Pre-conference set up
North Wales Connects

Over the next two days, visit the Tenovus Cancer Mobile Support Unit in the car park!

Morning Session
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack

Registration, welcome and introductions, NHS pitches, Company showcases

• NHS staff will describe their challenge and call on other to work with them
• Networking/Questions
• Industry/Academia/Businesses/Technology Enthusiasts pitch, talking about what they do, and why they’re interested in collaboration
• Matchmaking
  Now that everyone taking part has spoken we can get down to the serious business of getting together, starting collaborations, and solving challenges

Presentations
North Wales Connects

• Chair
  Marie Lewis
  Assistant Director for Innovation and Improvement Powys Teaching Health Board
Gwyn Tudor
CEO MediWales
• Introduction
  Mark Polin
  Chairman Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Speakers
Roche & Betsi Cadwaladr UHB
• Research and Innovation at ConvaTec in Wales
  Phil Bowler
  Vice President, Science & Technology, R&D ConvaTec
• The metabolic cost of walking in stroke and diabetes: what is it? and why is it important?
  Neil Reeves
  Professor of Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Chief Investigator for Stroke In Young Adults Project Manchester Metropolitan University
• How we hacked transition – the impact of integrated services for young adults with type 1 diabetes
  Rose Stewart
  Senior Clinical Psychologist Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Discussion, Q&A, Networking
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack

Working on challenges / Collaboration / Forming Teams

Presentations
North Wales Connects

• Chair
  Dr Lynne Grundy
  Interim Director Research and Development Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
• The Obstetric Bleeding Strategy for Wales: Making Best Practice Routine
  Dr Kevin Kelly
  Welsh Clinical Leadership Fellow Alumni Obs Cymru
• BHF Supporting Innovation through Cascade Testing for Inherited Cardiac Conditions
  Rhiannon Edwards
  CVD Clinical Development Coordinator British Heart Foundation
• Quay to Wellbeing (Q2W) Co-operative: Co-producing a Psychological Trauma Informed, Wellbeing Hub
  Tony Downes
  General Medical Practitioner Connah’s Quay
• Innovation culture- top down or bottom up?
  Marie Lewis
  Assistant Director for Innovation and Improvement Powys Teaching Health Board
• Community Care Collaborative – Daring to be Different – new models of primary care
  Dr Karen Sankey
  Clinical Director of Community Care Collaborative Capacity: The Public Services Lab
Alison Hill
Development Manager Capacity: The Public Services Lab
• The practicalities of commercialising IP from universities and other public bodies
  Gareth Mayhead
  Commercialisation and Consultancy Manager Bangor University

Developing Projects
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack

Working on challenges / Collaboration / Forming Teams

Welcome and presentations
North Wales Connects

• Chair
  Gwyn Tudor
  CEO MediWales
Dr Andrew Goodall
Director General of Health and Social Services and Chief Executive NHS Wales
• How Powys is utilising technology and innovation to address rural and community healthcare needs
  Carol Shillabeer
  Chief Executive Powys Teaching Health Board
Adrian Thomas
Executive Director of Therapies & Health Sciences Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
• Genetic Mutation BRCA2: Reducing my risk
  Emma Noon
  Patient Representative Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Bernie Cahill
Assistant Practitioner In Cardiology Affinity Care Group
• Safety 3 - What social networks taught us about use of technology to make hospitals safer
  Dr Chris Subbe
  Consultant Physician Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
• Serum biomarkers in the early diagnosis of well differentiated thyroid cancer
  Professor Arvind Arya
  Consultant ENT/Head & Neck/Thyroid Surgeon Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Project Development
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack

Working on challenges and developing a presentation

Workshops
North Wales Connects

• Innovate UK Funding Workshop
  This workshop will give an overview of current funding opportunities and support and guidance for applicants.
  Ian McKay
  Innovation Lead – Advanced Therapies Innovate UK
• Innovation Showcase
  Chair
  Ifan Evans
  Deputy Director, Healthcare Innovation Welsh Government
Julie Evason
Managing Director Health Diagnostics John Hodges
Account Director Sales UKCloud James Dwyer
Chairman Pineshield Glenn Hapgood
Head of Product Rescape Innovation Ltd Siân Canty
Operations Manager Aparito
• Atrial Fibrillation: Collaborate to Accelerate on an All Wales Approach to Effective Care
  In this interactive workshop, British Heart Foundation will present and discuss opportunities for promoting an All Wales collaborative approach to effective prevention, detection and treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.
  Speaker
  British Heart Foundation

Project Development
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack

Working on challenges and developing a presentation

Workshops
North Wales Connects

• NHS Showcase
  Chair
  Abi Phillips
  Head of Healthcare Technology Welsh Government
Professor Keir Lewis
Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Swansea University and R&D Director Hywel Dda University Health Board Jenna Tugwell-Allsup
Research Radiographer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Ian Russell
Emeritus Professor of Clinical Trials Swansea University Medical School Duncan Robertson
Regional Clinical Lead – Consultant Paramedic Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
• The burden of infant feeding complications in Wales: saving time, money and improving outcomes
  A workshop teaser to help with quicker diagnosis and effective management of common infant feeding problems.
• Inspiring healthcare innovation
  Life Sciences Hub Wales invites companies and innovators from across Wales – and the NHS – to drive effective solutions for health and care services in Wales. During this session, find out more about: The Accelerate programme – which is aiming to speed up the translation of ideas into new technology products and services for the health and care sector. Digital Health Ecosystem Wales – a network connecting developers and companies with innovative digital health solutions with NHS Wales. Led by Mel Crisp, Commercial Director and Helen Northmore from Life Sciences Hub Wales.

Project Development
Bevan Commission Welsh Health Gadget Hack

Working on challenges and developing a presentation