HealthTech Conference 2024 – Agenda
The pro-manchester HealthTech Conference for 2024 is sponsored by Bruntwood SciTech, Medtechtomarket, Mills & Reeve, and the University of Salford, huge thanks to them.
The agenda will follow the structure below:
- Health in Greater Manchester, what’s the 10-year plan and what does it entail for Manchester
- Potential solutions for addressing the challenges highlighted in the Darzi report
- Meet the Innovators, the companies that are doing
The breadth of knowledge & expertise across the speaker lineup is impressive, a plethora of experts from Manchester’s Healthtech community, collaborating and sharing their expertise with the wider business community. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in this ever-evolving sector.
Full agenda below:
9:00 – 9:30 Registration & Networking – Tea, coffee, and pastries
9:30 – 9:35
Welcome
Charlotte Lewis/Mills & Reeve
9.35 – 9.40
Opening with Bruntwood Sci-Tech
Andy Roberts/Bruntwood SciTech
09.40 – 10.00
Keynote: Health in the Greater Manchester Area: The 10-Year Plan
An exploration of how healthcare integrates into the local government’s broader strategy, focusing on collaboration between the NHS and local authorities.
Cllr Tom Robinson / Manchester City Council
10.00 – 10.20
Keynote: Health Edge: Innovation in Greater Manchester
A discussion on ongoing initiatives aimed at tackling healthcare challenges within the region.
Health Innovation Manchester
10:20 – 11.00
Panel Discussion: Fixing Healthcare in Greater Manchester
A reflection on the previous two keynotes and an exploration of potential solutions for addressing the challenges facing the NHS in Greater Manchester.
Charlotte Lewis / Mills & Reeve (HOST)
Annie Yarwood / HRC Emergency and Acute Care / MFT NHS
Dr Leah Greene / University of Salford Manchester
Alistair Williamson / Lucid
11.00 – 11:25 Tea/coffee break & networking
11:25 – 11.55
Panel Discussion: Innovators in HealthTech
We’ll showcase innovators already working on solutions to the challenges identified in the Darzi Report, how they are demonstrating cutting-edge advancements in the field.
Mark Duman / MD Healthcare
Alex Frangi / University of Manchester
Ralph MacKinnon / Health Cloud UK
Markella Mikkelsen / Molmart
Katherine Boylon / MFT NHS
11.55– 12.10
Keynote: Brooke Surgery with Dr Nabeel Arshad
Providing fast, efficient medical care across Manchester, The Brooke Surgery is dedicated to giving the best care for patients and are on a mission on to deliver evidence-based medicine information, available for all via social media. Dr. Nabeel Arshad is a dedicated GP at the surgery and will inspire us all with how he has been instrumental in implementing these innovative practices to improve patient access and care.
12.10 – 12.25
Keynote: The Real Birth Company with Zoe Wright
The Real Birth Company is transforming antenatal information services within the NHS and across the globe. By provide accessible and intuitive digital learning platforms that support parents as they prepare for the birth of their baby, guided by their midwifery and obstetric teams. Bringing together a unique combination of clinical midwifery knowledge, proven teaching methods and user-friendly technology, they partner with the NHS, midwives across the UK and internationally, who trust our resources and value the training they provide.
12:25 – 13.05
Panel: Enabling Innovation Supporting HealthTech Innovators – A focus on how GM companies are driving innovation in HealthTech, from providing funding to offering strategic support for new technologies.
Andrea Winders / MIDAS (HOST)
Vicky Protano / Mills & Reeve
Sam Holland / Quiddity
Dr Matt Pearce / Medtechtomarket
Dr Andy Round / Deepbridge Capital
13.05 – 13:10 Closing Remarks,
Concluding the event with final thoughts, followed by lunch and further networking opportunities.
Charlotte Lewis / Mills & Reeve
Sam Booth / pro-manchester
13.10 – 13.45 Lunch & Networking
13:45 Event Close