Digital Health Summer Schools: All You Need To Know
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 
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.
What 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 
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