Watch the full recording of the HLTH Europe 2025 panel “Revolutionizing Women’s Health: The Power Struggle Between Innovation, Policy, and AI.”
Hosted by Embrace, Enlaza, and Cycle & Scale (formerly BGA Consulting), the session gathered leading voices from across the ecosystem — investors, founders, clinicians, and policymakers. Around 250 people joined live in Amsterdam, underscoring the urgency and momentum behind women’s health.
Panel speakers
– Carmen van Vilsteren – Chair, Topsector Life Sciences & Health
– Valentina Milanova – Founder & CEO, Daye
– Dr. Derrick (Zhong Wei) Khor – Partner, Medical Consulting Group
– Kasia Pokrop – Co-Founder, Embrace (Moderator)
Together, they explored how innovation, regulation, and AI can both accelerate and challenge progress — and who ultimately holds the power in shaping healthcare for women.
Highlights from the conversation
- “If only I could make AI tampons.” – Valentina Milanova
- “We fund what kills us, not what makes our lives a living hell.” – Dr. Derrick Khor
- “Women’s health should be the standard, not the exception.” – Carmen van Vilsteren
The discussion highlighted both the urgency and the opportunity: women’s health has the potential to unlock over $1 trillion in annual GDP impact globally (McKinsey & Company).

