| Time | Session |
| 09:30- 10:30 | Registration and Morning Coffee |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Opening Remarks: Gary Welch, CEO, HealthTrust Europe |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Panel Discussion: The Future of Public Procurement Moderator: Ben Koberna, Vice President of International Development, HealthTrust PG Guest: Simon Clarke, Managing Director, BSOL Procurement Collaborative Guest: Mustafa Sheikh, Director of Procurement and Contracting (Acting), Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Breakout Session Round 1 |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Case Study: A New Blueprint for Workforce Change Presented by: Mick Whitley, Chief Commercial Officer, Litmus |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch with MedTech Insights
Enjoy lunch while connecting with peers and hearing insights from on-site leading MedTech vendors, including Stryker and Medtronic. |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Breakout Session Round 2 |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Breakout Session Round 3 |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Afternoon Refreshments |
| 14:45 – 15:15 |
Insight: Scaling Outcomes for Healthcare Presented by: Ben Koberna, HealthTrust PG |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Closing Keynote: Ed Jones, CEO, HealthTrust PG |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Structured Feedback and Reflections |
| 16:00 – 17:00 |
Drinks Reception – Informal Networking |
Breakout Sessions Topics*
1. From Cost Pressure to Cost Power: Unlocking Savings Through Reverse Auctions
Speaker: Ben Koberna, Vice President – International Development, HealthTrust PG
Discover how reverse auctions can drive significant procurement savings and transform your sourcing and financial strategies.
2. AI in Action: Driving Innovation and Efficiency in NHS Sourcing and Finance
Speaker: Jonathan Edwards, Vice President – Strategic Sourcing, HealthTrust Europe
Explore real-world applications of AI that are reshaping strategic sourcing, financial operations, forecasting, and decision-making in healthcare.
3. Navigating the New Procurement Landscape
Speaker: Victoria Fletcher, Legal Director, DAC Beachcroft
Exploring some of the key provisions in the Procurement Act 2023 and how to ‘challenge proof’ your procurement processes.
*Delegates will have the opportunity to attend all presentations
