Wednesday 27th
November '24
12:30 - 19:00
at Electric House,
Croydon
Innovation Exhibition opens
12:30 – 13:30 – refreshments
LOCATION: Room 213, 2nd Floor
Come along and browse our Innovation Showcase to see the latest cutting-edge technology and initiatives taking place right here in South London – with a series of lightning pitches running alongside. Get practical hints and tips on how your organisation can support the future health of the city.
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Room 213, 2nd Floor
12:45 – 12:50 Intro
– MC for lightning pitches: Alex Elkins, London South Bank University and Rui Barros Silva, South Bank Innovation
12:50 – 13:00 Elliot Thorpe, A Greener London
13:05 – 13:15 Alon Stoerman, re:Action Health Technologies
13:20 – 13:30 Anna Muñoz Farré, Jack Eckersley & Sim Superville, Punto Health
REACT Innovation Centre Demo
12:45 – 13:15
LOCATION: REACT Innovation Centre, 1st Floor
Bringing together an intelligent technology infrastructure blending 5G, multi-edge computing, WiFi-6, and Internet of Things, this unique facility is a test bed for tech startups, researchers, students, and innovators to test and pilot solutions that enhance patient choice and experience, making healthcare more personalised. The facility is a collaboration between LSBU, Hitachi, Verizon. In this Demo, we would like to show how UBT’s microwave imaging meets existing needs for safer imaging techniques while providing patented, novel, cost-effective, and accurate alternatives to current devices. UBT Srl is collaborating with London South Bank University School of Engineering with 2 Matched Funded Studentship PhD (one ongoing) + 1 Matched Funded Post-PhD fellowship, jointly awarded EU projects, one microwave imaging device installed at Southwark Campus in October 2019 and one microwave imaging device installed at Innovation Hub, Croydon (where UBT has an operational office) in October 2023. Join this demo to understand the full potential.
Mindfulness Session
12:45 – 13:15
LOCATION: Auditorium, 2nd Floor
– Gil Pennant, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Happy Feelings App
Join this exclusive mindfulness session with Happy Feelings App, and enjoy a live demonstration of how this powerful app works to improve mental well-being and overall life satisfaction. Designed to take control of your happiness and well-being by offering tools for mindfulness, emotional tracking, and personal growth, take part in this interactive session and experience first hand how the app can change your mindset, improve communication skills and guide mindfulness exercises.
Summit Launch: Welcome to Electric House, Croydon
13:30 – 13:40
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
– Deborah Bowen, London South Bank University, Croydon Campus Director
Welcome to BIG South London Innovation Summit
13:40 – 13:50
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
– Mayor Jason Perry, Mayor of Croydon
PANEL:
13:50 – 14:30
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
Health Care 4.0: A Vision For Smart And Connected Healthcare
– Facilitator: Matthew Hamilton, Director, South London Partnership
– Dr Rishi Das Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Health Innovation Network South London
– Martin Ellis, South West London Chief Digital Information Officer, South West London Integrated Care Board
– Professor Sandra Dudley-McEvoy, Professor in Communications, Director of REACT Innovation Centre, London South Bank University
– Tracy Monday, Global Solutions Executive, Verizon
– Lorraine Antiri, Account Manager, Juniper Networks
This panel will explore how cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies can be harnessed to enhance patient outcomes while addressing critical system-wide challenges related to quality, resilience, and sustainability in healthcare delivery.
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Room 213, 2nd Floor
13:50 – 14:00: Yvonne Williams, Happy Steps
14:05 – 14:15: Clive Rethman, Well Mind Stream Ltd
Keynote:
14:30 – 15:00
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
Health, Life Sciences & The New Growth Plan For London
– Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Room 213, 2nd Floor
14:25 – 14:35: Zarifa Huseynova & Jose Magalhaes, I-CAN (University of Roehampton)
14:40 – 14:50: Priti Patel, Meds on Time
14:55 – 15:05: Jean-Christoph Nebel, Technocomm
BREAK
15:00 – 15:15
Summit Challenges
15:15 – 16:15
CHALLENGE ONE:
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
MAKING THE FUTURE WORK – Train, Retain, Reform
– Facilitator: Sarah Ireland, Chief Executive, Royal Borough Kingston upon Thames
– Polly Persechino, Head of Economy, Skills & Employment, South London Partnership
– Professor Michael Bewick, Foundation Dean of Medicine at St.Mary’s University, Twickenham
– Professor Rachel Allen, Dean of Health and Medical School, City St. George’s University of London
– Lorissa Page, Chief People Officer, South West London Integrated Care Systems
– Alison Porteous, Locality Manager, Skills for Care, London and South East
– Dr Chris Flood, Professor in Healthcare Practice and Research, London South Bank University
– Jo Rixon, Acting Deputy Dean Healthcare Education, University of Roehampton
This session will explore innovative workforce strategies for building a sustainable, effective healthcare sector that adapts to future demands. Panellists will discuss actionable solutions to strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce resilience, ensuring healthcare systems are equipped to deliver high-quality care in the face of evolving pressures.
CHALLENGE TWO:
LOCATION: Auditorium, 2nd Floor
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT – The Future’s Where?
– Facilitator: Anna King, Commercial Director, Health Innovation Network South London
– John Byrne, Chief Medical Officer, NHS South West London Integrated Care System
– Ala’ Salem, Lecturer in Pharmaceutics, Kingston University
– Gil Pennant, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Happy Feelings App
– Tom Dolby, Chief Technology Officer, i3 Simulations
This session will delve into the next wave of breakthroughs poised to redefine health and care in South London. Experts will explore emerging advancements and discuss how these innovations could further push the boundaries of medical practice, enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare delivery across the region.
CHALLENGE THREE:
LOCATION: Room 205, 2nd Floor
THE CHANGING ROLES OF CITIZENS IN HEALTH
– Facilitator: Samantha Mason, Health and Care Programme Lead, South London Partnership
– Professor Nicki Thomas, Professor, London South Bank University
– Andrew Brown, CEO, Croydon BME Forum
– Dr Philip Crilly, Associate Professor, Digital Public Health and Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
This session will explore emerging tools and innovations that enable personalised healthcare beyond traditional clinical settings. As citizens become active participants and innovators in managing their health, we will consider: will individuals and community-based approaches drive the future of healthcare.
CHALLENGE FOUR:
LOCATION: Room 206, 2nd Floor
HEALTH & DELIVERING NET ZERO TRANSITION
– Facilitator: Chris Baker, Director, Studio Zao
– Sarah McInnes, Head of Sustainability, NHS South West London
– Professor Issa Chaer, Associate Dean, Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University
– Gosbert Chagula, Head of Programmes, Startup Discovery School
– Michelle McCann, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP)
This session will address the pressing question: how can resource-intensive health systems be effectively decarbonised? With advancements in both healthcare and green technologies, we will explore opportunities for integrating these fields to create low-carbon, sustainable healthcare solutions.
CHALLENGE FIVE:
LOCATION: Room 214, 2nd Floor
LIVING WELL IN SOUTH LONDON
– Facilitator: Oliver Brady, Programme Lead, Long-Term Conditions, Health Innovation Network South London
– Alon Stoerman, Product Management Consultant and Mentor, re:Action Health Technologies
– Professor Dan Frings, Professor in Social Psychology, London South Bank University
– Dr Paul Riley, General Practitioner, South West London
– Louise Goff, University of Leicester
– Grace Neal, Programme Manager of Prevention & Healthy Weight, NHS South West London Integrated Care Board
Prevention is always better than cure – detecting and treating disease early will improve people’s health, reduce demand on the NHS, and will mean longer, healthier lives in South London. This session will explore the innovations emerging in service models, pharmacology, digital & technology that can help people living with or at risk from diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, dementia, and mental health conditions to live longer, healthier lives. How can different stakeholders work together to ensure people in south London benefit from the best of these emergent innovations? And how can we ensure these innovations narrow the pervasive health inequalities we see in outcomes for these conditions today?
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Room 213, 2nd Floor
15:20 – 15:30: Tayo Akiwumi, Miznee Ltd
15:35 – 15:45: Devi Kolli, i3 Simulations
15:50 – 16:00: Matthew Payne and Pete Huang, Healthtech-1
16:05 – 16:15: Geoff Ranson, Start Up Croydon
BREAK
16:15 – 16:30
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Room 213, 2nd Floor
16:20 – 16:30: Ajith Muthayil, NodeIN Instruments
PANEL:
16:30 – 17:25
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
Health – Generating Return On Investment
– Facilitator: Dr Rishi Das Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Health Innovation Network South London
– Dr Ambalika Batra-Penny, Head of Enterprise, Innovation & Contracts, City St George’s University of London
– Dr Anne Blackwood, Chief Executive Officer, Health Tech Enterprise
– Lotus Qi, Head of MedTech, Capital Enterprise
– Anisha Mayor, UK Head of Healthcare, WSP
– Devi Kolli, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, i3 Simulations
– Elizabeth Harris, Head of Inward Investment, Sutton Borough Council
– Jade Appleton, Director of Corporate Affairs, London & Partners
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Room 213, 2nd Floor
16:35 – 16:45: Danielle Farquharson, Zirclab UK Ltd
16:50 – 17:00: Ishan Ja, Travel Hands
17:05 – 17:15: Gerard Pambu, Keys Community Ltd
17:20 – 17:30: Henry Majed, MyMynd
Keynote Introduction:
17:25 – 17:30
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
– Councillor Andreas Kirsch, Leader, Kingston Borough Council
Keynote
17:30 – 17:55
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
– Sionade Robinson, Vice President of Enterprise, Engagement and Employability, City St George’s University of London
LIGHTNING PITCHES
LOCATION: Room 213, 2nd Floor
17:35 – 17:45: Raiesa Choudhury, South London Careers Hub
Concluding Remarks
17:55 – 18:00
LOCATION: Room 306, 3rd Floor
– Matthew Hamilton, Director, South London Partnership
Summit Reception
18:00 – 19:00 – light refreshments
LOCATION: Cafe, Ground Floor
Summit Reception Welcome
18:10 – 18.20
LOCATION: Cafe, Ground Floor
– Professor Rodney Day, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Enterprise and Innovation
Close of Summit
19:00
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