Medics Academy

You are invited to join us at The House of Lords for a networking event taking place on:

• Date: 12th May 2026
• Time: 14:30 - 16:15 GMT
• Event: Drinks Reception
• Location: The Athenaeum, 107 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ER
• Dress code: Black tie is preferable. A lounge suit would be acceptable. (Religious, traditional, or formal national dress and service dress uniforms are permitted.)

This event offers a chance to meet past, present and future healthcare leaders, engage in thought-provoking discussions about the future of healthcare and healthcare leadership, and explore innovative solutions for the challenges facing the industry. As a healthcare professional committed to shaping the future of healthcare, your insights and experiences are invaluable to this dialogue.

Our agenda includes keynote speeches from notable experts. Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders in an inspiring and historic setting, perfect for networking, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to contribute to the future of healthcare and healthcare leadership. Your voice is essential in driving forward the advancements and changes needed in our industry. 

Registration Details

To attend, please complete the registration process via the form titled "Register for the Register for The HLA 10 Year Anniversary: Reception at The Athenaeum" on this page.

Don't miss this extraordinary event dedicated to driving advancements in healthcare leadership. We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring gathering.

Meet Our Host

Andrea Johnson

As a member of the senior management team within the Healthcare Leadership Academy, Andrea plays a key role in developing future healthcare leaders, as a cohort director,  through mentorship, and as an advocate for compassionate, inclusive leadership across the sector. Her work with the HLA reflects her commitment to nurturing emerging talent and shaping the future culture of healthcare.

Alongside this, Andrea is a recognised leader in healthcare innovation and social impact. As co‑founder and CEO of the dental charity Den‑Tech, she champions equitable access to oral healthcare and builds collaborative solutions to support underserved communities.

Within the NHS, Andrea is known for driving quality improvement, empowering staff, and fostering transparent, wellbeing‑led leadership cultures. Her insight is regularly sought by national advisory groups, where she contributes to the development of professional standards, workforce policy, and the future direction of dental and healthcare practice.

Andrea’s contributions have been recognised through multiple national awards and repeated inclusion in leading sector rankings. Beyond her professional work, she brings her curiosity and determination to ultra‑distance events, adventure travel, and time outdoors with her dogs.