The conference will begin by examining current policy, evidence and data as well as setting out the challenges, we will explore how the independent sector is building new services to help further the aims of the Women’s Health Strategy for England and help bridge the gender health gap.

Discussion areas may include:
• The scale of health inequalities affecting women
• Unmet need across women's health services
• Access to diagnosis and treatment
• The role of data in understanding women's health outcomes
• The economic and societal impact of poor health outcomes
• Improving access to services
• What the data tells us about how women are accessing private healthcare and how providers are responding.

Dedicated women's health clinics are growing in number as new and established independent healthcare providers look to fill the gaps in access. This session will explore what is driving demand and what providers need to consider when developing specialist services for women.

Discussion areas may include:
• Models of care
• Service development and expansion
• Accessibility and patient experience
• Commercial and operational challenges
• Future opportunities for growth

Investment in women's health technology continues to grow as innovators develop new approaches to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and patient engagement.

Discussion areas may include:
• Emerging technologies in women's health
• Routes to market for start-ups
• Partnerships with providers and the NHS
• Investment and funding opportunities
• Scaling innovation in women's health

Employers are taking a growing interest in the health of their female workforce, driven by concerns around recruitment, retention and productivity.

Discussion areas may include:
• Employer demand for women's health services
• Fertility, menopause and reproductive health support
• Workforce wellbeing strategies
• The role of private healthcare providers
• Future trends in employer-funded healthcare

Corporates and insurers are becoming increasingly engaged in women's health, but questions remain about how services are paid for and equitable access.

Discussion areas may include:
• Corporate demand
• The role of private medical insurance
• Consumer spending and self-pay
• Barriers to access and affordability
• Sustainable models for growth