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
Lee Rickles
Director and Chief Information Officer
Yorkshire & Humber
Joss Palmer
Programme Director, OneLondon
NHS London
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.
- Lee Rickles, Director and Chief Information Officer, Yorkshire and Humber (Confirmed)
- Alison Johnson, SVP of UK Health Systems, ORCHA (Provisionally Confirmed)
- Joss Palmer, Programme Director – OneLondon, NHS England (Confirmed)
- Hadleigh Stollar, Chief Executive at Healthcare Innovation Consortium (Provisionally Confirmed)
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
Mr David Hancock
Director and Chair
INTEROPen
In this upcoming fireside chat, we’ll explore why interoperability challenges in health and social care go beyond technology. Expect a candid discussion on policy, procurement, and practical solutions:
- Interoperability is a social problem, not a technical one
- Mandating standards alone won’t solve it
- Standard APIs are key to improving procurement across NHS and Social Care
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
Unlocking the Potential of Shared Care Records
Lee Rickles
Director and Chief Information Officer
Yorkshire & Humber
This interactive workshop explores the real-world impact and strategic value of Shared Care Records (ShCR) in delivering joined-up, patient-centred care across NHS systems. With insights from Lee Rickles, a national leader in health and care interoperability, the session will delve into how Yorkshire & Humber is leveraging shared records to improve clinical decision-making, reduce duplication, and enhance population health outcomes.
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.
15:45
Panel Debate - The Art of the Possible – Emerging Tech and the Future of NHS Innovation
David Crawford
NED
Group Trust - Norfolk and Waveney Community Health and Care NHS Trust AND Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
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 (Provisionally Confirmed)
- David Crawford, NED, Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Confirmed)
