The programme
08:30
Registration & Networking
Registration - Open from 8:30 am - Closes at 11:00 am
All delegates must complete their registration process before the 11:00 AM cut-off time. Please arrive in a timely manner to allow for registration and to avoid any inconvenience. Delegates who arrive after the registration deadline will be refused entry to the event.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the event's schedule and ensuring that everyone can fully participate in the Conference. If you have any questions or require assistance, our event staff will be available to assist you with the registration process.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to an insightful and productive event together!
09:30
Chair Opening Address - Dr Ashike Choudhury, Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Education (Invited)
Chair Opening Address - Dr Ashike Choudhury, Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Education (Invited)
09:50
Panel Discussion - Breaking Barriers – Advancing NHS Interoperability in a Fragmented System
The NHS faces a complex web of digital challenges, from legacy systems to emerging standards. This panel brings together key voices from healthcare, policy, and technology to discuss how interoperability can be accelerated, the barriers still in place, and what must happen next.
With perspectives on regulatory, financial, and operational challenges, the discussion will explore practical solutions to ensure a seamless and connected digital NHS.
- Alison Johnson, SVP of UK Health Systems, ORCHA. (Invited)
- Jocelyn Palmer, Programme Director – OneLondon, NHS England (Invited)
- Hadleigh Stollar, Chief Executive at Healthcare Innovation Consortium (Invited)
- David Walliker, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Invited)
10:50
Morning Break & Networking
Morning Break & Networking
11:50
Chair Morning Reflection - Dr Ashike Choudhury, Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Education (Invited)
Chair Morning Reflection - Dr Ashike Choudhury, Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Education (Invited)
11:55
Case Study - Aire Innovate
Case Study - Aire Innovate
12:35
Fireside Interview - John Konrad, Licensed Merchant Marine Captain, a recognised Maritime Safety and Incident Response Expert, and an accomplished Author and Industry Commentator (Invited)
Fireside Interview - Cross-Sector Insights – What the NHS Can Learn from Industry Leaders
Interoperability isn’t just a challenge for healthcare. This intimate fireside discussion will feature a senior executive from a non-NHS sector—such as finance, aviation, or retail—who has navigated complex digital transformations.
Together, we’ll explore lessons learned, strategies for overcoming regulatory hurdles, and how cross-sector collaboration can drive NHS innovation forward.
14:00
Chair Afternoon Address - Dr Ashike Choudhury, Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Education (Invited)
Chair Afternoon Address - Dr Ashike Choudhury, Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Education (Invited)
14:25
Workshop Style Session - Dr Ashike Choudhury , Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Education (Invited)
Technology isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about people. Led by human factors specialist Andrew, this interactive workshop will examine how clinicians, IT teams, and administrators interact with digital tools.
Through real-world case studies and hands-on activities, participants will explore best practices for user-centred design and how to avoid common pitfalls in EPR implementation.
15:05
Workshop Style Session: Clinical vs. Non-Clinical: The Interoperability Debate
Andrew Stradling
Chief Medical Officer
NHS LPP; M&S H&CP; HCSA National Council
Speakers:
- Steve Dunkerley, Chief Commercial Officer, NHS London Procurement Partnership (Provisionally Confirmed)
- Andrew Stradling, Chief Medical Officer, NHS LPP; HCSA National Council; Medway & Swale Health and Care Partnership (Confirmed)
Bringing together a clinician and a non-clinician, this engaging role-play session will stage a theoretical argument over a key interoperability challenge. How do different perspectives influence decision-making? What are the risks of misalignment? And most importantly—how do we bridge the gap?
Attendees will take part in discussions and problem-solving exercises to explore strategies for creating collaborative, effective digital ecosystems.
15:25
Panel Debate - The Art of the Possible – Emerging Tech and the Future of NHS Innovation
As digital transformation accelerates, the NHS must stay ahead of the curve. This closing panel will explore the cutting-edge technologies poised to revolutionise healthcare—AI, machine learning, blockchain, and beyond.
Industry experts and NHS leaders will discuss the real-world applications of emerging tech, the barriers to adoption, and what needs to change for the NHS to fully embrace innovation. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on what’s possible—and what’s next.
Panellists:
- Prof. Dr Naseem Naqvi MBE - UK National Honour recipient for services to Blockchain & Web3 | President of The British Blockchain Association | Author of UK’s National Blockchain Roadmap (Invited)
- Mike Bracken CBE, Co-founder of the UK's Government Digital Service (Invited)
- Linda Watts, Associate Director of Digital Transformation & General Manager of Outpatients & Patient Access at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (Invited)
