Women in Leadership: Pharmaceuticals, MedTech & Life Sciences
February 26, 2026 , 09:00 - 11:00
Networking breakfast from 09:00
The Maxwell private dining room, Level 2, Pan Pacific Hotel 80 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AB
Overview
Join Version 1 and AWS for an intimate learning and networking event designed to connect and empower female leaders and allies across pharmaceuticals, medtech and life sciences.
With industry-leading speakers from AbbVie, Dechra Pharmaceuticals and AWS, we’ll hear about unique career paths into leadership roles, explore the AI hype versus reality gap and under Chatham House Rules, candidly discuss what is creating value right now. The discussion will surface lessons learned on scaling responsibly in regulated environments, aligning cross functional teams and building the foundations required for measurable impact.
Panel discussion
The AI hype vs reality gap: what is actually delivering value in pharma & life sciences right now?
Speakers
- Selin Cooper PhD, International Alliance Director, Global Epidemiology, AbbVie
- Louise Hancock, Global Head of Digital and Technology Group Functions, Dechra Pharmaceuticals
- Host: Cleo McCormack, Global Head of Co-creation, Version 1
Fireside chat
Title: Lessons in leadership for influencing people, culture and growth
Who should attend
Female leaders and allies working in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medtech and life sciences.
Why attend
- Learn what is truly working with AI in pharma today, not just what is trending.
- Hear practical stories from leaders delivering measurable outcomes in regulated environments.
- Connect with a peer community tackling the same opportunities and constraints.
- Leave with ideas you can apply immediately in 2026 planning.
Agenda
- 09:00 – 09:30 Networking breakfast
- 09:30 – 09:40 Welcome
- 09:40 – 10:15 Fireside chat: Lessons in leadership for influencing people, culture and growth
- 10:20 – 10:50 Panel: The AI hype vs reality gap: what is actually delivering value in pharma & life sciences right now?
- 11:00 Close
About Version 1
Version 1 is a leading digital transformation provider with deep experience in data and AI, cloud transformation and modernisation across highly regulated industries. Our teams help leaders move from experiments to enterprise grade outcomes with security, compliance and sustainability at the core.