Bridging the Gap

Join us at Newbury Racecourse for an enlightening exploration of advancing care and fostering economic growth through digital health collaborations. We will focus on effective partnerships between the NHS, innovators and healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Hear firsthand from NHS integrated care system leaders about what they need from innovators to deliver the best possible healthcare.

Connect with healthcare and technology innovators who are harnessing technological advances to benefit patients, improve NHS productivity and contributing to economic growth.

The event will highlight potential areas for future collaboration between innovators, industry and the wider NHS system.

We are delighted that we will hear from:

• Nick Broughton – CEO of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board
• Verena Stocker – Director of Innovation, Research, Life Sciences and Strategy, NHS England and Accelerated Access Collaborative
• Joe Harrison – CEO Milton Keynes University Hospital and National Director, NHS App
• Alex McLaughlin – Deputy Director, Office for Life Sciences
• Peter Ellingworth – Chief Executive, Association of British HealthTech Industries
• Mark Chapman – Interim Director of Medical Technology and Digital Evaluation – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Further speakers to be added.

Who should attend?

Innovators: seize the opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare advancements, collaborate with industry leaders and the NHS, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

Healthcare professionals: join us to share your expertise, insights, and challenges, and collaborate with innovators to develop solutions that improve patient care outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery.

ICS representatives: take part in discussions and collaborations aimed at driving the integration of innovative technologies and solutions into healthcare systems, ultimately improving patient outcomes and driving economic growth.

OUTLINE DRAFT PROGRAMME

09:15: Tomorrow’s healthcare challenges – the need for innovation

10:00: Parallel Panel Sessions (PS)

PS1: Greatest health gains – the CVD innovation opportunity

PS2: Voices that spark innovation: The power of public participation

PS3: 1:2:1 Innovator support with HIN experts

11.00: Coffee, Posters and Exhibition

11:30: Parallel Panel Sessions (PS)

PS1: Intelligent Healthcare: AI's role in transforming NHS services

PS2: Harnessing technology for mental well-being: Trends, trials and triumphs

PS3: 1:2:1 Innovator support with HIN experts

12:30: Networking Lunch with Poster and Exhibitors

13:30: A challenge to our life science ecosystem – aligning economic growth and NHS innovation objectives

14:15: Parallel Panel Sessions (PS)

PS1: Improving maternity and neonatal safety through innovation

PS2: 400,000 short – a workforce challenge: How do we do more with less

PS3: 1:2:1 Innovator support with HIN experts

15:15: Coffee, Posters and Exhibition

15:30: Parallel Panel Sessions

PS1: Transforming respiratory care through collaboration

PS2: Productivity and net zero

16:00: Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Innovation Showcase Presentations

16:30: Parallel sessions for selected innovators to present their solutions.

PS1: From LTC to TLC - Digital solutions for chronic disease management

PS2: Improving productivity – beyond Chat GPT

17.30: Networking, Drinks Reception and Nibbles

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Newbury Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Newbury, United Kingdom