About this Event
Women's Health Stage 2026 is bringing together the North's women's health community together under one roof, and offering a front row seat to the conversations shaping Women's Health.
Saturday 10th October | 10:30 - 16:30 | Treehouse Hotel Manchester
This is event is for women who want to be at the forefront of what's happening in women's health. Whether you're building in the sector, interested in femtech innovation, undertaking research, looking for practical health information, curious about the future of women's health, or just want to learn more - this is a day to be in the room.
✨ Hear from inspiring speakers ✨ Browse health innovation exhibitors ✨ Obtain expert insights ✨ Make new connections ✨ Plus receive a copy of Dr Marina Gerner's award-winning bookThe Vagina Business with every ticket purchased!
What to expect
Join us for day of talks where you will learn about:
1) Innovation & Femtech: The Founders Shaping the Future
Hear from women building innovative business and solutions in women's health. Our founders panel will explore what is changing, where innovation is happening, what barriers still exist, and what the future could look like for women.
Featuring:
- Dr Marina Gerner, Author of 'The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health'
- Lucy Hope, Founder of The Daughters of Mars - Developing the next generation of medical-grade tampons designed to support your microbiome
- Dr Rumbi Mutenga, Founder of Glacie Health - The UK's number 1 women's health consultancy
- Isla Thomas, Co-founder of GLORIAH - An early menopause focused brand delivering luxury, sustainable intimate care products
2) The Patient Experience
Evelyn Scott, author of 'A Bloody Scandal: How Medicine Fails Women in Pain' will be joined in conversation with Dr Katerina Bambang, Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine, to discuss living with severe endometriosis and explore the medical, political and educational failures that continue to affect women with reproductive conditions.
3) The Clinical Perspective
Alongside the stories and innovation, we'll hear from experts exploring the science behind women's health.
Dr Laura Clark and Dr Katie Hilton, Co-founders of SHE | Health will explore the brain-hormone connection and what this means for navigating conditions such as PMDD.
Rocsi Chereches, nutritionist specialising in gut and menstrual health and Founder of Heraligned.Hub, will explore and the emerging connection between the gut microbiome, inflammation and period pain - and what this could mean for the future of women's health.
Dr Nadira Awal, GP and Founder of Pause and Co Healthcare, will discuss perimenopause, longevity and the science of healthy aging.
You'll also have plenty of opportunity to connect with our community
You'll have chance to browse our selection of exhibitors and get face-to-face with the people changing the future of women's health:
✨ Meet the founders behind the industry's most exciting start-ups
✨ Be inspired by leading authors sharing the inspiration behind their work
✨ Have your health queries answered by leading clinicians and practitioners
✨ Browse a selection of exhibits showcasing femtech innovations
✨ Connect with likeminded people who are equally passionate about women's health
Your ticket includes
- A full day at Women's Health Stage 2026
- A copy of Dr Marina Gerner's award-winning book 'The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health'
- Live talks, panel discussion and Q&As
- Networking and community
- Access to exhibitors and women's health innovations
This is more than just an event; it's about building a stronger, more connected women's health community in the North. The event will give women across the region the opportunity not just to hear that conversation, but to be part of it.
Come along and join the conversation
With every honest conversation, we are one step closer to bridging the gender health gap.
Event venue & nearby stays
Treehouse Hotel Manchester, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
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