We know from talking with delegates that networking can be one of the most valuable activities at the event, so we are providing a number of cost effective networking opportunities to ensure you get the most from your conference experience.
Networking events at the 2012 conference include:
Wednesday 20 June
- Lunch for non-executive directors, 13.00
Join fellow non-executive directors to share experiences and make new contacts to build on throughout the event. The lunch is free of charge.
- Welcome drinks reception, 18.30
Join fellow delegates for conference welcome drinks.
- Regional receptions for NHS Confederation members, 19.30
These receptions are a perfect opportunity to build your network of contacts with other members of the NHS Confederation within your region especially valuable after changes in structures and ways of working.
- Dinner for Clinical Commissioning Group delegates, 19.30
Are you a CCG member? Join fellow CCGs at this dinner to make new contacts and share experience. The dinner is availavle only to delegates from CCGs.
CCGs are also entitled to one free conference place when they register with the NHS Confederation - find out more here.
- NHS Partners Network dinner, 19.30
A networking dinner Partners Network members.
Thursday 21 June
- Black and Minority Ethnic forum, 13.00
Join fellow forum members for lunch.
- Mental Health Network meeting, 17.50
Share best practice and build relationships and with other Mental Health Network members.
- Primary Care Trust Network meeting, 17.50
Share best practice and build relationships and with other PCT Network members. By invitation only.
- NHS Confederation main conference dinner 19.30
Hosted by the NHS Confederation, the main conference dinner gives you the chance to relax and network with fellow delegates.
Networking events can be booked when you
book your conference place.
In addition to these arranged networking events, the exhibition is an excellent opportunity to meet and build relationships with suppliers who can provide information, guidance, products and services to make a difference back in your organisation.