Faculty of Clinical Informatics Annual Scientific Conference

Thursday 8 Oct 2020

De Vere Canary Wharf Conference Centre, London

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The Faculty of Clinical Informatics are pleased to announce their Inaugural Annual Scientific Conference.

The Faculty of Clinical Informatics has been established as the multi-disciplinary professional body for all health and social care qualified individuals working as informaticians across the UK.

Join us at the inaugural scientific conference of the Faculty of Clinical Informatics – the foremost event for the science and practice of clinical informatics, ehealth and digital health. The conference offers an opportunity to learn about pioneering research and insights for using information to improve health and well- being. The conference will have topics across the spectrum from managing information and communications for improving patient care, to tracking the health of populations.

The day will bring together informatics professionals from diverse health and care backgrounds committed to transforming health through informatics. From the leading experts in the field, to the students eager to get started, the conference will provide you with an opportunity to learn and to grow professionally, to network and to start new collaborations.

“Our First FCI Scientific Conference is designed to push Clinical Informatics forwards in the UK, bringing together national and international experts in the field. Our annual conference will progress the science and profession of informatics and increase learning and knowledge for all delegates as well as stimulating those at the front of the profession to submit their innovative ideas as free papers at the conference in addition to an inspiring programme with a range of talks, educational sessions and workshops.”

Dr John Williams, Chair, Faculty of Clinical Informatics

“I am delighted with the innovative programme we have developed for the 1st Annual Scientific Conference for the Faculty of Clinical Informatics UK. This includes an International Lecture delivered remotely from New York via Zoom, 8 Instructional Courses focused on the different branches of our membership, and electronic PowerPoint posters with a facility to include dynamic video presentations.”

Emeritus Prof W Angus Wallace, Academic Orthopaedics, Trauma & Sports Medicine, University of Nottingham, and Chair, Conference Planning Committee, Faculty of Clinical Informatics UK (2019-20)

The conference will include national updates, scientific papers and eight instructional courses.

Instructional courses will focus on:

How does NHSX work?
Which interoperability standards should the NHS use?
The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Informatics in Nursing
Informatics in Mental Health
Informatics developments in the allied health professions
Innovative approaches to pharmacy informatics
SNOMED CT
How do virtual clinics work?

The conference will also include the National Launch of the core competency standards for informaticians to help ensure that individuals and their employers are clear about the skills and experience required for clinical informatics roles.

This conference will enable you to:

Network with colleagues who are working to improve clinical informatics practice
Learn from outstanding practice in the UK and Internationally
Reflect on national developments and learning including the new competency standards for informaticians
Learn about ways to improve the way data is used to improve patient care
Develop your skills as a clinical informatician
Learn from scientific papers to improve practice
Identify key strategies for standards and interoperability
Ensure you are up to date with the latest developments at NHSX
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence

Exhibition & Sponsorship Packages

This conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry suppliers to personally meet with their target audience away from their workplace in an intimate environment where they will have time to talk and demonstrate the benefits of their products. High quality specialist audiences make having a presence at our events, whether it be a sponsored session, or an exhibition stand, a highly targeted and cost effective marketing channel.

Why Exhibit?

Having a presence at this event will give you the opportunity to:

Demonstrate your product, system or service
Network and engage face to face with your key audience
Generate new business leads
Gain exposure for your brand and raise the profile of your organisation
Understand the current needs of your audience and challenges they’re facing
Update your knowledge of national policy and local developments

Packages Include:

Exhibitor Package + Exclusive Case Study Presentation

Exhibitor Package + Delegate Pack

Sponsorship Exhibitor Package + Supplier Showcase

Basic Exhibitor Package

Branded Goods

Seat Drop

Inserts

Enquire

Contact Carolyn Goodbody for exhibition and sponsorship prices, or to discuss a tailored package to suit your needs and budget.

Sponsorship Details

Getting to the Venue

Location

In the heart of London’s Canary Wharf business district, De Vere Canary Wharf is a modern meeting and event destination with easy transport links into Central London.

By Rail

Canary Wharf is a 5-minute drive from both Docklands Light Railway and the Jubilee Line.

By Road

There are two car parks located underneath Westferry Circus roundabout, and the nearest car park to our building is located by the 4th exit. We are located on the upper level of Westferry circus and the main entrance (Number 1), is directly opposite the exit from the car park and the Thames.