Exhibitions

Arab Health Exhibition and Congress is the largest healthcare exhibition in the Middle East and second largest in the world.  The 2013 exhibition will be held January 28 to 31 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  For more information visit:  www.arabhealthonline.com

MEDICA is the leading global exhibition for the medical sector.  Every year it draws exhibitors ranging from world market leaders to innovative small firms from over 60 nations.  In 2013 the exhibition will be held November 20 to 23 in Düsseldorf, Germany.  For more information visit:  www.medica-tradefair.com

KIMES 2013 offers the opportunity to meet active Korean buyers from generalhospitals to medical clinics.  In 2013 the exhibition will be held March 21 to 24 in Seoul, Korea.  For more information visit:  www.kimes.kr/eng/

MEDIC EXPO 2013, 7th Medical Exhibition about medical-hospital equipment, supplies and services.  April 26 to 28 in former airport Helliniko, Athens, Greece.  For more information visit:  www.medicexpo.com

Conferences & Meetings

NEW!  Global Bio Medical Forum 2013, May 28-29, Seoul, Korea.  For more information visit:  www.kobio.org/kobio/gbf.  Incentives are available from Korean government to participating companies registered through KOTRA Toronto.  Contact Sam Park, spark@kotra.ca

EDC's Let’s Talk Exports, April 23 to June 4, 2013 is your best opportunity to get the latest information on the global economy and its impact on Canadian businesses like yours. Visit Let’s Talk Exports for more information and to register.

European Reimbursement Workshop providing an overview of reimbursement schemes in German, the UK, France, the Netherlands and Sweden.  Workshops in 2013 will take place in Toronto on June 13 and Vancouver on June 17.  Visit Toronto workshop or Vancouver workshop for more information and to register.

CE Mark Workshops providing an overview to medical device companies on the European Union regulatory system.  Workshops in 2013 will take place in Toronto on September 26 and Vancouver on September 30. 

AdvaMed 2013 is the premier MedTech Conference for CEOs, business executives, policy-makers, financiers, media, and industry stakeholders from around the world. The conference takes place September 23 to 25 in Washington D.C., United States. For more information visit: advamed2013.com

Eucomed's MedTech Forum 2012 is the largest gathering in Europe of its kind bringing together over 350 thought leaders from policy and scientific communities, along with the medical technology industry. The MedTech Forum is the premier event for the medical technology industry and all the other stakeholders active in health in Europe!  The conference takes place October 10, 11 and 12 in Brussels, Belgium.  Click here for more information. 

International Trade Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation:  The International Trade Branch assists Ontario suppliers of exportable goods and services to access and expand their business in international markets.  For more information visit:  www.OntarioExports.com

Trade Missions

Inward Trade Missions:  MEDEC hosts missions of buyers and distributors seeking to establish Canadian business relationships. Commercial officers from the market often accompany these missions, and are able to provide valuable information and advice on the market.  MEDEC arranges site visits and one-to-one meetings with the delegations.  Click here for information on Inward Trade Missions.

Outward Trade Missions:  MEDEC works with Export Development Canada, Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade, and provincial ministries of economic development and trade to ensure that healthcare focused trade missions to key markets regularly take place.  Missions provide an opportunity for companies to visit a market and meet potential buyers and distributors.  Click here for information on Outward Trade Missions.