Dr Guy Peryer
Guy is Director of Research at St Christopher’s hospice. He is a Chartered Psychologist with extensive experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of complex interventions.
Technological Innovation in Palliative Care Conference
Exploring new ideas, sharing research and shaping the future of palliative care
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- 26 Jan, 2027
- 9.30am-4.30pm
- £104 plus VAT
Early Bird until 9 November
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- What if we reimagined palliative care for a digital age?
- What if we could harness technology without losing what matters most?
- What if the next chapter of palliative care is being written now?
Technology is changing healthcare at pace. Across palliative and end-of-life care, new possibilities are emerging through research, digital innovation, data science, virtual technologies and artificial intelligence. At the same time, fundamental questions remain.
- How do we harness technology while preserving dignity, equity, human connection and person-centred decision-making?
- How do we shape a future that reflects the values at the heart of palliative care?
We believe it is possible to create a future in which technology supports better care, stronger connections, greater accessibility and new opportunities for learning, while remaining grounded in what matters most to patients, families, communities and professionals.
You are invited to join colleagues from hospices, health and social care organisations, palliative care services, academia and the wider research community in a conversation about what that future could look like.
Through keynote presentations, research showcases and interactive discussion, we will explore real-world examples of technological innovation in palliative care, including virtual reality, digital services, automation, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, advance care planning technologies and emerging questions about death, grief and digital presence. These themes reflect the conference programme and its breadth of perspectives.
Together, we will explore what is possible, what is responsible, what is evidence-informed and what is yet to be understood. We will share experiences, challenge assumptions, learn from one another and consider how innovation can be translated into safe, meaningful and compassionate practice.
If you choose to join us, we ask that you:
- Come with curiosity.
- Be willing to share your perspectives and experiences.
- Engage respectfully with different viewpoints.
- Help create a space for supportive dialogue and collective learning.
This conference is suitable for anyone with an interest in research, innovation and the future of palliative care, including:
- Hospice and palliative care professionals
- Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
- Clinical leaders and consultants
- Social care professionals
- Researchers and academics
- Digital, data and innovation leads
- Service managers and operational leaders
Topics currently under development include:
- Learn from real-world examples of innovation in hospice care
- Explore the opportunities and challenges of AI and emerging technologies
- Discover how research can be translated into everyday practice
- Connect with colleagues from across the sector
- Leave with practical ideas to support future service improvement and innovation
Programme and speakers will be announced soon.
More speaker and detailed programme information to come.
Gail Preston
Gail has been a physiotherapist for over 20 years, initially specialising in Neuro Rehab before moving into Palliative Care. Over the last 15 years she has developed and evaluated services…
Matt Tregellas
After graduating from the University of Sheffield, Matt moved to Japan where he began his career as an English language teacher. After three years, Matt returned to the UK where…
Dr. Amara Nwosu
In this plenary session, Dr. Amara Nwosu will deliver an engaging, thought-provoking examination of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming palliative and end-of-life care. Tracing the evolution of AI into…
Dr Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska
Dr Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska is an Assistant Research Professor at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridge. In 2024, she was selected for the AI2050 programme by…
Penny Scaffold
Digital Developer and Learning Technologist
James Norris
Founder and European Lead – MyWishes
Dr Nicola White
Principal Research Fellow & Deputy Head of the Marie Curie PC Research Dept
Prof Joanna Davies
Research Fellow, KCL/CSI
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