The programme
08:20
Registration & Networking
Registration - Open from 8:20 am - Closes at 11:00 am
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09:20
Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
Huw Shurmer
AXREM Chair & Strategic and Government Relationship Manager FUJIFILM Healthcare UK
AXREM / FUJIFILM Healthcare UK
Chair Opening Address
Huw opens the summit by setting out the challenges and opportunities facing imaging services in 2026
09:30
Morning Keynote Presentation - Imaging Networks 2030: Delivering the NHS Diagnostics Strategy (Confirmed)
Sheila Black
Head of the Community Diagnostic Centre programme (National Team)
NHS England
James Dennis
National Deputy Director Imaging Transformation
NHS England
Session Overview:
A national-level keynote exploring how the forthcoming Imaging Strategy will reshape capacity, workforce, digital integration, and cross-network collaboration. James will outline the operational levers ICSs, Trusts and diagnostic networks must activate to meet the 2030 vision.
Key Takeaways:
- What the new national Imaging Strategy means for local delivery.
- How networks must evolve structurally and digitally.
- Future workforce models aligned to national planning.
- Data, cloud & interoperability as core transformation enablers.
10:00
Morning Skill Clinic - AI, Cloud & Teleradiology: Operational Capability for Imaging Services (Confirmed)
Jeffry Hogg
Clinical Assistant Professor (UoB), Clinical Innovation Officer in AI (UHB)
University of Birmingham & University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Speakers:
- Dr Jeffry Hogg – Director of Education, CERSI-AI & Course Lead, MSc AI Implementation (Healthcare), University of Birmingham (Confirmed)
Session Overview:
A hands-on session equipping imaging teams with practical frameworks to safely govern and operationalise AI-enabled triage, cloud PACS/VNA migration, and modern teleradiology. Delegates will work through readiness assessments, workflow impacts, governance models and workforce implications.
Key Takeaways:
- AI deployment governance: readiness, safety & workflow mapping.
- Cloud image management: required capabilities & migration planning.
- Teleradiology optimisation: capacity, reporting continuity & QA.
- Templates for digital adoption & clinical governance.
10:50
Morning Break & Networking
Morning Break & Networking
Networking & exhibition with digital pathology suppliers and workforce support initiatives.
11:50
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
Huw Shurmer
AXREM Chair & Strategic and Government Relationship Manager FUJIFILM Healthcare UK
AXREM / FUJIFILM Healthcare UK
Chair Opening Address
Huw opens the summit by setting out the challenges and opportunities facing imaging services in 2026.
11:55
Interview Session - AI Implementation and Operational Reality (Confirmed)
Ashley Isherwood
Principal Superintendent Radiographer
Bradford Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Session Overview:
This interview-style session examines the operational realities of artificial intelligence in healthcare, focusing on three core themes: the tangible benefits of AI for patients, the practical challenges of AI implementation, and the evolving utilisation of AI within radiology.
12:15
Presentation - Beyond the Build: Workforce, Activity and Innovation Lessons from a Community Diagnostic Centre in North East London (Confirmed)
Dr Christiane Zelenyanszki
Programme and Service Development/Radiology Ops Lead
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Session Overview:
This presentation outlines the key components required to successfully establish and deliver a CDC, ensuring that services are designed, implemented, and continuously improved to meet patient and organisational needs.
The first phase focuses on setting up the CDC, defining its overall aim, the type of CDC model to be implemented and the scope of the programme. This includes establishing the required workforce model and defining planned activity levels to ensure capacity aligns with demand and strategic objectives.
The second phase focuses on delivery and optimisation, ensuring that the CDC operates effectively once established. This includes monitoring/managing actual activity against planned levels, evaluating patient and staff experience to inform service improvements and embedding a culture of continuous optimisation.
This approach also supports longer-term transformation by identifying opportunities to enhance clinical pathways, improve efficiency, and support system-wide service development, such as initiatives like a ‘Rapid Triage for Oral Lesions’ pathway.
Overall, this approach ensures the CDC is strategically aligned, operationally effective and responsive to the evolving needs of patients (local resident population), staff and the wider health system.
12:35
Leadership Lessons from the Front Line - The Sonographer Workforce: Challenges and Future Solutions (Confirmed)
Donna Holdcroft
Professional Officer
British Medical Ultrasound Society
Session Overview:
This interview-style session will explore the current state of the sonographer workforce, drawing on national insight and frontline experience to discuss key challenges in recruitment, retention and role development. The discussion will highlight practical approaches to workforce growth and sustainability, offering delegates clear insights to support local and national workforce planning.
12:55
Presentation - Designed for Collaboration: The BIR’s Multidisciplinary Mission (Confirmed)
Claire Angus
CEO
British Institute of Radiology
Session Overview:
This presentation will explore how and why the British Institute of Radiology brings together the full breadth of professionals working across imaging, radiation oncology and the wider radiation sciences.
It will look at the increasing need for cross‑professional collaboration in an overstretched NHS. It will outline the benefits of multidisciplinary working, and show how collaboration strengthens innovation, workforce resilience and service quality.
Attendees will gain insight into how the BIR’s programmes, communities, and strategic priorities are purpose‑built to connect professions, break down silos, and support the imaging and radiotherapy workforce at every level.
Lunch & Networking
Networking, food & exhibition with digital pathology suppliers and workforce support initiatives.
14:15
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
Huw Shurmer
AXREM Chair & Strategic and Government Relationship Manager FUJIFILM Healthcare UK
AXREM / FUJIFILM Healthcare UK
Chair Opening Address
Huw opens the summit by setting out the challenges and opportunities facing imaging services in 2026.
14:20
Teleradiology in Practice: Supporting Clinicians and Patients at Scale, Delivered with AXREM (Confirmed)
Tim Taylor
Medical Director UK
Teleconsult
Daniel Sourial
Chief Executive Officer UKI/MEA
Everlight Radiology
Dr Farzana Rahman
CEO
Hexarad
Session Overview:
Teleradiology is now a core part of NHS imaging, supporting capacity, resilience and continuity of care. This session, delivered with AXREM, explores how teleradiology can be embedded safely and effectively, not just as a technical solution, but as an integrated part of modern imaging pathways.
We will set the scene with key NHS statistics and introduce the new AXREM Teleradiology Awareness Leaflet, designed to help Trusts navigate quality, governance and partnership expectations. Through live audience polling, we’ll examine perceptions of teleradiology and build a shared view of what good looks like in practice.
The session then moves into what it takes to shift from a traditional provider model to a true partnership approach, one rooted in collaboration, shared governance, and workforce integration. Finally, we will look ahead to how teleradiology is evolving and what the future may mean for imaging services across the NHS.
Outcomes:
By the end of the session, the audience should understand the landscape, identify what good looks like, know how to build effective partnerships, anticipate future changes, and have practical tools to take back to their teams.
- A clear, up‑to‑date understanding of the role of teleradiology in NHS imaging.
- A shared view of 'what good looks like' in modern teleradiology.
- Insights into how providers become true partners, not just outsourced providers.
- A future‑focused view of how teleradiology will evolve.
- Practical takeaways they can apply immediately.
- Awareness of the new AXREM Teleradiology Leaflet.
14:50
NHS Deep Dive - Strengthening Workforce Development, Retention, and Wellbeing Across Imaging Services (Confirmed)
Carolyn (Caz) Dyer
Head of Radiology
Kettering General Hospital
Session Overview:
Imaging services are foundational to modern healthcare, but rising demand, staffing pressures, and fast-paced technological change are straining the workforce. Developing a skilled, adaptable, and emotionally ready workforce is essential to meet these challenges now and in the future.
15:10
Knowledge Exchange Panel - What’s Beyond the Networks? Reflections from Former Imaging Leaders (Confirmed)
Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc FIBMS
Chief Executive Officer of Sleight Insights
Formerly Chief Officer of the Greater Manchester Diagnostic Networks
Dr Alistair Craig
Director of Clinical Strategy and Development
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Penny Storr
EMRAD Network Director
Speakers:
Session Overview:
This unique Knowledge Exchange Panel brings together recently retired senior diagnostics and pathology network leaders for an open, reflective discussion on what happens beyond the network journey, what they learned, what they would do differently, and what the next generation of leaders must prioritise.
Expect candid insights, practical advice, and system-wide reflections unavailable anywhere else.
15:10
Breakout Skill Clinic – Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI): A Practical Workshop on QSI Implementation-staff wellbeing focus (Confirmed)
Glenda Shaw
Quality Improvement Partner
Royal College of Radiologists & College of Radiographers
Session Overview:
This interactive workshop, designed for up to 30 delegates, offers practical, real‑world guidance on implementing the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI). The session will explore the benefits of QSI in everyday practice, with a particular focus on the staff wellbeing standard. We’ll discuss the types of evidence and assurance that show how services are positively supporting their teams and share creative ideas for engaging staff with QSI. This will be a collaborative session, with plenty of opportunity to contribute, exchange ideas, and learn from others, as well as to network with colleagues facing similar challenges.
15:50
Food, Drinks & Networking
Food, Drinks & Networking
Networking, food, drinks & exhibition with digital pathology suppliers and workforce support initiatives.
