26 February 2026
Trust, Transformation & Tomorrow:
Building a Secure, Connected Health System
Major Partner:
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26 February 2026
Killashee Hotel, Kildare
About
Technology in Healthcare
The Health Leaders’ Summit 2026
The Forum for Clinical Care, Workforce and Health Record Solutions
What is Technology in Healthcare – The Health Leaders’ Summit 2026
Ireland’s health service faces unprecedented demand as a growing and ageing population places increasing pressure on limited resources. Now more than ever, we need safe, resilient systems that enable greater integration and deliver enhanced patient care. The Tech in Healthcare Summit 2026 brings together leading healthcare IT experts and industry innovators to tackle real-world challenges in electronic health systems, address evolving cybersecurity risks, and push the boundaries of digital innovation for better patient outcomes.
Topics & Themes for 2026:
Cybersecurity – 'Defending the Digital Health Frontier’
Electronic Health Records – ‘From Data Silos to Seamless Care’
Innovation – ‘Reimagining Care Through Technology and Design’
Who should attend:
An audience of 175 C-suite (CEO’s, CIO’s & CFO’s) and thought leaders and changemakers representing every sector of the health information and technology spectrum.
Join peers and experts to develop, strengthen and learn from the relationship of health and technology. Continue your journey to better global health during this unique conference experience.
In the context of workforce and waiting lists challenges - this is a must attend event…
250+
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Participants
Sessions
Speakers
The 4th Technology in Healthcare
The Health Leaders’ Summit
09:00 - 16:00
26 Feb 2026
Agenda 2026
08.00
Registration and Networking
09:00
Welcome by Conference Chair
Andy O’Donoghue, Technology Broadcaster and Columnist
09:10
Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030 – The next steps
Derek Tierney, Assistant Secretary for Health Infrastructure, Department of Health
9:20
Opening Address:
Damien McCallion,
Chief Technology and Transformation Officer & Deputy CEO, Health Service Executive
SESSION 1:
Digitalising Healthcare - The International perspective
09:50
Derm Ryan, Director of Digital Transformation at NHS England
10:10
Chris Carmody, Chief Technology Officer, UPMC
10:30
Katie Trott, Programme Director, RN, RM, HCA Healthcare UK
10:50
Session 1: Panel Discussion with
Andy O’Donoghue
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Derm Ryan
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Chris Carmody
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Katie Trott
11.10
Morning Coffee
SESSION 2: Electronic Health Records
‘From Data Silos to Seamless Care’
11:40
11:55
Neil O'Hare, Group CIO, Children’s Health Ireland
12:10
Theresa Barry, Clinical Terminology Architecture Lead for National Release Centre for SNOMED in Ireland, HSE
12:25
Emily O’Sullivan, Partner and EHR Lead at EY Ireland, EY Speaker
Tracey Watson, CEO, Ethical Healthcare Consulting
12:40
Session 2: Panel Discussion with
Andy O’Donoghue
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Neil O’Hare
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Theresa Barry
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Emily O’Sullivan
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Tom Liddell,
CEO, Harmony Healthcare IT
13:10
LUNCH
14:00
Innovation Case Study - Derek Cawley PhD, Consultant Spine Surgeon
SESSION 3: Innovation
‘Reimagining Care Through Technology and Design’
14:10
Mitchell O’Gorman, CEO,
xWave Technologies
14:25
Gráinne Ryan, Business Development Manager for Mental Health & Wellness & Dr Karl Fullam, Clinical Lead, BTL Medical Ireland
14:40
Daniel Johnston, Senior Clinical Workflow Specialist Imprivata
14:55
Julie Anne Bowden, Head of IT and Processes, Alliance Medical
15.10
Session 3: Panel Discussion
Chair: Andy O’Donoghue
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Mitchell O'Gorman
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Gráinne Ryan
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Karl Fullham
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Daniel Johnston
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Julie Anne Bowden
15:30
Closing Remark
15:45
Conference Close
2026 Partners
Your Technology in Healthcare –
The Health Leaders' Summit 2026 is proudly supported by our Partners.
For information about becoming
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Tel: +353 (1) 86 603 6525
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Major Partner
Sliver Partners
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2026 Speakers
We are proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the industry.
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