CSM Diaries

Digital Health Summer Schools: All You Need To Know

CloserStill’s recent growth has brought a host of dynamic new events into our portfolio - each with its own story, community, and impact. Over the coming months, we’ll be exploring some of these exciting additions to help CloserStillians better understand the unique value each event brings and how they contribute to their respective industries. First up: Digital Health Intelligence (DHI) with their Digital Health Summer Schools

Who is DHI?

DHI is the UK’s leading independent source for news, events, and leadership networks in NHS IT and digital health. Their trusted  journalism and dedicated leadership communities connect nearly 7,000 professionals.

They are also the organisers of two major sector events. Rewired, the UK’s biggest and best digital health conference and exhibition, and people Summer Schools, the premier educational and networking summer school for digital health leaders.

With the 2025 edition of Summer Schools fast approaching, we’re taking this opportunity to have a look at what its all about. 

What are the Digital Health Summer Schools?

Digital Health Summer School is the flagship annual event for NHS IT and digital health leaders, offering two days of learning, collaboration, and networking for the NHS digital community.

Now in its 11th year, it’s widely recognised as the most popular and well-regarded leadership event in the NHS digital space.

Who Attends?

Summer School is open exclusively to members of Digital Health Networks, the UK’s largest professional community of NHS digital staff. 

It is designed for current and aspiring digital leaders, including:

  • Chief Clinical Information Officers (CCIOs),
  • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
  • Chief Nursing Information Officers (CNIOs)
  • Many others working to drive digital transformation across health and care services.

peopleWhat happens?

The CPD-accredited Summer Schools programme evolves each year to reflect the most current and relevant topics in digital health.

It’s focused on delivering fresh perspectives and practical insights that support real progress across healthcare.

Topics this year cover everything from future NHS road mapping and AI to leadership skills, cyber security, and how digital tools are reshaping community care.

Why are the Digital Health Summer Schools so important? 

A main focus of the event is developing future NHS digital leaders. Bursary places are available to help those in junior roles or from underrepresented areas attend and gain valuable experience, providing a practical way to support career development across the NHS.

The event also includes the Digital Health Awards, shining a spotlight on outstanding individuals shaping the future of the NHS digital workforce.

What This Means for CloserStill speaker

As the new home of DHI, we’re proud to support an event that sits at the heart of the NHS’s digital transformation. Digital Health Summer Schools brings together the brightest minds in health IT, fostering innovation, leadership, and collaboration that drives real, lasting impact across the healthcare system.

If you’d like to learn more about Digital Health Summer Schools, check out their website here or reach out to one of the team members below:

Karl Grundy – Managing Director

Rob Hodge – Sales Manager

Lara Meyer – Sales Executive

David Teece – Senior Production Executive

Neil Hadland – Head of Events

Leona Byrnes - Event Executive and Partner Co-ordinator

Chris Marsom – Head of Marketing

Kardelen Yuce – Marketing Assistant

Tammy Lovell – Editor

Jordan Sollof – News Reporter

Lauren Hoodless – Head of Networks

Eleanor McGrath-Williams - Conference Production Manager

Nat Graham – Community Manager

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