CHICC Expert Workshop - From Clinician to Entrepreneur: Lessons and Opportunities in Global Digital Health

• Are you a digital health entrepreneur with global ambition?
• Are you a practicing clinician exploring new avenues in health innovation?
• Are you passionate about delivering safe digital health solutions to the global market?

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from CHICC’s International Expert in Residence, Liz Ashall-Payne, CEO of ORCHA – a global leader in digital health accreditation and distribution services.

In this exclusive high-impact workshop, Liz will draw on her unique journey from clinician to the helm of a world-leading enterprise, sharing invaluable insights for entrepreneurs and innovators navigating the digital health space.

Gain crucial insights as Liz shares lessons learned, practical strategies, key challenges and emerging opportunities for digital health solutions in today’s global market. Participants will gain practical advice on navigating regulatory requirements, aligning with clinical needs and building meaningful partnerships that drive adoption. With a strong focus on the entrepreneurial mindset, Liz will further address market positioning, scalability and strategies for creating impactful digital health solutions that resonate widely.

Whether you're a digital health entrepreneur, an innovative clinician, or someone passionate about advancing healthcare on the international stage, this workshop is not be missed.

THE DETAILS:

Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024

Time: 12:30 pm - 3:15 pm (AEDT)

Where: CHICC – Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre, Level 2, 99 William Street, Melbourne

Host: Grace Lethlean, Chief Products and Partnerships Officer, ANDHealth 

Session format: In-person delivery with presentations, interactive audience engagement, and Q&A 

Registration: Free to attend

Who should attend: Digital and connected health startups, SMEs, founders and executives.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERT IN RESIDENCE:

Liz Ashall-Payne, Founding CEO, ORCHA (UK)

Liz Ashall-Payne is an accomplished healthcare leader and the Founding CEO of ORCHA, a global leader in digital health accreditation and distribution services. With a background as a trained NHS Clinician, Liz has been at the forefront of healthcare transformation programs in the NHS, Europe, and North America, leveraging the potential of digital technology to enhance patient health outcomes and drive economic opportunities.

In 2015, Liz established ORCHA, a groundbreaking venture. Under Liz's guidance, ORCHA has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its digital health assessment and distribution services to twelve countries worldwide. Within the UK, ORCHA serves organisations in 70% of NHS regions, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the digital health landscape.

Recognised for her exceptional contributions, Liz Ashall-Payne and ORCHA have received numerous accolades. Liz herself has been honoured as a Tech Trailblazer by the BIMA 100, acknowledged as a Healthcare IT Leader in the HIMSS Future 50, and named Entrepreneur of the Year by prestigious institutions such as the British Chamber of Commerce, Norther Powerhouse, and EY. Additionally, she has been featured within the LDC top 50, further highlighting her influential role in the healthcare and technology sectors.

In addition to her accomplishments at ORCHA, Liz Ashall-Payne actively contributes to the development of future healthcare leaders as a coach for the NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur program. Furthermore, Liz serves as a member of Tech Uk board representing SMES and is the Vice Chair on the Tech UK Health and Social Care Council, where she helps shape policies and initiatives in the intersection of technology and healthcare.

Liz is also an honorary lecturer in the school of medicine at UCLAN, and is a research executive at The University of Warwick

Liz Ashall-Payne's visionary leadership, extensive expertise in healthcare transformation, and dedication to harnessing the potential of digital health make her a prominent figure in the industry, driving positive change and innovation for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems worldwide.

MODERATOR:

Grace Lethlean, Chief Product and Partnerships Officer, ANDHealth 

As a co-inventor on a patented and ASX listed digital health technology, Grace Lethlean has been actively involved in the development of health technologies from invention, through clinical trials, to commercialisation. 

Grace is co-founder and Chief Product Officer of ANDHealth, Australia’s national digital health initiative, accelerating the commercialisation of evidence-based digital health technologies. Grace’s focus is on supporting digital health technologies to meet key investor, partner and customer requirements around clinical and commercial validation.

Grace also supports the sector through numerous state and national Advisory Panels and Committees, is a 2020 SuperStar of STEM, is an inventor on patents in the US and Australia, a published author on digital health commercialisation, a 2022 Churchill Fellow, investigating international best practice in digital health business support and recognised in 2024 as an AFR Women in Leadership.

Important note for attendees: 

To encourage inclusive and open dialogue, this event operates under Chatham House Rule. We kindly ask that you do not film or record this session, including the use of unauthorised AI notetakers.  

Please be advised that photographs and videos may be taken by ANDHealth staff. By attending this event, you agree to being filmed or photographed, and acknowledge that these may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. 

Conditions:

• CHICC workshops are free to Victorian Digital and Digitally Enabled Medical Technology Companies thanks to the support of the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre and the Victorian Government Department of Jobs Skills Industry and Regions.
• To ensure we can continually improve your experience, we kindly request all companies utilising CHICC events complete surveys and reporting requests as a condition of registration. Your feedback helps us provide the best support for Victorian digital health companies.
• Numbers are strictly limited. ANDHealth reserves the right to allocate limited availability to maximise the number of companies that will benefit from the program.

This CHICC workshop is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the State Government of Victoria.