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Lewis Shipp is a published pharmaceutical scientist and a recognised expert in drug development & manufacturing across a range of therapeutic modalities. Lewis currently works at the intersection of science & technology as a Digital CMC Specialist at QbDVision, helping organisations both large & small leverage digital technology to accelerate the delivery of therapies to patients. Additionally, Lewis has contributed to ISPE's Pharma 4.0 Special Interest Group & BioPhorum's Technology Strategy Forum as an SME in the application of digital technology to solve business process challenges within the pharmaceutical industry. Lewis has also given several presentations at internationally recognised conferences on varying topics pertaining to digitally-enabled drug development and manufacturing. 

Ben Kokx joined Philips in 2001 as a software designer. He quickly moved into a new role as a product security and privacy officer and worked as such in several business and market positions. As Director Product Security within the central Philips Product Security Office, he is responsible for security related standards and regulations next for the Philips Product Security Policy and Process Framework since 2013. Ben is a healthcare and IoT security expert who leads and participates in several industry associations and standard development organizations like ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27, IEC ACSEC, IEC TC62/ISO TC 215, IEC TC65, ETSI TC-CYBER and others. He is the convenor of CEN/CENELEC JTC 13/WG 6 on product security. Ben is an ENISA eHealth cybersecurity expert, chairs the COCIR Cybersecurity focus group and through DITTA, participates in several public-private organizations such as the IMDRF cybersecurity workgroup.

A quality management professional, chartered biologist and member of the Royal Society of Biology, with over 35 years’ experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and food industries. Extensive knowledge of quality and environmental management systems, internal and third-party auditing and personnel training. Eligible to act as a Qualified Person as defined in Directive 2001/83/EC, as amended (previously 75/319 et al.) since 1993. A Qualified Notified Body Lead Auditor since 2002 (IRCA ref: 1182641).

Richard Featherstone was one of the early pioneers of applying human factors research methods to combination products, having set up Medical Device Usability in 2008. Richard has been designing and conducting human factors studies for over 15 years, and his experience includes a wide range of drug delivery technologies including inhalers, auto-injectors, nasal sprays and associated devices such as tele-health systems. Following his most recent role as Research Director in Human Factors for Emergo by UL, Richard is now providing freelance consultancy and training services. Richard has advised some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and medical device companies as well as small start-ups. Over 15 years of human factors work has meant that Richard has built a considerable body of knowledge of the regulatory requirements for usability testing, in particular in a European context.

Arnaud Gasnier is founder and CEO of Patentopolis BV. With 20 years experience in IP, he has practiced globally in various IP (patents, trademarks) departments and in various leading roles (Patent Attorney, Licensing Associate, Portfolio Manager, Associate General Counsel) for Swatch, Philips, adidas and Dutch contract research organisation TNO.

In 2004-2008 he carried out a PhD research project (sponsored by the European Patent Office) on IP management (strategies and tactics, performance measurement, effective in-house interventions). Arnaud is a regular speaker at international conferences and the author of ‘The Patenting Paradox’.

He holds a Master of Science in physics, a Master of IP law from a US law school, and an Executive MBA from London Business School. He is also a qualified European Patent Attorney. In 2015, 2016 and 2017 Patentopolis and Arnaud won IP Awards for best IP management, attributed by Acquisition International based on a survey among professionals in the industry. A practical and creative thinker with a multi-disciplinary mind-set, Arnaud enjoys working across borders in terms of disciplines and cultures, and assisting established firms, SMEs and ventures with fostering value creation and capture with IP for long-term benefits and growth.

Find out more about Patentopolis HERE.

Linda Oyama is a microbiologist and lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences and Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, with a first-class Microbiology degree and a PhD in Biological Sciences.

Linda’s research interests centre on understanding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microbiomes from a ‘One Health; perspective through surveillance and epidemiological studies using meta-omics approaches. She aims to tackle AMR through the discovery and development of novel treatment options for various clinical and veterinary multidrug resistant (MDR) infections.

Linda is a pioneer and executive group member of the UK Young Academy. She leads the AMR Hub at QUB and the Futures AMR Network (FAN), a UKRI funded ‘Transdisciplinary Network to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance’ across human and livestock systems, whose vision is to harness young talent for innovation in tackling the AMR challenge with the support of world- leading AMR experts. She has an infectious, positive personality and a passion for the support and development of others, being always ready to help.

Arun Singh (Prof) OBE, FRSA is an international lawyer and consultant to an international law firm. He was formerly a partner and head of commercial law at KPMG Legal and partner at Masons (now Pinsent Masons).

Arun has advised on disputes and collaborations in a wide range of jurisdictions including Europe, countries in West and East Africa, India, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Libya, Jordan, Syria, the US, Caribbean, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Thailand and Singapore. Arun is cited and ranked in the Chambers Guide to the world’s leading lawyers. He concentrates on international investment, joint ventures, licensing of technology, research and development, M&A, energy, outsourcing and corporate governance in developed and emerging markets; he also handles international legal risk management matters. Arun advises a range of international organisations and is a visiting professor in International Business, Leadership and Negotiations at Salford University Business School, senior associate at Oxford University’s Institute of Legal Practice and teaches international leadership and negotiations at the University of Cambridge. He has facilitated programmes in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US.

He is a recognised corporate educator and a non-executive director of two international investment companies – one of which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, chairing the Audit Committee and Investment Committee.

He was appointed an OBE by HM the Queen in January 1999 for services to international trade, investment and intercultural management. Arun is an editor and contributor to a number of publications including Business and Contract Law (a Thorogood Special Report) and How to Lead Smart People – Leadership for Professionals (Profile Books), a facilitator for company programmes and an experienced speaker at international corporate conferences.

Andrew White is a solicitor and founder of consultancy E4.  He was a partner at Bird & Bird for twenty years, having previously worked at Allen & Overy, Ashurst and Herbert Smith Freehills.  Andrew is an Associate fellow of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford. At Bird & Bird he created and led the firm's contract education seminar programme for clients, delivering over 900 client events of all types, to highly positive client acclaim, as well as mentoring many colleagues and clients.  His project received a commendation from the FT in its Innovative Lawyer Awards based on positive client feedback. Andrew has turned his experience as a presenter into a service to enable and empower others.   

Professor Kathy Daniels retired from Aston University in the summer of 2024. Whilst at the University she held a number of managerial roles, latterly Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Engagement).  Prior to joining Aston University Kathy held a number of senior roles in HR in the manufacturing sector. Kathy runs her own consultancy, writing, talking and advising – primarily in the area of employment law. She has written a number of books, including a textbook on employment law soon to be in its seventh edition. She is a member of the Employment Tribunal, sitting in Birmingham.

Graham Boyd, Founder & CEO Evolutesix, is CEO, serial entrepreneur, particle physicist, disruptive innovator and author of Rebuild. Graham has 15 years experience in adaptive organisation and adaptive leadership practice. He innovates and transforms business systems so as to create antifragile, regenerative businesses using his methodology. He also consults to multinationals and startups on harnessing conflict to drive their own regeneration.