Power, influence and accountability: how not to suck as a digital leader in 2026
Digital leadership has never been more visible, influential or accountable than it is in 2026 – and the job is no longer just about technology. In this candid fireside chat, Andy Callow shares his perspective on what it really takes to lead successfully through transformation, financial pressure, workforce challenges and rising expectations around digital leaders. From building board-level influence and organisational trust, to bringing people with you through change and leading through difficult periods as well as business as usual, this session will offer an honest conversation about power, culture, resilience and how digital leaders can avoid failure in one of the toughest leadership environments the NHS has faced.
