Asst. Prof. Dinesh Palipana
Doctor and Lawyer | Gold Coast University Hospital

Tackling Barriers and Leading Change
Change is essential for progress. This session will explore the key barriers in medical careers and strategies for overcoming them. Learn how to become a leader in healthcare trans...

This session will provide practical guidance on how to design and sustain a portfolio career. Experts will share their experiences on balancing clinical work with academia, leadership, digital health, and other exciting career avenues.

Dr Srividhya Sankaran
Consultant in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics, Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation trust

I am a consultant in maternal-fetal medicine and Obstetrics in Evelina Women & children's clinical group at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. I am passi...

Dr Umang Patel
CCIO | Microsoft

Umang is an expert in AI and healthcare with experience in both commercial and public sectors. An NHS Leadership Academy Fellow and active clinician at Frimley Health. Now, as the Chief Clinical Information Officer for Microsoft UK, he ensures AI tools are effecti...

Dr Aseem Mishra
Dr Dale Kirkwood
Dr Videha Sharma
Dr Biswajit Chakrabarti
Samrina Bhatti
Dr Diya Gokul

Digital Health, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The future of healthcare is digital. This session will explore how technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship are reshaping medical careers. Le...

Dr John Harrison
National Police Chief Medical Officer | England and Wales College of Policing
 
This session will describe a career in occupational medicine: the reasons for selection and how to make a difference to people's lives. It will look at the changes in the world of work over the last 4...

Public Health, Planetary Health and Humanitarian Medicine
A talk through the meandering career path of a now academic public health doctor and planetary health teaching fellow.

Dr James Bevan
Public Health Registrar, NHS/ LSHTM/ University of Southampton

Dr James Dickson
Student, London School ...

Prof Geeta Menon
National Dean for Inclusive Integrated Careers | NHS England 

Inclusive and Integrated Careers
Explore how healthcare professionals can develop inclusive and integrated careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. This sessi...

Portfolio Careers and Specialties
Discover the flexibility and opportunities within portfolio careers and specialties. This session will explore how doctors can diversify their roles, balance multiple interests, and build a career that aligns with their passions while contributing to healthcare i...

Supporting IMGs, SAS, and LED Doctors
This session will address the specific challenges and opportunities for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors, and Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs). Hear from experts and peers about mentorship, career develop...

The Future: Leadership, Networking and Building Your Online Profile
In an increasingly digital world, building a strong professional presence is key. This session will focus on leadership development, networking strategies, and optimizing your online profile to advance your career. Learn how to c...

Prof Ged Byrne
Global Director | NHS England and Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Making an Impact Globally
Healthcare is a global field, and doctors can contribute to international health initiatives in many ways. This session will explore opportunitie...

Supporting The Workforce and Tackling Health Inequalities

Speakers:
+ Kath Woolf, Professor, Medical Education Research, University College London (UCL)
+ Laura Hipple, Vice-President, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
+ Selvaseelan Selvarajah, GP Partner and Training Prog...

Innovation, Digital Health and Med Tech

Speakers:
+ Amar Chotai, Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist, Royal Vicotria Informary, Newcastle
+ Prashant Jha, Professor of MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship at King's College London, Director of Executive Education at London Institute for ...

Command Your LinkedIn Presence

Speaker:
+ Sopna Nair, Principal Education Lead, Linkedin

This masterclass reveals the strategy and secrets to building a profile that reflects your unique story and drives real growth. We will unpack:

- How to create your Brand Persona
- Tips on how to master yo...

Panel Bridging the Primary and Secondary Care Interface - Looking to the Future

Speakers:
Chaand Nagpaul, GP Partner, Board Member NHS
Steve Hopkinson, Vice-President, AbbVie
Claire Mallinson, Director of Education and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Kings Health Partners, Consultant Anaesthetist,...

Portfolio Careers Panel

Speakers:
+ Srividhya Sankaran, Consultant and Foundation Training Programme Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics, Guy's and St. Thomas' | Chair, RCOG Sub-speciality Training Committee
+ Arun Chidambaram, Chief Medical Officer, Greater Manchester NHS Mental He...

Social Media & Wellbeing Fireside Chat

Speakers:
+ Lillie Parker, Paediatric SPR, NHS
+ Azmain Chowdhury, Co-Founder & Clinician Creator, NHS
+ Diya Gokul, Strategy Lead, Developing Your Portfolio
+ Arthur Joustra, Social Media Lead, Developing Your Portfolio and Health Careers Live
+ Shubhendu ...

Bridging Medicine and Industry: Career Growth for HCPs in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Speakers:
+ Amit Aggarwal, Executive Director Medical Affairs & Strategic Partnerships, The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
+ Christopher Hewitt, Medical Director, UK & Ireland, Recordati
+ D...

Fireside Chats: Global Health, Climate Change and Sustainability

Speakers:
+ Chethan Sarabu, Inaugural Director of Clinical Innovation, Cornell Tech (Cornell University), New York, USA
+ Vishaal Virani, Head of Health, YouTube, UK & Ireland
+ Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas, Head of Blended Learning, NHS...

Global Health, Innovation, Education, Climate Change and Sustainability

Speakers:
+ David Lawson, Director of Medical Technology & Innovation, Department of Health & Social Care
+ James Dickson, Doctor with special interest in global health, Formerly, United Nations
+ Alexander Coombs, Clinical ...