Tuesday 22nd September 09:00 - 17:30 A leading UK life sciences innovation investment pitch and discussion forum for both Biological and Digital SMEs looking for investment #CreativeDisruption Presents: The Life Sciences Innovation & Pitch Forum In Collaboration with Life Sciences Week (West Midlands) & Bruntwood SciTech Date: 22 September 2026 Full-Day Pitching, VC Reverse Pitches […]
Hosted at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in London, the WHH London Autumn Summit brings together 400+ senior leaders and 50+ speakers from across women’s health, healthcare, life sciences, investment, policy, research, and innovation. Building on the success of our spring summit, this full-day gathering focuses on one central question: How do […]
Join us during Life Sciences Week for the West Midlands Secure Data Environment (WM SDE) Industry Breakfast, bringing together colleagues from across life sciences, health tech, research and the wider health and care sector. The West Midlands SDE provides approved researchers with secure access to health and care data to support research and innovation with […]
Come join us for a morning of networking at the Life Sciences Innovation Hub. The next BioDundee Business Brunch will be delivered in partnership with Spreng Thomson and Blackadders. This networking event, includes the chance to: Gain insight into Spreng Thomson and how they can support the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors. Gain insights from […]
A successful trial depends on more than good science. Delays, operational challenges, regulatory change and overlooked liabilities can all affect timelines, costs and outcomes. Join us for a practical discussion on the risks affecting clinical trials today. Drawing on perspectives from a clinical trial sponsor, an insurer and WTW experts, we'll look at what's changing […]
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 […]
Join clinicians from University Hospitals Birmingham Trust to learn about how their work with the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity has allowed them to innovate in the NHS. Hear more about how charitable giving has allowed, and will continue to allow the Charity to support innovative projects that go over and above. Hosted by the Social […]
Life sciences innovations can create significant commercial opportunities but protecting your intellectual property effectively and understanding potential pitfalls early can be critical to turning an invention into a successful business. Join us for an evening of short presentations, Q&A and networking, exploring the key intellectual property considerations for those working across the life sciences sector. […]
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 […]
Digital surgery is transforming the future of healthcare. Artificial intelligence, surgical robotics, computer vision and intelligent operating theatres are reshaping how surgical procedures are planned, performed, taught and evaluated. Surgigogy Ltd is hosting an interactive workshop that will provide clinicians, researchers, engineers, educators, MedTech innovators and life sciences professionals with an accessible introduction to the rapidly evolving […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, but some of its most exciting applications are emerging within healthcare. As healthcare providers increasingly explore new ways to improve early detection, innovations in AI-powered diagnostics are helping to shape the future of medicine, with the potential to support more efficient use of NHS resources, reduce […]
Join the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult during Life Sciences Week for a practical event exploring GMP manufacturing strategies for advanced therapy and technology developers. Through expert presentations, interactive workshops and guided tours of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult's facilities, attendees will gain valuable insights into the considerations required for the successful development and […]
Strategic Consultant,
Life Sciences Week
+44 (0) 121 227 4156
info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk
Graham Combe is an experienced strategic consultant, relationship builder, and entrepreneur in the global life sciences sector. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from University College London (UCL) and spent over a decade with Nature, where he pioneered key initiatives such as Nature’s BioPharma Dealmakers and Nature’s SciCafe.
In May 2011, he founded Biosell UK, a consulting and event management firm that collaborates with global life science publishers, event organizations, and marketing partners. Beyond BioSell, Combe is the founder or co-founder of several prominent networking and thought-leadership platforms, including #BiotechBuddies, #coffeebuddies, the #AgileLeaders Forum, and the Creative Disruption Forum—the latter three events co-hosted with his business partner, Professor Tony Sedgwick.
Specializing in the early-to-mid stages of drug development (from pre-clinical research through Phase 3 and clinical proof-of-concept), Graham focuses on facilitating forums to promote peer-to-peer discussion, strategic growth, investment and meaningful connections between biotech innovators, investors, and industry service providers.
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.