New installation invites global MedTech companies to showcase their innovations
LONDON, Mar 21, 2016 - (ACN Newswire) - Lions Health, the Festival and Awards for life-changing creativity has announced the launch of the Lions Health Omnicom Health Group MedTech Expo at this year's Festival from 18-19 June.
Spaces within the exhibition will be given to the most innovative companies in MedTech and to ensure a diverse, global mix of technologies and organisations, are being offered free of charge.
"New and cutting-edge technologies are rapidly changing the healthcare landscape and it's essential that the communications industry adapts to this. The purpose of Lions Health is to provide a unique platform that inspires change while championing the value of creativity in healthcare communications. We hope that this new installation enhances this opportunity," said Louise Benson, Festival Director, Lions Health.
A specially curated exhibition will focus on areas including: Cognitive Computing and Big Data; Wearables and Home Health Devices; Virtual and Augmented Reality; Telemedicine and Video Visits; Personalised Medicine & Genomics; Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; and 3D Printing
Ed Wise, CEO of Omnicom Health Group, the sole sponsor of the MedTech Expo, commented "technology is going to define the next generation of healthcare innovations. For communication companies, this will provide new platforms to create, invent and engage in ways that can make a real difference in how global health is delivered."
All applications to exhibit will be reviewed by experts with unbiased knowledge and strong industry credibility. They will be looking for truly innovative companies that offer a glimpse into the future of medicine and healthcare.
Across two days, more than 1,000 international delegates will be a part of Lions Health in Cannes, France. Outstanding content from visionary speakers, unique networking opportunities and exhibitions of the best in global healthcare communications, all play a part in inspiring, educating and celebrating creativity and innovation in healthcare.
Further information and details on how to apply to be a part of the Med Tech Expo can be found at www.canneslions.com/lions_health/.
About Lions Health
Lions Health is a global annual awards for creative excellence in pharma and healthcare & wellness communications, judged by international industry professionals. The awards form part of a two-day Festival of content, learning and debate that will explore the essential and unique issues relating to the world of healthcare communications, present exhibitions and screenings of the work being judged, and offer unrivalled networking opportunities. Lions Health is organised by Lions festivals. www.canneslions.com/lions_health/.
About Lions Festivals
Lions Festivals is the organiser of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Lions Health, Lions Innovation and Eurobest, as well as co-organisers, with its joint venture partners, of Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity, and the Asian Marketing Effectiveness & Strategy Awards. www.lionsfestivals.com. Lions Festivals is powered by Top Right Group.
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