Keynote Arena

The P4H Scotland Keynote Arena is one of the focal points within the event, providing all visitors with a rare opportunity to hear from leading personnel from organisations such as the NHS, academia and the wider industry network.

High-profile speakers will present on a range of topical and critical subjects that are defining the future of healthcare procurement, in addition to delivering against today’s current marketplace initiatives and objectives.

The Keynote Arena agenda will address some of the key strategic priorities outlined in the recently launched NHSScotland Procurement Strategy 2024-2028, including:

  • Collaborative procurement
  • Sustainable procurement
  • Ethical procurement
  • Supplier relationships
  • Supply chain resilience
10:00 - 10:05
Welcome From the Chair
Speakers
Pennie Taylor

Journalist

Freelance

10:05 - 10:15
Introduction
Speakers
Gordon Beattie

Director of National Procurement

NHS National Services Scotland

10:15 - 10:35
Ministerial Address
Speakers
Ivan McKee MSP

Minister for Public Finance

10:45 - 11:05
NHSScotland Procurement Strategy
Speakers
Gordon Beattie

Director of National Procurement

NHS National Services Scotland

11:15 - 11:35
Speakers
Brian Kennon

Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

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12:35 - 12:55
Speakers
Mark Leftwich

Managing Director

Philips UK & Ireland

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13:05 - 13:25
Speakers
John Williamson

Commercial Manager

Vernacare

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13:35 - 13:55
Speakers
Michael Conroy

Imaging Services Manager, NHS Tayside

National Equipment Lead, National Infrastructure Board, Scottish Government

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14:05 - 14:25
Delivering a Digital Dermatology Programme via the New ANIA Pathway
Speakers
Jason White

National Head of Innovation - Centre for Sustainable Delivery

NHS Scotland