ARC West London is pleased to be hosting The Future of Women’s Health Summit, a conference taking place as part of National Life Sciences Week 2026.
Bringing together leaders and voices from across healthcare, life sciences, technology, government and the wider women’s health sector, the summit will explore some of the most important opportunities and challenges shaping the future of women’s health.
The programme will look across the full women’s health lifecycle, from prevention and reproductive health through to menopause and healthy ageing, alongside the role of new technologies, data, digital health and diagnostics in improving health outcomes.
Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Time: 08:00 – 20:00
Cost: £70
Venue: ARC West London, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RH
Schedule
- 9:00-09:15: Welcome- Shabnam Raja Host and Board Member LSW
09:15-09:30: Opening Vision Keynote: Shaping the Future of Women’s Health - 09:30- 10:15: Session 1: The Future of Women’s Health- Panel Talk, Shabnam Raja
- 10:15-11:00: Session 2: AI & The Future of Women’s Healthcare- Google Health and Life Science Companies, Catherine Canales
- 11:00-11:10: Break-Coffee & Tea
- 11:10-12:00: Session 3: Women’s Health across every life stage (Menopause, Periods, Female Health) Panel Talk and Q&A, Lalita Taylor
- 12:00-12:45: Session 4: Femtech and Innovation in Healthcare (Starts-ups and Innovators in Women’s Health), Sally Microsoft
- 12:45-13:45: Lunch and networking and Rooftop area
- 13:45-14:30: Session 5: Investor Access- The FemTech Funding Gap, Catherine Canales
- 14:30-15:30: Session 6: Executive Policy Mandate for Change in Women’s Health Panel, Lalita Taylor
- 15:30-15:45: Break
- 15:45-16:15: Closing Keynote- A call to Action report- Executive insight report, Helen Tomlinson
- 16:15-16:30: Close & Thanks to Delegates and Speakers, Shabnam Raja
- 17:00-20:00: Networking Drinks
Strategic Pillars
- The Future of Women’s Health: Exploring prevention, women’s health strategy, equity, research and innovation, and the opportunities transforming women’s healthcare over the next decade.
- AI & The Future of Women’s Healthcare: Examining how artificial intelligence, data, digital health, diagnostics and personalised care are reshaping healthcare and women’s health outcomes.
- Women’s Health Across Every Stage of Life: Addressing the full lifecycle of women’s health, including menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, maternal health, menopause and healthy ageing.
- Women Leading Healthcare & Life Sciences: Exploring leadership, innovation, resilience and mentorship, with a focus on building and supporting future female leaders.
Key Benefits for Women Leaders
- Hear perspectives from leaders across healthcare, life sciences, technology, government and the women’s health sector.
- Explore current and emerging opportunities in women’s health, from research and prevention to AI and personalised care.
- Consider women’s health through a whole-life perspective, addressing key issues from menstrual and maternal health to menopause and healthy ageing.
- Connect with professionals from across the sector through dedicated networking opportunities.
- Contribute to wider conversations around the actions and commitments needed to accelerate progress in women’s health.
The Future of Women’s Health Summit provides an opportunity to bring different parts of the women’s health ecosystem together, share perspectives and identify practical actions that can help drive progress across research, healthcare, innovation and policy.
We promise that The Future of Women’s Health Summit will be a valuable day of conversation, connection and collaboration, bringing together voices from across healthcare, life sciences, technology and government.
You’ll leave with new perspectives on the future of women’s health, practical insights from across the sector and new connections within the community.
Registration details will be available soon. If you have any questions, please contact Shabnam Raja at shabnam.raja@lifesciencesweek.co.uk.
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