Two national keynotes complete Summer Schools speaker line-up
Two national keynotes have been added to the Summer Schools conference programme, which has today been published in full.
Summer Schools is a residential two-day education and networking event dedicated to current and aspiring digital health leaders, taking place on 17-18 July 2025 at the University of Warwick.
Dermot Ryan, the director of digital transformation at NHS England is the latest Summer Schools keynote speaker. He leads the NHS’ efforts in accelerating the adoption of digital technologies such as electronic patient records. Join him on day two to hear about the next steps for frontline digitisation.
Dr Wajid Hussain is the CMIO for NHS England and CCIO for Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. He will take part in the day two tilt to digital keynote session with national CNIO Helen Balsdon where he will address the latest developments in clinical safety, digital literacy and patient portals. session
Over 60 speakers are now confirmed across 35+ plenary sessions and workshops. Highlights include:
- Ming Tang talking the role of digital in the 10-year plan
- Dr Jessica Morley cutting through the hype exploring how AI can be used to support NHS values
- Helen Balsdon national CNIO on the tilt to digital
- CEOs and senior teams from local midlands trusts sharing transformation journeys
- Acute NHS and ICB digital leaders on shifting care to the community
- CCIO, CIO, CNIO, CSO and sponsor interactive workshops covering business skills, AI, EPR, cyber business cases and developing culture
With the extra £10 billion for NHS IT announced this month, Summer Schools will be the first UK event where CCIOs, CIOs and CNIOs convene to digest the latest NHS policy and funding initiatives – and how affect NHS digital transformation.
Summer Schools is exclusively for members of the Digital Health Networks, the UK’s largest health IT community, and will be CPD accredited by The Federation of Informatics Professionals.
Why not bring your aspiring digital leaders for the two-day residential education retreat for invaluable learning and networking with senior NHS IT leaders? 20% group discounts are available. Spaces are limited. Prices start from £385 +VAT. Secure your place today and register below.
