Why Attend
Veterinarians only see pet parents for 16 minutes a year and with 82% of pet owners in the UK going to google before visiting a vet, veterinarians are increasingly being judged on how they connect with their clients digitally.
On the livestock side, animal health companies have made half a dozen acquisitions in the last year, including Merck’s landmark $2.4 billion acquisition of monitoring and tracking device company Antelliq. These technologies are allowing vets to make better, evidence-based decisions and providing unique solutions to farmers.
The inaugural Digital Veterinary Summit will showcase the emerging technology coming from innovators seeking to optimise customer engagement, facilitate preventative action, enhance clinical processes, and increase compliance through the use of technology for both companion animals and livestock.
Who Will Be There
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Kisaco Audience Breakdown ChartStart-ups30%
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Kisaco Audience Breakdown ChartVeterinarians30%
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Kisaco Audience Breakdown ChartPetcare Companies10%
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Kisaco Audience Breakdown ChartAnimal Health Companies10%
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Kisaco Audience Breakdown ChartInsurance Companies10%
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Kisaco Audience Breakdown ChartIndustry Supporting Companies10%
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Start-ups30%
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Veterinarians30%
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Petcare Companies10%
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Animal Health Companies10%
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Insurance Companies10%
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Industry Supporting Companies10%
DIGITAL TECHONOLOGY SHOWCASE
12 digital veterinary technology innovators, handpicked by the prestigious organising committee, introduce themselves and their technology on the main stage in a quick fire round of presentations.
The Showcase will be divided into two distinguishable sections: Companies presenting with Companion Animal Focused Technology andcompanies with Livestock/Production Animal Focused Technology.
Types of companies include but are not limited to:
- Companion Animal Digital Technology (telemedicine, telehealth, reminder applications, trackers, wearables, platform market places, etc.)
- Livestock/Production Animal Digital Technology (monitoring devices, identification devices, trackers, wearables, remote sensors, digital cameras, microphones, environmental sensors, etc.)
Each company will have the chance to deliver a 7-minute presentation on themain stage, and 3 minutes will be reserved to take 2-3 audience questions.
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Advisory Board
Anthony Roberts
Anthony is responsible for the delivery of the strategic ambition to become a Royal College with leadership and innovation at its heart.
Leadership work includes the implementation of a programme to support the next generation of veterinary leaders and develop leadership opportunities across the veterinary professions, and the completion of the RCVS governance review to ensure that we are an effective and efficient organisation, better able to lead the profession and serve the needs of the public.
Innovation incorporates the development of initiatives to ensure the veterinary professions are at the centre of innovation in the animal health sector, to position the professions as open to innovation, and to ensure the RCVS serves to foster innovation whilst continuing to protect animal health and welfare.
Anthony also leads the development and delivery of a programme of work to prepare the College and the profession for the impact of Brexit and the implementation of evidence-based measures to drive the transition to a supportive ‘learning-culture’ in the veterinary professions.
Anthony has worked at the RCVS for seven years and has been responsible for delivering key projects such as the First Rate Regulator Initiative (2012/13) and the launch of the new Practice Standards Scheme (2015). Prior to joining the RCVS Anthony worked in public affairs and media relations at the British Plastics Federation, the trade association for the UK plastics industry.
Anthony holds an MBA from Warwick Business School (2016), an MA (Hons) in Philosophy and Politics from the University of Edinburgh (2004) and the CIPR Diploma in Public Relations (2009).
Lawrence Brown
Dr Lawrence Brown is a Sector Specialist (Animal Sciences & Aquaculture) for the Department for International Trade. His main focus is on inward investment into the UK but also assists with trade. Lawrence is a qualified veterinary surgeon and consultant, working with private and public sector clients through his consultancy company LJB Veterinary Services Ltd. He is an elected member of the British Veterinary Association's (BVA) Scottish Council and is studying for an Executive MBA at the University of Edinburgh.
Matthew Dobbs
A leader with a proven track record of creating, developing and growing profitability in animal health businesses, having set up his own business and grown it to become the largest in its sector, before managing a successful Private Equity buy-out. Matt continued to manage the growth and operation of the business through PE ownership and subsequently led a successful trade sale.
As an entrepreneurial leader and a CEO from first principals, Matt has experience in all aspects business management and leadership. From developing a results-oriented delivery team, through to focusing on relationships and outcomes with customers and patients, Matts industry leading expertise is in growing healthcare businesses that deliver value for all stakeholders.
Matt's wide network and ability to form strong relationships, give him a unique broad insight into the veterinary, agricultural and companion animal sectors.
Dr Simon Doherty
Maarten Goossens
Maarten is a Co-founder and Principal at Anterra Capital. He began his investing career as an Analyst within the Rabo Ventures team in 2009 and was primarily responsible for deal sourcing and execution, and portfolio management.
Prior to joining Rabo Ventures, Maarten was an Analyst in the Rabobank-Rothschild M&A joint venture in London, where he focused on transactions in Food & Agriculture.
Maarten holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Free University of Amsterdam, and has studied at the London School of Economics.
Pete Richards
The Speakers
Alasdair Cook
Alasdair “Alex” Cook is a veterinary epidemiologist with more than 25 years national and international experience in livestock animal health in Government, academic and development environments. He joined the new School of Veterinary Medicine in January 2013. Previously, he worked in the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) where he was a senior member of staff engaged in leading research and surveillance programmes as well as part of the senior management team formulating strategy and implementing change. His interest in epidemiology grew from working in farm animal veterinary practice in the UK and in preventive veterinary medicine. A decade of overseas experience in Yemen, Zambia and Mexico working with poor rural communities underlined the important role that veterinary epidemiology plays in supporting animals in sustainable livelihoods and poverty alleviation. A professional life engaged with and leading multi-disciplinary teams makes Alex a natural proponent of the One Health perspective.
David Prien
David founded FirstVet in 2016 and has previously run several pet-related startups in the Nordics, taking them from early stages to exits. Graduated from SSE with a double degree in Business & Retail Management.
Mark Boddy
Dr. Jamie Crittall
Jamie qualified from Bristol Vet School in 1993. He owns two separate UK veterinary practices – one, a family-owned 147-year old multi-branch practice and the other, a 9-year old start-up (which he subsequently sold in December 2018), as well as global healthcare compliance technology company, Virtual Recall.
Co-Founded with fellow veterinarian, Charlie Barton, as a result of their vision to enhance the intimate bond between all owners & their animals. They help vets create more valued customer experiences and drive improved business performance, to deliver better health and financial outcomes. They currently have their patent-pending, communication solution, iRecall® installed in over 1750 practices across three continents. It enables practices to send their clients their own bespoke messages, completely automatically, ensuring every animal and every client receive the appropriate communication - including immediate feedback - every time.
iRecall® sent over 26 million automated and personalized messages by SMS, email & post this year to over 3.5 million clients. helping them to become better informed and more engaged in the health and well-being of their 5.3 million animals, driven by their vets’ recommendations. Improving compliance, adherence and greater practice loyalty, delivering a virtuous value circle. Additionally, iRecall® enhances practices’ digital reputations by capturing over 1 million Net Promoter Scores to date, with an average score of over 80, with promoters encouraged to provide written testimonials and online reviews.
During Lockdown, they developed a new direct-to-consumer solution, OurVet.Shop®. Providing practices with a simple, secure payment gateway to pay for in-clinic services & settling outstanding accounts as well as offering clients a new channel to purchase food and medicines (-including prescription) with home delivery.
Virtual Recall was acquired by Zoetis in July 2020, and Jamie is now Senior Commercial Director within within Zoetis’ newly-formed Digital Practice Services Business Unit.
Jamie also has an all-encompassing knowledge and love for the media, being vet on set for film, tv & commercials for twenty plus years and a 5-year sabbatical in British television. He appeared regularly as a vet on The Big Breakfast; Sky News; BBC1’s The Really Useful Show, and latterly, co-presenting Pet Rescue’s spin off series, Pet Rescuers and Pet Rescue Roadshow. He has radio broadcast countrywide and is a regular speaker at UK veterinary business, technology and marketing seminars, conferences and events. Jamie is a Trustee of the Petplan Charitable Trust. Married with three children and a menagerie of pets and he can often be found mountain biking around the Surrey Hills.
Julien Renard
Julien Renard is the CEO and Co-founder of Vetstoria, the industry-leading veterinary booking platform used by over 2500 practices globally to streamline operations, improve customer experience and maximise revenue. As of today, Vetstoria integrates with close to 30 practice management systems across 18 countries and the list is growing.
Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Julien worked as an emergency veterinarian for many years across Europe and the UK. His current work has been informed by a deep understanding of the unique challenges and potential in pet care with a focus to optimise the pet owner journey through automation and integration.
Matthew Dobbs
A leader with a proven track record of creating, developing and growing profitability in animal health businesses, having set up his own business and grown it to become the largest in its sector, before managing a successful Private Equity buy-out. Matt continued to manage the growth and operation of the business through PE ownership and subsequently led a successful trade sale.
As an entrepreneurial leader and a CEO from first principals, Matt has experience in all aspects business management and leadership. From developing a results-oriented delivery team, through to focusing on relationships and outcomes with customers and patients, Matts industry leading expertise is in growing healthcare businesses that deliver value for all stakeholders.
Matt's wide network and ability to form strong relationships, give him a unique broad insight into the veterinary, agricultural and companion animal sectors.
Eva Sandstra-Bennett
Guillaume Crétenot
At Mars Guillaume is Vice President for Global Strategy, Ecosystem and Venture. He develops and implements strategy to move from a FMCG business model to true Eco-system leader playing in products and services (vet services, pet owner services)
He also oversees the Leap Venture Studio & Academy
Prior to Mars, Guillaume was Principal in BCG
Huw Stacey
Having graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2000, Huw spent ten years in first opinion veterinary practice, beginning in rural North Devon, where he performed a mix of small animal, farm, equine and zoo work. During the Foot and Mouth outbreak of 2001 he was seconded to MAFF in a TVI role.
After four years he transitioned into small animal practice, concurrently undertaking a three-year postgraduate diploma in companion animal behaviour counselling at the University of Southampton.
In 2011, after a short time in industry, he joined what would become the Pets at Home Vet Group as Commercial Manager. He now holds the position of Director of Clinical Services for the group, and is responsible for clinical strategy and initiatives, as well as quality improvement and clinical standards across its 450 first opinion veterinary practices.
Robert Kelly
Simon Wheeler
- Managing Director Agria Pet Insurance Limited (API) & CEO of the UK branch of Försäkringsaktiebolaget Agria (publ.)
- Head of Allianz Speciality Division which included Petplan
- Founding Director of Pinnacle Pet Healthcare plc (part of BNP/Paribas Gp)
- Over 25 years’ experience in the UK pet insurance industry
- Previously executive roles in West German Car Rental Industry & French Electrical Industry
- Currently embarking on 12th BBC TV insurance fraud series “Claimed &Shamed”
Veena Adityan
David Hunt
Fernando Riaza
Pablo Pazos
Entrepreneur and software craftsman.
Founder of Barkibu, a platform to connect veterinaries and pet lovers.
Founder of ReallyLateBooking, a new way of travel, same-day hotel booking from your mobile.
Founder of IIPIR, a startup specialized in mobile applications development.
Tyler Patterson
Pete Richards
Simon Lewis
Simon Lewis has worked in technology innovation for over 30 years. Currently Director of Product for PitPat – the activity monitor for dogs – he’s previously invented, developed and marketed many technologies that have changed the lives of human users. An engineer by training, but a student of human behaviour by practice, he lives in the stormy intersection of those two worlds, and tries to smooth the waves he finds there.
Emmy Koeleman
The Agenda
To find out what you can expect onsite, please download the agenda.
Why attend?
- Maintain a competitive edge in the veterinary market by learning about the latest technology from the pioneering digital innovators in the space
- Showcase your innovation in a room full of strategic investors and potential partners including pet care companies, animal health companies, insurance providers and your peers
- Meet innovators with disruptive technology that can improve the productivity, efficiency and performance of your customers
- Learn about cutting-edge technology in the eco-system to inform your innovation strategy, build your M&A pipeline and find your next business partner
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Millennium Gloucester Hotel, 4-18 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London SW7 4LH
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