Programme Overview
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.
Organised by: Simplimedica Ltd
Sponsored by: Greenlight Guru
Location: Nexus Leeds University, Leeds LS2 3AA
Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Time: 8:30am to 1:30pm
Registration:
https://www.greenlight.guru/med-tech-risk-innovation-networking-morning-leeds
Agenda
08:30 to 09:00 –Â Registration & Networking
09:00 to 09:10 –Â Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:10 to 09:40 –Â De-Risking Med-Tech: Building Regulation, Market Access & Commercialisation In From Day One
09:40 to 10:05 –Â Building Better Evidence, Clinical Platform, Data Management and Considerations
10:05 to 10:20 –Â Refreshment Break (15 minutes)
10:20 to 10:50 – Lightning Talks (3 × 10 minutes) or medtech company spotlight
10:50 to 11:10 –Â Keynote Talk 3: From Code to Clinic: Regulatory Readiness for SaMD
11:30 to 12:00 –Â Panel Discussion: Balancing Innovation, Risk & Speed to Market
12:00 to 12:20 –Â Open Q&A Session
12:20 to 12:30 –Â Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
12:30 to 13:30 –Â Networking Lunch
Guest Speakers
- Adnan Ashfaq, Director, Founder of Simplimedica Ltd
- Ivan Perez Chamarro, CEO & Founder, MedBoard
- Osman Koubani, Clinical Assessor, Scarlet
- Carl Taylor, Director Business Development EMEA, Greenlight Guru
- Daniel Blackman, Market Analyst & Commercial Development Lead, Simplimedica Ltd
- Hugh Kingsmill Moore, Founding Partner, Moore Walker Partners

