2011 Programme
Seminars
In its first year, the forum will convene around four seminars. The inaugural session will focus on the following four themes:
- Innovation in delivering public services; (Now over)
- Cloud computing;
- Data management and security;
- Developing technology for healthcare.
There will also be an innovation in public services awards event, which will highlight best practice in Northern Ireland.
Cloud Computing seminar
Date: tbc
Venue: Dublin
Cloud Computing has the ability to revolutionise the way in which organisations do business – helping improve performance, drive IT efficiencies and achieve cost savings. The seminar will examine:
- New and emerging technologies;
- Using the cloud for real applications;
- Achieving cost savings through cloud computing;
- The legal implications of the cloud;
- Case studies: cloud computing in practice.
Data Protection
Date: tbc
Venue: Dublin
Data breaches around the globe have made big headlines in the last couple of years. This seminar will look at best practice in this important area and will include:
- Good practice guide;
- Balancing data sharing and data protection;
- Compliance in an electronic information age;
- Reducing legal and reputational risk;
- Accelerating culture change.
ICT in Healthcare
Date: December 2011
Venue: Dublin
The convergence of biology and engineering is turning health care into an information industry. Topics covered in the seminar will include:
- IT-driven innovations in health care;
- The role of telehealth in managing chronic illness;
- Mobile medicine - improving community based health;
- Investing in health ICT infrastructure;
- Patient involvement in healthcare.
Previous events
Innovation in Delivering Public Services
Date: Now over
Venue: Chartered Accountants House, Dublin
The challenge of doing more with less can be met head-on by innovation in public services. This focused half-day event will examine:
- Innovative government – finding cost savings;
- ICT as a lever for change;
- Collaborating with citizens in transforming public services;
- Sectoral perspectives on innovation: health, education & local government;
- The shared services model..
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