On 27th November 2024, we hosted the 3rd BIG South London Business, Innovation & Growth Summit at Electric House in Croydon.
This year’s event included talks and panels around the health and care sector, the future, the changing roles of citizens, Net Zero and living well, as well as a busy Future Health Exhibition and Innovation Showcase. Throughout the day, lightning pitches were taking place to demonstrate some of the brightest minds in South London. Combined with LSBU’s REACT Innovation Demo and a Mindfulness Session, the event was jam-packed with talented speakers, panellists, exhibitors and guests. Concluding the Summit, guests enjoyed post-summit refreshments and the opportunity to network and discuss the day’s activities.
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Session write-ups
Panel 1: Health Care 4.0 - A Vision For Smart And Connected Healthcare
Speakers:
Matthew Hamilton, Director, South London Partnership | 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 | Paul Kirkbright, Head of Knowledge Exchange and Partnerships, South London Partnership & BIG South London | Tracy Monday, Global Solutions Executive, Verizon | Dr Rishi Das Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Health Innovation Network South London
Read a summary of the session Keynote 1: Health, Life Sciences & the New Growth Plan for London
Speakers:
Paul Kirkbright, Head of Knowledge Exchange and Partnerships, South London Partnership & BIG South London | Mayor Jason Perry, Conservative Mayor of Croydon | Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of Business and Growth
Read a summary of the session Challenge 1: Making the Future Work - Train, Retain, Reform
Speakers:
Sarah Ireland, Chief Executive, Royal Borough Kingston upon Thames |Polly Persechino, Head of Economy, Skills & Employment, South London Partnership | Professor Michael Bewick, Interim Foundation Dean at St Mary’s University, Twickenham| Jo Rixon, Acting Deputy Dean for Healthcare Education, University of Roehampton |Professor Chris Flood, Health Services Researcher, London South Bank University and Central London Community Health | Lorissa Page, Chief People Officer at Southwest London Integrated Care Board | Alison Porteous, Locality Manager, Skills for Care, London and South East
Read a summary of the session Challenge 2: The Future’s Bright - The Future’s Where?
Speakers:
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
Read a summary of the session Challenge 3: Health & Delivering the Net Zero Transition
Speakers:
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
Read a summary of the session Challenge 4: Health & Delivering the Net Zero Transition
Speakers:
Chris Baker, Director, Studio Zao | Sarah McInnes, Head of Sustainability, NHS South West London | Michelle McCann, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) | Gosbert Chagula, Head of Programmes, Startup Discovery School | Professor Issa Chaer, Associate Dean, Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University
Read a summary of the session Challenge 5: Living Well in South London
Speakers:
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 | Grace Neal, Programme Manager of Prevention & Healthy Weight, NHS South West London Integrated Care Board
Read a summary of the session Panel 2: Health - Generating Return on Investment
Speakers:
Dr Rishi Das Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Health Innovation Network South London | Lotus Qi, Head of MedTech, Capital Enterprise | Anisha Mayor, UK Head of Healthcare, WSP | Jade Appleton, Director of Corporate Affairs, London & Partners | 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 | Devi Kolli, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, i3 Simulations | Elizabeth Harris, Head of Inward Investment, Sutton Borough Council
Read a summary of the session Keynote 2: Sionade Robinson & Concluding Comments
Speakers:
Sarah Ireland, Chief Executive, Royal Borough Kingston upon Thames | Sionade Robinson, Vice President of Enterprise, Engagement and Employability, City St George’s University of London | Paul Kirkbright, Head of Knowledge Exchange and Partnerships, South London Partnership & BIG South London | Angela Flaherty, Director of Strategy and Development, NHS South West London, South West London Integrated Care System | Matthew Hamilton, Director, South London Partnership
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