IMPACTFUL INNOVATION
What is Impactful Innovation?
Where Big Ideas Meet Bold Action
Impactful Innovation 2026 brought together global leaders, groundbreaking founders, and deep-tech experts shaping tomorrow’s world. Through keynote talks, fireside chats, and live venture pitches, our attendees connected with the people driving change across critical global markets.
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Thank you to our 2026 speakers
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Rinku Patel
AI TRANSFORMATION EXECUTIVE, HEALTHCARE FOUNDER, BOARD DIRECTOR
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Kathryn Meng
VENTURE CAPITALIST, PLANETARY HEALTH INVESTOR, BOARD DIRECTOR
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Fraser Hodgson
INNOVATION DIRECTOR, ANIMAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE, COMMERCIALISATION EXPERT
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Juliana Garaizar
VENTURE CAPITALIST, CLIMATE TECH LEADER, ECOSYSTEM BUILDER
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Kelli Luginbuhl
BIOTECH FOUNDER, ECOSYSTEM BUILDER, BOARD DIRECTOR
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Oliver Hardick
BIOTECH FOUNDER, INVESTMENT DIRECTOR, BOARD MEMBER
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Diana Keenan
VENTURE CAPITALIST, FRONTIER TECH INVESTOR, STRATEGIC CAPABILITY ADVISOR
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Stuart Chambers
FOUNDER, STEM CELL BIOLOGIST, ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE
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Clint Barnes
DEFENCE SCIENCE LEADER, AEROSPACE ENGINEER, FRONTIER TECH STRATEGIST
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
