Life sciences has rapidly become one of the most fundamental sectors driving innovation and economic growth in the UK and beyond. With a new government in place, including a recent Life Sciences Strategy, the UK stands at the forefront of a transformative vision to modernise the NHS and leverage the life sciences sector for sustainable growth. This strategy is set to reshape the landscape of healthcare, aiming to position the UK as a global leader in life sciences.

About the Business Breakfast

At this Business Breakfast, moderated by Marika Amartey, Head of the Science and Innovation Office for the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise at the Embassy of Sweden in London, we will be joined by Malin Wennergren, Director Digital Operations at Kry and Co- Country Manager at Livi UK, along Roger Greer and Tom Doughty, both Associate Directors at PLMR Healthcomms. They will outline the ambitious goals of this NHS strategy and discuss its implications for the industry. We’ll get to hear their insights on how the new Labour government plans to foster growth and innovation within the UK’s life sciences ecosystem.

Additionally, our discussion will explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in building a tech-driven NHS, as well as strategies for fostering collaboration between government and industry. Join us as we explore how this new vision can unlock the potential of the UK's healthcare system and the life sciences sector, paving the way for a healthier future for all.

The SCC’s Business Breakfasts bring together tailored and differently composed, intimate groups for interactive roundtable discussions and great speakers. The format is informal and under Chatham House Rule.

About the speakers

Marika Amartey, Head of the Science and Innovation Office for the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise at the Embassy of Sweden in London.

Marika Amartey is the Head of the Science and Innovation Office for the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise at the Embassy of Sweden in London, building and managing strategic collaboration between Sweden and the UK in the areas of research, innovation and higher education. Marika was seconded national expert to the European Commission in Brussels at the Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, managing multi-national research and innovation collaboration projects, as well as projects for individual researchers and SMEs. Previously Marika worked as a management and technical consultant in the private sector in the Baltic and Benelux regions, covering areas of strategic business development, market expansion and global sales growth. Marika has a seat at the bilateral working group for the MoU for the Life Sciences between Sweden and UK, is an active evaluator and reviewer for the European Commission Expert Management Team, and is an executive board member for the Society of Swedish Engineers in the UK. She holds an M.Sc. in Economics and Public Administration and speaks Swedish, English and French.

Booking information

Please register your interest to attend this event. Participant lists are curated with the theme of each Business Breakfast in mind, for all attendees to get the most out of the discussions. You will be notified if your participation has been confirmed. Payment will be made upon confirmation.

SCC member price: Free

YP member price: Free

Non-member price: £30

Terms & Conditions 

Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@scc.org.uk.