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Agenda 2024
Agenda
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9:55 - 10:00 |
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Welcome from our Chairperson Chair person: 
Dr Ishi Bains
NHS GP, Regional Primary Care Clinical Lead for Gynaecology |
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10:00 - 10:45 |
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The Future of Healthcare is Female Women have historically been underrepresented in research and product development. Our panel will discuss how stakeholders - startups, investors, corporates, and healthcare leaders – have a responsibility to address and championing better healthcare products and services for women by challenging the status quo to create health equity.Chair person: 
Kate Lancaster,
CEO, Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Speakers: 
Paula Bellostas Mugerza
Senior Partner and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Leader, Kearney 
Alexandra Oti
CoFounder, Unravel Health 
Erin Beveridge
Principal Clinical Researcher, Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd. 
Miriam Kenrick
CoFounder, Women In Pharma and #BeyondBikiniMedicine |
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10:45 - 11:30 |
From Med to MedTech: Adapting the Art of Caregiving in the Digital Revolution How Health Hubs and AI Can Address Long-Standing Gaps in Women's Health Care While Expanding Access NationwideThe complexity of women's health care has advanced, but basic needs like accessible contraception are still neglected, contributing to stark disparities in the UK. In this panel, we want to explore how technology can empower women to take an active role in improving their health outcomes through knowledge and access to care. We will be looking at three key topics:
Chair person: 
Prof. Dame Lesley Regan
Women’s Health Ambassador England 
Speakers: 
Dr. Sue Mann
National clinical director for women’s health 
Prof. Hilary Critchley
Professor of Reproductive Medicine at UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH 
Dr. Shera Chok
Founder and Chair of the Shuri Network; National Lead for Community Settings at the NIHR 
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11:30-12:00 |
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Fertility care Infertility affects an estimated 186 million individuals globally and many more struggle to conceive. Many technologies are now in place and constantly being developed to aid individuals and couples on their journey. |
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12:00 - 12:40 |
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Optimising perinatal pelvic health care to support a life course approach: call to action The role of technology and the development of digital health in perinatal pelvic health carePelvic floor dysfunction includes pelvic organ prolapse, urinary, bowel and sexual dysfunction. It can affect one in three women with debilitating and devastating consequences to their physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. There are significant barriers to people seeking help, receiving timely access to support and appropriate identification and early intervention to address their pelvic health dysfunction. The panel will explore how digital enablers could reduce these barriers and support the teams work together on a life course approach. Chair person:
Dr Ishi Bains
NHS GP, Regional Primary Care Clinical Lead for Gynaecology 
Speakers: 
Janet Barter
President of the Faculty of sexual and reproductive health and Clinical lead at Tower Hamlets Women’s health Hub 
Rehan Khan
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal London Hospital Chair, Professional Development Committee at RCOG, Regional Lead Gynaecologist at NHSE (London)
Sunita Sharma
London Postnatal Clinical Lead and Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 
Imogen Pallister
Highly Specialist Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Team Lead, Barts Health NHS Trust
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| 12:40-13:00 | How to deliver exceptional experiences for FemTech startups The FemTech revolution is reshaping healthcare, bringing women’s health to the forefront and emphasising the need for a user-centric approach that reflects the unique needs of its diverse user base. However, early-stage FemTech startups often struggle to find the best practices for evaluating and designing optimal user experiences. In this session, Shada Azodi, Research Director from Bold Insight—a leading user experience and human factors research agency with offices in London and Chicago—and Dr Sandra Nwokeoha, Founder of Ellescope—a medical software company with the mission to improve antenatal care outcomes—will explore UX research principles tailored specifically for early-stage research and testing. They will share practical tips from real-world projects, demonstrating how effective UX research and design strategies can be used to enhance product usability, accessibility, and satisfaction. Drawing on industry guidelines and their own first-hand experience, Shada and Sandra will offer actionable approaches for startups to anticipate unmet needs, foster empowering user experiences, and drive success in the FemTech sector.Speakers: 
Shada Azodi,
Research Director from Bold Insight 
Dr Sandra Nwokeoha,
Founder of Ellescope |
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| 13:00-14:30 |
Lunch and networking |
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| 14:30-15:15 |
Pregnancy and Pharmaceuticals: Bridging the Innovation Gap Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation in Obstetric Drug DevelopmentThe pregnancy market is underexplored but holds significant potential. The market is often seen as risky due to difficulties associated with conducting clinical trials on pregnant patients. However, there is a lot of interest and willingness from the pregnant population to take part in clinical trials. This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities within this market and bust the most commonly associated myths. Chair person: 
Anna David
Director at Institute for Women's Health, University College London 
Speakers: 
Prof. Jenny Myers
Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine/Consultant Obstetrician 
Prof. Peter Brocklehurst
Emeritus professor of Women’s Health, Director of Research and Development, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit; Co-chair 
Amin Rostami-Hochaghan
Professor of Systems Pharmacology and Director of Centre for Applied Pharmacokinetic Research at The University of Mancheste
Dr Jahnavi Daru
Expert Assessor for Women’s Health at the MHRA; Benefit Risk Evaluation II, Safety & Surveillance 
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| 15:15 - 17:00 |
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| 17:00 - 22:00 |
GIANT Health Event “After party + Christmas Drinks”. In the bar at the Hilton Hotel Angel Islington, directly adjacent to the Business Design Centre. 53 Upper St, London N1 0UY Everyone invited. Cash bar |
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Session Title and Description |
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10:00 - 10:30 |
What opportunities are there for developers and innovators in the sector? Chairperson: 
Professor Shafi Ahmed
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust
Ali Parsa,
Announcing the launch of Qu, an AI personal clinical assistant designed by clinicians, for clinicians. Ali Parsa is an international Healthcare Entrepreneur, Founder of Quadrivia, Babylon and Circle Health |
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| 10:30 - 11:15 |
Does organisational culture supporting innovation, help or hinder innovation? Chairperson: 
Talac Mahmud,
Partner at HIYOS Firstcare 
Chris Chaney
Chief Executive at CW+ 
Christopher Bound,
Lead Nurse WLCH CYP Diabetes , West London’s Children’s Healthcare 
AUSTEN El-Osta,
Director, Imperial College London 
Charlotte Wickens,
Interim Policy Manager, The King's Fund |
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| 11:15 - 11:45 |
Fireside chat with chair of the NHS: reflction of challenges Chairperson: 
Richard Meddings,
Chair, NHS England 
Roy Lilley,
Health policy analyst, writer, broadcaster and commentator on the National Health Service |
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| 11:45 - 12:30 |
Accelerating Health Tech Adoption: Overcoming Barriers to Transformative Change The healthcare sector often faces significant barriers to adopting new technologies—from regulatory hurdles to resistance from stakeholders. This session will dive into effective strategies for accelerating health tech adoption, addressing key challenges like data security, training requirements, and interoperability issues. Attendees will gain insights into bridging the gap between innovation and implementation, with a focus on how collaboration between technology providers, clinicians, and regulators can ensure that innovative solutions are deployed safely and effectively to benefit patients and providers alike.Pitching companies: 
Callyope
Silbo
Syadem
IMS Medication
R Plus Plus
Quantiq.io
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| 12:30 - 13:00 |
Startup Showcase GIANT is proud to showcase an impressive selection of Europe’s leading, award winning health-tech innovation start-ups. Continuing our 10-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” 
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| 13:00 - 14:30 | Lunch and Networking | |
| 14:30 - 14:50 | Innovation in Design and Development of Rapid Tests: improving products and processes
Nina Garrett,
Chief Technical Officer, Abingdon Health 
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| 14:50 - 15:25 | Integrated Neighborhood teams
Chriss Hilton,
Chief Operating Officer, West London NHS Trust 
Blessings G Ncube,
Head of PCN Strategy and Development, Hounslow Consortium Team |
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| 15:25 - 15:45 | Children's Health Innovation 
Darren Gates,
Clinical Innovator / Consultant of Paediatric Intensive Care, Alder Hey Children's Hospital 
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| 17:00 - 22:00 |
GIANT Health Event “After party + Christmas Drinks”. In the bar at the Hilton Hotel Angel Islington, directly adjacent to the Business Design Centre. 53 Upper St, London N1 0UY Everyone invited. Cash bar |
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Session Title and Description |
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9:45 - 10:00 |
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Welcome from our Chairperson 
Dr Rima Makarem,
Chair of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB 
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10:00 - 10:40 |
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How can ICBs shift the digital focus from in-year to long term? In the current financial landscape, there is a strong focus on delivering in-year efficiency savings, and prioritising projects that return cash to the system in the short term. However, in an industry where it is known that the biggest outcomes, such as preventing lifestyle diseases, take place over a very long term. Dr Rima Makarem, Chair of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes ICB will be joined by other local leaders to consider how local systems can realistically embed digital for long term outcomes, and offer tips to those looking to build or offer longer term oriented solutions to local systems.Chairperson:
Dr Rima Makarem,
Chair of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB
Panel members: 
Joe Harrison,
Chief Executive at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 
Max Jones
Chief digital information officer NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) 
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10:40 - 10:55 |
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What's wrong with most Health-Sector websites For over 16 years, WebBox has collaborated with the Health sector, witnessing the common pitfalls that many websites face. In this session, we’ll explore several of the biggest challenges hindering website performance in the sector. Join us to discover how to avoid these pitfalls and ensure your website truly serves the needs of your audience
Will Roberts
Managing Director, WebBox 
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| 10:55 - 11:30 |
“From ink to Action”: Are NHS strategies transforming healthcare or collecting dust? The NHS system is awash with formal strategy documents, centrally, regionally and locally. But what are they and who writes them? Are they just “window dressing” or do they accurately reflect the aspirational realities of the organisations who create them? Once you’ve read one, have you read them all? And if you’re a healthtech innovator, how can a deeper understanding of NHS strategies help you to engage with the system? Join us for a deep dive into the thrilling world of NHS strategy documentation!” Chairperson: 
Phil Evans,
Independent Consultant, HealthTech Assist Panel Members: 
Liam Cahill,
Healthtech strategist, advisor to national health bodies and founder of Together Digital 
Anna Bokobza,
Director of Strategy at Essex Partnership University NHS FT and Board Trustee of the North London Hospice 
Chris Fleming,
Partner at Public Digital |
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11:30 - 11:50 |
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Improving Cyber Resilience at Scale with Asset Intelligence: Data Driven Decision Making to Minimise Risk As the NHS embraces a myriad of connected assets, each playing a crucial role in site operations and patient care, the cyber-attack surface expands. Attacks target our healthcare systems to distribute ransomware and attempt data theft, increasing the likelihood of service disruption and posing an unacceptable risk to patient safety. Hear from Jeffrey Wood, Deputy Director of ICT at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, as he shares insights into how they're tackling this exposure by shifting from a reactive to proactive security posture, in alignment with the DSPT updates based on the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Discover how the trust is continuously monitoring for vulnerabilities and other security threats, as well as implementing pre-emptive measures to thwart cyberattacks before they occur.
Jeffrey Wood,
Deputy Director of ICT, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust 
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| 11:50 - 12:30 |
How can listening to communities help us deliver tech for better care? All major NHS strategy emphasises embedding more services within local communities, and working across a range of stakeholder groups to achieve this. But when designing or redesigning local services in response, what does genuine co-design look like, how can the community play a more active role in the design, and what would communities want to see? These are questions The Health Foundation has been focusing on through funding proactive and preventative community-oriented tech initiatives. Jenna Collins, who leads this work for the THF is joined by leads from these initiatives to share their lessons, and insights into the reality of listening and design.Chairperson 
Jenna Collins,
Programme manager in the Improvement team at The Health Foundation 
Panel Members: 
Professor Nigel Harris
Former Director of Innovation and Growth at West of England NHS Health Innovation Network (AHSN) 
Huda Hajinur
CEO of Caafi Health, Community Health Partner under The Better Care Programme 
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| 12:30 - 13:00 |
Beyond the Hospital: Where Community-based Solutions Meets Cutting-Edge Technology for Better Disease Management and Easing the Strain on Secondary Care By focusing on low-hanging fruits, most common bottlenecks, and practical approaches towards alternative care models, this panel of diverse healthcare stakeholders will examine how collaborative efforts as well as emerging technology can help improve chronic disease care and broaden access to medicines.Discussions will also explore key considerations when implementing emerging and innovative technology, particularly when seeking to address systemic pressure points in secondary care via initiatives that are implemented in the community setting. Chair person: 
Catherine Davies,
Director, Digital Healthcare Council Panel members: 
Ejike Nwokoro,
Lead, Patient Insights & Data Strategy, HealthNet Homecare 
Angela Blake,
Health Equity Access Lead, UCB 
Sue Wen Leo,
Senior High-Cost Medicines Commissioning Pharmacist at Lincolnshire NHS Trust 
Katherine Boylan,
Director of Innovation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
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| 13:00 - 13:45 |
Workshop: How NHS procurement works?* * The workshop will be at the same time as lunch and Networking breakChairperson: 
Lee Gutcher,
Former Head of Programmes, North Central London ICB 
Panel members: 
Mick Corti,
Director - Partners Procurement Service NHS, North Central London ICB
Arun Persaud,
Senior Procurement Manager - Partners Procurement Service, North Central London ICB
Nicholas Andreou,
NHS Doctor & Entrepreneur - NHS 
Charlotte Roberts,
Associate Director - Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex |
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| 13:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch and Networking |
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| 14:30 - 15:10 |
Is the current NHS approach to technology empowering the frontline, and what can we do to improve this? Across NHS strategy, from the Long Term Plan to the Topol Review, great emphasis is put on empowering and upskilling the NHS workforce to at the very least be involved in digital initiatives, and at best drive it themselves. But are we actually achieving this, and if not why not? This panel session chaired by Liam Cahill, and joined by a group of clinical leaders, will consider whether enough agency is being granted to clinicians, whether the technology being implemented offers enough opportunities to empower and the training, skills and learning opportunities are building the right kinds of digital skills. In this session the panel members will offer their own tips and tricks for other NHS staff, and those building technology, to drive greater empowerment for and with 'digital'.Chairperson:
Liam Cahill,
Healthtech strategist, advisor to national health bodies and founder of Together Digital Panel members: 
Antonia Brown,
CNIO at Sussex Community Foundation Trust 
Gurnak Singh Dosanjh,
Deputy CCIO and ICB Clinical Lead at NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB 
Dr. Rozelle Kane
ICS Clinical lead for Digital & Innovation Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS) 
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15:10 - 15:25 |
Bringing back smiles to People with Parkinson's - a viable, cost effective solution for alleviating motor symptons of PD 
Andrew Mullen,
CEO, Charco Neurotech 
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15:25 - 16:00 |
How can we set the NHS up for cyber resilience? Adopting a proactive cybersecurity posture at scale. "The NHS, increasingly reliant on connected technologies, faces a growing cyber threat landscape. From car parks to operating theatres, every stage of patient care is interconnected, expanding the attack surface. Cyberattacks can disrupt services, compromise patient data, and endanger lives.This panel session will explore strategies to bolster the NHS's cyber resilience. We'll delve into: Comprehensive Asset Visibility: How to identify and manage all connected devices, including medical devices, OT, IoT and IT assets. Proactive Threat Detection: Leveraging AI-powered technology to detect and mitigate cyber threats in real-time. Building a Strong Security Posture: Implementing robust security frameworks and best practices to protect critical infrastructure. Collaboration and Information Sharing: Fostering partnerships between healthcare providers, technology vendors, and government agencies to enhance collective security. By adopting a proactive cybersecurity posture, the NHS can safeguard patient data, ensure operational continuity, and maintain public trust in the digital delivery of healthcare services. Moderator: 
Ben Rankin,
Head of Healthcare and Public Sector, Armis 
Jeffrey Wood,
Deputy Director of ICT, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust 
Moh Waqas,
CTO for Healthcare, Armis
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16:00 - 16:20 |
Digitally Enabled Quality Assurance A panel discussion facilitated by Tendable, featuring Jane Cummings (Former Chief Nursing Officer of NHS England and Non-Executive Director of NHS Gloucestershire ICB) and Andrew McGovern (Associate Chief Nurse, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust). This session will cover:The role of NHS England and ICBs in ensuring quality across NHS providers. How Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust leveraged technology to increase quality and maintain improved patient outcomes. How health and care providers can promote best practice and manage risk through the implementation of a digital quality assurance solution. 
Prof. Jane Cummings,
Former Chief Nursing Officer for England, Tendable 
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16:20 - 16:40 |
How can the NHS go Netzero More panel discussions will be announced from October. Be sure to revisit our webpage for the updated National ICS Innovation Congress - Agenda 2024. |
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9:45 - 10:00 |
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Welcome from our chairman Chairman
Professor Shafi Ahmed
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust
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10:00 - 10:45 |
Primary Care Transformation London’s ICB and NHSE london Region commissioned a deliberation enquiry with primary care. At the end of November, we published the report, this panel will explore the recommendations and the impact on health and care in the capital
Michael Bell,
Chair of South West London ICB & Chairman at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust 
Speakers: 
Andrew Bland,
Chief Executive, NHS South East London ICB 
Amy Darlington,
Executive Director, Imperial Health College 
Dr Nav Chana,
National PCH Clinical Director, National Association of Primary Care 
Michelle Mackie,
Head of the Qualitative Research and Engagement Centre, Ipsos 
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| 10:45 - 11:15 |
Cutting outpatient waiting times AND reducing admin
Redmond O Leary,
Sales Manager, InterSystems 
Alex Nancekievill,
Chief Technology Officer, HBSUK |
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| 11:15 - 12:00 |
"Digital Clinical Safety in NHS Trusts – What sets the top performers apart?" DCB 0160 is the mandatory clinical safety standard for NHS Trusts in England. While some Trusts successfully embed robust risk assessment procedures into their Health IT implementations, others face challenges in achieving consistency, stability, and rigor. In this interactive panel discussion, Safehand— market leaders in outsourced Clinical Safety Officer services, is joined by expert guests to explore the key factors that distinguish top-performing Trusts. GIANT delegates are encouraged to bring their questions and engage directly with the panel in this insightful session.
Dr. Adrian Stavert-Dobson,
CEO, Safehand Consulting 
Su Davis,
Senior CSO and Team Lead, Safehand Consulting 
Sebastian Alexander,
Chair of Clinical Safety Group, NHS England 
Lucy Jenks,
Lead Digital Clinical Safety Officer, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 
Stacey Hatton,
Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO), University Hospitals of Derby and Burton |
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| 12:00 - 12:15 |
Unlocking Growth: The Crucial Role of IP in AI HealthTech Innovation Jack Severs will deliver a clear demonstration of why understanding the IP framework for the protection of AI inventions is crucial for HealthTech companies. The talk will cover some of the misconceptions surrounding IP and patentability in the AI space and demonstrate how, with the right approach, strong protection for AI HealthTech innovation can be achieved, allowing innovators in this space to retain their rightful control over how their pioneering technologies are developed and implemented.
Dominic Jaques,
Patent Associate, Gill Jennings & Every 
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| 12:15 - 13:00 |
The NHS App: how digital platforms can revolutionise the way we interface with secondary care. With over 34 million registered users, the NHS app is transforming the way patients manage and engage with their healthcare. Join Joe Harrison, the NHS app's national director, alongside an expert panel, as they discuss the significant benefits digital platforms are already providing to patients. They will then explore the immense potential these platforms offer, not only in enhancing engagement with secondary care but in reshaping the future of patient management by clinicians.
Chairperson: 
Joe Harrison,
Chief Executive at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 
Speakers: 
Ben Cook,
Deputy Director of Product for NHS.UK and NHS App 
Peter Ward,
Deputy Director of Digital Delivery for Secondary Care
Francesca Markland
Senior Programme Manager for Remote Monitoring & Virtual Wards NHSE London Digital Team 
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| 13:00 - 13:45 |
Workshop: Empowering NHS Doctors: Harnessing AI and Digital Tools for Enhanced Healthcare* * The workshop will be at the same time as lunch and Networking breakJoin us for "Empowering NHS Doctors: Harnessing AI and Digital Tools for Enhanced Healthcare," a transformative workshop designed to equip you with the skills to leverage artificial intelligence in your practice. In an era where technology is revolutionizing patient care, this hands-on session will demystify AI tools, showcasing how they can streamline workflows, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and improve patient outcomes. Engage with experts, explore real-world applications, and gain practical insights that will empower you to integrate AI into your daily routine, ultimately elevating the standard of care you provide. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of medical innovation! Chairperson: 
Dr Keith Grimes,
Digital Health & Innovation Consultant, Curistica Ltd |
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| 13:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch and Networking |
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| 14:30 - 14:45 |
NHS DTAC - Is compliance automation the future? Chairperson: 
Michael Bell,
Co-Founder, Acorn Compliance 
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14:45 - 15:15 |
‘Say HI to AI in GI’: Empowering Endoscopy & Gastro Workflow Automation AI is vital in clinical medicine, especially in gastrointestinal endoscopy. AI-assisted systems aid in colonoscope insertion, detecting bleeding, inflammation, and identifying early cancer signs. Colorectal polyp detection, with high sensitivity and accuracy, matches expert human endoscopists. AI enhances procedure efficiency and optimise resource allocation in hospitals. Further research is needed to integrate AI into endoscopy platforms and train gastroenterologists for workflow automation. Chairperson: 
Dr Bobby Prasad, MBBS
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist, Mayo Clinic Healthcare London 
Speakers: 
Professor Pradeep Bhandari, MBBS
Consultant Gastroenterologist, University of Portsmouth 
Dr Deena Harji, MBBS, PhD
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Associate Professor, University of Leeds 
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15:15 - 16:00 |
‘Slower than handwriting:’ How digital systems fail to deliver time savings to users, and what we can do about it. Digital transformation often promises to make things “faster and more efficient” for clinicians. The reality could not be more different. In practice, current digital systems are slower than the handwritten alternative. Currently, healthcare IT systems are failing to create time saving benefits to its users but instead contributing to inefficiency within the NHS. This panel explores how have we ended up in this situation, and what can we do about it now. Chairperson 
Mr. Grant Nolan, MBBS
Consultant Plastic Surgeon, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust CEO & Co-Founder, MyOpNotes 
Speakers:
Dr Deena Harji, MBBS, PhD
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Associate Professor, University of Leeds
Mr. Alex Boddy, MBBS
Consultant Oesophagogastric Surgeon Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, University Hospitals of Leicester 
Dr Katherine Boylan, PhD
Director of Innovation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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16:00 - 16:45 |
Startup Showcase GIANT is proud to showcase an impressive selection of Europe’s leading, award winning health-tech innovation start-ups. Continuing our 10-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” Pulse Infoframe 
eXRt 
Sussex Pathology 
Peili Vision 
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Session |
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09:50 - 10:00 |
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Welcome from our Chairperson
Dr Keith Grimes,
Digital Health & Innovation Consultant, Curistica Ltd
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10:00 - 10:20 |
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Cough radar - Using real-time coughing data for disease outbreak monitoring and operations planning 
Dr. Mikael Kågebäck,
Chief Technology Officer, Sleep Cycle 
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10:20 - 10:35 |
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IP Essentials for AI Innovators in Healthcare In this talk, Dominic Jacques will outline practical steps companies in this sector can take to secure their own IP and deal with that of third parties. Attendees will gain an understanding of specific concerns relating to protecting AI technologies, and more generally the essential elements of any technology company’s IP strategy.
Jack Severs,
Patent Senior Associate, Gill Jennings & Every LLP 
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10:35 - 11:00 |
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding Healthcare Professionals' Experiences for Successful AI Adoption 
Nora Colton,
Director, the Global Business School for Health 
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11:00 - 11:40 |
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The Human Equation vs. the Algorithm: Shaping a Future of Care in the Smart Hospital Join us for a panel discussion on the Future Smart Hospital, where we'll explore what makes a hospital "smart" and how this is changing healthcare. Learn about the role of AI and advanced technologies in improving patient care and hospital efficiency. We'll discuss the balance between human decision-making and algorithms, and how collaboration between healthcare professionals and AI can enhance patient outcomes. This session is designed for NHS Chief Technology Officers, Chief Clinical Officers, Chief Information Officers, and technology leaders involved in AI and transformation, as well as procurement staff and healthcare-focused businesses applying AI to products and services for doctors.Chairperson:
Professor Shafi Ahmed
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust
Dr Sarah Fothergill, PhD
HealthTech Lead, Barts Life Sciences, Barts Health NHS Trust 
Dr Susanne Gaube, PhD
Assistant Professor, UCL Global Business School for Health 
Dr Aqil Jaigirdar, MBBS
‘Founder & Chairman, Maternal Aid Association (Maa) & GRAVIDA AI Medical Doctor, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust’ 
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| 11:40 - 12:00 |
Using AI and a skin cancer app to streamline and scale skin cancer detection What presentation is about Building an AI model to streamline skin lesion classification using images and clinical metadata from a teledermatology pathway Who it is for Suitable for all NHS staff, whether clinical, commissioners, innovators or ICBs. The benefits of the presentation Presents technical solutions to help accelerate skin cancer diagnosis in the face of a rising skin cancer incidence, long waiting times and national shortages of skin cancer specialists 
Prof. Gordon Wishart
Chief Medical Officer & CEO, Check4Cancer 
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12:00 - 12:45 |
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Healthcare use cases This session traverses the journey of AI within healthcare, from its historical applications and learned lessons to its current deployments, and looks ahead to near-future innovations and the role of robotics in shaping the future of healthcare.The history of AI in the NHS, and lessons learned Current use of AI in healthcare - current deployments Near future uses - products and services in development Future uses (include robotics) Speaker: 
Professor David J Lowe
Clinical Director Innovation University of Glasgow Clinical Lead for Health Innovation for Scottish Government. 
Joshua Luck
AI & Digital Health Fellow at Skin Analytics, Former Healtech & Innovation Fellow, ST5 plastic surgeon 
Peter Kirpalani-Collins
Chief Clinical Officer at HN Ex Senior-staff nurse at the Royal Marsden NHS Trust 
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| 12:45 - 13:00 |
Innovating for Tomorrow: Meet the Business France Cohort Discover the future of innovation by joining our exclusive session featuring trailblazing companies from the Business France cohort. In this dynamic presentation, each company will take the stage to introduce themselves and showcase their latest products, designed to push the boundaries of technology, sustainability, and industry growth. Whether you're looking to invest, partner, or simply gain insights into cutting-edge trends, this session offers a unique chance to connect with the startups and enterprises shaping tomorrow’s global market. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get an early look at transformative solutions and connect with potential collaborators and leaders in innovation.
Bio Logbook 
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| 13:00 - 13:45 |
"Workshop: Empowering NHS Doctors: Harnessing AI and Digital Tools for Enhanced Healthcare*
Dr Keith Grimes
Digital Health & Innovation Consultant, Curistica Ltd
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| 13:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch and networking |
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| 14:30 - 15:15 |
The trouble with AI in Healthcare This session delves into the critical issues of bias in AI, exploring its causes, mitigation strategies, and real healthcare examples, examines liability concerns around AI errors, and concludes with a panel discussion on the ethical considerations of AI in healthcare. 
Dr Hugh Harvey
Ex-NHS consultant radiologist and academic, trained at the Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden. He acted as co-chair to the UK Topol Health Technology Review for Health Education England Advisor to the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. 
Nell Thornton
Improvement Fellow at the Health Foundation lead research into the priorities for a national AI in health care strategy, as well as public and staff attitudes to the use of AI in the health service. previously the Senior Delivery and Business Manager for the Leeds Academic Health Partnership 
Haris Shuaib
Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of the Clinical Scientific Computing section at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS FT 
Rachel Power
Chief Executive of the Patients Association, NHS Assembly, Member of the National Data Advisory Group and Personalised Care Institute Steering Group 
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| 15:15 - 15:35 |
Startup Showcase GIANT is proud to showcase an impressive selection of Europe’s leading, award winning health-tech innovation start-ups. Continuing our 10-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”
Acoer
Legit Health
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15:35 - 16:05 |
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How to innovate: a message from an innovator to all innovators 
Dr. Zhong Wei (Derrick) Khor,
Founder, Adopt-A-Doc |
| 16:05 - 17:00 |
Beyond Implementation: Building Healthcare's AI-Fluent Workforce “In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, realising AI's transformative potential hinges on cultivating deep understanding and capability across both workforce and population. While AI tools promise unprecedented advances in care delivery, their successful integration demands more than technical deployment—it requires building genuine trust through practical education and transparent implementation. This session explores innovative approaches to fostering AI literacy, from immersive learning programmes to community engagement initiatives. Join Professor Nick Fuggle, whose pioneering work with the Clinical AI Interest Group has created a thousand-strong community of practice, and Dr Alex Aubrey, whose dual perspective as a practicing GP and AI Clinical Lead offers unique insights into real-world implementation. Together, they'll examine practical frameworks for embedding AI competency across healthcare systems, sharing evidence-based strategies for building confidence and capability in this critical transformation.Chairperson:
Dr Keith Grimes,
Digital Health & Innovation Consultant, Curistica Ltd
Speakers: 
Professor Nick Fuggle
Associate Professor at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre (MRC LEC), University of Southampton During his PhD he held a Turing Fellowship at the Alan Turing Institute co-organiser of the Clinical AI Interest Group, a community centered around a curiosity for the development and deployment of AI in healthcare which now has over 1000 members. 
Dr Alex Aubrey
Practicing GP, Clinical Lead for AI at HEIW, and a medical advisor for VentureBlick, an incubator for health-tech start-ups. 
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GIANT Health Event “After party + Christmas Drinks”. In the bar at the Hilton Hotel Angel Islington, directly adjacent to the Business Design Centre. 53 Upper St, London N1 0UY Everyone invited. Cash bar |
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10:00 |
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Welcome and Introduction Chair person: 
Mayer Schreiber
CEO, Discovery Park |
| 10:15 - 11:00 | Keynote: State of the Nation Exploring Industry Trends and Opportunities This keynote presentation will deliver a thorough overview of the current state of the industry, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities as well as valuable insights into the future landscape of healthcare & life sciences. Chair person: 
Mike Ward
Global Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare Thought Leadership, Clarivate |
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| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Panel Session: Transitioning from Healthcare & Life Sciences to the Commercial Ecosystem Join our expert panel as they discuss the journey of healthcare innovations into the commercial sphere. The session will explore the challenges, successes, and best practices involved in this critical transition.Chair person: 
Dr MaryAnn Ferreux
Chief Medical Officer, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex 
Lotus Qi
Head of Medtech, Capital Enterprise 
Veronica Gray
Senior Business Development Manager, LifeArc 
Dr Nara Daubeney
CEO & Co-Founder, Phaim Pharma |
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| 12:00-12:45 |
Keynote: The Growth Journey of an Emerging Company This session will share insights into the growth journey of an emerging company, showcasing their experience working within a science & innovation hub. Learn about the support they received and the challenges they faced, providing a real-world example of thriving in a competitive industry.
Stephane Argivier,
CEO 
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12:45-13:30 |
Lunch Break Networking and RefreshmentsEnjoy a break with lunch and refreshments while networking with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry experts. |
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| 13:30 -14:15 | Innovation in Action: Spotlight on Breakthrough Pitches Hear from six startups from the Discovery Spark growth programme as they present their innovations and business ideas in short, dynamic pitches. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite pitch.Chair person: 
Dr Renos Savva
Head of Innovation & Venture Development, Discovery Park |
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| 14:15 -14:45 |
Unlocking Opportunities: How Barclays’ Demo Directory Empowers Start-Ups Discover how Barclays’ Demo Directory has revolutionized the way start-ups connect with investors, providing a streamlined platform for showcasing innovations and securing vital funding. This session will delve into the success stories of start-ups that have leveraged the Demo Directory and highlight the resources, mentorship, and financial solutions Barclays offers to accelerate entrepreneurial growth. Whether you’re seeking funding or exploring ways to scale, learn how Barclays is dedicated to driving innovation and supporting the next generation of industry leaders.
Benjamin Storey,
Head of Investor Connectivity, Platforms & Proposition, Business Banking |
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14:45-15:45 |
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Navigating Investment: Insights, Funding Strategies, and Top Tips for Healthcare and Life Science Commercialisation Delve into the specific challenges and opportunities facing startups in healthcare and life sciences as they transition into the commercial arena. Our expert panel will share practical insights, funding strategies tailored to the unique needs of these sectors, and top tips for achieving commercial success. Discover how to overcome regulatory hurdles, optimise funding approaches, and leverage industry partnerships to accelerate growth and maximise investment potential. Chair person: 
Michael Thomas,
Partner at Kearney Panellists: 
Kristina Pereckaite
Managing Director, South East Angels 
Isabel Fox,
Molten Ventures 
Fred Bassett,
Investor at TCC Health 
Filippo Falaschi,
Spex Capital |
15:45 -16:15 |
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Pitch Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks The winner of the Innovation in Action pitch competition will be announced along with closing remarks, summarising the day's key takeaways and concluding the event.Chair person: 
Dr Martino Picardo,
Chairman, Discovery Park |
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