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 - Shaping the Future of NHS Pathology: Delivering on the Long-Term Plan
The Chair opens with an overview of how pathology sits at the heart of the NHS Long Term Plan from modernising laboratories and expanding workforce capacity, to using innovation to meet rising demand.
Chair TBC
09:40
Keynote Presentation - Pathology at a Crossroads: Data, Digitisation and Demand
A keynote on the immediate challenges: record demand for diagnostic testing, pressures on turnaround times and the imperative to adopt digital pathology and AI while ensuring safety, equity, and patient benefit.
Speaker TBC
10:00
Morning Panel Discussion - Integrated Diagnostics: Building Sustainable Pathology Networks
Panelists discuss the transformation of 29 pathology networks into fully integrated systems, tackling duplication, enhancing resilience, and supporting earlier diagnosis and personalised medicine in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.
Panellists TBC
10:30
Main Sponsor - Source LDPath
Main Sponsor - Source LDPath
Morning Break
Networking & exhibition with digital pathology suppliers and workforce support initiatives.
Chair Morning Reflection
Chair TBC
11:55
Case Study - ProfilerLive
Case Study - ProfilerLive
12:35
Fireside Interview - Future-Proofing the Pathology Workforce
An informal conversation with workforce leaders about recruitment bottlenecks, training pathways for biomedical scientists and pathologists, and the role of automation and AI in easing staff pressures and improving retention.
Speaker TBC
Lunch and Networking
Networking, food & exhibition with digital pathology suppliers and workforce support initiatives.
14:00
Chair Afternoon Address - Reflections & Realignment: Keeping Transformation on Track
The Chair reviews morning insights and sets out how afternoon sessions will deepen focus on case studies and actionable strategies to achieve the NHS vision for diagnostics and early detection.
Chair TBC
14:25
NHS Case Study in Action - Digitising Histopathology: A Trust’s Journey from Glass to Cloud
A practical NHS trust case study on transitioning to full digital pathology: selecting platforms, addressing IT infrastructure, building digital workflows, and demonstrating gains in speed, accuracy, and collaboration.
Speaker TBC
15:05
NHS Case Study in Action - Harnessing AI for Faster Cancer Diagnosis
An NHS site shares how AI-assisted image analysis is being integrated into cancer diagnostics to improve turnaround times and support clinical decision-making while maintaining patient safety and pathologist oversight.
Speaker TBC
15:25
Afternoon Panel Discussion - Funding, Innovation and Partnerships: Securing the Next Decade of Pathology
Panel exploring how to unlock capital for digital adoption, work with industry partners, measure value, and ensure long-term sustainability of services while meeting national early diagnosis targets.
Panellists TBC
15:55
Food, Drinks & Networking
Food, Drinks & Networking
Networking, food, drinks & exhibition with digital pathology suppliers and workforce support initiatives.
