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SUMMARY:IN PERSON Event: WMHTIA & Business Awards Celebration Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a double celebration as we honour the achievements of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) and announce the finalists of the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025.  \nHear first-hand how WMHTIA\, a government-funded initiative\, is fostering a thriving ecosystem for health and medtech innovation. Network with industry leaders\, investors\, and entrepreneurs\, and be inspired by the success stories of companies transforming healthcare.  \nShow your support and congratulate the finalists of the Medilink Midlands Business Awards\, as we will also be announcing the 2025 shortlist during the afternoon agenda.  \nKindly hosted by our event partner Clarion Charlecote Pheasant Hotel in the beautiful surroundings of the Warwickshire countryside\, this is a ‘must-attend’ event for businesses in the medtech and life sciences sector.  \n\nBOOKING INFORMATION\n* The event is invitation-only. \n*Bookings are strictly 1 representative per organisation on a first come first served basis to allow for as many organisations to join as possible. \n*An invitation and link will be shared so that you can book your place to attend\, if you think you might have missed the email\, please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com and our team will be able to help. \n  \nAgenda\n3pm        Delegates Arrive \n                *Welcome drink served & canapes \n                *Networking \n3:45pm    Welcome from Medilink Midlands – Melanie Davidson \n4pm          WMHTIA overview – Dr Benjamin Roberts \n4:15pm     Guest speaker – Louise Ben-Nathan – LBN Innovations \n4:45pm    Business Awards finalist announcements \n5:15pm     Closing remarks \n5:20pm    Networking \n6pm          Depart \n  \nSpeaker Information\n Louise Ben-Nathan – LBN Innovations \nLouise Ben-Nathan is the founder of LBN Innovations\, a company dedicated to transforming cervical screening by replacing the speculum with a more ergonomic\, patient-friendly digital medical device. Shocked that only 1 in 3 women and people with a cervix attend screenings—largely due to pain\, discomfort\, and embarrassment—Louise recognised an urgent unmet patient need. After 147 years with little innovation in the design of the speculum\, she set out to create a device that works with the female body rather than against it\, aiming to improve patient experiences and drive higher screening participation. Originally building a career in film and television\, Louise was forced to step away from the industry after a major health event at 40\, leading her down an unexpected path. Determined to turn her own challenges into positive change\, she entered the world of FemTech to tackle inequalities in women’s healthcare. Since then\, she has secured five grants\, including the prestigious Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award\, and is making significant strides in medical innovation. Passionate about improving access to healthcare\, Louise is committed to ensuring that essential screenings are more comfortable\, dignified\, and accessible for all. \n  \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/wmhtia-business-awards-celebration-event/
LOCATION:Charlecote Pheasant Hotel\, Charlecote Road\, Stratford-upon-Avon\, Warwick\, CV35 9EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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