Digital Boards Leadership Network
31 March 2026
13:00 - 15:00
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
12:45Waiting room open
13:00Welcome
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
13:05Session 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.
13:30Session 2
Board assurance on AI: regulation, patient safety and innovation
Professor Henrietta Hughes will share her perspective on the evolving regulatory landscape for AI in the NHS, and what this means for trust boards and senior leaders.
She will explore how boards can gain appropriate assurance when adopting AI technologies, while national guidance and regulation continue to develop, and reflect on the balance between supporting innovation and maintaining patient safety.
14:10Comfort break
14:20Session 3
TBC: Case study session
14:55Closing 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 and speakers
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
Professor Henrietta Hughes OBE
Patient Safety Commissioner
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.