AI Ambassador Network meeting
Join the AI Ambassador Network meeting to explore learning from the National AI & Mental Health Community of Practice (CoP).
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About the event
Featuring several guest speakers, this meeting discussion will focus on AI to support mental wellness and meaningful lives, NHS CoPilot deployment, bite-sized AI learning, the AI Healthcare Roadmap (as incorporated into the improvements outlined in the NHS 10 Year plan) and more.
The meeting will consist of a presentation, Q&A, and some networking.
What you’ll learn
The meeting will cover:
- Learning from the community of practice which brings together dedicated people across the mental health space to think seriously about using AI to support people to be mentally well and live meaningful, connected lives.
- An update on Co-Pilot’s continuing implementation plans across the NHS.
- The launch the bite-sized learning series on AI in health and social care.
- An update on the progress of the Healthcare AI roadmap which is part of the NHS 10-Year plan and is an active collaboration with the AI Ambassador Network.
Who should attend?
Whether you’re curious about AI and mental health, impatient for innovation or wrestling with how we get this right, these insights will aim to help you navigate this complex landscape
This meeting is for anyone who may have an interest in or use AI across all roles for improvement of the quality of service and outcomes. AI Ambassador Network meetings offer the opportunity to discuss all issues relating to AI in improvement and allow for members to shape the network’s focus. You’ll also get updates on AI regulation and the latest policy developments around AI. Membership is drawn from and has relevance to all healthcare settings and the utilisation of AI (potential or ongoing), in line with the NHS 10 Year plan, and the Healthcare AI Roadmap which is currently being developed with AI Ambassador members.
Speakers
- Rebecca Verlander, Responsible AI (RAi) Champion and Co-chair of the National AI & Mental Health Community of Practice (CoP)
- John McGhie, NHS England, Head of NHS.net Connect
- James Freed, NHS England, Deputy Director, The Digital Academy
- Dom Cushnan, Deputy Director of AI, NHS England
Accessibility
This event is not directly run by Q, please contact the organisers to find out more: Lyndsey Ogilvie, mlcsu.aiambassadornetwork@nhs.net.
Book your place
This event is facilitated by NHS Horizons, hosted by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) who will be responsible for processing your data.
To join this meeting you will need to confirm you are happy for NHS Horizons (hosted by MLCSU) to securely store your data, contact you for sessions, and share data and your contact details with their sponsor NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care.
You will need to confirm this using the AI Ambassador Network joining form which you will need to complete before registering for the event.
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You request to opt out by emailing the AI Ambassador Network.
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