Innovation Symposium
This new symposium aims to present, discuss and promote innovation in anaesthesia, critical care, perioperative and pain medicine.
Join us for the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ brand-new Innovation Symposium — a bold, one-day event, which encourages blue sky thinking on how we can leverage innovation to tackle the main challenges facing anaesthesia and healthcare more broadly. The Innovation Symposium will showcase pioneering ideas and practical solutions in anaesthesia, critical care, perioperative and pain medicine, and highlight the vital role of innovation in shaping the future of patient care.
The programme brings together a dynamic mix of expert clinicians, researchers, NHS leaders, and industry pioneers, to offer a rich insight into how cutting-edge ideas and technology can transform anaesthesia and the wider medical industry.
Highlights include:
- Strategies for fostering a culture of innovation within clinical environments.
- Case studies from frontline innovators
- Industry perspectives on innovation funding
- A chance to network with forward-thinking peers and cross-sector experts driving change across the NHS.
| 08:15-08:45 | Registration | |
| 08:50-09:05 | Welcome and Introduction | Dr James S. Bowness, Consultant Anaesthetist, UCLH |
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Session 1 |
Innovation in anaesthesia and the NHS | |
| 09:05-09:20 | What is strategic innovation? | Dr Damon Kamming, Consultant Anaesthetist, UCLH |
| 09:20-09:35 | Innovation at the RCoA | Dr Ramai Santhirapala, RCoA Council Member |
| 09:35-09:55 | AI, innovation and technology in the NHS - opportunities and challenges | Professor Tony Young, National Clinical Director for Innovation, NHS England & Director of Medical Innovation, Anglia Ruskin University |
| 09:55-10:15 | Innovation in the anaesthesia and perioperative medicine | Professor Ramani Moonesinghe, National Clinical Director for Critical Care & Perioperative Medicine, NHS England |
| 10:15-10:30 | Discussion | |
| 10:30-10:50 | Break | |
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Session 2 |
Examples from the NHS | |
| 10:50-11:10 | Innovation at a major NHS institution | Professor David Probert, CEO, UCLH & Deputy Director, NHS England |
| 11:10-11:30 | Creating innovation partnerships between clinical, academic, and commercial entities | Professor Becky Shipley, Professor of Healthcare Engineering, UCL & Chief Research Officer, UCL Partners |
| 11:30-11:50 | Driving innovation in an anaesthetic department | Dr James Holding, Divisional Clinical Director (Theatres & Anaesthesia), UCLH |
| 11:50-12:05 | Discussion | |
| Keynote Lecture | ||
| 12:10-12:40 | How I fund my innovation and reach adoption | Professor Mike Lewis, Scientific Director of Innovation at NIHR and Professor of Life Sciences Innovation at the University of Birmingham |
| 12:40-12:55 | Q&A | |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
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Session 3 |
Industry-led innovations in healthcare | |
| 14:00-14:20 | Interoperability and device integration at the bedside | Maria Bürger, VP Global Marketing Automated Infusion EcoSystem, BBraun |
| 14:20-14:40 | AI and point of care ultrasound | Karley Yoder, CEO (Comprehensive Care Ultrasound), GE Healthcare |
| 14:40-15:00 | Venture capital and private equity funding innovation in anaesthesia | Mr Denys Shay, Postgraduate Researcher, Harvard University |
| 15:00-15:15 | Discussion | |
| 15:15-15:40 | Break | |
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Session 4 |
Innovation in clinical practice: lessons and opportunities | |
| 16:00-16:20 | Using AI and ultrasound to develop a 'one stop' service carpal tunnel syndrome | Miss Melissa Mahoney and Mr Alistair Hunter, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, UCLH |
| 16:20-16:40 | Maximising industry-clinical opportunities | Dr Dave Brealey, Consultant Anaesthetist, UCLH & Deputy Theme Lead, UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre |
| 16:40-17:00 | ExoVent: Lessons from developing a negative pressure ventilator | Dr Jim Roberts, Consultant Anaesthetist, UCLH |
| 17:00-17:15 | Discussion and Q&A | |
| 17:15-17:30 | Close | |
Pricing
In-person Pricing
We are currently offering a 15% discount for those who register to attend in person. To avail of this offer, please use code RCOA15 when completing your booking.
Online Pricing
Pricing Terms and Conditions
Payment must be made at the time of booking unless otherwise stated. The RCoA, FICM and FPM are unable to hold places on events without payment. Credit or debit card payments must be made online via our card payment handler Stripe, or by phone. We do not accept purchase orders or raise invoices for places on our events.
Discounts are available for some membership types at the rates stated below. You must be eligible for the discount both at the time of the booking and at the time of the event itself. We may ask for proof of your member status at any point. If you are unable to prove your entitlement to the discount we may charge you the full event rate, or invite you to update your membership status accordingly. In such a situation we may withhold access to the event until your updated payment clears, or your new membership status is confirmed.
We are offering a fee for Low Middle Income Countries for online attendance, the cost will be £15 per day. Please email events@rcoa.ac.uk to check your eligibility.