19th - 21st May 2025, Paris
Strategic Healthcare Advisors Accompanies a Scottish Delegation at SantExpo 2025
Strategic Healthcare Advisors (SHA) had the privilege of supporting Scottish Development International (SDI) and accompany a delegation of innovative Scottish healthcare start-ups to SantExpo 2025, one of Europe’s most important gatherings for healthcare professionals, innovators, and decision-makers.
Strategic Healthcare Advisors’ team, Dr Caroline Chauche, Dr Francis Mathe, Dr Jean-Michel Verjus and Mrs Ammilie Volders played a central role in ensuring the delegation’s success through a series of high-impact initiatives.
Ahead of the exhibition, the team proposed and organised a pre-evening dinner, creating a warm and collaborative atmosphere to foster early engagement between the Scottish delegation, and the organising teams (SDI and SHA).
During SantExpo, SHA provided on-site support at the SDI stand (L26), guided start-ups in their interactions, with, overcoming cultural and language barriers and broadened the delegation's visibility by securing targeted media coverage with L’OEil de la E-Santé
SHA also facilitated valuable introductions with potential buyers by supporting SDI in the organisation of private reception at the British Embassy in Paris, a highlight of the program.
Another milestone during this event was the panel discussion hosted by SHA, featuring leading experts in the medical innovation field including Pascal Becache (Digital Pharma Lab), Caroline De Mareul-Villette (ICOSA), Cécile Théard-Jallu (De Gaulle Fleurance), Véronique Molière (C2DS), and Gavin Vuddamalay (MabDesign) and David J Smith(SDI) which sparked meaningful dialogue on the future of healthcare innovation across Europe.
These achievements were made possible thanks to the dedication of the SHA team. Francis, whose outstanding network and ability to bring in key media coverage broadened the delegation’s reach, played a pivotal role in raising visibility. Jean-Michel acted as both time-keeper and scientific driver, enriching discussions with valuable ideas and keeping the program on track. Caroline, our event expert and the cornerstone of this collaboration, ensured flawless execution from planning to delivery. Finally, Ammilie brought a service-driven mindset and cultivated a warm, multicultural atmosphere that greatly facilitated the Scottish delegation’s experience.
To prepare for future editions, SHA gathered valuable feedback from stakeholders and start-ups throughout the event, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for international healthcare delegations.
“We are proud to have stood alongside SDI and the Scottish delegation at SantExpo 2025, not only to showcase their innovation but also to build meaningful connections across the European healthcare ecosystem said Dr Caroline Chauche, Managing Partner at SHA "This collaboration reflects our commitment to enabling international partnerships and giving start-ups the visibility they need to succeed.”