ABHI Digital Health Conference 2026

ABHI is the UK’s leading industry association for health technology (HealthTech).ABHI supports the HealthTech community to save and enhance lives. Members, including both multinationals and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), supply products from syringes and wound dressings to surgical robots and digitally enhanced technologies. We represent the industry to stakeholders, such as the government, NHS and regulators. HealthTech plays a key role in supporting delivery of healthcare and is a significant contributor to the UK’s economic growth. HealthTech is the largest employer in the broader Life Sciences sector, employing 145,700 people in 4,300 companies, with a combined turnover of £30bn. The industry has enjoyed growth of around 5% in recent years. ABHI’s 330 members account for approximately 80% of the sector by value.Y﻿ou can view ABHI's privacy policyhere.

Association of British HealthTech Industries

From Policy to Practice: Scaling Digital in the NHS

Covington & Burling LLP

Join ABHI and leading voices from across healthcare, policy, and industry for a timely and practical discussion on how we move digital health from ambition to implementation across the NHS.As the NHS continues to navigate workforce pressures, rising demand, and the shift towards prevention and personalised care, digital technologies are central to delivering sustainable transformation. But while the policy direction is clear, scaling innovation in practice remains a challenge.This event will bring together senior leaders, innovators, and system partners to explore what is actually working, and how we can accelerate adoption across the health system.What to expect:Attendees will gain a clear national perspective on NHS priorities and the critical role of digital in delivering the 10-Year Plan and broader life sciences ambitions. The programme will also showcase practical solutions through real-world case studies, highlighting what has worked across areas such as data sharing, apps and wearables, workforce productivity, and remote care.Expert-led panel discussions will explore what drives successful digital adoption and how to accelerate it, alongside a forward look at AI, data, and the next five years. The agenda will also examine the shift from hospital to home, focusing on scaling remote monitoring and home testing across the NHS.Join ABHI this OctoberThe event will provide a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and shape the future of digital health in the UK.We will conclude with a networking drinks reception, offering further opportunity to continue the conversation.Agenda:09:00 - 09:45 I Registration &amp; Coffee09:45 - 10:00 I Keynote<ul><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/people/nick-markham" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/people/nick-markham" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Lord Markham CBE</a></li></ul>10:00 - 10:20 I The Regulatory Landscape<ul><li><a href="https://8foldgovernance.com/author/daniel-mannion/" title="https://8foldgovernance.com/author/daniel-mannion/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daniel Mannion</a> - Head of Quality &amp; Regulatory Affairs, 8Fold Governance</li></ul>10:20 - 10:35 I Policy to Practice<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lawson-mcips-78219ba0/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lawson-mcips-78219ba0/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">David Lawson</a> - Director of Medical Technology &amp; Innovation, DHSC</li></ul>10:45 - 11:30 I Panel: What works for digital adoption and how to accelerate it?<ul><li>(Chair) <a href="https://www.healthinnovationoxford.org/about-us/our-people/guy-checketts/" title="https://www.healthinnovationoxford.org/about-us/our-people/guy-checketts/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Guy Checketts</a> – Head of Transformation and Evaluation, Health Innovation Oxford &amp; Thames Valley</li><li><a href="http://https/profiles.imperial.ac.uk/a.yassaee20" title="http://https/profiles.imperial.ac.uk/a.yassaee20" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Arrash Yassaee</a> - Deputy Director for MedTech Innovation, NHS England</li><li><a href="https://research.cmft.nhs.uk/our-team/dr-katharine-boylan" title="https://research.cmft.nhs.uk/our-team/dr-katharine-boylan" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Katherine Boylan</a> - Deputy Managing Director for R&amp;I, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-freed-digital/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-freed-digital/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">James Freed</a> - Deputy Director of the Digital Academy for Health and Care, NHS England</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willgoddard3/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willgoddard3/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Will Goddard</a> - UK Managing Director, Big Health</li><li><a href="https://www.cov.com/en/professionals/g/raj-gathani" title="https://www.cov.com/en/professionals/g/raj-gathani" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Raj Gathani</a> - Special Counsel, Covington &amp; Burling LLP</li></ul>11:30 - 12:00 I Coffee Break12:00 - 12:45 I Panel: Future Focus: AI, Data &amp; the Next 5 Years<ul><li>(Chair) <a href="https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/about-us/our-people/pritesh-mistry" title="https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/about-us/our-people/pritesh-mistry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pritesh Mistry </a>- Fellow (Digital Technologies), The King's Fund</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-paulsen1/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-paulsen1/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jessica Paulsen</a> - Deputy Director of AI and Software, MHRA</li><li><a href="https://www.cov.com/en/professionals/c/daniel-cooper" title="https://www.cov.com/en/professionals/c/daniel-cooper" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dan Cooper</a> - Partner and co-chair of the Data Privacy and Cyber Security Practice, Covington &amp; Burling LLP</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aslam-15a324301/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aslam-15a324301/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Muhammad Aslam</a> - Consultant Pathologist &amp; Clinical Director for North Wales Diagnostic and Specialist Clinical Service</li><li><a href="https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/person/mavis-machirori/" title="https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/person/mavis-machirori/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mavis Machirori </a>- Senior Researcher, Ada Lovelace Institute</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-katie-baker-bb043a168/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-katie-baker-bb043a168/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Katie Baker</a> - Director, UK &amp; I, Tandem Health</li></ul>12:45 - 13:45 I Lunch13:45 - 14:45 I Real World Case Studies: What has actually worked?<ul><li><a href="https://skin-analytics.com/about-us/" title="https://skin-analytics.com/about-us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dan Mullarkey</a> - VP, Medical, Skin Analytics</li><li><a href="https://healthinnovationnetwork.com/team_members/andrea-carter/" title="https://healthinnovationnetwork.com/team_members/andrea-carter/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andrea Carter</a> - Programme Director, Health Innovation Network South London</li><li><a href="https://legsmatter.org/about-us/legs-matter-champions/" title="https://legsmatter.org/about-us/legs-matter-champions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gill Harman</a> - Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, Bromley Healthcare</li></ul>14:45 - 15:15 I Coffee Break15:15 - 16:00 I Panel: From Hospital to Home: Scaling Home Testing and Remote Monitoring and Management Across the NHS.<ul><li>(Chair) <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizashallpayne/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizashallpayne/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Liz-Ashall Payne</a> - CEO, ORCHA Health</li><li><a href="https://nationalscreening.blog.gov.uk/author/dr-sarah-byron/" title="https://nationalscreening.blog.gov.uk/author/dr-sarah-byron/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Sarah Byron</a> - Deputy Director for HealthTech and Programme Director for HealthTech Strategy and Development, NICE</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-o-neil-054285157/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-o-neil-054285157/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Martin O’Neil</a> - Deputy Director of products &amp; platforms, NHS England</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainstrickland/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainstrickland/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Iain Strickland Phd</a> - CCO, Charco NeuroTech</li><li><a href="https://heartvalvevoice.com/about-us/the-team/" title="https://heartvalvevoice.com/about-us/the-team/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wil Woan</a> - Executive Director, Heart Valve Voice</li></ul>16:00 - 16:30 I Fireside Chat<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadtabet/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadtabet/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Assad Tabet</a> - Senior Vice President &amp; Head of Healthcare &amp; Life Sciences UKI &amp; Europe, Mastek in conversation with <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/people/jason-bonander" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/people/jason-bonander" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jason Bonander</a> - Chief Digital and Technology Officer, MHRA</li></ul>16:30 - 16:45 I Closing Remarks<ul><li><a href="https://www.abhi.org.uk/who-we-are/our-organisation/abhi-staff/rebecca-parkin/" title="https://www.abhi.org.uk/who-we-are/our-organisation/abhi-staff/rebecca-parkin/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rebecca Parkin</a> - Associate Director, Digital Health, ABHI</li></ul>16:45 - 18:30 I Networking &amp; Drinks ReceptionTickets<ul><li>SMEs are categorised as businesses with under 250 staff.</li><li>For bookings of more than five delegates, multi-buy discounts can be offered. Please write to ukevents@abhi.org.uk for more information.</li></ul>With thanks to our sponsor:

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