QI Fest: 2025 Keynote speakers announced!
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Our keynote speakers will ignite your passion for bold ideas and radical change. Learn how innovation can transform our work, and why daring to think differently is not just possible but essential!
What is QI Fest?
QI Fest is an annual event to inspire, and collaborate. It's about putting on a fresh pair of eyes to see challenges as opportunities and wearing our thinking hats to unlock new horizons.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your knowledge of Improvement tools, dive into data-driven decision-making, or explore the psychology of change, there’s something for everyone. QI Fest will equip you with practical skills and actionable strategies.
Book your spot at Newmarket Racecourse on 6th March 2025, 10 am-4 pm to listen to inspirational speakers and take part in our engaging workshops.
Introducing Dan Berry, Head of Behavioural Science at NHS England
Unlocking behavioural science for meaningful improvement.
Hear from a leading national expert on applying behavioural science to design and drive effective change. Discover practical ways to boost motivation, inspire others, and see how small shifts can lead to a big impact.
Dan Berry leads the NHS England Behavioural Science Unit, focusing on staff and patient behaviour change. He previously established the first behavioural insights team at the Department of Health and Social Care and served as a global communications agency director for five years.
Dan shares how to simplify and apply behavioural science to enhance improvement approaches effectively.
Introducing Dr Sarah Robinson, Director of Delivery at Health Innovation East
Innovation & Radical Change: A Call to Action
Dr. Sarah Robinson represents the Health Innovation Network, the NHS innovation partner for health and care. As Director of Delivery, she leads a team delivering 50+ projects for a population of 6 million and directs a national program to improve patient wound care. Passionate about evidence-based practice, she ensures appropriate evaluations are in place to understand the impact of innovation and pathway transformation.
Sarah also serves as Implementation Lead for the National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaborations (NIHR ARC) East of England, supporting applied research to enhance patient and staff well-being. A clinical psychologist by training, she has held strategic NHS roles, including leading the national dementia strategy and developing an award-winning safeguarding app for health professionals. Her work spans complex programs benefiting both the workforce and patients.
Join us for an event to celebrate and inspire quality improvement and innovation! With immersive experiences, engaging workshops and inspirational talks.
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Last reviewed:
1 March, 2025