Women’s Health Technology Show 2023
The Women’s Health Technology Show,
2023. London, England.
Meet the leading global experts and innovators in new technologies to detect, diagnose, and manage Women’s Health conditions. Women’s HealthTech Show is for anyone passionately committed to improving health outcomes for women. This event will showcase the innovative technologies being developed to help fast-track the application of solutions to Women’s Health problems.
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10:00 - 10:15 |
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Welcome from our Chairperson Professor Dame Lesley Regan, Women’s Health Ambassador for England and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College, London, will highlight the crucial role technological innovation plays in not only fast-tracking but discovering solutions to Women’s Health problems.![]()
Professor Dame Lesley Regan
Women’s Health Ambassador for England |
10:15 - 11:00 |
How do various sectors in Women’s Health overcome barriers to meaningful progress? Almost all studies show that women’s health problems form a greater burden on healthcare services than that of men’s not only in the UK but globally too. According to NHS Digital’s 2022 report, greater total costs of patient level activity were related to women than men. Despite this, women are still unable to efficiently access support services to seek treatment for their health issues. This panel discussion will delve into the key reasons this gender gap exists in healthcare and what can be done in various sectors, such as healthcare, education and research, to ensure women feel seen, understood and looked after in the NHS. Moderator ![]()
Professor Dame Lesley Regan
Women’s Health Ambassador for England Speaker ![]()
Professor Stephen Smith,
Former Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Cambridge University. Former Dean of School of Medicine at Imperial College, London. ![]()
Professor Asif Ahmed,
Founder and Executive Chairman of Mirzyme Therapeutics ![]()
Teodora Popa,
Programme Director of MSc Reproductive Science and Women’s Health at UCL |
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11:00 - 11:15 |
Digital Accessibility: Beyond Checking Boxes Envisioning empathetic tech 1. The imperative of digital accessibility: We delve into why digital accessibility is so crucial, touching on the significant statistic from WebAIM that 96.3% of home pages don’t meet WCAG 2 standards. It’s a reminder of the challenges faced by the 1.3 billion people globally with disabilities (WHO data). ![]() Speaker ![]()
Rana Ersgard,
Deputy CEO, Beetroot AB |
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11:15 - 12:00 |
Fertility and Menstrual Care for Every Body: Breaking the stigma for a more inclusive future Explore how healthcare leaders are using stigma-busting marketing campaigns, rigorous research, and an intersectional lens to create more inclusive, diverse, and effective healthcare solutions and innovations for the future.Moderator ![]() ![]()
Lizz Summers,
Head of Brand & Marketing, Medico Digital Speakers ![]()
Dr. Helen O'Neill,
CEO & Founder of Hertility Health ![]()
Bridget Gorham,
Health Economic Partnerships Lead, NHS Confederation ![]()
Sarah Henry,
Race & Ethnicity Trainer, Counsellor ![]()
Tatiana Klimanova,
Accelerator Director, FemTech Lab |
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12:00 - 12:45 | FemTech for health & wellbeing: What do we want beyond what is available. Join Dr Heather Duncan, Chief Medical Officer at Isansys Lifecare, as she chairs a pivotal panel discussion which will explore what health and wellbeing technology is currently available in health for sport performance, smart clothing, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, motherhood, menopause, mood, and therapy. This session will outline what technology is currently on offer for women in these spaces and then determine what else is needed from the health tech industry to better enable women to be their best selves. There is some amazing work being done in the health tech arena by women and for women, but this complex area needs creative cross-speciality collaboration. In this session Dr Duncan would like people to come together to share, learn, and be part of growing the future. ![]() Speakers ![]()
Dr. Heather Duncan,
Chief Medical Officer, Isansys Lifecare ![]()
Lesley Soden,
DirectorDirector, Succoris Ltd ![]()
Lina Chan,
CEO and co-founder of Parla ![]()
Kelly Klifa,
CEO & Co-Founder of Ally Health ![]()
Katherine Church,
Women's Health Lead for SmartCo Consulting ![]()
Karina Vazirova,
Co-Founder & CEO, Femtech Lab |
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12:45 - 13:00 | Fertility Mapper "Fertility Mapper is a platform powered by community data, dedicated to improving personalised access to high quality fertility services and rethinking the way fertility treatments are experienced, delivered and paid for. ![]() Speakers ![]()
Kayleigh Hartigan,
Founder and CEO, Fertility Mapper |
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13:00 - 14:30 | Lunch and networking |
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14:30 - 14:40 |
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Startup showcase GIANT is proud to showcase an impressive selection of Europe’s leading, award winning health-tech innovation start-ups. Continuing our 9-year track record as the leading “magnet for innovation”, according to the BBC, here’s an important selection of superb businesses demonstrating valuable innovations in healthcare - innovations that support GIANT’s mission “To improve the health and well-being of people around the world, by facilitating the acceleration and adoption of tech innovation” Companies participating: PCOS & US ![]() |
14:45 - 15:30 | How do we revoluntise primary care health services to support women with perinatal pelvic floor health issues? Join Wendy Powell, Founder and CEO of MUTU, as she chairs a pivotal panel discussion on the current state and future of Pelvic Floor Health in the UK. This session is more than just a conversation; it’s a crucial dialogue at the forefront of women’s health. We will be delving deep into the urgent need to revolutionise the primary care health services supporting women grappling with perinatal pelvic floor health issues, both digitally and through specialist community services. We will discuss:
Moderator ![]() Wendy Powell,
CEO and Founder of MUTU Systems Speakers ![]() Dr Raj Arora,
NHS GP ![]() Jenny Partridge,
Innovation Manager, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex ![]() Sara Nelson,
Programme Director, DigitalHealth.London ![]() Bella D’Almeida,
Clinical Lead, Sussex PPHS ![]() Monica Franklin,
Senior Project Manager, Perinatal Pelvic Health Service - South East London ICS |
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15:30 - 16:15 |
‘Unlocking Opportunities in Women’s Healthcare’ in partnership with Discovery Park From addressing unique health challenges to fostering innovation and inclusivity, we invite you to join us for a thought-provoking discussion that delves into the heart of women's healthcare. Our panellists will share their insights, experiences, and visions for unlocking the doors to a healthier, more equitable future for women everywhere. Moderator ![]() ![]()
Sylvia Stevenson,
Founder, Absolute Diversity Speakers ![]()
Dr. MaryAnn Ferreux,
Medical Director, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex ![]()
Lina Chan,
Holland & Barrett General Manager Wellness Ventures and CEO, Founder at Parla ![]()
Melisa Guven,
Associate, Monograph Capital ![]()
Karina Vazirova,
Co-Founder & CEO, Femtech Lab |
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16:15 - 17:00 | How do we make women's health services work for women? Women's health is today's hot topic and issues like menopause are more widely discussed than ever before. Policy drivers like the Women's Health Strategy are shaping the delivery of public services but are we doing enough and are services actually meeting the needs of the women they are targeting? How do we radically design services for women and take a UCD approach to make services accessible, affordable and embedded across workplaces, the NHS and wherever women go seeking help at every stage of their lives? Moderator ![]()
Natasha Phillips,
Founder of Future Nurse, Former Chief Nursing Information Officer for England Speakers ![]()
Katherine Church,
Women’s Health Tech expert ![]()
Victoria Betton,
UCD and service design expert ![]()
Liz Ashall Payne,
CEO of ORCHA ![]()
Heather Wade,
Menopause X ![]()
Leila Thabet,
Vice-President of Global Growth at Maven Clinic |

Lizz Summers,
Head of Brand & Marketing, Medico Digital

Sylvia Stevenson,
Head of DEI Development, IC24, NHS

Dr. MaryAnn Ferreux,
Medical Director, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex

Lina Chan,
Holland & Barrett General Manager Wellness Ventures and CEO, Founder at Parla

Bridget Gorham,
Health Economic Partnerships Lead, NHS Confederation

Sarah Henry,
Race & Ethnicity Trainer, Counsellor

Karina Vazirova,
Co-Founder & CEO, Femtech Lab

Melisa Guven,
Associate, Monograph Capital

Dr. Heather Duncan,
Chief Medical Officer, Isansys Lifecare

Rana Ersgard,
Deputy CEO, Beetroot AB

Dr Raj Arora,
NHS GP

Jenny Partridge,
Innovation Manager, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex

Katherine Church,
Women’s Health Tech expert

Victoria Betton,
UCD and service design expert

Liz Ashall Payne,
CEO of ORCHA

Heather Wade,
Menopause X

Leila Thabet,
Vice-President of Global Growth at Maven Clinic

Natasha Phillips,
Founder of Future Nurse, Former Chief Nursing Information Officer for England

Wendy Powell,
CEO and Founder of MUTU Systems

Dr. Helen O'Neill,
CEO & Founder of Hertility Health

Teodora Popa
Scientist (Fertility and Genetics)
UCL and Evewell

Dr. Heather Duncan,
Chief Medical Officer, Isansys Lifecare

Lesley Soden,
DirectorDirector, Succoris Ltd

Kelly Klifa,
CEO & Co-Founder of Ally Health

Tatiana Klimanova,
Accelerator Director, FemTech Lab

Kayleigh Hartigan,
Founder and CEO, Fertility Mapper
This is one of the UK’s leading conferences showcasing the innovative technology being developed for women’s health care.
Highlighting the potential of technologies to fast-track solutions to women’s health problems is a key ambition to help reduce the unequal burden of disease women experience.
In the UK, women’s health technology is a rapidly growing sector within healthcare. According to NHS Digital’s 2022 report, greater total costs of patient level activity were related to women than men. Women spend a significantly longer proportion of their lives in ill health and disability when compared with men. Despite this, women are still underrepresented in medical research. Like many other female-specific conditions, research has shown that a lack of menopausal awareness and support for women in the workforce is costing the UK economy £10 billion annually due to affected individuals taking time off and leaving the workforce.
The government’s first Women’s Health Strategy for England was released last year to highlight and reverse the health inequalities and unequal disease burden women experience. Technology plays a key role in fast-tracking the improvement of women’s health outcomes. This show will champion and educate attendees on the technological innovation in women’s health, inspiring more creation and advances in the field.

The Women’s Health Tech Show is for all women’s healthcare workers in the UK, innovators and forward-thinking women’s health sector leaders from the healthcare sector, science, technology, and academia; everyone who is passionately committed to improving women’s health.
If you are involved or interested in women's health and tech innovation, this show is for you.
‘This is the UK’s leading MUST ATTEND event for everyone involved in innovation and providing healthcare services in women’s health.
- Network with high-profile individuals in women’s health
- Engage with the women’s health technology community
- Share knowledge with experts in the field
- Learn about the pertinent issues in women’s health and how technology can help solve them
- Meet potential customers and buyers
sponsorship opportunities
The Women’s Health Tech Show is for any companies involved in improving the detection, diagnosis and treatment of women’s health conditions, specifically in the area of:
- Menstrual health and gynaecological conditions
- Female-specific and gynaecological cancers
- Fertility care
- Maternal health
- Pelvic floor health
- Menopause