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Chairs Opening Address (Confirmed)

NHS organisations are increasingly under pressure to be more efficient with digital being the enabler for this greater productivity. How effective can we really be when digital is simply an overlay and legacy bleeps remain at the heart of many Trusts?

Join our panel discussion on future-proofing technology in secondary care through robust IT strategies. Learn from experts about data security, scalability, and AI's role. Gain actionable insights into ethical tech integration and interdisciplinary collaboration for lasting healthcare innovation.

Panellists

• Dr Anna Barnes, Director King’s Technology Evaluation Centre (KiTEC), School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Science, King’s College London, and Principal Research, Hon. Consultant Clinical Scientist-Medical Physics, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHSFT (Confirmed)
• Dr Angie Kehagia - Deputy Director, Clinical Expert (Confirmed)
• Dr Davide Zaccagnini, MD Founder and CEO of Agora Labs, Health Informatics (Confirmed)
• Dr Victoria Kidgell – Lead Clinical Scientist, Clinical Engineering at North General Hospital, Sheffield (Confirmed)
• Dr Mark White – Chief Technology Officer at University College Hospital (Confirmed)
• Dr Nisha Sharma – Clinical Research Lead Radiology, St James’ Hospital Leeds (Confirmed)

Main Sponsor - BridgeHead Software

As healthcare providers continue their digital transformation journeys and embark on initiatives, such as frontline digitisation, diagnostic modernisation, and cybersecurity programs; a series of challenges are emerging concerning their legacy application landscape.

Legacy applications are everywhere! They can be replaced, duplicate, or outdated patient, clinical, or administrative systems. But, in all cases, they carry significant risk and present common issues that healthcare organisations need to tackle in order to realise the full value of their historical data.

In a session led by Georgina Hurst from BridgeHead Software, you will learn how to:

• Reduce the cost of maintaining your legacy applications
• Ensure legacy data is readily accessible within a hospital or beyond, minimising clinical risk
• Mitigate cybersecurity risks from aging, vulnerable systems
• Lighten the burden on IT…

All in the context of the work being carried out by our customers as part of the their digital transformation initiatives.

Morning Break & Networking

Chairs Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Case Study - Devoteam and Salesforce

Spotlighting how integration services bolstered NHS's Covid-19 response. Improved integration enables delivery of critical services, streamlines workflows, and enhances patient care, enabling digital innovation in healthcare whilst maximising existing technology investments.

Case Study - IGEL

Every day we build and implement new technology in the NHS, however many encounters of care involve clinicians using out-dated, unsupported technology to support care. How risky is legacy technology, and how can the NHS learn from other sectors to escape the quagmire of chaos that is left behind?

Case Study - Qolcom

Digital Transformation Journey of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Paul Walsh, Head of Technical Authority at Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust

Fireside Chat with Ben Reynish, Sales Director, Qolcom

Lunch & Networking

Chairs Afternoon Reflection (Confirmed)

Case Study - ITPS

Your users, data, and apps are all now using public shared infrastructure, but how do you balance the need for availability with information governance and control? Identity is your new perimeter security.

Not all suppliers are equal – make sure you partner with one who has great interconnectivity with your app providers, and fibre where the majority of your users are.

If the fundamentals of digital are in place the work doesn’t stop there. Integration and interoperability remain key to truly transforming clinical pathways across the system but how do we really integrate local digital capabilities whilst still driving toward a standard patient experience? With a backdrop of emerging national technical architecture against locally delivered digital products, how do we knit the two together?  Examples of shared care records bringing systems together and remote monitoring for virtual care will be explored and discussed.

Join us for a captivating fireside interview delving into the intricate web of connectivity and technological progress within the National Health Service.

In this enlightening session, we'll have the privilege of hearing insights from a time served NHS Chief Technology Officer and current international healthcare consultant.

Together, they will navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare technology, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and future prospects within the NHS.

From harnessing connectivity to streamline patient care to leveraging cutting-edge advancements to revolutionize healthcare delivery, this discussion promises to shed light on the realities and complexities of driving innovation in one of the world's largest healthcare systems. Join us as we uncover the synergies between technology and healthcare, forging a path towards a more connected and efficient NHS.

In this thought provoking guest presentation Gavin Stone, an ex Mi5 operative and current intelligence specialist will take delegates on an interactive journey through the life of a UK intelligence agent, Gavin will discuss his journey so far and share some key learning and insights that can translate over to the NHS Cyber Security Community.

Canapés, Drinks and Networking

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