16 April 2026, 9.00AM - 2.00PM
until 16 April 2026, 2.00PM
Virtual
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Join us for an insightful virtual symposium on the future of maternity care in the UK. Be part of a forward‑thinking symposium exploring the future of maternity care across the UK and the ongoing digital transformation reshaping healthcare. This event brings together leaders, innovators, and digital specialists from across all four nations, with a strong focus on how midwifery leadership is driving digital innovation to enhance maternity services.
Through expert discussions, real‑world case studies, and collaborative breakout sessions, we will delve into:
This symposium is a unique opportunity to engage with midwifery leaders, policymakers, digital health experts, and practitioners who are collectively shaping the future of maternity care. Join the conversation and help drive meaningful change that supports safer, smarter, and more responsive services for women, babies, and families.
Programme
| Time | Session |
| 9.00 – 9.15 | Introduction: Doris Hayford, Professional Advisor, Midwife (Digital)
Opening: Fiona Gibbs, Director of Midwifery, RCM |
| 9.15 – 9.45 | Journey to digital:T he Northern Ireland story
Zoe Meneilly, Clinical Manager Maternity & Gynaecology / Deputy Head of Midwifery, South Eastern HSCT Theme: Workforce and digital readiness and culture |
| 9.45 -10.15 | Once for Scotland: Strengthening clinical safety through digital maternity records
Jennie Wilde, Digital Midwife, NHS Highland Theme: Digital clinical safety & workforce and digital readiness and culture |
| 10.15 – 10.45 | Panel with Q&A |
| 10.45 – 11.00 | Break |
| 11.00 – 11.30 | Can Artificial Intelligence support the professional development of midwives?
Fiona Gibbs, Director of Midwifery, RCM Theme: AI, data and automation in maternity care & workforce and digital readiness and culture |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | AI, Data and Automation in Maternity Care
Anne Watkins, Maternity Clinical Informatics Lead, Digital Health and Care Wales Theme: AI, data and automation in maternity care & workforce and digital readiness and culture |
| 12.30 – 12:55 | Break |
| 12.55 – 13.25 | Making digital safe: readiness, culture and clinical safety in maternity care
Julia Gudgeon, Chief Midwifery Information Office, NHS England Theme: digital clinical safety & workforce and digital readiness and culture |
| 13.25 – 13.55 | Panel with Q&A |
| 13.55 – 14.00 | Closing remarks |
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