations\, Longfellow Real Estate Partners\n \nScott Levitan\, President/CEO\, Research Triangle Foundation\n \nDavid Rabin\, VP\, CMO\, Lenovo\n \nLee Roberts\, Chancellor\, UNC Chapel Hill and Research Triangle Foundation Board Member\n \nLeslie Walden\, VP Regional Public Affairs\, Fidelity Investments\n \nModerator:  Lauren Ohnesorge\, Senior Staff Writer\, Triangle Business Journal\n  \nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/rtp-forward/
LOCATION:North Carolina Biotechnology Center\, 15 TW Alexander Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:You're Invited to NCBiotech's 40th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sep. 19 as we commemorate 40 years of progress in our North Carolina life sciences ecosystem. \nCome network and learn about the leaders\, institutions\, collaborations\, and scientific advances that differentiate our life sciences hub globally. You’ll be inspired for the future. \nMartin Marietta Center for Performing Arts | Raleigh\, NC \n\n\n4 p.m.     Check-in and networking\n4:30 p.m.     Program\n6 p.m.     Networking reception\n8 p.m.     Reception wrap up\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRSVP NO\n\nRSVP YES\n\n \n \n\n  \nEmcee\n\nAnita Graham-Brown\, Director of ncIMPACT Initiative and Senior Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, will emcee the event. \nFor more details on the program\, visit here. For questions or sponsorship information\, contact Michelle VonCannon. We look forward to celebrating with you. \n\n  \nThank You to Our Partners\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/youre-invited-to-ncbiotechs-40th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E South Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:Medical\, Biomedical Biodefense Summit
DESCRIPTION:Medical Support to the Warfighter\, will connect businesses in North Carolina with military and other federal agencies that require or purchase medical supplies\, equipment\, devices\, pharmaceuticals\, medical information technology and medical services.  Representatives from the Departments of Defense\, Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services\, their prime vendors and major contractors – from national commands and from bases\, commands and facilities in North Carolina – will highlight current technology or resource gaps and needs\, future requirements and procurement processes to supply military and federal medical facilities and agencies.  All medical-related businesses in North Carolina – large or small\, prime contractors\, subcontractors\, suppliers\, manufacturers and service providers – will benefit from briefings on military requirements\, procurement processes and supplier qualifications\, from informal networking with buyers and users\, and from exhibiting or viewing demonstrations of the latest medical technologies designed to support America’s warfighters.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nThe Biomedical and Biodefense Support to the Warfighter track will focus on establishing dialogue between industry and academia-based technology innovators and military and government officials to address the current and future biomedical and biodefense needs of the military and our nation.\n  \nSummit Partners\n\n\nFirst Flight Venture Center\nUNC System\nNorth Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)\nNorth Carolina Center for Optimizing Military Performance (NC-COMP)\nDefense Alliance of North Carolina\nThe Geneva Foundation\n\n\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/medical-biomedical-biodefense-summit/
LOCATION:North Carolina Biotechnology Center\, 15 TW Alexander Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of US Senator Thom Tillis":MAILTO:scheduling@tillis.senate.gov
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