Event
Past event: Healthcare Conference 2024 – Revolutionising Patient Pathways Through Innovation
This event is no longer available
The Harley Street Health District’s Healthcare Conference 2024 brought together industry leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore cutting-edge developments in HealthTech and healthcare.
The event featured keynotes from experts like Michael Vrana of Blackstone and Professor Dame Molly Stevens from the University of Oxford, along with panel discussions on topics ranging from healthcare innovation to overcoming adoption challenges. Attendees engaged with thought leaders, networked with peers, and gained valuable insights into the future of healthcare. Thank you to all who participated— we look forward to welcoming you to future events!
Session Recordings
Recordings of panel sessions are available to view below.
Opening keynote
RT Hon Lord Kakkar KG KBE – Opening remarks. (6 mins)
Michael Vrana – Senior Managing Director, Blackstone. (27 mins)
Panel 1: The Innovation Landscape
Suzie Ali-Hassan – International Business Director, Association of British HealthTech Industries. (10 mins)
Professor Ian Abbs – Chief Executive Officer, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. (13 mins)
Professor Patrick Maxwell – Regius Professor of Physic and Head of School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge. (16 mins)
Tim Haines – Executive Partner and Managing Director, Abingworth. (15 mins)
Panel 1 Discussion (30 mins)
Panel 2: How has the UK Overcome Challenges to the Adoption of Innovation in Healthcare?
Dominic Dodd – Chair, UCLPartners and Skin Analytics. (23 mins)
Dr Stella Peace – Executive Director of Healthy Living and Agriculture, Innovate UK. (16 mins)
Edward Ungar – Co-Founder and CEO, Pharmacierge. (21 mins)
Sara Siegel – Global and UK Head of Healthcare, Deloitte. (22 mins)
Panel 2 Discussion (9 mins)
Panel 3: Success Stories – Innovation to Adoption
Alex Snow – Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Arcturis Data. (13 mins)
Laura Wade-Gery – Chair, Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust. (13 mins)
Professor Sebastien Ourselin – Professor of Healthcare Engineering and Head of School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, Kings College London. (20 mins)
Sandeep Chauhan – CEO and Founder, Definition Health, NHS Innovation Accelerator. (16 mins)
Panel 3 Discussion (21 mins)
Closing Keynote: How will Innovation Shape the Future of Healthcare?
Professor Dame Molly Stevens – Professor of Bionanoscience, University of Oxford – Institute of Biomedical Engineering. (22 mins)
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Keynote speakers

RT Hon Lord Kakkar KGB
Board Member, The Howard de Walden Estate

Michael Vrana
Senior Managing Director, Blackstone

Professor Dame Molly Stevens
Professor of Binanoscience, University of Oxford