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Redefining leadership in healthcare for a changing world

A one-day conference for current and aspiring leaders in healthcare

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This year's BMJ Leader Live conferences are aiming for depth and impact.

The event enables an immersive exploration into the evolving landscape of leadership within the health and care sector. Tailored to equip both current and future generations of healthcare providers with essential tools and insights crucial for their professional journey.

Throughout this enlightening day-long programme, you will have access to a range of tools and resources designed to guide you through your leadership journey. You will cover topics such as fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace, cultivating a safe and supportive environment, and navigating sustainability in leadership. It's your chance to uncover successful strategies and confront real challenges faced by the health and care workforce.

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This event is intentionally discussion-oriented and is
designed to delve into three critical themes

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Compassionate leadership

  • Setting your leadership course
  • Kindness and kinship in health care
  • Unleashing team potential: the power of inclusive leadership
  • How on earth are we going to fix this?
  • Blaming, naming and a just culture
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion in leadership

Collaborative leadership

  • Setting your leadership course
  • How to lead a team in times of difficulty
  • Leading your team through innovation - where do we begin?
  • How on earth are we going to fix this?
  • What does it mean to be a good leader
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion in leadership

Evolving leadership

  • Setting your leadership course
  • Inclusive language
  • How on earth are we going to fix this?
  • The importance of creating a safe work environment
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion in leadership

Hear from previous delegates

Panel discussions

Health and care workers from diverse backgrounds will share their experiences.

Interactive
Q & A sessions

The panel will address challenging questions and dilemmas encountered in healthcare leadership.

Skill-building workshops

Workshops tailored to equip leaders with practical skills needed in an evolving medical landscape.

Leadership development

Emphasising the importance of being a positive influence and role model.

Advisory committee

Webinars

We aim to host a series of webinars throughout the year. The first one, Moving towards accountability for inclusive leadership in medicine, was held in 2023 with Prof Anton Emmanuel. View the webinar now!

Frequently asked questions

What is BMJ Leader Live?

BMJ Leader Live is a one-day conference for all aspiring and established leaders in the healthcare industry. The event brings together industry leaders, healthcare professionals and innovators. It provides a platform to explore leadership strategies, share insights and address the latest challenges in health and care. With interactive sessions, workshops and patient learnings. 

When and where is BMJ Leader Live taking place?

BMJ Leader Live takes place in two locations this year (2024):
  • 17 May, etc. Venues, St Pauls, London
  • 15 November, The Studio, Birmingham

Who should attend BMJ Leader Live?

At BMJ Leader Live we believe that anyone can be a leader. Therefore the conference is for anyone who wishes to become a leader, an aspiring leader and those who are already leaders and wish to build their leadership skills and knowledge. To see a full breakdown of attendees visit this page.

What topics will be included at the conference?

  • Leadership impact in health and care
  • Sustainability and innovation in health and care
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in leadership
  • Strategies for effective clinical leadership
  • Future trends in health and care leadership

What are the benefits of attending the BMJ Leader Live conference?

  • Enhance your leadership skills
  • Network with your peers
  • Gain insights from expert speakers
  • Explore cutting-edge innovations
  • Address real-world challenges facing the health and care sector
  • Gaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points 
  • Foster inclusivity and diversity
  • Stay informed on future trends
  • Be inspired and motivated

How can I receive the latest news about the conference? 

You can stay informed about BMJ Leader Live’s progress by either checking our website frequently or completing this form and we will be in touch as soon as anything changes and we have updates.

How can I contact the event organisers for more information?

For any additional information about BMJ Leader Live please email our team at  events@bmj.com.