Speakers

Meet the speakers for 2025

  • Aisha Holloway

    Aisha Holloway

    Professor of nursing studies, programme director, Nursing Now Challenge

  • Alison Gregory

    Alison Gregory

    Independent academic and honorary senior research fellow, University of Bristol

  • Alison Leary

    Alison Leary

    Chair, healthcare and workforce modelling, London South Bank University

  • Andy Winter

    Andy Winter

    Assistant professor in health simulation, Coventry University

  • Anita Astle MBE

    Anita Astle MBE

    Managing director, Wren Hall Nursing Home,
    Co-chair – Midlands, Social Care Nursing Advisory Council

  • Anita Murphy

    Anita Murphy

    Lead nurse East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, East GMSA – based at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

  • Ayisa Jarrett

    Ayisa Jarrett

    Cardiology research sister, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

  • Bally Dhaliwal

    Bally Dhaliwal

    RCN Foundation grants manager, RCN Foundation

  • Barbara Howard-Hunt

    Barbara Howard-Hunt

    Former associate professor student engagement and diversity, Birmingham City University; researcher; psychotherapeutic counsellor

  • Bianca Ysabelle Esmeralda

    Bianca Ysabelle Esmeralda

    Senior nurse, critical care division, board of medicine, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  • Bonnie Barnes

    Bonnie Barnes

    Co-founders, The DAISY Foundation

  • Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea

    Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea

    UK professional lead for Long-term conditions, Royal College of Nursing

  • Carolyn Fox OBE

    Carolyn Fox OBE

    Representative to Europe and the UK, The DAISY FoundationChair, Nursing and Midwifery Excellence UK

  • Chris Walker

    Chris Walker

    Editor, Nursing Children and Young People and Learning Disability Practice, and co-editor of Mental Health Practice, RCNi

  • Claire Goodwin-Fee

    Claire Goodwin-Fee

    Founder and CEO, Frontline19

  • Claire Pryor

    Claire Pryor

    RCN Foundation chair and professor of adult social care nursing, University of Salford

  • Dr Claire Taylor

    Dr Claire Taylor

    Chief nursing officer, Macmillan Cancer Support

  • Clare Capito

    Clare Capito

    Regional PNA programme lead in London, NHS England

  • Clare Lomas

    Clare Lomas

    Career development editor, RCNi

  • Daljit Athwal

    Daljit Athwal

    Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Trust

  • Dawn Dowding

    Dawn Dowding

    Professor in clinical decision making, University of Manchester

  • Debby Holloway

    Debby Holloway

    Nurse, Independent

  • Deborah Sturdy

    Deborah Sturdy

    Chief nursing officer for adult social care, Department of Health and Social Care

  • Dilla Davis

    Dilla Davis

    Lecturer in nurse education, King's College London

  • Duncan Burton

    Duncan Burton

    Chief Nursing Officer for England

  • Flavia Munn

    Flavia Munn

    Editor, Nursing Standard

  • Gemma Scott

    Gemma Scott

    Learning and development business partner, Lloyds Clinical

  • Grace Cook

    Grace Cook

    Person-centred practice facilitator, Foundation of Nursing Studies

  • Hayley Grafton

    Hayley Grafton

    Chief Nursing Information Officer, University Hospitals of Leicester

  • Hope Barton

    Hope Barton

    Childrens community nurse, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

  • Jane Brady

    Jane Brady

    Chief Nursing Information Officer, Betsi Cadwaldwr University Health Board

  • Jayna Mistry

    Jayna Mistry

    Deputy head orthoptist, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

  • Jennifer Sprinks

    Jennifer Sprinks

    Editor of Cancer Nursing Practice and co-editor of Nursing Management, RCNi

  • Joanne Bosanquet MBE

    Joanne Bosanquet MBE

    Chief executive officer, The Foundation of Nursing Studies

  • Jo-Anne Wilson MBE

    Jo-Anne Wilson MBE

    Registered manager, Royal British Legion, Co-chair – Midlands, Social Care Nursing Advisory Council

  • Jon Solomons

    Jon Solomons

    Advanced clinical practitioner, Nightingale Hammerson

  • Justine Irish

    Justine Irish

    Deputy group director of nursing medicine and emergency care, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

  • Dr Kate Lippiett

    Dr Kate Lippiett

    Research and Knowledge Mobilisation fellow, University of Southampton/NHS England (South West)

  • Karen Bonner

    Karen Bonner

    Regional chief nurse London, NHS England (London Region)

  • Kate Pye

    Kate Pye

    Deputy chief nurse Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust

  • Kelly Bloor

    Kelly Bloor

    Nurse project lead, North Staffordshire GP Federation

  • Kirsty Cartin

    Kirsty Cartin

    Care home manager, Rashielee Care Home

  • Lena Johnson

    Lena Johnson

    RCN UK professional lead- nursing workforce, Royal College of Nursing

  • Leena Vinod

    Leena Vinod

    Senior lecturer in nurse education, Edge Hill University

  • Leoni Walker

    Leoni Walker

    Lead nurse, Lloyds Clinical

  • Lisa Berry

    Lisa Berry

    Editor Nursing Older People and co-editor of Mental Health Practice,
    RCNi

  • Lisa Plotkin

    Lisa Plotkin

    Head of policy and influence, Florence Nightingale Foundation

  • Liz Bancroft

    Liz Bancroft

    Chief nurse, North-Thames Genomic Medicine Service Alliance

  • Louie Horne BEM

    Louie Horne BEM

    Senior strategic improvement leadEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  • Louise MacCuish

    Louise MacCuish

    Medical resourcing and onboarding manager, Carnival

  • Lucy Muchina

    Lucy Muchina

    Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, Royal College of Nursing

  • Luke Evans

    Luke Evans

    Health equity assistant delivery manager, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

  • Dr Manju Pallam

    Dr Manju Pallam

    Senior lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Maria McIlgorm

    Maria McIlgorm

    Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health

  • Maria Pickford

    Maria Pickford

    Project support coordinator, Staffordshire Training Hub

  • Mark Barnes

    Mark Barnes

    Co-founders, The DAISY Foundation

  • Marsha Jones

    Marsha Jones

    Associate chief nurse, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

  • Martin Bollard

    Martin Bollard

    Professor of nursing and innovation, University of Wolverhampton

  • Merlina Spring

    Merlina Spring

    Professional nurse advocate lead, Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust

  • Michelle Turner

    Michelle Turner

    Physical activity clinical champion and independent nurse, Sheffield Hallam University

  • Millie Simms

    Millie Simms

    Independent health and social care lead nurse, Royal College of Nursing

  • Naomi Smith

    Naomi Smith

    Clinical general practice nurse manager, New Otley Road Medical Practice

  • Professor Nicola Ranger

    Professor Nicola Ranger

    General Secretary and Chief Executive, Royal College of Nursing

  • Nick Lipley

    Nick Lipley

    CPD editor, RCNi

  • Oladayo Bifarin 

    Oladayo Bifarin 

    Research effectiveness lead, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust/Liverpool John Moores University

  • Patricia Hughes

    Patricia Hughes

    Associate director of nursing practice, Royal College of Nursing

  • Patrick Nyarumbu

    Patrick Nyarumbu

    Deputy CEO/director of strategy, partnership & people, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

  • Paula McLaren

    Paula McLaren

    Senior adviser for advanced practiceThe Nursing and Midwifery Council

  • Philip Winterbottom

    Philip Winterbottom

    Head of safeguarding and protection, Cygnet Healthcare

  • Raluca Oaten

    Raluca Oaten

    Policy and research fellow, Florence Nightingale Foundation

  • Rhiannon Roynon

    Rhiannon Roynon

    Specialist clinical lead for remote care, The Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust

  • Richard Hatchett

    Richard Hatchett

    Senior nurse editor, RCNi

  • Rowena Rowberry

    Rowena Rowberry

    Nurse lecturer, advanced clinical practitioner, University of Derby

  • Ruth Endacott

    Ruth Endacott

    NIHR director of nursing & midwifery, National Institute for Health & Care Research

  • Ruth Bailey

    Ruth Bailey

    ANP sexual health, HavensHealth

  • Sam Clark

    Sam Clark

    Assistant professor (simulation), Coventry University

  • Sam Dewis

    Sam Dewis

    Occupational therapy enhanced pathway Lead and member of the enhanced practice team, Coventry University

  • Samantha Preston

    Samantha Preston

    RCN lead nurse for independent health & social care for the East Midlands, RCN East Midlands

  • Sarah Endicott

    Sarah Endicott

    Senior practice learning facilitator, Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  • Sarah McGloin

    Sarah McGloin

    Head of grants and impact, RCN Foundation

  • Sarah Purchon

    Sarah Purchon

    Operational manager integrated research programme, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

  • Sian Batchelor

    Sian Batchelor

    Manager – fleet medical staffing and training, Carnival 

  • Simon Noel

    Simon Noel

    Deputy Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO), NHS England

  • Sophie Blakemore

    Sophie Blakemore

    Editor, Emergency Nurse and co-editor of Nursing Management, RCNi

  • Steph Lawrence

    Steph Lawrence

    Chief Executive, Queens Institute of Community Nursing

  • Sue Tranka

    Sue Tranka

    Chief nursing officer and nurse director, Wales, NHS Wales

  • Suman Shrestha MBE

    Suman Shrestha MBE

    Professional lead for critical care, Royal College of Nursing

  • Suresh Packiam

    Suresh Packiam

    Head of service, Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust

  • Tara Clarke-Craig

    Tara Clarke-Craig

    Simmulation fellow/ lecturer teaching, University of Coventry

  • Tim James

    Tim James

    Clinical director (UK) and nursing executive, Oracle

  • Toni Bewley

    Toni Bewley

    Honorary lecturer Liverpool University, adjunct professor Manipal College of Nursing, India

  • Dr Zena Aldridge

    Dr Zena Aldridge

    NIHR Nursing and Midwifery Office Associate Director for Social Care Nursing and Independent dementia nurse consultant, NIHR Nursing and Midwifery Office

There are more to come, so stay tuned.