HealthTech Integrates is a one-day event convening technology, diagnostics, devices, and therapeutics organizations, along with clinicians and regulators, to provide an esteemed platform for discussing the major challenges impacting the HealthTech sector. The conference focuses on addressing the needs of the HealthTech community to overcome the obstacles necessary to transform diagnostics and devices in healthcare.
HealthTech innovation is accelerating across wearables, robotics, AI, and next-generation diagnostics – reshaping the competitive landscape at unprecedented speed. With China rising as a medtech powerhouse and geopolitical tech shifts gathering pace, this panel unpacks how start-ups and scale-ups can plan smarter, launch strategically, and engage the right partners to navigate the next wave of growth.
Mills & Reeve
Partner and Head of Life Sciences
James heads Mills & Reeve’s multi-disciplinary life sciences practice. He supports businesses across the full product lifecycle, from start-up to commercialisation.
A key focus of his work is supporting clients on strategic contracting covering technology / IP in and out- licensing transactions, research collaborations, clinical trial agreements and long term partnering agreements. James also advises on sector regulation including pharma and medical device regulation, market access, borderline products, advertising and clinical trials.
The MenoPal
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Some people have ideas. I build them.
For over 25 years, I’ve scaled businesses across European markets, leading growth in fashion, marketing, and technology. I don’t wait for change, I create it.
I founded The MenoPal because menopause isn’t just a phase of life, it’s a fundamental shift that affects everything from daily wellbeing to long-term health. Yet, for too long, women searching for answers have been met with confusion, dismissal, and outdated advice. I know this because I’ve lived it.
Women don’t need assumptions. They need validation and solutions.
The MenoPal is built on technology and innovation. By combining AI-driven insights with data science, it helps women see patterns, understand their symptoms, and take control. This isn’t about following trends, it’s about using cutting-edge solutions to solve a problem that should have been addressed decades ago.
The conversation is changing. The right people see it. The rest will catch up later.
Regulation in healthtech doesn’t just cover medical devices. From the implications of the EU AI Act to the realities of selling into the UK, how are AI and the use of patient data reshaping compliance, cost structures, and CxO decision-making? Join us for a practical conversation on navigating regulatory complexity without stalling innovation.
Mills & Reeve
Partner
Stephanie is a lawyer in the Mills & Reeve LLP life sciences team, with experience in intellectual property, data protection, commercial contracting and regulatory work. She supports a wide variety of clients in the sector across the full product life cycle.
Her work includes advising on research and development agreements, collaborations and intellectual property licences. A key focus of her work is supporting clients on strategic decisions influenced by the regulatory framework, development and licensing of products, research collaborations and data protection implications in research and clinical trials, including cross-border issues.
Stephanie has supported her clients in connection with their efforts to respond to, and develop treatments for, major epidemic and pandemic threats over the past decade, including collection and transfer of patient samples internationally.
She is a member of the techUK Life Sciences Working Group and has been actively contributing to the current MHRA consultation on regulating AIaMD
As tech giants expand further into healthcare and consolidation accelerates across the value chain, partnership strategy is becoming core to growth. Our speakers will explore how healthtech start-ups and scale-ups can drive value through smart partnerships, navigate M&A trends, and decide whether the future lies in acquisition, IPO, or continued independent growth.
ProofStack Health
Founder & Chief Evidence Officer
Paul Wicks, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist and independent consultant in digital health, clinical trials, rare disease, and patient centricity. For 13 years he led the R&D team at PatientsLikeMe, an online community for over 750,000 people living with medical conditions. Specialising in clinical research using the Internet, Paul has over 160 publications including a patient-driven observational trial of lithium in ALS, numerous patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures, a “dose-response” curve for the benefits of friendship between patients, virtual clinical trial designs, and applications of artificial intelligence (AI).
He sits on the editorial boards of the BMJ, BMC Medicine, JMIR, Digital Biomarkers and The Patient. Prior to joining PatientsLikeMe, Paul worked at the Institute of Psychiatry (King’s College London) studying cognition and neuroimaging in ALS, with a postdoc in psychological consequences of Parkinson’s disease. His work has been profiled by the BBC, NPR, CNN, BBC Radio 4, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. In 2011 he was awarded MIT Technology Review’s TR35 “Humanitarian of the Year” award, recognized as a TED Fellow in 2012, and joined the inaugural FLIER Program at the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2019.
Building on the success of last year’s first Integrates pitching session, we’re back this year with another opportunity to hear from emerging innovators through a series of dynamic, short presentations. Attendees will gain insights into new technologies while exploring the latest trends shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.
UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council
Head of Clusters (NW)
For the last couple of years Phil has had the pleasure of working with colleagues and stakeholders in developing High-Tech. regional innovation clusters, in key strategic sectors for the UK. This includes setting up and leading the North West of England’s Health and Life sciences Cluster (HealthTech) and establishing other clusters in sectors such as Space.
The clusters exist to connect key capabilities between stakeholders, national science facilities and innovators in the wider ecosystem to support collaboration, cross-sector innovation and community building.
A scientist by background, he undertook a PhD for the European Space Agency at King’s College London, conducting numerous studies on a SkinSuit which was designed to support astronauts in space and reduce the risk of spinal issues post flight. This has subsequently been used on several astronaut missions.
Passionate about cross sector opportunities, including Health & Space, for 5 years he coordinated the UK’s Space Life and Biomedical Science Association, which among other core activities he led the development of the UK Position Paper ‘Why Space? The opportunity for Health & Life Science Innovation”. He currently chairs the UK’s Regional Space Cluster Advisory board and at a European Level serves as the elected President for the European Low Gravity Research Association (ELGRA).
With the UK’s life sciences strategy and NHS priorities placing medtech and genomics centre stage, alignment has never been more critical – or more complex. This panel brings together NHS leaders, tech providers, SMEs and corporates to explore how to engage effectively, navigate procurement hurdles, and turn long sales cycles into sustainable success within the NHS.
ARC West London is a dynamic hub for innovation, located on the scenic riverside in Hammersmith, at the heart of West Tech London – one of the UK’s fastest-growing life sciences and tech clusters. Designed for companies at every stage of their journey, the campus offers a seamless pathway from concept to commercial success.
Start with Leap our incubator labs, run by Imperial Incubator, perfect for early-stage breakthroughs. Accelerate progress in Motherlabs, our fully serviced, flexible accelerator labs that removes the barriers to scaling. Then thrive in our grow-on fitted lab space or shell and core space, tailored for expanding teams and advanced R&D. For growing or established organisations, ARC West London also offers HQ-quality office space, enabling you to bring your science, leadership, and commercial teams together under one roof.
With direct connections to central London, Heathrow, and leading research institutions, the campus puts you in easy reach of world-class talent, collaborators, and investors. Add riverside views, high-quality amenities, Imperial and NHS partnerships, a curated programme of events and a vibrant community of pioneering companies, and you have a place where ideas aren’t just developed, they’re accelerated.
ARC West London is situated in Hammersmith. Please see this map for further information and further details on directions for getting there.
ARC West London, Manbré Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9RH
