Economy

Russia – Expand your companies export horizon

August 2011

The Russian market for medical technology in 2011 is estimated to be worth CHF 5 billion, making it the 13th most important country in the medical technology sector. Since 2009, healthcare budgets in Russia have risen to the top of the funding priorities in government spending.

The Medtech Switzerland Russian Forum offers

Exposure - Present you company to an audience of over 200 Russian healthcare consumers and decision makers
Networking - Make connections and start negotiations
Navigate - Learn the tricks of the trade in launching your export platform in Russia

Present your company to a Russian audience during four targeted information sessions in: cardiovascular solutions, dental solutions, orthopedic solutions, or improving healthcare.

Fact-finding mission to Russia October 17-19th, 2011 Moscow, Russia

For further information on these sessions, please see the attached PDF.

Half day seminar In addition to the fact finding mission, Medtech Switzerland and its partners invite you to participate in a half-day seminar on the Russian medtech market in Zurich, September 2. For further information please click here for the German version and here for the French version. Registration ends August 26.

Medtech Switzerland Wankdorffeldstrasse 102 Postfach 261 3000 Bern 22 Tel.: +41 31 335 62 41 Fax: +41 31 335 62 63 www.medtech-switzerland.com [email protected]

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