For three days in April, over 60 Steeper team members across clinical services, management and production attended the second international programme, Excellence in Motion. Under the golden palms of the Palais des Festivals, French comedian, Thomas Gregot-Tricoire, opened the conference with a bang, amplifying everyone's energy and excitement about the innovations and learning opportunities to come over the next few days.
 
Throughout the event, 500+ attendees made up of Eqwal team members, partners and suppliers, shared their expertise via interactive workshops and educational plenary sessions, with speakers from the Steeper team and those around the globe. With participants from over 14 countries, Excellence in Motion provided an international platform, giving our team exceptional exposure to showcase some of their fantastic work and achievements.  From the use of 3D Scanning and Milling Technology for Spinal Bracing and Setting up a Prosthetic Workshop During a Humanitarian Mission, to Changing Pathways to P&O and Creating Training Materials and Communication Guides for Clinicians; our team covered a range of topics for the international audience.
 
These sessions not only provided valuable insights but also created spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of new ideas. The content was designed to push boundaries and challenge traditional thinking, aligning with Eqwal’s mission to advance excellence across disability care. Each presentation and discussion highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary perspectives and the critical role of innovation in patient-centred care.
 
One of the stand-out presentations included “My Experience as a Prosthetic User” presented by London Prosthetics Centre client and guest, Lord Craig Mackinlay of Richborough, who shared his story as an amputee using the TASKA Prosthetics CX hands. Lord Mackinlay, who lost all four limbs following a severe case of sepsis, spoke about the real-world challenges faced by amputees, especially those with multiple limb loss, navigating complex rehabilitation journeys. For many of our attendees, hearing directly from a service user was a powerful reminder of the significance of our work and the responsibility we carry in improving lives every day.
 
At the heart of the congress was the exhibition area, where Steeper showcased our flagship upper limb devices including the Espire Elbow and High-Definition Silicone. This exhibition space proved to be a thriving hub of activity, enabling cross-industry collaboration and product demonstrations. For many of our team members, it was an opportunity to strengthen relationships with international peers and gain insight into emerging global trends.
 
Experiences continued even after the doors of the Palais des Festivals closed for the day. Attendees networked at themed evening receptions with other like-minded professionals from across the P&O industry at classic Cannes venues including Palais Stéphanie Beach and Palm Beach.
 
The closing presentation came from the Ukraine Visiting Service Team, led by Lorna Aitken, alongside patients from the Tytanovi Rehabilitation Centre in Ukraine. Lorna gave a detailed account of the challenges facing the amputee population in Ukraine supported by a summary of the experience of a technician by Dan Davis. Patients Oleksandr, Vladyslave and Anton showed the use of their devices including the Espire Pro and TASKA hands and talked passionately about what they have been able to achieve since receiving their prostheses including being Vlasyslav being able to hold his baby son. An emotive and thought-provoking session, the audience were captivated by the moving stories and inspirational provision of service and training in the country.
 
As the conference drew to a close, with minds now inspired by a flurry of new information and innovations, the event culminated with an awards ceremony celebrating the incredible achievements of Eqwal team members. Among the winners were our very own Stanmore Orthotics Technician Team for the implementation of the new scanning and carving technology. The Ukraine Visiting Service Team also received an award, this well-deserved recognition highlighted the team’s commitment to delivering specialist prosthetic care to patients, in a very challenging environment. Their awards stand as a proud moment for all of us at Steeper and reinforces the impact of our work.
 
We return inspired, energised, and ready to put what we’ve learned into practice, and we look forward to a bigger and better Excellence in Motion 3.0 in 2026!
 

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