InteropConnect 2026: The Convenzis NHS Hospital Interoperability & Systems Conference

Digital Infrastructure & Security

08:30 am
04 Mar, 2026
The Studio, 3rd Floor, 7 Cannon St, Birmingham B2 5EP

InteropConnect 2026: The Convenzis NHS Hospital Interoperability & Systems Conference

Digital Infrastructure & Security

08:30 am
04 Mar, 2026
The Studio, 3rd Floor, 7 Cannon St, Birmingham B2 5EP

A Practical Learning Event on Hospital Interoperability

Healthcare digital transformation is not only about technology, but also about people, capability, and collaboration. InteropConnect 2026 brings NHS leaders, clinicians, IT specialists, and industry partners together to share how interoperability is achieved in practice:

  • How staff are upskilled and retained to manage digital change.
  • How funding cases are built and approved.
  • How technical and operational barriers are overcome.
  • How strong networks are formed across trusts and suppliers.

Through skill clinics, case studies, and candid fireside interviews, delegates will gain actionable strategies and tools that can be applied directly in their organisations.

Key Educational Themes

  • Overcoming Interoperability Challenges – training on how to identify barriers in hospital systems and apply practical solutions that align with NHS standards.
  • Digital Infrastructure & Security Foundations – lessons in building resilient, scalable, and secure platforms that enable safe information exchange.
  • Improving Patient Outcomes through Data Sharing – practical methods for designing governance models and workflows that make shared data clinically meaningful.
  • Operational Efficiency & Workforce Enablement – learning how to streamline hospital operations while equipping teams with the confidence and skills to use digital tools effectively.
  • Managing Legacy Systems and Obsolete Technology – strategies for phasing out unsupported hardware/software while maintaining business continuity.
  • Risk Management in Interoperability Projects – real-world examples of how to anticipate, monitor, and mitigate risks across technical, operational, and clinical domains.

What’s New for 2026

  • Morning and Afternoon Skill Clinics – hands-on training sessions that equip delegates with practical frameworks they can adapt immediately.
  • Candid Fireside Chats – leaders sharing lessons learned, including challenges and failures, not just success stories.
  • Peer Learning Circles – focused networking around common digital transformation obstacles.

Action-Oriented Case Studies – presentations that highlight how results were achieved, not just the outcomes.

Who Should Attend:

NHS digital and IT leaders, CCIOs, CNIOs, programme and transformation managers, information governance and security teams, clinicians engaged in digital change, procurement and strategy leads, and suppliers committed to meaningful interoperability.

Sponsors & Partners

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

Chair Opening Address

Welcome and introduction to the day’s themes: strengthening digital leadership, embedding interoperability, and futureproofing NHS digital services. Outline of the agenda and housekeeping notes.

09:40

Keynote Presentation - Empowering Leaders to Lead (Speaker TBC)

Keynote Presentation

A practical exploration of the system-level support available for digital leaders. Discussion on leveraging NHS England programmes and resources to upskill teams, build resilient digital cultures, and support strategic delivery across ICS organisations.

10:00

Morning Skill Clinic - Building Digital Confidence at the Bedside: Upskilling Clinicians for Safe Interoperability (Panellists TBC)

Morning Skill Clinic

Invited Participant: 

Melanie De Witt, Chief Nursing Information Officer, North Bristol NHS Trust (Invited)

Overview:

Digital change only succeeds when frontline staff feel confident and supported. This skill clinic explores how to close digital literacy gaps, build engagement, and turn interoperability projects into safer, more effective clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and address digital literacy gaps.
  • Build staff buy-in during major rollouts.
  • Apply workflow adoption lessons to local projects.

10:30

Main Sponsor Keynote

Main Sponsor Keynote

Strategic insights from our headline partner on driving digital transformation in complex healthcare environments. Focus on solutions and innovations shaping the NHS digital future.

10:50

Morning Break & Networking

Morning Break & Networking

11:50

Chair Morning Reflection

Chair Morning Reflection

11:55

Sponsored Case Study - Cloud Gateway

Sponsored Case Study - Cloud Gateway

Real-world deployment story. How a partner solution enabled improved clinical workflows, data sharing, or patient engagement. Key metrics and measurable impact shared.

12:15

Sponsored Case Study

Sponsored Case Study

Deep dive into a digital solution or innovation applied in an NHS setting. Highlights practical lessons from procurement, rollout, and adoption phases.

12:35

Fireside Interview - What We’d Do Differently: Lessons from the Hive Big-Bang (Speaker Invited)

Fireside Interview

Invited Session Leader:

Sandra Taylor-Farrell, Head of Hive EPR and Digital Applications, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Invited)

Overview:

The largest Epic EPR implementation in Europe brought huge achievements but also tough lessons. In this candid fireside conversation, Sandra will reflect on the warning signs, pressure points, and course corrections that shaped Hive’s rollout. Delegates will hear what nearly broke, what saved the programme, and how to apply these lessons to their own interoperability and digital projects.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognise early warning signs during large-scale rollouts.
  • Apply practacal stabilisation tactics that keep clinical safety front and centre.
  • Protect staff energy and resilience through rota-aware training and targeted support.

12:55

Sponsored Case Study

Sponsored Case Study

Partner-led insight into achieving scalable, sustainable digital improvement — lessons from NHS implementations.

13:15

Lunch & Networking

Lunch & Networking

Hot buffet and informal discussion opportunities with NHS peers and suppliers.

14:00

Chair Afternoon Address

Chair Afternoon Address

14:05

Sponsored Case Study

Sponsored Case Study

Showcase of technology or partnership success story — practical enablers for digital adoption and patient outcomes.

14:25

NHS Case Study in Action - Turning Policy Into Practice: NHS Data Standards Deep Dive (Speaker TBC)

NHS Case Study in Action

Interactive breakdown of NHS interoperability frameworks (FHIR, PRSB, GP Connect, ICS-level standards). Live exercise: map your own systems against current requirements and identify compliance gaps.

14:45

Sponsored Case Study

Sponsored Case Study

Insights into overcoming complexity in NHS settings — practical results and measurable impact from solution deployment.

15:05

NHS Case Study in Action - Learning from Setbacks: What We’d Do Differently Next Time (Speaker TBC)

NHS Case Study in Action

Focus: An honest look at a project delay or failure, why it happened, how it was recovered, and lessons learned for risk reduction and governance.

Audience Takeaway: Clear early warning signs and recovery strategies.

15:25

Afternoon Skill Clinic - Cyber-Resilience in Connected Hospitals (Panellists TBC)

Afternoon Skill Clinic

Tabletop scenario exercise: responding to a hypothetical cyber incident affecting integrated systems. Includes response planning, communication frameworks, and key mitigations to improve resilience.

15:55

Food, Drinks & Networking

Food, Drinks & Networking

17:00

End of Day

End of Day

Convenzisvents

Your Pass Includes....

  • Access to a leading conference speaker programme
  • Interactive Q&A sessions
  • Fireside interviews
  • Cross-sector best practice
  • Meet the supplier opportunities
  • Hot breakfast & Lunch included
  • Access to post event drinks reception and Street food

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