Leading workforce thinking 2008

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Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Health

NHS Employers' annual conference and exhibition

4 - 6 November 2008
International Conference Centre, Birmingham

Conference news

Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson will field delegates' questions via a live video linkup at Leading workforce thinking, NHS Employers' annual conference and exhibition 2008. Health minister Ann Keen will also present at the conference, which takes place in Birmingham from 4 to 6 November.

"The best conference yet - I feel equipped and revitalised"

In light of the NHS Next Stage Review, Leading workforce thinking 2008 presents an opportunity for you to focus on the key workforce issues for the next decade of the health service.

Based around four themes; the conference offers a unique opportunity for healthcare leaders to discuss workforce issues, exchange views and ideas and expand their knowledge.

This years themes are:

• engaging staff for success
• facing the future
• focus on fundamentals
• policy into practice.

Featuring a mix of thought-provoking plenary sessions, in-depth masterclasses and a first class exhibition, this important event is your chance to take a step back from your day job, learn and be inspired.

See the conference programme overview to find out what is happening when.

Keep up to date with the latest thinking on staff engagement and involvement, leadership, productivity and patient safety with experts from within the health service and the commercial sector.

This year's event brings the key people in health together with inspiring speakers on leadership and change from outside the health sector.

We will be continually updating this website with the latest details on speakers and sessions so check back again soon to get the latest news and information.