London, UK – January 28, 2025 – The Council of Deans of Health is delighted to announce the 2025 Digital Summit, set to take place at Woburn House in London. This prestigious event will convene leaders from the healthcare higher education sector to explore and address the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age.
The summit will delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements on healthcare higher education and research. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from esteemed speakers, engage in dynamic panel discussions, and participate in thought-provoking conversations. The event is designed to foster collaboration and highlight innovative solutions poised to revolutionize healthcare delivery and education.
Throughout the Summit, healthcare educators, innovators, and partners will collaborate to address pressing issues and learn how to effectively implement digital solutions that support the health and care workforce while enhancing services for individuals seeking health and care. The Digital Summit will examine the future of healthcare higher education in the era of digitisation and AI, focusing on the impact of AI on education, research, health services, and the broader healthcare system. Guided by leading experts, attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest developments and engage in discussions on critical questions facing the sector and society.
Confirmed speakers:
- Professor Sultan Mahmud, Director of Healthcare, Business, BT Group PLC
- Professor Neil Maiden, Director of CebAI, the National Centre for Creativity enabled by AI at City, University of London, and Chief Product Officer at JECT.AI
- Michael Webb, Director of AI, JISC
- Helen Balsdon, Interim CNIO, NHS England
- Prabha Vijayakumar, National Chief AHP Information Officer, NHS England
- Professor Paula Holt MBE, Senior Adviser for Nursing from The Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Jamie Hunt, Head of Education from Health and Care Professions Council
- Professor Natasha Phillips, Founder, Future Nurse
Key Topics to be Discussed:
- Benefits, opportunities, and challenges of AI
- Research and evidence surrounding AI
- Regulation of AI
- Advances in simulation and digital pedagogical methods
Target Audience:
- Senior strategic leaders from the healthcare higher education sector
- Professors and researchers
- Senior government officials
- Representatives from regulatory and professional bodies
View the full programme here.
Join us at the Digital Summit 2025 to be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare higher education. For more information and to register, please visit this link.
Contact: If you have any questions, please email events@cod-health.ac.uk.