Digital Health Summer Schools
16-17 July 2026, University of Nottingham

Take part in the premier NHS IT leadership event helping CIOs, CCIOs and CNIOs deliver the shift to community, digitisation and prevention. The revamped format offers more practical insights and development opportunities than ever before, with leadership workshops led by experienced digital leaders, hands-on skills bootcamps and tech masterclasses.

You’ll hear from inspiring keynote speakers, explore in-depth case studies from digital NHS teams delivering real impact, and network with digital leaders, alongside a lively social programme and the annual awards ceremony.

Previous Speakers

For members of the Digital Health Networks

Not a Networks member? NHS employees can join the leadership community for free.

“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

“Summer School is the opportunity to network with your peers and also have honest and open discussions regarding how digital is having an impact on our healthcare system. It is well worth attending.”

Shauna McMahon, Former Chief Information Officer

“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

Past attending organisations include:

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
NHS England
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Salford Royal NHS FT
Salisbury NHS FT
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS FT
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS FT

Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT
Aneurin Bevan Health Board
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Frimley Health NHS FT
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS FT
Humber Teaching NHS FT
Hywel Dda Health Board
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT
NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
NHS England
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Salford Royal NHS FT
Salisbury NHS FT
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS FT
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS FT