Exploring how AI is being deployed across the NHS, from pilot projects to sustainable operational use.

Venue

Teaching Room 1, Brynmor Jones Library

University of Hull

Cottingham Road

Hull

HU6 7RX

Speaker

Lee Rickles

Agenda

6:00pm - Registration and networking

6:15pm - Welcome from the Humberside branch

6:20pm - Talk by Lee Rickles on "AI in the NHS: Beyond the Hype"

7.15pm - Networking and discussion

7:30pm - Event ends

Synopsis

A practical look at how Artificial Intelligence is being deployed across the NHS today, exploring real-world implementations including Microsoft Copilot and Ambient Voice Technology. The session covers essential governance, workforce adoption, and the key lessons learned when transitioning AI from early pilot schemes to sustainable operational deployment.

About the speaker

Lee Rickles

A Hull native, Lee is a BCS Charted Fellow, FEDIP Leading Practitioner, and CHIME Certified Health CIO, named by the Health Service Journal as one of the 50 most influential people in NHS tech for 2026.

He serves as Chief Information Officer at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and Director of Interweave, the platform powering the Yorkshire & Humber Care Record.

With over 30 years in transformation and programme management - including two decades driving digital innovation in healthcare - Lee leads major regional and national initiatives, including Humber’s BeDigital Transformation Programme and his role as national Senior Responsible Owner for the Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag.

X: @larickles | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leerickles

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