EDGE's International Accelerate Conference 2017

Firstly, we would like to start with saying a big thank you to all of those who attended our conference on the 29th and 30th March. It is safe to say it was a brilliant two days, in which the EDGE community grew closer together, sharing ideas and best practice.

Thanks to all of our wonderful speakers who shared their EDGE knowledge during numerous breakout sessions and a special thanks to our Canadian friends: Karen Arts, Rebecca Xu and Trina Johnson who gave their international experience with using EDGE. 

We have already received requests for speaker presentations, which will be made available on our website in due course. Along with the video's for each plenary, keynote and breakout session once these have been edited and approved by each speaker. So do keep a look out under our 'News' section for further updates relating to the conference! 

We would like to take this opportunity to share some of the comments we have received regarding our Accelerate conference: 

“The speakers were excellent, I got some brilliant ideas about how to improve local functionality and it was a valuable opportunity to network and improve collaboration with other sites. A very useful conference and I would definitely recommend it!"
Kate May, Research Portfolio Delivery Manager- Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust

“I would like to say a very big thank you and well done from myself and my colleagues at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from the conference and speaking to such inspiring people as Clare Morgan and Trina Johnson who really empower you to succeed in what you do to improve our services, please pass on my appreciation to them also.”
Siobhan Shearing, Research Midwife- Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

“It was nice meeting new colleagues and renewing acquaintances with people from the EDGE community. The EDGE team did a fantastic job and a big thank you to them for making me feel so welcome."
Steven Barre, Information Systems Project Manager- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Keep a look out for updates regarding our next conference in 2018! 

EDGE at the R&D Forum

We took a shining role as Premier Sponsor at this year’s R&D Forum with our brand appearing in the delegate guides, onscreen adverts and at the front of the conference room throughout the 2 day event. If that wasn’t enough we also had a giant inflatable Luna pod used as our exhibition structure, which definitely caught the eye of every conference attendee. It was safe to say EDGE was everywhere, and what a success it was!

The event took place at the Holiday Inn, Stradford-upon-Avon (23rd-24th May) and was for those involved in leading, supporting, managing and delivering research. With over 500 people attending each year we were very excited to be part of such a big National event. On registration to the forum each attendee received an EDGE notebook and stylus pen ready for the day. With our stand in prime position inside the main conference room it meant we could not be missed (especially with our gleaming pod!) The Luna pod not only worked as a great attraction but allowed us to house two computer screens with tables and chairs. This worked fantastically when showing visitors demos of the EDGE system.

Each person who came to our stand was keen to take some of our fabulous freebies which included EDGE branded pens, mints, mugs and of course the EDGE branded bag (also known as the #swagbag on Twitter!) For the majority of the two days all five members of the EDGE Knowledge team were completely run off their feet with demoing, taking photos, videoing, answering EDGE related questions and handing out our merchandise.

The networking continued at the Gala dinner which we were also the sponsors of. You could find our EDGE logo presented on the dinner tickets as well as on the food menus which was another great promotional aspect for us. As sponsor we provided each table with some EDGE branded mint chocolates which came out with the tea and coffee (always a good way to finish any dinner!)

At the end of day two the team came away feeling positive and had each enjoyed their time at the forum. There were fantastic comments said about EDGE and the feedback received over the two days was discussed on return to the office. Overall, it was a real success and we look forward to next year!