ECHAlliance 5 Nations Ecosystem Gathering

ECHAlliance – The Global Health Connector is thrilled to host the 5 Nations Ecosystem Gathering: “Connecting the Dots – Globally” on 15 May 2025, at Ulster University, Belfast. Note that this is an in-person event only.

This impactful event will bring together key stakeholders from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, participants will benefit from virtual contributions by health leaders from Africa, India, the USA, and Europe, creating a truly global dialogue on tackling pressing health and care challenges.

The event’s discussions will centre on four critical themes:

1. Social Care: Addressing the evolving needs of communities and advancing sustainable care solutions.
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Exploring the role of AI in transforming healthcare delivery, diagnostics, and patient care.
3. Funding: Examining financial models, investment opportunities, and crossborder collaborations.
4. Health & Economy: Evaluating the economic impact of healthcare innovation and fostering synergies between sectors.

Key Features of the Gathering – a dynamic agenda featuring:

• Panel Discussions
• Interactive Sessions
• Networking Opportunities
• Exhibition Showcase

Confirmed speakers

• Brian O’Connor, Chair, ECHAlliance
• Andy Bleaden, Communities Director, ECHAlliance
• Karolina Mackiewicz, Innovation Director, ECHAlliance
• Bleddyn Rees, Chair, Digital Health Society
• David Lawson, Director of Medical Technology & Innovation, Department of Health & Social Care
• Patrick Cullen, NI Point of Contact for Digital Healthcare, Technology Ulster University
• Breánndan Casey, Education & Outreach Manager, Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Martina Skelly, Co-Founder and CEO, Yellow Schedule
• Rebecca Walsh, Design Director, Big Motive
• Siobhan Kelleher, CEO, OnaWave Medical
• Mika Apell, Founder and Chief Internationalization Officer (CIO), Evondos Group
• Marlene Harkis, Engagement Lead, Digital Heath and Care Innovation Centre Scotland
• Barry Singleton, Nexus Engagement Manager, Nexus Leeds
• Mike Short, UK Telecomms Innovation Advisory Board
• Ian Bennett, Product Specialist UK & Ireland, Better
  
• Eric Thrailkill, Executive Director US, ECHAlliance
• Heather Moorhead, Director, NICON
• Rob Grundy, Director of Innovation Partnerships, Catalyst
• Paul Beaney, Head of Project Delivery, Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology, Ulster University
• James Bourne, Partnership Delivery Manager, Life Sciences Hub Wales
• Adam Whitter-Jones, Programme lead on AI, Life Sciences Hub Wales
• Sheena Asthana, Director, Centre for Health Technology, University of Plymouth

Detailed agenda coming up soon.