0830-1630 followed by optional sessions 1630-1800
Newbury racecourse
We’re bringing together innovators and healthcare system leaders to learn from successful partnerships in digital health and AI which are improving patient outcomes and increasing NHS productivity in our region and beyond.
The free Bridging the Gap event will spark new collaborations between the NHS, industry and research to address emerging healthcare needs by harnessing the transformational potential of technological innovation.
The main sessions will focus on key clinical priorities including cardiovascular disease, mental health and respiratory disease. There will also be discussions on NHS workforce challenges and achieving net zero carbon emissions.
The day will include keynote talks from national and regional leaders, focused panel discussions, one-to-one support for early-stage innovators, a poster showcase and an exhibition zone.
We’re delivering this event in partnership with the NHS Integrated Care Boards in our region.
Key speakers include:
- Nick Broughton – Interim CEO of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board
- Mark Chapman – Interim Director of Medical Technology and Digital Evaluation – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
- Verena Stocker – Director of Innovation, Research, Life Sciences and Strategy (IRLSS) and Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC), NHS England
- Joe Harrison – CEO of Milton Keynes University Hospital and National Director of the NHS App
- Alex McLaughlin – Deputy Director at the Office for Life Sciences (OLS)
- Peter Ellingworth – CEO of the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI)