NHS Chief Finance Officers and Commercial Leaders Forum
16 July 2026
10:00 - 11:30
Online
Leadership
Finance
Health inequalities
Delivery and performance
Overview
Connect with financial and commercial leaders from across NHS trusts
Join peers to explore the latest health policy developments, understand key financial considerations and share learning.
Why this matters
Building on our legacy NHS Providers Finance Directors and Commercial Leads Network, this forum brings leaders together to discuss the key challenges and opportunities shaping your work.
Designed as a space to step back from the day-to-day, explore good practice, connect with peers and hear the latest sector developments.
The forum operates under Chatham House Rule and is a member-only event. Join us for the opportunity to:
- Share ideas and exchange learning.
- Hear from sector experts on the latest innovative work across the NHS.
- Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
- Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.
- Have the opportunity to inform The NHS Alliance's policy work.
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Agenda
Thursday 16 July
09:45Registration
10:00Welcome and introductions
10:05Session 1
Strategic policy update
A presentation on strategic policy issues and developments, sharing analysis on what these may mean for the provider sector and key financial considerations, with opportunity for Q&A and discussion throughout.
10:45Session 2
Health equity and tackling inequalities
More details will be available soon.
11:25Closing comments
Please note, our agenda is still in development for this event so session timings may be subject to change. We will share more details over the coming weeks of further sessions and speakers.
Forum chair and speakers

Mark Orchard
Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust
How to book
Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive joining instructions to access the forum.
If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the mailing list to hear about future events and NHS Providers resources, please contact the Forums team.
Who should attend
This network is designed for:
- Chief finance officers,
- directors of finance, and
- commercial and business development leads.