Liz Merrifield
Information and Research Governance Lead, BioResource Data Accelerator Project, Wales Gene Park, Cardiff University

Dr Antonio Pardinas
Genetic Epidemiologist | Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics, Cardiff University

Judith Paget CBE, Director General for Health and Social Services and Chief Executive of NHS Wales since November 2021, is a seasoned NHS leader with over 40 years of experience. Previously Chief Executive of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (2014-2021), she has held various operational, planning, and commissioning roles across Wales since...

Osama Elhassan, Ph.D., FIAHSI is Head of the eHealth Section at Dubai Health Authority (DHA), leading the emirate's Health Information Exchange (NABIDH) and digital health regulatory frameworks. As Chairman and Co-Founder of ZIMAM, Dr. Osama Elhassan drives workforce development in digital health across the GCC. With a PhD in Software Engineering...

Professor Rhidian Hurle, Chief Clinical Information Officer for Wales and Medical Director of Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. With an MD from Cardiff University for prostate cancer research and a Master's in Digital Health Leadership (Imperial College London), he champions...

Adam Whitter-Jones joined Life Sciences Hub Wales in August 2024, working as the Programme Lead for the AI Commission. Adam works with a wide range of stakeholders involved with improving the NHS, implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI). His role includes supporting key stakeholders in the delivery of disparate yet interconnected pieces of work...

Iñaki Gutiérrez‑Ibarluzea is the Director of Health Research, Innovation and Evaluation at the Basque Government's Ministry of Health. He holds a PhD in Neurosciences and advanced degrees in Bioethics and Clinical Epidemiology. In his current role, he oversees strategic planning, R&D policy, and the coordination of the Basque Health Research...

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...

Hannah brings her expertise in molecular biology, renal medicine, and gene therapies into her current leadership role at NHS Wales JCC. Her keynote will open the Trends House by framing how real-world data and patient-reported outcomes are transforming commissioning decisions and the delivery of ATMPs in Wales.

Ceri Steele is an Executive Group Member at use MY data, advocating for patient-driven data transparency from her perspective as an oesophageal cancer survivor, diagnosed in October 2019. Her work emphasizes empowering patients through transparent and ethical health data use, contributing to policy and public engagement initiatives.

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...