Archives: Speakers

John Patterson is President of IKE Tech, a leading provider of identity verification (IDV), biometric authentication, and tokenization technology across a range of everyday consumer products.  A passionate champion of Tobacco Harm Reduction, John has spent the last decade leading programs for some of the biggest brands in vapour technology including NJOY, JUUL and Aspire. As current Head of IKE Tech LLC, he is steering the organisation’s focus on solving some of the biggest industry challenges by utilizing innovative solutions to address youth access and illicit products.

Experienced Clinical Development and Drug Safety physician. Served in leadership positions in pharma companies for almost two decades, leading global clinical research and pharmacovigilance activities.

Ph.D. in biomedical engineering with 15+ years leading research and clinical trials. Extensive experience with international business operations and establishing collaborations. Excellent communication with scientific and lay audiences. Sound leadership skills in managing interdisciplinary teams across institutions with and without authority. Focus on problem-solving, conflict management, and creative solutions.

Kelly is a communications leader with more than 15 years of experience across all facets of pharmaceutical communications. In her current role as Head of Communications & Public Affairs for Servier Pharmaceuticals – she devises, manages and implements communications strategies across a range of internal and external channels and vehicles in support of corporate initiatives, pipeline and marketed products. She strives daily to meet patient needs and ensure their voice is heard.

As a seasoned genetic counselor, Tiara guides patient engagement throughout drug development and regulatory decision-making to ensure that patient and caregiver perspectives shape therapeutic objectives and inform benefit-risk thresholds.  Her career has focused on the science of patient engagement, championing patient decision-making through initiatives and strategies that raise awareness of rare diseases, accelerate access to genetic testing resources, and communicate health data and balanced insights to targeted audiences

Adam Elleston, Solutions Architect at Unipro, is dedicated to bridging the gap between complex business challenges and high-performance technical reality. He plays a pivotal role in Unipro’s mission to liberate organisations from the constraints of generic, off-the-shelf software, instead delivering bespoke solutions that provide genuine digital autonomy and a lasting competitive edge. With deep technical expertise and a focus on agentic AI orchestration, Adam designs robust, future-proof architectures that eliminate technical debt and vendor lock-in while dismantling fragmented legacy systems. His approach is rooted in Unipro’s “human-led, AI-accelerated” philosophy, ensuring that every architectural decision aligns with a client’s unique strategic roadmap. A passionate advocate for innovation, he partners with leaders to transform technology from a potential liability into a powerful, defensible asset that drives sustainable, innovation-driven growth.

Erich Dietz is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Suralink, where he leads the company’s growth initiatives, focusing on enhancing client experiences and driving revenue. With over two decades of experience in enterprise sales, partnerships, and SaaS solutions, Erich has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results. Before joining Suralink, he held senior leadership roles in various technology and software companies, consistently driving innovation and customer value.

Erich’s expertise lies in aligning business strategies with client needs, making him a key voice in advancing secure, efficient solutions for accounting firms.