Exclusive Birmingham breakfast on life sciences: leaders unite to tackle challenges and shape UK health innovation policy Please note this is an invite only event *Expressions of interest to be sent to info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk* West Midlands News, and principal event sponsor, the University of Birmingham's College of Medicine and Health, are hosting a Business Breakfast in […]
Invite only event Join us for an exclusive evening of drinks and networking as the opening day of Life Sciences Week draws to a close. Hosted by One Thousand Trades Group, the VIP Drinks Reception will bring together senior figures from across life sciences, healthcare, research, technology, investment, policymaking and the wider business community. It […]
Description: Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking panels, networking, and discussions at Influencing Life Sciences. This special event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how life sciences can drive progress in health, sustainability, and digital transformation. The programme features a series of engaging sessions With a diverse range of speakers, interactive […]
Join event partner, Medilink Midlands, for Innovation Day, in collaboration with Life Sciences Week, for a spotlight on groundbreaking advancements in life sciences. Join us in bringing together the life sciences and medtech community for a dynamic morning of inspiration, connection, and opportunity. Exclusive networking formats, and practical sessions tailored to help you grow, collaborate, […]
An information and panel session highlighting the Arden Cross HealthTech Campus development and its wider position within the HS2 Growth Corridor. Jointly hosted by UoW and SMBC, with senior reps from Muse, and HS2.
Join us on September 22nd, 2026 at BioCity, Nottingham as we bring together leaders from academia, biotech, and pharma as we explore how an integrated discovery‑to‑development mindset, linking translational science with modality‑aware developability, can accelerate the journey from early hypotheses to clinical development. Discover the tools, technologies, and approaches that help turn innovative concepts into […]
In this evening reception, we will explore what Birmingham and the wider West Midlands must do to attract investment, foster innovation, and help ambitious HealthTech businesses scale - creating the conditions for the region’s next £1 billion HealthTech company. Register your interest for this event here. Please note this is an invite only event, with limited […]
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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:
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.
Advisory Partner,
Life Sciences Week
+44 (0) 121 227 4156
info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk
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.
Executive Partner,
Life Sciences Week
+44 (0) 121 227 4156
info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk
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 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 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.