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NHS Confederation - Only two weeks until our annual conference

This year’s NHS Confederation annual conference and exhibition will bring together senior leaders, stakeholders and partners from across the health and care system ahead of a critical juncture for the service – the 2015 general election. 

Don’t miss out on making your views heard – make sure your organisation is represented.
 

Why attend?

Help influence political parties’ agendas in the run-up to the general election, as we unite behind a clear and credible set of messages on the future of health and care.

Gain insight and inspiration from the most influential figures in health and care and beyond, including:

  • Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Health
  • Andy Burnham MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health
  • Norman Lamb MP, Care and Support Minister
  • Simon Stevens, Chief Executive, NHS England
  • Sir Stuart Rose, NHS adviser and former Chief Executive of Marks and Spencer
  • Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, our international keynote speaker 
  • Dr Kate Granger, healthcare practitioner, author and blogger 
  • plus many more! 

With more than 40 breakout sessions ranging from interactive workshops, expert-led seminars and interactive panel discussions, you can take away practical tools and learning, best practice, new ideas and ways of working that can help make real improvements within your organisation, and for patients. 
 

Benefit from premier networking opportunities with a host of dinners, receptions and lunches. Plus, you can now network with delegates before, during and after conference to make more connections, build your network and get more from your conference experience.

Find innovative solutions, meet partners and suppliers and attend our Exhibitor Showcase sessions in the vibrant exhibition.

View the full programme.

Just coming for the day? Friday’s programme is better than ever  

If you’re short on time or budget, you can benefit from joining the conference for just one day. 

Friday’s programme has more to offer than ever before. Highlights include:

  • Professor Michael West discusses leadership
  • Baroness Cumberlege CBE DL, Jackie Ashley, Columnist and political interviewer, and Paul Corrigan, former health adviser to Tony Blair, talk funding
  • Sir Bruce Keogh, National Medical Director, NHS England, unpacks seven-day care
  • Foundation Trust Network and King’s Fund assess the foundation trust model
  • Mike Farrar, independent management consultant, explores innovation
  • plus Mark Drakeford, Welsh Minister for Health and Social Services, tackles public health.

Plus, join us in the main auditorium to be inspired by real-life stories from patients leading change in the NHS, and hear from Dr Kate Granger’s experience of both sides of the doctor’s table.
 

Book your place

Whether you’re coming for the full three days or for a single day, make sure you book your place online.

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