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Technology in Healthcare Summit

26 February 2026   

​Trust, Transformation & Tomorrow:
Building a Secure, Connected Health System 


Major Partner:

MEDITECH


Silver Partners:

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26 February 2026
Killashee Hotel, Kildare
About

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:

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Cybersecurity – 'Defending the Digital Health Frontier’

Electronic Health Records – ‘From Data Silos to Seamless Care’

Innovation – ‘Reimagining Care Through Technology and Design’

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The full Agenda to be released soon...

 

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Who should attend:

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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…

175

Participants

5

Topics

3

Sessions

18

Speakers

The Conference

Agenda

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  

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Opening Address:                                     

09.10             
Damien McCallion,

Chief Technology and Transformation Officer & Deputy CEO, Health Service Executive

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SESSION 1: 

Cybersecurity  
'Defending the Digital Health Frontier'

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09.30

Joe McCann, Director, Cyber Security | Intercept 

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09.45

Speaker, tbc

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​10.00

Chris Carmody, Chief Technology Officer, UPMC

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10.15

Session 1: Panel Discussion with
Andy O’Donoghue

  • Joe McCann

  • Speaker tbc

  • Chris Carmody​

 

 

10.40             
Morning Coffee

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SESSION 2: Electronic Health Records  
‘From Data Silos to Seamless Care’

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11.10

Derm Ryan, Director of Digital Transformation at NHS England

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11.30

Neil O'Hare, Group CIO, Children’s Health Ireland

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Agenda
coming soon

​11.45

Katie Trott, Programme Director, RN, RM, HCA Healthcare UK

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12.00

Theresa Barry, Clinical Terminology Architecture Lead for National Release Centre for SNOMED in Ireland, HSE​
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12.15
Session 2: Panel Discussion  
Chair: Andy O’Donoghue 

  • Katie Trott

  • Neil O’Hare

  • Theresa Barry

  • Harmony Healthcare IT

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12.45
LUNCH

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13:45 
New Innovation Case Study - Frontline case study

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SESSION 3: Innovation  
‘Reimagining Care Through Technology and Design’ 
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13.55
Mike McCann, CIO, Blackrock Health

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14.10
Dee McMahon, CEO, BTL

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14.25

Speaker, tbc​​

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14.40

Speaker, tbc

                 

14.45
Session 3: Panel Discussion 
Chair: Andy O’Donoghue 

  • Mike McCann

  • Dee McMahon

  • Speaker tbc

  • Speaker tbc

 

15.15              
Closing Remark

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15.25              
Conference Close

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Partners

2026 Partners

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The Health Leaders' Summit 2026 is proudly supported by our Partners.
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Major Partner
Sliver Partners
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Venue

2026 Speakers

We are proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the industry.
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Speakers

The Venue

Killashee Hotel
Co. Kildare
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