Healthtech Catalyst launch event

Following our hugely successful introductory event in partnership with ABHI, we are delighted to invite you to the formal launch of our Healthtech Catalyst on 16 September 2021.

Our Healthtech Catalyst aims to accelerate innovation and business growth by providing a wide range of support for businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, healthcare providers and commissioners, and researchers.

This event gives you the opportunity to hear first-hand from keynote speakers and an experienced panel. These include leaders from the Leeds Teaching Hospitals’ Innovation Pop Up, and the Centre for Healthtech Innovation, both of which are launching this month.

They will share views and information on supporting healthtech businesses, the importance of academic research, opportunities for clinical and commercial entrepreneurs and exciting city and regional developments in healthtech innovation.

See our exciting agenda below.

Register for free today.

Healthtech Catalyst Launch Event , 16 Sept 2021

Agenda

13.30 – 13.40

1. Welcome from host

Liz Mear (Managing Director, Leeds Academic Health Partnership)

2. Introduction

Tom Riordan CBE (Chief Executive, Leeds City Council)

Councillor Tim Swift, (Leader, Calderdale Council; Chair, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership Board)

Also featuring a recorded address from Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire

13.40 – 13.55

3. Keynote speech: Developing and deploying innovation nationally, locally and personally

Professor Tony Young OBE (National Clinical Director for Innovation, NHS England)

13.55 – 14.10

4. Keynote speech: ABHI support for health tech businesses, national and international influencing

Richard Devereaux-Phillips (Director of Strategy, Association of British HealthTech Industries)

14.10 - 14.25

5. Keynote speech: Bringing the benefits of digital into residents' lives

Tara Donnelly (Chief Digital Officer, NHS X)

14.25 - 14.35

6. New entrants to the region’s healthtech landscape

a. Launch of the Centre for Healthtech Innovation

Professor David Jayne (Director, Centre for Healthtech Innovation)

b. Launch of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's Innovation Pop Up

David Brettle (Chief Scientific Officer, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)

14.35 – 14.45

7. An innovator’s story: 3D LifePrints

Henry Pinchbeck (Chief Executive, 3D LifePrints)

14.45 – 15.00

8. Fireside chat: The roll-out of MyCOPD app

Jane Stokes (Rehabilitation and Engagement Lead, my mhealth)

Rachel Benn (Digital Inclusion Coordinator, 100% Digital Leeds)

Dr Katherine Hickman (GP, Bradford and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group; Respiratory Lead, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership)

15.00 – 15.25

9. Panel discussion:

a. How does the regional ecosystem work together to support businesses? What do we need to consider when we’re rolling out products and services to residents?

David Brettle (Chief Scientific Officer, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)

Phil Carvil (Cluster Manager, North West Science and Technology Facilities Council, HealthTec Cluster)

Sue Cooke (Chief Executive, 3M BuckIey Innovation Centre, University of Huddersfield)

Professor David Jayne (Director, Centre for Healthtech Innovation)

Sayma Mirza (Associate Director for System Leadership and Development, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership; Representative for the Race Equality Network)

Amy Peters (Senior Manager for Government Affairs and Policy, Johnson and Johnson)

Steph Potts (Programme Lead, Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network)

15.25 - 15.30

10. Close

Liz Mear

Please note that this event will be recorded.