Programme

Chair’s opening remarks

9:00 am - 9:05 am

Keynote 1: Defining the future of patient-centred care in Ireland – priorities, progress and next steps

9:05 am - 9:45 am

This opening keynote explores the future of patient-centred care in Ireland and addresses the ongoing and upcoming reforms in the healthcare system to enhance accessibility, efficiency and quality. Understand the vision for transformation, digital adoption and integrated care and importantly the role of the patient in creating change. Can systemic challenges be overcome? What are government funding priorities? And where are regulatory changes required?

Panel 2: Aligning healthcare with patient needs – the power of collaboration and co-creation

9:45 am - 10:30 am

Explore the transformative impact of patient collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem – including industry, regulators, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups. This session will highlight how co-creation with patients leads to better long-term, viable healthcare solutions that truly meet patient needs. Experts will discuss best practices for engaging patients as equal partners, ensuring their insights shape innovations, policies, and care delivery. This session will also cover the evolution of the HSE’s patient panels for patient and public representatives involved in digital health governance structures.

Keynote Panel 1: Revolutionising patient care: AI, Digital Health & Ireland’s Digital for Care 2030 vision

9:45 am - 10:30 am

Digital health and AI are rapidly transforming patient care - enabling more personalised, efficient, and accessible services. From AI-driven diagnostics to predictive analytics and telehealth, these technologies are reshaping how care is delivered and experienced. Yet challenges around regulation, data privacy, and integration into existing workflows remain.

Aligning with Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024–2030, this session will explore how it supports the ethical and effective use of digital tools. Through real-world case studies, we’ll also highlight AI’s growing impact on clinical decision-making, early disease detection, and patient management - demonstrating its role in shaping a more connected, patient-centred health system.

Innovation Labs – come and be inspired!

10:30 am - 11:45 am

Our Innovation Labs offer a space to explore diverse solutions that address real-world patient needs beyond digital health technology.

Each lab will showcase four compelling presentations, carefully selected from a Call for Innovation , highlighting practical, implementable solutions that drive meaningful improvements in patient care. Solutions can be medications, better service models or process improvements .

If you are a healthcare provider or work for industry and have a non-digital solution which could transform patient care and outcomes please take part and enter our Call for Innovation by clicking here .

Deadline to submit: Friday 27 June 2025

Panel 3: Transforming healthcare with personalised medicine: a move away from ‘one size fits all’

11:00 am - 11:45 am

This session will discuss how personalised medicine represents an exciting opportunity to improve the future of individualised healthcare, empowering patients and holding much promise for disease treatment and prevention. But what are the barriers to adoption? Understand how to manage cost and accessibility issues, what the collection of data means for personal privacy and ethics and how healthcare systems will need to update regulations to incorporate personalised medicine more effectively.

Case study: Integrating AI and machine learning into healthcare diagnostics

11:00 am - 11:30 am

An insightful discussion on how AI and machine learning are transforming healthcare diagnostics, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes. This session will explore key opportunities, including early disease detection, workflow optimisation, and personalised treatment, while addressing critical challenges such as data privacy, integration with clinical workflows, and regulatory considerations. A real-world case study will illustrate the impact of AI-driven diagnostics, offering valuable lessons for healthcare professionals, technologists, and policymakers.

Case study: Enhancing patient empowerment and patient experience with wearable technology

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

This session explores the role of wearable and smart devices in chronic disease management, focusing on how real-time data collection between consultations enhances patient engagement, symptom tracking, and proactive care. We’ll examine the opportunities wearables offer in reducing hospital visits, improving treatment adherence, and supporting self-management, while also addressing challenges like data integration and patient adoption. A case study will illustrate the impact of these technologies in empowering patients and optimising healthcare outcomes.

Networking break

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Case study: The role of robotics in enhancing patient care, streamlining operations and overcoming geographical barriers

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

This session explores how robotics transforming healthcare, from surgical precision and patient assistance to automation in hospitals and remote care solutions. Experts will explore AI-driven robotics and automation in healthcare, highlighting real-world case studies that enhance efficiency and patient outcomes. The session will also address challenges in integrating robotics into existing systems

Networking Lunch & Patient Village

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

The Patient Village is a dedicated space within the exhibition designed to put patient voices at the heart of healthcare innovation.

Join our lunchtime Patient Hack – an interactive, fast-paced problem-solving workshop bringing together patients, healthcare professionals, the HSE, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to co-create practical solutions that address key gaps in healthcare delivery, accessibility, and patient experience. If you would like to take part, please contact bhavya.singh@emap.com . Limited places available .

Panel 4: Closing the gap – tackling healthcare accessibility and inequalities for all

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Healthcare access and equity remain critical challenges, with disparities driven by geography, socioeconomic status, workforce shortages, and systemic inefficiencies. This session will explore how to create a more inclusive healthcare system that ensures timely, high-quality care for all patients – regardless of background or location. Panellists will highlight successful initiatives that have improved healthcare access and equity, providing useful tools, strategies and policy recommendations that can help drive change. Special consideration will be given to mental health provisions, vulnerable populations and specialised care for complex conditions.

Case study: Improving patient safety through closed-loop medication administration

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Closed-loop medication administration systems have become a vital tool in enhancing patient safety across healthcare settings. By integrating technology such as electronic prescribing, barcoding, and automated dispensing, these systems reduce the risk of medication errors and ensure the right medication reaches the right patient at the right time. This session will share a leading case study demonstrating the successful implementation of this system and its impact on patient safety.

Case study: revolutionising patient monitoring and care with virtual wards

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Explore how virtual wards are revolutionising healthcare by enabling patients to receive timely, home-based care through digital tools for remote consultation and monitoring. We’ll examine how this approach improves patient outcomes, reduces hospital pressures, and enhances access to specialist care. A case study will showcase implementation, highlighting key benefits, challenges, and lessons learned in integrating virtual wards into healthcare systems.

Innovation Labs – come and be inspired!

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Our Innovation Labs offer a space to explore diverse solutions that address real-world patient needs beyond digital health technology.

Each lab will showcase four compelling presentations, carefully selected from a Call for Innovation , highlighting practical, implementable solutions that drive meaningful improvements in patient care. Solutions can be medications , better service models or process improvements .

If you are a healthcare provider or work for industry and have a non-digital solution which could transform patient care and outcomes please take part and enter our Call for Innovation by clicking here .

Deadline to submit: Friday 27 June 2025

Panel 2: Advancing Electronic Health Records in Ireland to deliver a truly interconnected healthcare system

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Understand the current state of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), highlighting progress made, including the introduction of the Individual Health Identifier (IHI) and eHealth Ireland initiatives. Experts will share examples of hospital and GP-level systems and their impact on care delivery. The session will also examine the barriers to full implementation, such as system interoperability and infrastructure limitations, while discussing the critical steps needed to fully embrace EHRs for a more integrated and efficient healthcare system.

Panel 5: Beyond the hospital – delivering integrated, patient-centred care at home

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

As healthcare systems face growing pressure, the future of care must be patient-centred, technology-enabled, and community-driven. This session will explore how integrated, community-based care can reduce hospital dependency, improve patient outcomes, and boost system efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into the changes needed to make this vision a reality – from strengthening primary care networks and empowering GPs to prevent hospital admissions, to leveraging technology like electronic health records, remote monitoring, and AI. The panel will discuss examples of how to enhance community care and deliver care where it matters most: in a place called “home”.

PatientTech – Startup Competition

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Hear from a selection of early-stage startups, innovators and digital health entrepreneurs as they pitch their cutting-edge solutions that enhance patient care, accessibility and empowerment. Each presentation will highlight technology-driven approaches that solve real world healthcare challenges.

If you have a game-changing digital health solution which could transform patient healthcare take part in our startup competition by submitting your entry here.

Finalists will be invited to present their digital health solution to audiences as part of PatientTech at Patient Solutions 2025.

Deadline to submit: Friday 27 June 2025

Panel 6: Transitioning successful pilot schemes into long-term, funded solutions

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Innovative pilot programs such as virtual wards, home-based chemotherapy, and health passports have demonstrated their potential to improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency, and reduce healthcare system strain. However, the transition from successful pilot schemes to nationally funded and integrated healthcare solutions remains a significant challenge. This panel will explore the barriers to scaling innovation, the role of funding and policy continuity, and practical strategies to ensure these initiatives move from short-term success to long-term impact. How can we ensure success travels the nation.

Chair’s closing remarks

4:45 pm - 4:50 pm