Through a mix of fireside chats, lightning talks, and a participatory World Café, delegates will hear from leaders shaping compliance and ethics, explore cutting-edge use cases in research and AI, and then work together to translate insights into collective action.
14:00 14:30 Fireside Chat: Building Trust in Health Data: Compliance, Ethics
14:30 15:30 Transforming Care: Innovation and Equity Lightning Talks:
Tiago Taveira-Gomes, MD, PhD, Founder and CEO of Sigil Scientific Enterprises, is a pioneer in healthcare technology and AI. With a medical degree and PhD from the University of Porto, plus a Master's in Information Engineering, he specializes in real-world evidence and AI-driven health solutions. A General and Family Medicine specialist and...
Guru Kora, CEO and Founder of Times Health, is a healthcare innovator with over 20 years of experience in data analytics and technology. Previously Chief Technology Officer at PYA Analytics and a technical architect at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he led advancements in computational biology and healthcare solutions. Holding a Master's in...
Davide Chiarugi, Director of the Personalized Health Informatics Group at SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, leads efforts in making health data interoperable and shareable via the Swiss Personalized Health Network's Data Coordination Centre and BioMedIT infrastructure. With a PhD in Computer Science and prior roles at the University of...
David Parsons is the WASPI Code Manager at Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), overseeing the strategic development and operational implementation of the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI). Dave has worked extensively within public services for over 20 years and has worked more exclusively within the areas of Data...
David Teague is the Acting Head of Welsh Affairs at the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), based in Cardiff, where he promotes information rights and data privacy. With extensive experience in data protection, he engages with Welsh stakeholders, provides regulatory advice, and supports compliance with data protection laws, including the UK...
Andrew Roddam, Chief Strategy Officer at EveryONE Medicines and Chair of SNOMED International's Management Board since October 2024, is a renowned epidemiologist with over 25 years of experience in life sciences. Holding a DPhil in Statistics from the University of Oxford, Dr Roddam has led real-world data and epidemiological initiatives at GSK,...
Anna Bartlett Avery, Head of Data Sharing and Data Ethics at the Welsh Government, leads efforts to foster ethical data-sharing cultures for improved public services. With extensive experience supporting data sharing during COVID-19 and the Ukraine response, she champions transparency, trust, and compliance with frameworks like the Digital Economy...
Why it Matters: This block tackles the critical question of how to use health data responsibly and effectively — ensuring compliance and ethics, while unlocking innovation that improves equity and outcomes.
Objective: To bridge research and practice: connecting regulatory frameworks, technical standards, and AI-driven tools with real-world care delivery. The session is designed to spark dialogue and catalyse new collaborations across sectors.
Differentiation: Unlike the expo-style formats of large conferences, this programme blends short, provocative Lightning Talks with an interactive World Café. Delegates don't just listen — they co-create insights and leave with concrete takeaways shaped by collective exploration.
