Future Hospital

Future Hospital Show 2024 London, England
9th December

What is “The Future Hospital Show 2024”?

“The Future Hospital Show 2024” successfully explores how NHS healthcare spaces are evolving to keep up with the changing healthcare needs of UK populations. In this show we will intelligently dive into the digital and technology solutions that address patients’ experience in NHS hospitals and how medical services are adapting to the ever-changing medical needs of patients, and improving the state of resources and infrastructure in NHS hospitals to maintain a satisfied and engaged team of medical practitioners.

Future Hospital Show - Agenda 2024

Time		Session Title and Description
9:45 - 10:00		Welcome from our chairman Chairman Professor Shafi Ahmed, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust
10:00 - 10:45		Resilience in the Supply Chain: Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for a strong healthcare supply chain. With its complex network of suppliers, both local and international, the sector is vulnerable to disruptions. Ensuring a resilient supply chain is crucial for the uninterrupted flow of essential medical supplies to hospitals and healthcare facilities. This session will explore strategies for enhancing resilience in healthcare procurement practices.
10:45 - 11:30		Healthcare Interoperability: Enhancing Continuity of Care Integration across healthcare systems improves the exchange of vital medical data, aiding cohesive management of patient information. EHR systems, for instance, enable online sharing of patient records between institutions, providing valuable insights for medical professionals, particularly in high-pressure environments like A&E. AI-powered solutions allow quick responses from staff, preemptive resource allocation, and ease strain on healthcare resources.
11:30 - 12:15		‘Say HI to AI in GI’: Empowering Endoscopy & Gastro Workflow Automation AI is vital in clinical medicine, especially in gastrointestinal endoscopy. AI-assisted systems aid in colonoscope insertion, detecting bleeding, inflammation, and identifying early cancer signs. Colorectal polyp detection, with high sensitivity and accuracy, matches expert human endoscopists. AI enhances procedure efficiency and optimise resource allocation in hospitals. Further research is needed to integrate AI into endoscopy platforms and train gastroenterologists for workflow automation. Chair person: Bobby Prasad, MBBS Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist Pradeep Bhandari, MBBS Professor of Gastroenterology at University of Portsmouth
12:15 - 13:00		Sustainable Acute Care System In the UK, acute care departments face mounting pressure due to population growth and ageing demographics. This discussion will focus on strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in acute care. This includes adopting pioneering technologies, refining operational protocols, and allocating resources judiciously. Additionally, we will explore the potential of digital solutions, artificial intelligence, and preventive healthcare measures in this context.
13:00 - 14:30		Lunch and Networking
14:30 - 15:15		Inclusive Digital Hospitals: Advancing Healthcare Environments The discussion will focus on integrating principles of inclusive design, digital technology, and wireless innovation in hospital environments. Explore how digital healthcare tools enhance accessibility, safety, and patient experience, especially for vulnerable groups. Topics include innovative design, digital monitoring tools, and strategies for inclusivity. We'll also look at the future of inclusive digital hospitals and their impact on healthcare services and patient outcomes.
15:15 - 16:00		‘Slower than handwriting:’ How digital systems fail to deliver time savings to users, and what we can do about it. Digital transformation often promises to make things “faster and more efficient” for clinicians. The reality could not be more different. In practice, current digital systems are slower than the handwritten alternative. Currently, healthcare IT systems are failing to create time saving benefits to its users but instead contributing to inefficiency within the NHS. This panel explores how have we ended up in this situation, and what can we do about it now.
16:00 - 16:45		Virtual Hospital: Revolutionising Future Healthcare Virtual hospitals are at the forefront of redefining the future of healthcare through digital innovation. Join us as we explore their potential and applications in reshaping medical services. We'll discuss their concept, advantages, and how they enable comprehensive digitization of healthcare through telemedicine, smart devices, and AI. Dive into the future of healthcare delivery with virtual hospitals.
16:45 - 17:30		Financial Stability: Addressing Funding Shortages in Hospitals UK hospitals have grappled with ongoing funding shortages, affecting healthcare quality and sustainability. This session delves into sustainable solutions, like innovative financial management and partnerships, to address these challenges. Discussions will include government policy support, digital tools, and resource optimization, aiming to bolster hospitals' financial resilience and ensure long-term healthcare system sustainability.

Who is this conference for?

Who should attend in 2024?

If you are an NHS clinician who has a vision of how things can be done better both for doctors and patients; a Hospital administrator or manager who can see where current processes fall short, or a medical patient who has insight of how medical service provision looks like and how it can cater better to their needs, this show is for you.
Digital healthcare and medical supply vendors can also provide an important contribution to the discussions with innovative and efficient solutions to the challenges that are shared and can collaborate and partner up with NHS l providers who can benefit from their products.