Members may be interested in attending this brand-new conference from Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber and the West Yorkshire ICB’s HIVE Network.
The conference is free to attend and open to local, national, and international HealthTech innovators at every stage of their journey, as well as research and innovation leaders from the West Yorkshire HIVE Network and the West Yorkshire HealthTech Cluster. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and discover the wealth of support available in the region.
This first-of-its-kind event, delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire HealthTech Cluster, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Innovate UK, will feature panels, talks, and breakout sessions exploring:
- What recent government policy changes mean for innovators
- How the West Yorkshire HealthTech Cluster is driving future opportunities for HealthTech innovation
- Practical support available to help startups, scale-ups, and established companies succeed in West Yorkshire
You’ll hear directly from senior speakers across the NHS, Government, Research, Funding Bodies and Industry, including:
- Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
- Tom Adeyoola, Executive Chair, Innovate UK
- David Lawson, Director of Medical Technology & Innovation, Department of Health & Social Care
- Dr James Thomas, Medical Director, West Yorkshire ICB
- Dr Ai Lyn Tan, Medical Director in Research and Innovation, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
…alongside many more experts and decision-makers shaping the future of health and care innovation in West Yorkshire.
Date: 6th November 2025
Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Leeds United, Elland Road, Beeston, LS11 0ES
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/driving-the-future-of-innovation-west-yorkshire
