Exhibition opens

Dr Neville Young will welcome delegates and explain the context and the focus for the day.

AI offers significant opportunities for improving health and care, but realising its potential depends on people. This panel will focus on the steps needed to upskill and support the workforce, from digital literacy to new specialist roles. Panellists will share insights on what’s working, where the gaps remain, and how regional partners can collaborate to build the skills needed for sustainable health innovation.

How Yorkshire & the Humber can attract investment, support scale-ups and accelerate the journey from research to market-ready solutions.  

Exhibition, tea, coffee and refreshments

This session will explore the role of regional partners in reducing friction for innovators, from simplifying access to the NHS to supporting evaluation and scale-up. Panellists will discuss how collaboration can help create a more navigable, supportive environment for innovation to thrive.

Guests are invited to stay behind after the formal close for networking.