Learn from leading CCIOs, CIOs & CNIOs

Take part in interactive workshops led by experienced NHS digital leaders and industry experts that can be applied to your organisation. Sessions focus on real leadership challenges within the NHS, including business planning; getting boardroom ready; leading digital change and bringing people with you; AI in healthcare; and interoperability.

Peer learning for digital leaders

Join current and aspiring CCIOs, CIOs and CNIOs for the most popular and friendly NHS IT leadership event of the year, 16-17 July 2026, at the University of Nottingham. You will experience two days of CPD-accredited plenary sessions and hands-on workshops providing practical learnings to apply to your organisation.

Networking opportunities

From welcome BBQs to awards dinners and networking lunches, there are multiple opportunities to connect with senior NHS digital leaders. Summer Schools is the place to connect with CCIOs, CIOs, CNIOs, national officers and system leaders in person. This year’s programme brings together senior NHS leaders, including National CCIO Alec Price-Forbes and Dermot Ryan, Director of Digital Transformation at NHS England.

Share challenges with peers across the NHS. Learn from how other teams are tackling similar problems. Create space to step back and shape your own digital direction.

Networking opportunities

From welcome BBQs to awards dinners to networking lunches, there’s plenty of opportunities to make new contacts and re-connect with colleagues from across the health system. Get to know your fellow Digital Health Networks members, national officers and system leaders in-person. Share your frustrations with your peers. Be inspired by other NHS teams. Create headspace to shape your own digital journey.

CPD programme

You will receive a certificate of attendance to support your continued professional development. This year, Summer Schools doubles down on hands-on leadership workshops led by experienced NHS digital leaders and subject experts. You will return to the office re-energised, re-connected with your peers and armed with practical leadership skills.

CPD programme

Attendee reflections

“A great opportunity to meet colleagues on similar journeys, enabling you to build your networks and contacts outside of the conference hall.”

Louise Williams, Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer, Sussex Community NHS FT

“Really good experience of meeting other health care professionals working in the digital environment, understanding their experiences and empathising with their frustrations. No industry hard sell meant a more relaxed formative environment.”

Evan Picton-Jones, Associate Specialist/ Deputy CCIO, West London NHS Trust

“Another great event with the opportunity to catch up with colleagues from around the country and meet new contacts. It just reaffirms we all have the same challenges and sometimes make the same mistakes and need to make time to catch up more…”

Julie Crockett, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Humber Teaching NHS FT

“A great experience offering a fantastic blend of knowledge, experience and networking opportunities. I left feeling inspired and excited for the future of digital health.”

Renee Hall, Associate Nursing Informatics Officer, Mid & South Essex NHS FT

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