Exploring the Future of Healthcare: Digital Health AI and Data 2024, London
Digital Health’s AI and Data 2024, set to take place on 22-23 October at Olympia West London, is poised to be a significant event for professionals in the healthcare technology sector. Building on the success of last year's inaugural show, this year’s gathering promises to bring together more than 2,000 attendees, including clinicians, researchers, start-ups, and policymakers. The event will focus on the latest developments in data analytics, machine learning, and AI.
Key Themes and Tracks
- AI and Analytics Stage: This stage will feature keynotes from leaders in policy, clinical practice, and industry. Attendees can expect sessions on NHS case studies involving AI, data, and analytics. Topics will include best practice case studies, the future of AI in digital health by 2030, developing the data science and AI workforce, and debates on deploying AI at scale.
- Data and Research Stage: Keynotes from industry leaders in life sciences, pharma, and health research will cover themes such as large-scale data research environments, the evolution of trusted research environments, health data regulation and ethics, and the potential need for an independent NHS Data Bank.
- AI Start-Up Showcase: This quick-fire spotlight will feature the best digital health start-ups using AI tools, analytics, and data to disrupt health and care. It will highlight innovations in femtech, mental health, clinical decision support, and intelligent workflows, connecting attendees with the most cutting-edge start-ups in the field.
Notable Speakers
Ming Tang: As the Chief Data and Analytics Officer for NHS England, Ming Tang will kick off the keynote sessions. Her work in reshaping healthcare through data and analytics spans personalised medicine, real-time and predictive analytics, patient monitoring, population health, and the digital workforce.
Dr Nicola Byrne, the National Data Guardian for health and adult social care in England, will discuss public expectation, trust-building, and public engagement in data protection and privacy.
Haris Shuaib, head of the clinical scientific computing section at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, will highlight the potential and challenges of AI in clinical settings.
AphA Collaboration: A significant highlight is the collaboration with the Association of Professional Healthcare Analysts (AphA). The second day will feature the AphA annual conference, emphasising the importance of healthcare analysts in the AI and data landscape. Key speakers include:
Dr Marc Farr, chief analytical officer at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust and Kent and Medway ICB and chair of AphA’s recently launched chief analytics officer network, will talk about unlocking the potential of data within organisations.
Ruth Holland, director of data and analytics at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and AphA’s director of regions, supporting its branches.
Dr Hatim Abdulhussein, CEO of Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, will focus on ethical digital and AI transformation in healthcare, particularly workforce readiness for emerging technologies.
Jules Gudgeon, National Digital Midwife Lead for Maternity, will discuss AI’s impact on maternity care, highlighting practical benefits such as reduced administration hours and quicker referral times.
Innovation and Learning Opportunities
- Educational Case Studies: The event will feature NHS best practice sessions and other original features that provide practical insights and real-world applications of AI and data technologies. These sessions aim to foster learning and collaboration among attendees, encouraging the exchange of ideas and strategies for digital transformation in healthcare.
- Pitchfest: A notable feature of the event is the Pitchfest competition, inviting digital health start-ups to present their ideas to NHS leaders and investors. The competition is divided into pre-revenue and post-revenue categories, with live finals to be held at Digital Health Rewired in Birmingham in March 2025. This platform provides start-ups with visibility, feedback, and potential investment opportunities, stimulating innovation in the digital health sector.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare
As the NHS and the broader healthcare sector continue to embrace digital transformation, events like AI and Data 2024 are essential for sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and building the networks necessary for future success. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, start-up founder, or policymaker, AI and Data 2024 offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare technology advancements.
Registrations are flying in for this evolving area of digital health with key system leaders, CCIOs, CIOs, CNIOs, and NHS budget holders looking to implement data, analytics, ML, and AI technologies already registered to attend.
Register now for AI and Data 2024 and join a dynamic community of healthcare innovators shaping the future of digital health. Secure your spot today to gain invaluable insights, expand your network, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare technology.
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