Venue
Online
Time
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
This is a DHA Members-Only Event. If you would like to attend but are not currently a member, please email [email protected] to inquire.
The Healthtech International Industry Group (HIIG), is held from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on the first Wednesday of every second month.
The HIIG covers digital health organisations exporting or importing digital health products and services, as well as those who wish to learn more about exporting to overseas markets. It also focuses on procurement practices of digital health across government.
The group is co-chaired by Paul Claxton, Head of Public Sector, Orion and Gavin Wright, CEO, Fraame Healthcare
Agenda
- Welcome by Co-Chairs
- DHA update – Ryl Jensen
- Special guest speaker – H.E. Mr Lawrence Meredith – Ambassador of the European Union
In May, we are very excited to bring to you a presentation from H.E. Lawrence Meredith, Ambassador of the European Union. Lawerence will be talking to DHA Members about the EU-New Zealand relationship in a changing global landscape, especially opportunities to deepen trade, investment and science and innovation collaboration, including on health.
A little bit about H.E. Mr Lawrence Meredith
H.E. Mr Lawrence Meredith arrived in New Zealand in January 2024 as the European Union Ambassador. He has built a career in international relations and development cooperation. With a strong foundation in modern languages, holding a First Class Honours B.A. in Russian and French from The Queen’s College, Oxford, Meredith is multilingual with proficiency in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, and Italian.
Starting his career in 1993, Lawrence Meredith focused on economic and development cooperation with nations formerly part of the Soviet Union. He was involved in technical assistance programmes aimed at supporting independent media, human rights, and rural development, fostering democratic values and social progress.
In 2000, Lawrence shifted his focus to the European Union’s external relations sector, focusing on global partnerships and program management within the former USSR & Balkans Directorate and subsequently for Training & Youth within the DG Education.
His trajectory within the European Commission is marked by leadership positions, including serving as Assistant to the Director-General of DG Enlargement. As Head of Unit for Policy & Strategy, he led efforts in shaping the EU’s enlargement strategy.
From 2015 to 2023, Lawrence Meredith served as the Director for Neighbourhood East & Institution Building at DG NEAR, managing relations and cooperation with Eastern Partnership countries. He also initiated the Young European Ambassadors programme, significantly enhancing the EU’s engagement with youth across the region.