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Agenda - Wednesday 4th February 2026

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, One Bartholomew Close Barts Square, London EC1A 7BL

 

09:00 – 09:50

Registration & Networking

09:50 – 10:05

Welcome

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Chris Cummings
Founder, Wellbeing at Work
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Jo Paice

Jo Paice
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Jo Paice
Clinics Director, Bupa
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10:05 – 10:25
Petra

Is it time to challenge our perceptions of obesity?

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Dr Petra Simic
Medical Director - Health Clinics, Bupa
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10:25 - 11:10

Panel session: Personalised & Preventative Healthcare

Driving Value Through Innovation: The Business Case for Tailored Health Solutions Themes: Strategic Advantage - Why Personalised Healthcare Matters to Business & Exploring how tailored health solutions can reduce costs, improve workforce wellbeing, and enhance productivity.
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Hosted by Kia Smith
Digital and Data Director, Bupa
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Dr Rebecca Rohrer
Clinical Innovation & Genomics Director, Bupa
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Dale Esliger
Professor in Digital Health Technologies, Loughborough University
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Claire Cronin

Claire Cronin
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Claire Cronin
CMO, David Lloyd
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11:10 - 12:00

Networking, Refreshments & Exhibition Stand visits

12:00 - 12:45

Round Table Discussion: How will Al unlock a more personalised treatment approach?

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Led by Duncan Jones,
Head of Strategic Relationships, Bupa
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Joined by Rob McCargow,
Technology Impact Leader, PwC
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12:45 - 13:45

Networking, Lunch & Exhibition Stand visits

13:45 - 14:15

Fireside chat: The Gender Lens in Preventative Healthcare

Shaping the Future of Gender-Specific Preventative Care, innovating Equitable Solutions for Men's and Women's Health Needs.
Nic Green

Nic Green
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Hosted by Nicola Green
Commercial and Trading Director, BGIUK Health Services
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Laura Kerby
CEO, Prostate Cancer UK
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Janet Lindsay
Chief Executive, Wellbeing of Women
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14:15 - 14:30

Short Comfort Break, Tea and Networking

14:30 - 15:10

Panel session: Reimagining Corporate Wellbeing: The Future of Mental Health Care

Mindplace: A global network of wellbeing centres; Addressing the growing demand for accessible, high-quality face-to-face mental healthcare; Corporate Trends in mental health
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Petra
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Hosted by Dr Petra Simic,
Medical Director - Health Clinics, Bupa
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Charles Alberts
Charles Alberts, Global Head of Wellbeing & People Experience, Clifford Chance
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Urvashi Roe
Author, Mental Health Advocate
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Gosia Bowling,
Head of F2F Mental Health, Bupa,
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15:10 - 15:35

Speed roundtable: Key takeaways and actions

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Duncan Jones,
Head of Strategic Relationships, Bupa
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15:35 - 15:45

Closing Remarks & Wrap-up

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Chris Cummings
Founder, Wellbeing at Work
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15:45 - 16:45

Networking, Refreshments, Drinks & Exhibition Stand visits