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NHS Chief Operating Officers Forum

20 October 2026

10:00 - 16:00

In-person

London

  • Delivery and performance

  • Leadership

Overview

Connect with operational leaders at our inaugural forum meeting

Bringing together chief operating officers and directors of operations from NHS trusts, this inaugural forum is your opportunity to explore national developments and their impact on your organisation, share learning and network with peers.

Why this matters

Building on NHS Providers' Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officers Network, this forum will provide an important safe space to hear the latest policy developments, explore shared challenges and learning with peers. 

Operating under Chatham House Rule, this member-only forum will provide you an opportunity to:

  • Share ideas and exchange learning.
  • Hear presentations from operations experts on the latest work in the sector.
  • Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
  • Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.

A really assuring and transparent space to learn and share different viewpoints on collective challenges and planning.

Previous attendee

Agenda

Details of our agenda will be available soon.

Forum chair and speakers

Lucy Davies

Lucy Davies

Chief Operating Officer

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Lucy Davies

Lucy Davies

Chief Operating Officer

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officers Network co-chair.

How to book

Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive event details ahead of the forum.

If you have any questions, please contact the Forums team.

Who should attend

This forum is open to operational leaders at NHS trusts and foundation trusts, including:

  • Chief operating officers
  • Directors of operations
  • Site operational directors