2026 Q1 Field Event Med-tech Risk & Innovation Networking Morning – Leeds (13)

What to Expect:

A focused half-day event tailored for MedTech start-ups, founders, engineers, and regulatory leaders. The programme combines practical insights on transforming MedTech innovation into market success with perspectives from a highly experienced panel. Designed to foster innovation-driven thinking, peer-to-peer learning, and meaningful, high-value networking, this event provides a dynamic platform for collaboration and strategic growth.

 

Who’s Attending:

  • Med‑Tech start‑up founders & co‑founders

  • Engineers & product developers

  • Quality, Regulatory & Clinical professionals

  • University spin‑outs and incubator companies

Practical Information:

  • Location: Nexus Leeds University, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 3AA

  • Date: Wednesday 15th April

  • Time: 08:30 – 13:30 (Networking Lunch at 12:30)

  • Parking: Woodhouse Lane Car Park

Sessions:

 
09:00 – 09:10: Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker:
Adnan Ashfaq, Director, Founder of Simplimedica Ltd

09:10 – 09:40: De-Risking Med-Tech: Building Regulation, Market Access & Commercialisation In From Day One
Speakers:
Adnan Ashfaq and Daniel Blackman, Market Analyst & Commercial Development Lead, Simplimedica

09:40 – 10:05: Building Better Evidence, Clinical platform, data management and considerations
Speaker: Carl Taylor, Business Development Director EMEA, Greenlight Guru

10:20 – 10:50: Company Spotlight: Eventum Orthopaedics
Established in September 2020. Eventum is an award winning MedTech SME from the Leeds City Region. In almost 6 years they've gone through 3 rounds of funding (currently series B) achieved ISO 13485/UKCA approval in 2023, followed by their first UK commercial sale and FDA clearance in 2024. They're committed to making the Quadsense device available to as many TKA patients as possible whilst also developing their next innovative solutions in hip, knee and data data analysis.
Their journey within such a short time frame offers invaluable insight for other MedTech companies from the regions.
 
 
10:50 – 11:10: From Code to Clinic: Regulatory Readiness for SaMD
Speaker: Osman El-Koubani, Clinical Assessor, Scarlet


11:10 – 11:30: Funding Innovation: Navigating the Med-Tech Investment Journey
Speaker: Hugh Kingsmill Moore, Founding Partner, Moore Walker Partners

11:30 – 12:00: Panel discussion: Balancing Innovation, Risk & Speed to Market 
 

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