Posted on: 1 August 2025
We are delighted to announce the launch of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Distinguished Lecture Series, in collaboration with the West Yorkshire Innovation Hub. Over the next 12 months, the series will host regional, national and internationally renowned speakers who will share their knowledge, expertise and perspectives in digital health, data-driven innovation, and technology-enabled care. These sessions are designed to inspire, inform, and empower professionals across the health and care system.
Why attend?
- An opportunity to hear from regional, national and international thought leaders in digital healthcare.
- Gain insights into real-world applications of digital tools and AI.
- Strengthen your knowledge and confidence in utilising and supporting digital change.
- Participate in a region-wide learning community focused on digital transformation.
The sessions are open to all colleagues, digital and non-digital, working across West Yorkshire’s health and care system
Session 1, 22 September 2025, 12-1pm, featuring American internet pioneer, Vint Cerf
The first session of the series features internationally renowned speaker Vint Cerf, widely recognised as one of the ‘Fathers of the Internet’.
In this fireside chat, Vint will be joined by Shaukat Ali Khan (Chief Digital Information Officer, NHS West Yorkshire ICB), Rob Webster CBE (CEO, NHS West Yorkshire ICB), and Kathy Scott (Deputy CEO, Yorkshire & Humber Health Innovation Network), for a forward-looking conversation on how digital technologies, data, and innovation can shape the future of health and care across our region. Together, they will explore:
- The role of leadership in digital transformation
- How innovation and data can enhance patient care
- Building a confident, digitally skilled workforce
- Opportunities for collaboration across systems and services
Register on Eventbrite for the first webinar session
Don’t miss the opportunity to join this informative session and future webinars to enhance your knowledge, expertise and confidence in digital, data and technology innovation.
We look forward to seeing you there.