04 Aug 2025
by Robert Walker

Shape the Future of Digital Health and Care: Apply to Speak at techUK’s 2025 Summit

techUK is excited to announce that applications are now open for speaker opportunities at our 2025 Health & Social Care Summit.

techUK is excited to announce that applications are now open for speaker opportunities at our 2025 Health & Social Care Summit.

This flagship event brings together leaders from across the NHS, social care, government, and industry to explore how digital innovation is transforming care delivery, improving outcomes, and supporting healthier communities. As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, we’re seeking dynamic, forward-thinking speakers from our membership who can share insights, case studies, and bold ideas to help shape the conversation.

Whether you’re pioneering AI in diagnostics, enabling integrated care through data, supporting the workforce with digital tools, or tackling health inequalitie,we want to hear from you.

Please submit this form if you would like to be be considered for a speaking opportunity!

The deadline for submission is 01/09/2025 - applications after this date won't be considered. 

This is a unique platform to showcase your thought leadership, connect with decision-makers, and help shape the digital health and care agenda for the year ahead.

If you have any questions or ideas you’d like to explore before applying, feel free to reach out to the techUK health and care team.

techUK Health and Care Summit

techUK is delighted to announce our inaugural Health & Care Summit, bringing together techUK’s work across these sectors and providing a forum for industry leaders to meet and discuss key issues within the sector.

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Robert Walker

Robert Walker

Head of Health & Social Care, techUK

Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.

Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.

Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!

Email:
[email protected]

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Viola Pastorino

Viola Pastorino

Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK

Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.

She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024. 

She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London.  Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.

She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.

Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.  

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Rachel Kennedy

Rachel Kennedy

Programme Manager Health and Social Care, techUK

Rachel joined techUK in December 2024, as a Programme Manager in the Health and Social Care team.

Prior to this, Rachel worked at a specialist health and social care public affairs agency, working with a range of organisations and trade bodies across the medical technology, pharmaceutical, digital health and social care sectors. As well as this, Rachel was part of the Secretariat for a number of health and care related All-Party Parliamentary Groups.

Rachel has a Masters in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Leeds, as well as a first-class honours in Politics BA from Newcastle University.

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Francesca Richiusa

Francesca Richiusa

Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.

Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.

Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.

 

Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.techuk.org/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-richiusa/

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