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SUMMARY:NIHR Innovation Observatory Showcase | The Next Five Years
DESCRIPTION:Explore how horizon scanning can help health and care systems prepare for future innovation. \n\n\n\n\nBringing together leaders from health\, care\, research\, policy and industry\, this showcase will provide an opportunity to learn about the NIHR Innovation Observatory’s strategic direction for the next five years\, while highlighting the expertise and capabilities that underpin our work. \nDiscover how horizon scanning\, data intelligence and advanced analytics are helping health and care systems identify emerging innovations\, anticipate change and make informed decisions for the future. \nWhat to expect\n\nAn introduction to the Innovation Observatory’s new vision\, priorities and programme of work\nA keynote on the role of horizon scanning in national and global health systems by Prof. Mike Lewis\, NIHR Scientific Director for Innovation\nPanel discussions exploring how Innovation Observatory is tackling challenges and harnessing opportunities through horizon scanning capabilities\, shaped by audience questions and reflections\nInteractive breakout sessions exploring our technical infrastructure\, rapid horizon scanning capabilities and the 5 big bets informing future health and care\nNetworking opportunities with stakeholders from across the sector\n\nWho should attend\nThis event is aimed at colleagues and partners working across: \n\nNIHR infrastructure\nGovernment and public policy\nNHS and health systems\nProfessional and regulatory organisations\nResearch and academia\nIndustry and innovation\nVoluntary and third sector organisations\nPatient and public involvement communities\n\n📆 Wednesday 14th October\n🕰️ 12:30–16:30\n📍 The Catalyst\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 5TG
URL:https://www.thecatalystnewcastle.co.uk/event/nihr-innovation-observatory-showcase-the-next-five-years/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, The Catalyst\, Newcastle\, Tyne and Wear\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
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