Join NIHR Innovation Observatory at their ‘Futures, Foresight and Horizon Scanning Conference’ for inspiration and exploration in navigating the possibilities of tomorrow!

NIHR Innovation Observatory are thrilled to announce their two-day ‘Futures, Foresight and Horizon Scanning Conference’ taking place in person on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th November 2024. Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a journey into the future at The Catalyst, Science Square, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5TG.

Anticipating emerging trends in a rapidly changing world is now more crucial than ever. This conference will bring together thought leaders, experts, and early career researchers from various fields to explore the frontiers of innovation in the health and social care space.

Conference themes:

• Methodologies for futures scanning
• Future trends and challenges for horizon scanning in health and social care
• The role of futures, foresight and horizon scanning in the adoption and implementation for novel health and care technologies

What to expect

• Engaging keynote presentations
• Interactive workshops
• Networking opportunities
• Presentations
• Exhibitions

Find out more and book your place here…

Call for abstracts

The NIHR Innovation Observatory are inviting submissions for this conference on the following themes:

• Methodologies for futures scanning
• Future trends and challenges for horizon scanning in Health and Social Care
• The role of futures, foresight and horizon scanning in the adoption and implementation for novel health and care technologies

Submissions can be for presentations, lightning talks, posters, and workshops.

For details and to submit your abstract, click here…

Closing date for call for abstracts: 23:59 (BST), Sunday 22nd September 2024.

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