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Apply for a complimentary Conference Day VIP Pass

Apply for a complimentary Conference Day VIP Pass

Complimentary Conference Day VIP Passes are reserved for senior leaders and decision-makers with influence over purchasing, commissioning, investment or technology advancements and adoption across UK life sciences.

A Conference Day VIP Pass includes:

  • Complimentary access-all-areas to the Launch Day Conference
  • Access to the dedicated VIP green room alongside Conference speakers
  • Access to all general keynote, panel and programme sessions
  • Curated networking opportunities
  • Opportunities to meet conference speakers and other approved VIP attendees

The VIP Pass applies to the Launch Day Conference only. It does not include admission to the Life Sciences Week Gala Dinner or other separately ticketed events.

Applications are reviewed individually and submitting this form does not guarantee a complimentary pass. To maintain a balanced, high-quality audience, we may limit the number of VIP Passes issued to any one organisation.

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    Which areas are you responsible for or directly involved in? *

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    What best describes your role in purchasing, investment, commissioning or adoption decisions? *

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    Briefly, what is the number one thing you are hoping to get out of attending Life Sciences Week 2026? *

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    Is your role primarily focused on selling products or services, consultancy, account management or business development? *

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    I understand that VIP applications are subject to review and approval.
    I understand that the complimentary VIP Pass covers the Life Sciences Week Launch Day Conference only and does not include the Gala Dinner Awards or other separately ticketed events.
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    Shabna Raja

    Advisory Partner,
    Life Sciences Week
    +44 (0) 121 227 4156
    info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk

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    Shabna Raja is a senior leader in enterprise transformation within Life Sciences, with over 20 years’ experience spanning pharma, consumer health and large-scale digital programmes.

    She specialises in bridging strategy and execution – helping organisations translate AI, data and digital innovation into tangible business outcomes. Her work focuses on complex transformation
    initiatives across commercial, data and operating model domains within regulated environments.

    Shabna spent seven years at GSK, where she played a key role in transformation programmes, including as part of the Consumer Health joint venture with Pfizer — one of the most significant integrations in the sector. This experience provided her with deep expertise in  organisational change, integration and operating model evolution at global scale.

    More recently, she has spent over three years working closely with Haleon through a strategic
    services partnership, leading enterprise client engagement and managing a multi-million-pound account while supporting transformation across a newly independent global organisation.

    Her experience spans the end-to-end life sciences value chain, including R&D, commercial, supply chain and patient engagement, giving her a holistic perspective on how technology and transformation can unlock value across the industry.

    Amjad Khan

    Executive Partner,
    Life Sciences Week
    +44 (0) 121 227 4156
    info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk

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    Amjad Khan is a UK-based entrepreneur, AI strategist, and senior technology leader with over 15 years of experience at Pfizer, where he held multiple leadership roles across digital strategy and transformation. As Global Digital Client Partner, he was responsible for digital strategy and execution across Global Business Units covering Vaccines, Hospital, and Medical Affairs. Most notably, he led the commercial launch for the Covid franchise transforming and accelerating the model for how new medicines are brought to market.

    Following his tenure at Pfizer, Amjad channelled his expertise into building at the frontier of AI. His work spans AI leadership, stakeholder engagement, and agile delivery helping organisations adopt and scale emerging  technologies to drive meaningful outcomes.

    Dr. Richard Fallon | Business Consultant | WM Life Sciences

    Dr. Richard Fallon

    Co Founder, Life Sciences Week 
    +44 (0) 121 227 4156
    info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk

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    Dr Richard Fallon is an entrepreneur and ecosystem builder who connects industry leaders, investors and public-sector stakeholders to accelerate collaboration and commercial growth.

    As the Founder of the Technology Supply Chain and co-founder of the Innovation Awards, he has spent more than two decades convening influential networks that help emerging businesses find capital, strategic partners and new routes to market.

    Richard’s work spans leadership and consultancy across major organisations, alongside building membership and partnership platforms that bring universities, industry and investors into the same room – and turn conversations into practical outcomes.

    With his focus on life sciences, Richard supports organisations and people driving breakthroughs in healthcare, biotechnology, medical technology and advanced research. He is passionate about creating the conditions for transformative ideas to move from concept to real-world impact – by connecting innovators with the funding, expertise and opportunities they need to scale.

    Through Life Sciences Week, Richard is championing the UK’s world-class life sciences community and helping position it at the forefront of innovation, investment and patient outcomes.

    Amy Deakin | Chief of Staff | WM Life Sciences

    Amy Deakin

    Event Managing Director,
    Life Sciences Week
    +44 (0) 121 227 4156
    info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk

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    Amy Deakin is a Birmingham-based leader specialising in building partnerships and fostering innovation in the life sciences sector. With a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Amy brings a grounded understanding of human health and performance to her work and a strong interest in the developments shaping healthcare today.

    Amy is Managing Director of Life Sciences Week, part of the One Thousand Trades Group, and also serves as Director of One Thousand Trades Events. In these roles, she convenes researchers, clinicians and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration, unlock new partnerships and help accelerate real-world innovation across the life sciences ecosystem.

    Her career spans both commercial and third-sector environments. She began in automotive design, delivering projects for Volkswagen, McLaren, Bentley and Jaguar Land Rover, before moving into the third sector with Acorns Children’s Hospice. She later joined Western Union, working as a Partnerships Manager for international payments

    An avid netballer, Amy is a committed advocate for health and wellbeing – bringing energy, clarity and connection to everything she builds, and actively involved as a participant in health related research studies.

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