Name: The GIANT Health Event 2025
Start: 2025-12-08
End: 2025-12-09

Agenda 2023

Agenda

Time		Session Title and Description
8:30 - 10:00		Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:10		Welcome from our Chairperson Jonny Groome, Associate Medical Lead for Sustainable Healthcare at Nuffield Health Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist
10:10 - 10:30		Impact of Healthcare on Our Planet Dr. Jonny Groome discusses how, like many people around the world, our planet is in need of intensive care. Through significant intervention, ambition, and innovation, the healthcare community can play a significant role in successfully nursing it to the point of recovery. Jonny Groome, Associate Medical Lead for Sustainable Healthcare at Nuffield Health Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist
10:30 - 10:50		Delivering a Net Zero National Health Service in England Join Sarah Ouanhnon, as she takes you on a journey through the comprehensive strategy for delivering a Net Zero National Health Service in England. In this engaging session, you will explore the concrete steps and initiatives being undertaken to reduce the NHS's carbon footprint. Sarah will shed light on the strategies, innovations, and partnerships that are propelling the NHS towards its ambitious goal of achieving net zero emissions. Discover the roadmap to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible healthcare system. Speakers Sarah Ouanhnon, Head of NetZero Delivery at Greener NHS Programme
10:50 - 11:10		Engaging Clinicians and Patients to Make Climate Informed Choices In this session Dr Nadia Audhali will share real-world examples and strategies that empower both healthcare providers and individuals to make informed decisions that benefit the environment while ensuring the highest quality of care. Join us to learn how you can be part of the solution in the fight against climate change within the healthcare sector. Speakers Nadia Audhali, Paediatric Emergency Registrar Co-chair of Green At Barts Health
11:10 - 11:30		Q&A
11:30 - 11:50		The UCLH Net Zero Strategy Luke O'Shea, will unveil the innovative and ambitious Net Zero Strategy of the UCLH NHS Trust. Explore how this renowned institution is leading the way in sustainable healthcare, implementing pioneering strategies and technologies to achieve net zero emissions. Join us for an in-depth look at a cutting-edge approach to greening one of the UK's most prestigious medical institutions. Speakers Luke O'Shea, Director Of Innovation at UCLH NHS Foundation Trust
11:50 - 12:20		NHS Fleet and Travel In this informative session, Paul Chandler, will delve into the transportation aspect of healthcare sustainability. Discover the strategies and initiatives that the NHS is implementing to make its fleet and travel practices more environmentally friendly. Learn how reducing the carbon footprint of NHS transportation is not just a goal but an actionable plan. Speakers Paul Chandler , Deputy Director, Net Zero Travel & Transport at NHS England
12:20 - 12:40		Sustainable Models of Care Join us as Piyush Mahapatra outlines sustainable models of care. Uncover how healthcare can adapt to changing environmental needs while maintaining exceptional patient care. This session will showcase practical approaches to redefining healthcare delivery for a greener and more sustainable NHS. Speakers Piyush Mahapatra , Digital and Innovation Lead at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust Consultant trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
12:40 - 13:00		Q&A
13:00 - 14:30		Lunch and Networking
14:30 - 14:50		Delivering net zero creating green economies Join Pete Waddingham, as he explores the dynamic connection between delivering a net-zero healthcare system and stimulating green economies. Discover how sustainable healthcare practices can drive economic growth and innovation, fostering a win-win scenario for both the NHS and the planet. Speakers Pete Waddingham , National NetZero Lead for the AHSN Network
14:50 - 15:10		Expectations from Suppliers Heidi Barnard will provide a crucial perspective on what suppliers should know and do to align with the NHS's sustainability goals. Discover the key initiatives and responsibilities that suppliers need to embrace, including the innovative ""5 asks"" approach adopted by NHS Supply Chain. Gain insight into how suppliers can be integral to the NHS's journey towards a greener and more sustainable future. Speakers Heidi Barnard, Head of Sustainability at NHS Supply Chain
15:10 - 15:30		TBC
15:30 - 15:50		Q&A and Close
15:50 - 17:00		Startup Showcase GIANT is proud to showcase an impressive selection of Europe’s leading, award winning health-tech innovation start-ups. Continuing our 9-year track record as the leading “magnet for innovation”, according to the BBC, here’s an important selection of superb businesses demonstrating valuable innovations in healthcare - innovations that support GIANT’s mission “To improve the health and well-being of people around the world, by facilitating the acceleration and adoption of tech innovation”" SunScreenIT Greener Journey International Ltd

Time		Session
8:30 - 10:00		Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:05		Welcome from our Chairperson Kayleigh Hartigan, founder and CEO of Fertility Mapper, will welcome you to the UK's leading conference addressing key issues in Women's Health and showcasing technological innovation in this field. Kayleigh is a healthcare expert with over 17 years experience, Kayleigh has worked across both the public and private sector. This includes senior roles at the Department of Health, NHS, and as the Managing Director of a private equity advisory practice working on healthcare transactions across Europe. Most recently, Kayleigh has been part of the executive team at HealthHero and Zava, two of Europe’s largest healthtech companies. Speakers Kayleigh Hartigan, Founder and CEO, Fertility Mapper
10:05 - 10:15		Welcome from the Women's Health Ambassador for England Professor Dame Lesley Regan, Women’s Health Ambassdor for England and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College, London, will highlight the crucial role technological innovation plays in not only fast-tracking but discovering solutions to Women’s Health problems. Professor Dame Lesley Regan Women’s Health Ambassador for England
10:15 - 11:00		How do various sectors in Women’s Health overcome barriers to meaningful progress? Almost all studies show that Women’s Health problems form a greater burden on healthcare services than that of men’s not only in the UK but globally too. According to NHS Digital’s 2022 report, greater total costs of patient level activity were related to women than men. Despite this, women are still unable to efficiently access support services to seek treatment for their health issues. This panel discussion will delve into the key reasons this gender gap exists in healthcare and what can be done in various sectors, such as healthcare, education and research, to ensure women feel seen, understood and looked after in healthcare. Moderator Professor Dame Lesley Regan Women’s Health Ambassador for England Speakers Professor Stephen Smith, Former Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Cambridge University. Former Dean of School of Medicine at Imperial College, London. Professor Asif Ahmed, Founder and Executive Chairman of Mirzyme Therapeutics Teodora Popa, Programme Director of MSc Reproductive Science and Women’s Health at UCL
11:00 - 11:15		Digital Accessibility: Beyond Checking Boxes Envisioning empathetic tech 1. The imperative of digital accessibility: We delve into why digital accessibility is so crucial, touching on the significant statistic from WebAIM that 96.3% of home pages don’t meet WCAG 2 standards. It’s a reminder of the challenges faced by the 1.3 billion people globally with disabilities (WHO data). 2. Empathy over compliance: Our conversation goes beyond just ticking boxes for legal compliance. We explore how a heartfelt approach to technology can create solutions that are not only inclusive but also innovative and effective. 3. Our Journey at Beetroot: We share our experiences at Beetroot, where our commitment to diversity and inclusion shapes everything we do. It’s about doing more than what’s required; it’s about creating technology that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Plus, we’ve seen firsthand that it’s a smart business strategy, too. Speaker Rana Ersgard, Deputy CEO, Beetroot AB
11:15 - 12:00		Fertility & Menstrual Care for Every Body: Breaking the Stigma for a More Inclusive Future Explore how healthcare leaders are using stigma-busting marketing campaigns, rigorous research, and an intersectional lens to create more inclusive, diverse, and effective healthcare solutions and innovations for the future. Moderator Lizz Summers, Head of Brand & Marketing, Medico Digital Speakers Dr. Helen O'Neill, CEO & Founder of Hertility Health Bridget Gorham, Health Economic Partnerships Lead, NHS Confederation Sarah Henry, Race & Ethnicity Trainer, Counsellor Tatiana Klimanova, Accelerator Director, FemTech Lab
12:00 - 12:45		Panel discussion: FemTech for health & wellbeing: What do we want beyond what is available? Join Dr Heather Duncan, Chief Medical Officer at Isansys Lifecare, as she chairs a pivotal panel discussion which will explore what health and wellbeing technology is currently available in health for sport performance, smart clothing, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, motherhood, menopause, mood, and therapy. This session will outline what technology is currently on offer for women in these spaces and then determine what else is needed from the health tech industry to better enable women to be their best selves. There is some amazing work being done in the health tech arena by women and for women, but this complex area needs creative cross-speciality collaboration. In this session Dr Duncan would like people to come together to share, learn, and be part of growing the future. Moderator Dr. Heather Duncan, Chief Medical Officer, Isansys Lifecare Speakers Lesley Soden, Director, Succoris Ltd Lina Chan, Director of Women’s Health at Holland & Barrett, Founder and CEO of Parla Kelly Klifa, CEO & Co-Founder of Ally Health Katherine Church, Women's Health Lead for SmartCo Consulting Karina Vazirova, Co-Founder & CEO, Femtech Lab
12:45 - 13:00		Fertility Mapper Fertility Mapper is a platform powered by community data, dedicated to improving personalised access to high quality fertility services and rethinking the way fertility treatments are experienced, delivered and paid for. Today, Fertility Mapper is setting a new standard of transparency as the Tripadvisor for fertility clinics; a one-stop shop for anyone accessing treatment. Kayleigh is the founder and CEO of Fertility Mapper. A healthcare expert with over 17 years experience, Kayleigh has worked across both the public and private sector. This includes senior roles at the Department of Health, NHS, and as the Managing Director of a private equity advisory practice working on healthcare transactions across Europe. Most recently, Kayleigh has been part of the executive team at HealthHero and Zava, two of Europe’s largest healthtech companies. Kayleigh holds a BSc in the Biology of Fertility and Embryo Development (UCL) and an MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing (LSE). Speakers Kayleigh Hartigan, Founder and CEO, Fertility Mapper
13:00 - 14:30		Lunch and networking
14:30 - 14:40		Startup showcase GIANT is proud to showcase an impressive selection of Europe’s leading, award winning health-tech innovation start-ups. Continuing our 9-year track record as the leading “magnet for innovation”, according to the BBC, here’s an important selection of superb businesses demonstrating valuable innovations in healthcare - innovations that support GIANT’s mission “To improve the health and well-being of people around the world, by facilitating the acceleration and adoption of tech innovation” Companies participating: PCOS & US
14:45 - 15:30		How do we revoluntise primary care health services to support women with perinatal pelvic floor health issues? Join Wendy Powell, Founder and CEO of MUTU, as she chairs a pivotal panel discussion on the current state and future of Pelvic Floor Health in the UK. This session is more than just a conversation; it’s a crucial dialogue at the forefront of women’s health. We will be delving deep into the urgent need to revolutionise the primary care health services supporting women grappling with perinatal pelvic floor health issues, both digitally and through specialist community services. We will discuss: The Real Impact: Unveiling the True Effect of Pelvic Floor Issues on Women’s Lives. Who’s Impacted and What Really Works: A comprehensive look at those affected and the effectiveness of current treatments. Breaking Barriers: Understanding why many women hesitate to seek treatment and what stands in their way. Redefining Perinatal Pelvic Health Services: Navigating the challenges and seizing opportunities for better care. The Future Blueprint: Envisioning and shaping what changes are necessary, possible in perinatal pelvic health services. What would, could or should we be doing differently? Moderator Wendy Powell, CEO and Founder of MUTU Systems Speakers Dr Raj Arora, NHS GP Jenny Partridge, Innovation Manager, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex Sara Nelson, Programme Director, DigitalHealth.London Bella D’Almeida, Clinical Lead, Sussex PPHS Monica Franklin, Senior Project Manager, Perinatal Pelvic Health Service - South East London ICS
15:30 - 16:15		‘Unlocking Opportunities in Women’s Healthcare’ in partnership with Discovery Park From addressing unique health challenges to fostering innovation and inclusivity, we invite you to join us for a thought-provoking discussion that delves into the heart of women's healthcare. Our panellists will share their insights, experiences, and visions for unlocking the doors to a healthier, more equitable future for women everywhere. Moderator Sylvia Stevenson, Founder, Absolute Diversity Speakers Dr. MaryAnn Ferreux, Medical Director, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex Lina Chan, Holland & Barrett General Manager Wellness Ventures Melisa Guven, Associate, Monograph Capital Karina Vazirova, Co-Founder & CEO, Femtech Lab
16:15 - 17:00		How do we make women's health services work for women? Women's health is today's hot topic and issues like menopause are more widely discussed than ever before. Policy drivers like the Women's Health Strategy are shaping the delivery of public services but are we doing enough and are services actually meeting the needs of the women they are targeting? How do we radically design services for women and take a UCD approach to make services accessible, affordable and embedded across workplaces, the NHS and wherever women go seeking help at every stage of their lives? Moderator Liz Ashall Payne, CEO of ORCHA Speakers Katherine Church, Women’s Health Tech expert Monique Carayol, Founder and Managing Director of Your New Avenue Heather Wade, Menopause X Elina Navydenoa, CEO and Co-founder of Feebris

Time		Session Title and Description
8:30 - 10:00		Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:10		Welcome from our Chairperson Shane Tickell, CEO Temple Black, Voror and Endeavour Predict Health Tech companies
10:10 - 10:45		Barriers and facilitators to introducing digital therapies into the NHS’ Speakers Dame Prof. Til Wykes Professor & Head of School, King's College London Johnny Downs, NIHR Clinician Scientist and Clinical Senior Lecturer, King's College London Maria Loades, Clinical Psychologist, University of Bath Liz Ashall-payne, Chief Executive Officer , ORCHA
10:45 - 11:15		Using Intelligent Automation to Mitigate Pressures in the NHS: Ummanu & InterSystems Speakers Redmond O'leary, Sales Manager UK & Ireland, InterSystems Russell Blackmore, UK General Manager, Ummanu Health
11:15 - 12:00		Making compliance a business advantage Speakers Kenn Milton, Founder & CEO, MyBlueLabel Compliance Services A/S
12:00 - 12:25		A Funders Perspective- digital technologies for anxiety, depression and psychosis Speakers Matthew Brown, Digital Technology Lead, Mental Health, Wellcome
12:25 - 12:45		How the Discovery Data Service in London is helping integrate service across ICBs Shane Tickell, CEO Temple Black, Voror and Endeavour Predict Health Tech companies
12:45 - 13:00		Elevating Mental Health: The Power of Video Calls Speakers Andreas Bovens, Head of Media Platform and Developer Marketing, Whereby
13:00 - 14:30		Lunch and networking
14:30 - 15:00		Unmet needs in mental health research and service provision: digital solutions Allan Young, Professor Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London Dr. Adam Perkins, Research Affiliate, King's College London
15:00 - 15:15		IP for Digital Therapeutics: Opportunities and Challenges Speaker Dominic Jaques, UK & European Patent Attorney, Gill Jennings & Every LLP
15:15 - 16:00		Startup showcase GIANT is proud to showcase an impressive selection of Europe’s leading, award winning health-tech innovation start-ups. Continuing our 9-year track record as the leading “magnet for innovation”, according to the BBC, here’s an important selection of superb businesses demonstrating valuable innovations in healthcare - innovations that support GIANT’s mission “To improve the health and well-being of people around the world, by facilitating the acceleration and adoption of tech innovation” Companies participating: IntelliProve MindYourself App Moonbird Orassy Health
16:00 - 17:00		Spotlight on Canada Meet the ten Canadian companies with digital health solutions that are part of the UK Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) cohort, and learn about their cutting edge innovations designed to optimize health and social care operations, improve patient outcomes, and enhance decision-making processes within health and social care organizations. Companies participating: 360Medlink Altis Labs Baüne Calian Kognitiv Spark Mobia Health PragmaClin RxPx Skinopathy Smile

Time		Session Title and Description
8:30 - 9:35		Registration and Networking
9:35 - 9:40		Welcome from our chairman Speaker Roy Lilley, Health Policy Analyst, writer, broadcaster and commentator on the National Health Service
9:40 - 10:00		Hospital Without Walls" by Fay Johnstone Speaker Chris Malone, Managing Director UK, Luscii healthtech BV
10:00 - 10:45		Secrets to ICS Success in the New NHS Funding Landscape Stotles have assembled a panel of experts who are ready to give you a masterclass on how health tech suppliers can work best with the NHS and win opportunities in the ICS ecosystem! Filled with exclusive data insights into ICS budgets, procurement strategies, and real opportunities to health tech suppliers, this session is not to be missed. Panel members: ⭐️ John Witt, CEO and Co-Founder of Stotles (Chair) ⭐️ Mark Thomas, Chief Digitial and Information Officer for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB/ICS ⭐️ Liam Cahill, Health Tech Thought Leader and Advisor to the NHS ⭐️ Rammy Arafa, Head of Sales - South England, Open Medical Chair John Witt, CEO and Co-Founder of Stotles Panel members: Mark Thomas, Chief Information Officer at Bedford Luton and Milton Keynes ICS Rammy Arafa, Head of Sales four the South of England at Open Medical Liam Cahill, Advisor to national bodies, local providers and healthtech companies, founder of Together Digital.
10:45 - 11:10		Delivering Clinical Pathway Optimisation with Velocity Speaker Nathan Moore, Managing Director, Primum Digital Limited
11:10 - 11:20		Nano-tech elevates Cannabinoids to Medicines Speaker Yaron Shoob, CEO, Elixie Ltd
11:20 - 11:30
11:30 - 11:50		Managing diabetes to reduce cases of chronic kidney disease Chair Dr Tim Ringrose, CEO and Founder, Cognitant Group Ltd
11:50 - 12:15		Rethinking patient monitoring Dr. Johannes Kreuzer, CEO, Cosinuss GmbH
12:15 - 12:35		System wide, How wide? Conversation between Dr.Rima Makarem and Roy Lilley Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services, and to improve the lives of people who live and work in their area. Following several years of locally led development, recommendations of NHS England and NHS Improvement, and Royal Assent of the Health and Care Act (2022), 42 ICSs have been established across England on a statutory basis from 1 July 2022. Speakers Dr Rima Makarem, ICB Chair, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
12:35 - 13:00		What are the needs of the NHS Hospital Trust? An exciting panel discussion lead by the Chief Executive Officer of the Kent NHS Trust discussing the latest challenges and needs of NHS trusts in the nation and the requirements that they have for technology solutions to address their goals Speakers Krista Burslam-Dawe, COO, Opto Health Mairead McCormick, Chief Executive Officer, Kent Community Health foundation Trust Dr Sarah Phillips, Chief Medical Officer, Kent Community Health foundation Trust
13:00 - 14:30		Lunch and Networking
14:30 - 15:15		Improving Health through the Built Environment - Seizing the opportunity for impact Given the mission of the ICS network to work with local communities to identify health needs and develop preventative health strategies, this panel will explore: How the built environment impacts health and health equity in our local communities How ICBs can use the built environment as a vehicle to improve health and health equity in their local communities How ICBs can use the planning process to work with local communities and integrate preventative health interventions into neighborhoods and communities Chairperson of the panel Clare Delmar, Director, Prostate Care Limited & The Focal Therapy Clinic Michael Chang, Programme Manager, Planning and Health, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities Pete Gladwell, Director, Social Impact, Legal & General Magali Thomson, Project Lead for Placemaking, Great Ormond Street Hospital Natasha Reid, Founder, MATTER SPACE SOUL Lisa Finlay, Group Leader & Partner, Heatherwick Studio
15:15 - 16:00		Should local systems take bigger risks to drive bigger leaps with digital? This panel session will consider whether there is enough risk being taken by local systems and providers to ensure that our progress with technology isn’t outpaced by the growing scale of system challenges, as we progress into a digital technological revolution. In tandem, the group will consider what can be done to counter the growing consensus that the UK is now an unattractive bet by those building and investing in health technology, with providers are going to other “more viable” countries. Chair Liam Cahill, Advisor to national bodies, local providers and healthtech companies, founder of Together Digital Malte Gerhold, Director of Innovation at The Health Foundation Katherine Ward, former system director, and Chief Commercial Officer, Managing Director UK and Europe at Healthy.io
16:00 - 17:00		Cost saving technology: can digital solutions support NHS procurement by cutting costs? Procurement is currently facing many obstacles that are currently challenging its sustainability. From hidden costs, to a lack of data analysis that can provide informed decision making, there are many gaps in the procurement process that can be solved by simple digital solutions. Chairman Roy Lilley, Health policy analyst, writer, broadcaster and commentator on the National Health Servic Speakers Professor David Loughton, CBE, Chief Executive of the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts David Kwo, Managing Director Ingenuity Services Ltd Liz Ashall Payne, CEO of ORCHA Jasmeet Rai, Associate Director, RCH Care Homes

Time		Session Title and Description
8:30 - 10:00		Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:20		Dr Shafi keynote speech Speaker Professor Shafi Ahmed, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust
10:20 - 10:45		Two Worlds: why increasing digitisation hasn’t (yet) resulted in better healthcare Speaker Keith Errey, CEO, Isansys,
10:45 - 11:30		How Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) help with medical resource constraints and improve patient care Digital and AI have the potential to change how patient care is delivered. User-centricity while developing digital solutions is vital to living up to the promises. Join us to discuss collaborations between physicians, patients, and developers with rapid feedback loops from the daily clinic routine and what makes an impactful solution. Speaker Engin Demirel, Olympus EMEA Business Unit Manager, Moderator Dr. Maria Pellise, Hospital Cliníc de Barcelona, Physician Dr. Ed Seward, University College London Hospital, Director of Endoscopy Daniel Toth, CTO of Odin Vision Rajesh Sivaprakasam, Lead for Robotic Renal Failure Surgery Barts Health NHS TrustBarts Health NHS Trust
11:30 - 12:15		Patient centric surgical follow up - Another view of the surgical pathway Speaker Dr. Chindu Kabir, CEO, Post Op
12:15 - 13:00		Practical application of AI in the field of medical device industry and laboratories Panel Chair: Alastair Walker, Owner & Consultant, Lorit Consultancy Speakers: Tim Murdoch, Cambridge Design Partnership Business Development Lead – Digital Products Tautvydas Karitonas, TestLabs, Managing Director Verena Wieser, Medical Device Consultant, Lorit Consultancy Simon Johnson, CPI - Photonics & Electronics Technology Centre
13:00 - 14:30		Lunch and Networking
14:30 - 14:50		Innovation at the Intersection of AI and Medicine A Physician’s Journey Speaker Paul Mussenden, Chief Executive Officer, Cydar Medical Jan Heyligers, Vascular Surgeon
14:50 - 15:05		Keynote speech by UK Patient Safety Comissioner Dr Henrietta Hughes Speaker Dr Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Comissioner , Office of the Patient Safety Commissioner
15:05 - 15:20		Building a Compliance Culture for NHS DTAC Speaker Michael Bell, Partner, Acorn Compliance
15:20 - 15:35		Unlocking the value of Innovation: The IP Roadmap for HealthTech start-ups Speaker Jack Severs, Senior Associate , Gill Jennings & Every LLP
15:35 - 16:15		Startup Showcase GIANT is proud to showcase an impressive selection of Europe’s leading, award winning health-tech innovation start-ups. Continuing our 9-year track record as the leading “magnet for innovation”, according to the BBC, here’s an important selection of superb businesses demonstrating valuable innovations in healthcare - innovations that support GIANT’s mission “To improve the health and well-being of people around the world, by facilitating the acceleration and adoption of tech innovation” SunScreenIT Viseven VZN Consulting
16:15 - 17:00		Fireside Chat: Envisioning Tomorrow's Hospital: A Recap and Reflection by Dr Rajesh Sivaprakasam and Dr Dylan Attard Moderated by Dr Shafi Ahmed Dr Rajesh Sivaprakasam, Dr Dylan Attard Moderated Dr. Dylan Attard, Co-Founder & CEO, Med-Tech World Dr. Professor Shafi Ahmed, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust Dr. Rajesh Sivaprakasam, Lead for Robotic Renal Failure Surgery Barts Health NHS TrustBarts Health NHS Trust

Time		Session Title and Description
8:30 - 10:00		Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:05		INTRO and Welcome to the Day Speaker Mayer Schreiber, CEO Discovery Park
10:00 - 10:30		KEYNOTE: State of the Nation An overview of Global Funding Trends and how the UK is competing Speaker Henry Whorwood, Beauhurst
10:30-11:15		Angels vs VC’s and how to avoid the demons Chaired Emma Palmer Foster, Director, Discovery Park Ventures Kristina Pereckaite,
11:15-11:45		Early Stage company: Our funding story to date Chaired Dr Joanna Gould, CEO VisusNano
11:45 -12:15		KEYNOTE The Value in Valuations Speaker Max Herrmann, Managing Director Stifel
12:15 -13:00		Review of the Discovery Spark Programme, 5min pitches from participants. Includes audience voting. Speaker Renos Savva, Head of Innovation Discovery Park
13:00-14:30		LUNCH and Networking
14:30-14:45		Summary of the show so far and Discovery Spark Winner and Wildcard Winner Announced Speaker Jane Kennedy, Chief Business Officer
14:45 -15:15		Introduction to the Barclays Eagle Lab Funding Readiness Programme and introduction to the Demo Directory Speaker Benjamin Storey, Head of Investor Connectivity, Platforms & Proposition, Eagle Labs, Barclays Bank UK PLC
15:15-15:45		Early Stage company: Our funding story to date Speaker Dr Lydia Mapstone, Founder BoobyBiome
15:45-16:40		Venturing in to Equity A panel of investors will discuss the challenges and sweet spots for healthcare, providing ‘top tips’ for founders considering raising equity investment. Chaired Exec Chair Jenny Tooth, UK Business Angels’ Speakers Izzy Fox, Outsized Ventures Rebecca Todd, Longwall Ventures Hanadi Jabado, Sana Capital Tanya Moore, Cancer research Horizon
16:45-17:00		Discovery Park Ventures fund update and Closing remarks Chaired Emma Palmer Foster, Director, Discovery Park Ventures

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