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Emily Houghton

Emily Houghton

Sponsors and partners

I am from Ontario, Canada and moved to London in September 2020.

I have been at BMJ Group since March 2023 and am the partnerships lead for numerous events.

Really looking forward to seeing you at the conference!

Molly Coogan

Molly Coogan

Programme and operations

I moved to London in 2019 from the east coast of the United States and joined the BMJ Group events team in early 2022. 

I look after the logistics and programmes for multiple events across our portfolio. This conference unites people from diverse backgrounds, all working together to make a difference!

Ashley McKimm

Ashley McKimm

Editor-in-Chief, BMJ Innovations, BMJ Group, England

Dr Ashley McKimm is Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Innovations. Published by the British Medical Journal, BMJ Innovations focuses on emerging digital health, medical devices, process and system innovations. The journal champions high-quality original research, early-stage innovation reports, and systemic and narrative reviews.

Holly Edwards

Holly Edwards

Head of events

I've been lucky enough to lead the Events team at BMJ Group since 2017.

My main goal is to help the team grow, develop, and deliver amazing events. I also have the pleasure of working closely with our partners and sponsors to make sure everyone has the most impactful experience possible.

Our events change practice and improve outcomes, we can’t wait to bring together the innovation community in our most future focused conference yet.

Helen Surana

Helen Surana

Programme

Dr Helen Surana is Associate Editor at BMJ Innovations – assessing and managing manuscripts, peer review and commissioning articles for special editions.

She trained as an anaesthetist in the NHS and as a science communicator. She’s worked at BMJ Group in a number of roles since 2007 and loves digital transformation, education ethics and evidence.

She is passionate about bringing the patient’s lived experience into all aspects of healthcare and research.

Helen is the host of the Future Health podcast.

Marina Antanasiotis

Marina Antanasiotis

Registrations

Originally from Greece but born and raised in Belgium, I moved to the UK for my bachelor’s in 2017.

I have been part of the BMJ Group team since early 2024 and I oversee registrations for various events.

Hope to see you at the conference!

Laura Lowman

Laura Lowman

Marketing        

I have been part of the BMJ Group team since 2011 and in my most recent role I head up the events marketing team.

I am excited to be a part of this community working together to accelerate innovation in healthcare for the benefit of all.

Angelique Mannan

Angelique Mannan

Marketing        

I was born in South Africa and have been living in the UK with my family since 2016.

I joined BMJ Group in 2023 and I implement the marketing campaigns for various events.

Every attendee at this conference shares the common commitment of collectively creating a positive impact.