Digital Boards leadership Network
31 March 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Online via Teams
Digital
Leadership
Overview
Explore the national digital landscape and what it means for board-level leadership.
Join colleagues from across the Digital Board Leadership Network for our March 2026 meeting, bringing together chief digital, data and transformation leaders from NHS trusts.
Why this matters
As the NHS is in a period of change as trusts adapt to deliver the three shifts and commitments of the 10-year health plan, it's important to take a step away from the day-to-day and catch up on the latest developments.
Operating under Chatham House Rule, this network will provide you an opportunity to:
- Share ideas and exchange learning.
- Hear presentations from sector leaders experts on the latest innovative work in the sector.
- Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
- Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.
Always a helpful event. I leave with knowing I'm not alone in the issues I'm struggling with, helpful ideas for things to try and a renewed sense of optimism.
Agenda
Monday 31 Mar
09:45Waiting room open
10:00Welcome
Introduction and chair's welcome
A welcome from co-chairs Kate Warriner, Chief Transformation and Digital Officer, Alder Hey Children’s and Jason Bradley, Chief Digital and Data Officer, Countess of Chester
Kate Warriner
Jason Bradley
10:05Session 1
Strategic policy update
A session with NHS Providers, providing an overview of the national digital landscape and highlighting key implications for trust leaders.
The session will then open up for an interactive discussion, where attendees are encouraged to share their priorities and biggest challenges for the upcoming year.
10:30Session 2
From analogue to digital: What matters most for trust leaders
Explore the national technology, digital and data priorities and the practical steps trusts can take to turn strategy into delivery. Discuss what the shift from analogue to digital means for board leadership, how organisations can build the foundations that enable innovation at scale, and consider the biggest opportunities to improve productivity and outcomes. The session will be an open conversation with trust leaders on what is getting in the way, what is working, and how the centre can best support local ambition.
11:10Comfort break
11:20Session 3
TBC: Case study session
11:55Closing comments
Please note, our agenda is still in development for this event so session timings may be subject to change. We will share more details over the coming weeks of further sessions and speakers.
Network chairs
Jason Bradley
Chief Digital and Data Officer
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kate Warriner
Chief Transformation and Digital Officer
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
How to book
Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive joining instructions to access the network.
If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the mailing list to hear about future events and NHS Providers resources, please contact the Networks team.
Who should attend
This network is designed for all board executive and non-executive directors with an interest or portfolio responsibility for digital.
We also welcome attendance from CIOs, CCIOs and CNIOs.