From NHS ambition to action: One year into the NHS 10-year plan
Location: CGI Leeds office, 1 Whitehall Quay, Leeds LS1 4HR
Date and time: 22 September 2026 | 08:30 – 09:45
.png?width=300&height=90&name=Leeds_Digital_Festival_Logo_LDF_Landscape%20(1).png)
.png?width=300&height=90&name=Leeds_Digital_Festival_Logo_LDF_Landscape%20(1).png)
.png?width=300&height=90&name=Leeds_Digital_Festival_Logo_LDF_Landscape%20(1).png)
Leeds has a critical role to play in delivering the plan. We invite you to discover the transformational projects taking place, co-presented by CGI and NHS colleagues, including analogue-to-digital transformation, and the evolution of national services.
This will be a showcase of real-world transformation and delivery insights from within the NHS, co-presented by CGI and NHS colleagues. Alongside honest reflections on implementation challenges, we will highlight positive progress and what this means for patients, professionals and communities.
Taking place early morning, this compact breakfast briefing is designed to create minimal disruption to your day. Packed with peer-to-peer perspectives, you will gain understanding of practical, interconnected NHS transformation and what this means for your own programmes.
08:30 Arrival and networking including refreshments and light breakfast.
08:45 Welcome and setting the scene with Tim Williams, Senior Vice President Consulting Services for Health – Leeds Business Unit, CGI UK.
08:50 NHS transformation showcase – looking at three critical national projects, discover how real NHS programmes are translating strategy into practical delivery.
09:20 Fireside chat and Q&A featuring representatives from CGI and the NHS who will discuss the future direction of the 10-year plan in Leeds.
09:45 Session close and return to work.
This is ideal for those actively delivering NHS transformation in Trusts across Leeds and Yorkshire. It will also appeal to healthcare suppliers, partners, consultancies and digital transformation professionals, as well as members of the community who are interested in the evolution of NHS services.
Tim Williams – Senior Vice-President Consulting Services for Health – Leeds Business Unit, CGI UK
Justine Ewing – Vice President for Health, Care and Life Sciences, CGI UK
Gavin Bramer – Healthcare Product Lead, CGI UK
Harriet Messenger – Head of Product – NHS.UK, NHS England
Tom Hubbard-Green – Head of Product, NHS England
More to be confirmed soon
CGI's latest viewpoint explores how healthcare organisations can scale AI adoption responsibly, unlocking improved and sustainable outcomes for patients, carers and staff to help deliver the NHS 10-year Plan.

As Headline Sponsor of Leeds Digital Festival 2026, CGI is excited to launch a series of events throughout the programme. We’re shining a light on the projects, partnerships and people trailblazing in Leeds and helping to grow the region.
As one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting services firms, CGI has a strong and growing presence across Yorkshire, with offices in Leeds, Sheffield and York. We were proud to have been recognised as a 2026 Top Company to work for in Leeds by LinkedIn, highlighting our commitment to the region.
CGI is delighted to be Headline Sponsor of Leeds Digital Festival 2026.
CGI has a long-standing history working with the NHS in Leeds and across the UK. We work side by side with health, care, and life sciences organisations to make services better, more accessible, and more joined-up.
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. We are insights-driven and outcomes-based to help accelerate returns on your investments.