This year's free Annual Conference, entitled Irish pharma - live or die, will examine how much Ireland has advanced as a lifesciences bedrock and explore fully some of the challenges it faces including from some of its closest neighbours. The conference will take place on 1 November at One Great George Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AA, starting at 9.15 a.m. Registration is free. To register, please e-mail Elaine Connell (elaine.connell@enterprise-ireland.com). Further information can be found at http://www.techlinkuk-ireland.com/.