Liz Blacklock

Managing Director, Lapis Care

Liz Blacklock set up Lapis Care in 2015 after many years as a nurse in Primary Care. From the outset she used electronic care management, back when there were only a few systems to choose from. It’s now part of everyday practice, helping care professionals record clearly and escalate when needed, whilst giving families a snapshot of care and reassurance wherever they are in the world.

Liz has always been clear that technology is there to support the professional, not replace them, and that approach has helped Lapis build a steady reputation for reliable, consistent care over almost ten years.

Olly Spence

Business Development Lead, First City Care Group

Olly has nearly 20 years’ experience in adult social care, working across Local Authorities, the NHS, and with community care providers. His roles have focused on commissioning and transformation, always with the aim of shaping services that are flexible for people who need support and provide great career pathways for those delivering care.

Olly is particularly passionate about how technology and AI can help create more responsive and adaptable models of community care and commissioning. He believes digital tools and smarter approaches have the potential to improve outcomes for people, while also making care more sustainable and rewarding for the workforce.

Carly Rochester

Co-Founder & Director, My Employment Ltd (ME Passport)

With nearly two decades of experience in health and social care, Carly has led innovations that simplify compliance and empower care workers through verified, portable employment data. ME Passport’s technology is reshaping how providers recruit, retain, and share workforce information—bridging the gap between frontline care and digital innovation.

Carly’s work is centered on building a sustainable, data-driven workforce model that reduces recruitment costs, strengthens safeguarding, and ensures compliance with CQC standards. Her leadership continues to drive forward-thinking partnerships across care, technology, and workforce reform.

Lee Gilbert

Chief Marketing Officer, Nourish Care

Lee is CMO at Nourish Care, a digital long term care planning platform where the person is at the centre. Lee has spent the last five years in Healthcare Technology in the UK and North America markets. For over 25 years she has built a proven track record building innovative business, particularly where there has been underserved needs, where her curiosity, desire to drive change and create measurable social impact has been fulfilled.