

26 February 2026
​Trust, Transformation & Tomorrow:
Building a Secure, Connected Health System
Major Partner:
Silver Partners:
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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:
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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 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
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Joe McCann
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Speaker tbc
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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
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Katie Trott
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Neil O’Hare
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Theresa Barry
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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’ ​
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
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Mike McCann
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Dee McMahon
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Speaker tbc
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Speaker tbc
15.15
Closing Remark
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15.25
Conference Close
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2026 Partners
Your Technology in Healthcare –
The Health Leaders' Summit 2026 is proudly supported by our Partners.
For information about becoming
a Partner contact us:
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.
More speakers to be announced soon...
Select speaker below for more information.

Programme Director, RN, RM, HCA Healthcare UK
















