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Trust Chairs and Chief Executives Forum

19 January 202714:00 - 16:15

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  • Leadership

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Overview

Explore the issues that matter most

At a time of reform for the NHS and wider health and care landscape, this meeting offers a timely opportunity to connect with chairs and chief executives from NHS trusts to discuss key priorities, share learning and discuss common challenges.

Why this matters

This forum is provides a valuable safe space to explore shared challenges and gain the latest insights on national developments. 

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

  • Hear from government and national body leaders on key issues affecting your role and its requirements.
  • Participate in professional development sessions with experts, with the opportunity to influence future national policy.
  • Share ideas, exchange learning and hear case studies of innovative work being done across the sector. 
  • Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
  • Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.

This is one of the best meetings I have been to. The reason was twofold. Excellent presenters and interesting subjects. And second a really strong group of delegates.

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Agenda

Details of the agenda will be available in the coming weeks. Please check back for updates.

Forum chairs

Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

Chair

The NHS Alliance

Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

Chair

The NHS Alliance

Lord Victor Adebowale CBE chairs The NHS Alliance, formed in 2026 by the merger of NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation. A crossbench peer and CBE, he is a leading health and social care figure.

Sir Ciarán Devane

Sir Ciarán Devane

Chief Executive

The NHS Alliance

Sir Ciarán Devane

Sir Ciarán Devane

Chief Executive

The NHS Alliance

Sir Ciarán Devane is the chief executive of the NHS Alliance. Originally a chemical engineer, Sir Ciarán’s first career was in the chemical industry and management consulting. He has been Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support and the British Council, a member of the Board of NHS England, Chair of Clore Social Leadership, Director of the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University and President of the European Development Practitioners’ Network. He is also the current Chair of the Health Service Executive, the Irish health and social care service, a trustee of the British-Irish Association and of Friends of Europe. Ciarán holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from University College Dublin and a Masters in International Policy from George Washington University. He has been awarded a knighthood for services to cancer patients, is a Freeman of the City of London, and has honorary doctorates from University College Dublin and from the University of York.

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 learn more about our events, please contact the Forums team.

Who should attend

This forum is designed for:

  • All chairs and chief executives of NHS trusts and foundation trusts.
  • Interim/acting/assistant chairs and chief executives are also welcome to attend.