Data and AI for All: Building Stronger Health and Social Care Systems

The panel will explore the transformative potential of data and artificial intelligence in strengthening health and social care systems across the UK, with a particular focus on northern perspectives. The panel will discuss the role of policy & place leadership, NHS & Academic collaboration, as well as civic trust and inclusion.

Panel Focus:

1. Policy & Place Leadership

How can the North's leadership of health data research and AI innovation be supported by and enrich national efforts?

2. NHS & Academic Collaboration

How do we embed data-driven research and AI innovation into the core business of health systems?

3. Civic Trust & Inclusion

How do we earn public trust and ensure everyone benefits?

Speakers

• Prof Joe Rafferty - Chair of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (Panel Chair)
• Prof Iain Buchan – Director of the Civic Health Innovation Labs, University of Liverpool
• Dr Emily Rempel – Research Fellow in Public Participation and Data Practices, University of Liverpool
• Helen Cole –Executive Lead for Health Technologies and Evaluation, Northern Health Science Alliance
• Rob Tabb – Programme Lead: Public Service Innovation, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Dame Chi Onwurah- Labour MP, Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West & Chair, House of Commons Science, Innovation & Technology Select Committee

Target audience

• Policymakers and politicians attending Labour Party Conference (no secure zone pass required).
• NHS leaders and healthcare professionals shaping service delivery.
• Academic and research staff (faculty, research fellows, professors) with an interest in health, care, and digital policy.
• Civic partners working on health, data, and innovation.

Practical information

• Room: Albert 3, First Floor, Hilton Liverpool City Centre — follow signage on entry
• Refreshments provided before the event
• Step-free access and lifts available
• Admission subject to room capacity