Weekly Round up: Must attend events this autumn
Advanced Medical Solutions Group announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026
Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AIM: AMS), a world-leading specialist in tissue-healing technologies, announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Group revenue increased by 4% to £115.5 million and by 3% at constant currency (2025 H1: £110.8 million).
📺 Optimum TV: Countdown to Conference
The time is running out on our Countdown to Conference series. This week, Stephen Adams spoke with Ed Kliphuis, Partner of Sofinnova Partners’ Digital Medicine Strategy. Ed will continue the conversation on October 8th at the panel – AI’s role in shaping biotech investment narratives – does AI deliver hype, value, or a new investment lens?
Hear more about how AI has changed how investors decide what to invest in, and its potential impact on how biotechs and pharma firms will operate in the years ahead.
Watch the whole episode here:
📢 Hot Topic
In a similar vein, this week’s Hot Topic discussed how AI auto-summaries are forcing a rethink of how companies maintain visibility online. Watch the video below and talk to Optimum today about how you can tailor your messaging to LLMs and stay visible.
👥Industry events
Optimum’s 18th Annual Healthcare Investor Conference
London | 8 October 2026
Our agenda is now live, featuring leading voices from the life sciences and investment communities. Attendance is strictly limited and by invitation only, so register your interest today.
BIO-Europe 2026 – Cologne, Germany | 9–11th Nov 2026
Connecting with the global biotech community – Our CEO, Mary Clark, and Associate Director Zoe Bolt will be attending BIO-Europe 2026, one of the leading international dealmaking events for the life sciences industry.
The team are looking forward to meeting with companies, investors and potential partners to discuss collaboration opportunities. Get in touch to schedule a get-together.
London Landmarks Run | 17 November 2026
Optimum Strategic Communications and Catalyst Advisors LP will be hosting a 5K #LondonLandmarksRun during the #Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference and London Life Sciences Week this November.
Start your day the right way, with the London Landmarks Run. Connect with fellow #LifeSciences professionals while taking in some of London’s most iconic sights before the London Life Sciences/Jefferies conference day begins in November.
🕰️ ~7.00am GMT
🔗 Register for more information: https://lnkd.in/eAXkyvBF
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference & London Life Sciences Week – London | 15–20th Nov 2026
📅 Heading to the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference and London Life Sciences Week this November?
Register to join the mailing list and receive the official Jefferies Networking Event Guide, produced by Optimum Strategic Communications and Catalyst Advisors LP in partnership with Jefferies.
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-gFrK3V
📍 Planning an event during Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference or #LondonLifeSciences Week 2026? Email the Optimum team at contact@optimumcomms.com to have your event included in the guide.
Sponsorship Opportunities – Anglonordic Europe Life Science Conference
Join us as a sponsor of the 23rd Anglonordic Europe Life Science Conference on 20 April 2027 and position your organisation at the heart of the European life sciences community.
Our sponsorship packages offer a valuable opportunity to raise your profile, showcase your expertise, and connect with investors, biotech leaders, pharma executives and other key decision-makers from across the sector. Whether your goal is to increase brand visibility, generate new business opportunities or demonstrate your commitment to innovation, we have a range of sponsorship options available.
📩 To discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact anglonordic@optimumcomms.com
🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eREBhF6Z
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