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

  • Anne Armstrong

    Anne Armstrong

    Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Scottish Government

  • 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

  • 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

  • Grace Cook

    Grace Cook

    Person-centred practice facilitator, Foundation of Nursing Studies

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Richard Hatchett

    Richard Hatchett

    Senior nurse editor, RCNi

  • Ruth Endacott

    Ruth Endacott

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

  • 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 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

There are more to come, so stay tuned.