HPN North 2027 Agenda

HPN North 2027 Agenda

29 - 30 April 2027, The Deansgate, Manchester

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08:00
  1. Registration Desk
    45 mins
08:45
  1. Main Room
    10 mins
08:55
  1. Main Room
    50 mins
    • Digital, Data & AI

    Exploring how digital leadership, agile improvement and innovation can keep pace with the changing NHS, from redesigning services and improving patient experience to tackling health inequalities. The discussion will consider the realities and challenges of digital transformation, the role of effective leadership, and the move away from top-down approaches towards frontline teams being empowered to improve services every day.

09:50
  1. Main Room
    20 mins
10:10
  1. Main Room
    30 mins
    Our signature ‘Dragons’ Den’ session provides each solution provider with an opportunity to deliver a 60 second pitch, explaining why they are here and how their services can help tackle some of the sector’s ongoing challenges.
10:45
  1. Networking Area
    75 mins
    15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
12:05
  1. Main Room
    30 mins
    • Digital, Data & AI

    Matt Philpott, Executive Director of Technology at NHS England, will share perspectives on the evolving role of technology across the NHS and the opportunities ahead for digital transformation and innovation.

12:35
  1. Main Room
    20 mins
13:00
  1. Main Room
    20 mins
    Main room and breakout room presentations
13:20
  1. 40 mins
14:05
  1. Main Room
    30 mins
    • Strategy & Leadership

    Prof Andy Hardy will share the thinking behind University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire's organisational strategy, its ambitions for the future and how the Trust is turning that strategy into action.

14:40
  1. Main Room
    20 mins
    Main room and breakout room presentations
15:05
  1. Main Room
    20 mins
    Main room and breakout room presentations
15:30
  1. Networking Area
    75 mins
    15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
16:50
  1. Main Room
    40 mins
    • Strategy & Leadership

    Hear directly from Mark Cubbon, Chief Executive of Manchester Foundation Trust as they share their strategic vision, approach to transformation and the role of digital innovation in delivering better outcomes for patients, people and the organisation. The session will also explore how the Board works collectively across clinical, digital, operational and financial priorities, and how strong financial management and investment decisions support long-term organisational success.

08:50
  1. Main Room
    10 mins
09:00
  1. Main Room
    60 mins
    • Outcomes & Impact

    How can we come together across health, care and communities to shift left, focus on prevention and improve population health? This panel with participants from primary, community and social care explore the power of partnership, collaboration and collective action to deliver better outcomes for patients and communities.

10:05
  1. Main Room
    20 mins
10:30
  1. Main Room
    30 mins
    • Digital, Data & AI

    Hear about an NHS England blueprint showcasing a digitally enabled pathway, including the approach, learning and benefits from real-world implementation.

11:05
  1. Main Room
    20 mins
    Main room and breakout room presentations
11:30
  1. Networking Area
    60 mins
    15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
12:35
  1. Main Room
    50 mins
    • Operations & Service Delivery

    What does life look like beyond the acute trust? This session puts the spotlight on community and mental health services, primary care and integrated care. Diving into the different pressures they face, from funding and resources to attention from suppliers and the wider system. A candid conversation about the challenges, opportunities and what needs to change.

13:40
  1. 50 mins