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Abul Ahmed
Supplier CISO & Managing Principal Security Consultant, Atos
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Day 2: TREs, Cybersecurity, and the Closing Session
Theme: Building Trust in Health Data
11:00 11:50 Trusted Research Environments: From Framework to Practice.
At the heart of Wales' reputation for health data excellence lies the Trusted Research Environment (TRE) model — a secure, transparent, and people-centred approach to enabling research. From the pioneering SAIL Databank to the WASPI framework, Wales has shown how patient data can be used responsibly without compromising trust.
This block highlights how Wales shapes international thinking on data governance, while linking these lessons to European and global perspectives. Combined with insights on cybersecurity and regulatory safeguards, it demonstrates why TREs are not just a technical solution but a cornerstone of ethical, sustainable digital health.
- Lightning Talk by Cathie Sudlow, Director of the UKRI Adolescent Health Study (AHS) and Director of the Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh | online
Fireside Chat: Trusted Research Environments (TREs)
- Davide Chiarugi (Director, Personalised Health Informatics, SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics) | online
- Petra Ritter (Director of International Affairs, Charité) | online
- Ashley Akbari (Professor of Population Data Science Research at Swansea University, SAIL Databank Team representative)
- Chair & Moderator: Alex Newberry. Head of Research Involvement, Governance & Data for Research for the Welsh Government
11:50–12:20 | Fireside Chat on Cybersecurity and Governance
David Teague (ICO, UK)
Abul Ahmed, Supplier CISO & Managing Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, Atos UK & Ireland
Moderator: David Wyndham Lewis, Health & Life Science Partner at Atos UK & Ireland
Chair: Mark Edwards (DHCW, Wales)
Reflections and Pathways Forward
Closing Panel (12:20-13:00)
This capstone brings together system leaders from Wales, Europe, the Middle East, and global standards bodies for one final shared conversation. Rather than scattering into competing tracks, we close in one room — reflecting on what unites us across regions and systems.
The final session is not about conclusions but commitments. The goal is to weave together the threads of the Summit into clear pathways forward, guided by voices from Wales and beyond. Participants leave not as attendees but as co-authors of the next chapter — ready to carry the dialogue into their own contexts and networks.
Confirmed voices:
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Jérôme de Barros (European Commission, online)
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Iñaki Gutiérrez-Ibarluzea (Basque Government)
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Jason Lee (The Open Group, online)
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Osama Elhassan (Dubai Health Authority, online)
Padmavathi Roy, COO,(Data First AI Later global movement)
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Moderation and Closing Remarks: Rebecca Cook (Chief Data Officer at DHCW)
Speaker Biographies
Get to know the experts sharing their insights on Day 2 – TREs & Cybersecurity: Building Trust in Health Data. Their diverse backgrounds and deep expertise are essential to understanding the future of secure health data.
David Teague is the Acting Head of Welsh Affairs at the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), based in Cardiff, where he promotes information rights and data privacy. With extensive experience in data protection, he engages with Welsh stakeholders, provides regulatory advice, and supports compliance with data protection laws, including the UK...
Mark Edwards is Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Profession for cyber security at Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), responsible for implementing and running the enterprise information security program across NHS Wales. This involves identifying, evaluating, mitigating and reporting on legal, regulatory, commercial, digital,...
Professor Ashley Akbari
Professor of Population Data Science Research, Swansea University
Professor Cathie Sudlow is Head of the School of Population Health Sciences and Director of the Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh. She is also Director of the UKRI Adolescent Health Study (AHS).
Neal Mullen, Chief Information Security Officer and Senior National Director of Cybersecurity at Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE), leads efforts to safeguard the nation's healthcare infrastructure. With over 25 years of global experience in healthcare, technology, and retail, he previously served as European Head of Cybersecurity at CRH,...
Alex Newberry is the Head of Research Involvement, Governance & Data for Research at the Welsh Government, with more than 18 years of experience in the government's research and development policy team. He specialises in research governance, ethics, data-led research, and public engagement, and has played a central role in shaping policies that...
Petra Ritter is a visionary leader in computational and clinical neuroscience, holding the lifelong BIH Johanna‑Quandt Chair for Brain Simulation at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Berlin Institute of Health. Amedical doctor and neuroscientist trained across top institutions—including Charité, UCLA, UCSD, Mount Sinai, and Harvard...
Davide Chiarugi, Director of the Personalized Health Informatics Group at SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, leads efforts in making health data interoperable and shareable via the Swiss Personalized Health Network's Data Coordination Centre and BioMedIT infrastructure. With a PhD in Computer Science and prior roles at the University of...
Get to know the distinguished thought leaders who will be leading our final panel and learn more about the experts who will synthesise the day's key insights and chart a course for the future.
Rebecca Cook, Chief Data Officer at Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), is an accomplished leader with 19 years of experience in digital and data roles within NHS Wales. Joining DHCW in 2005, she has driven transformative change through data, focusing on health and social care innovation. As Head of Information Design and Standards Development,...
Jason Lee has worked on healthcare issues for the US Congress, the Department of Health and Human Services, and a variety of for-profit and not-for-profit health organisations for almost 30 years. He is an accomplished author, speaker, and group facilitator. He currently directs The Open Group Healthcare Forum, a global membership organisation,...
Jérôme de Barros is a Policy Officer in the Digital Health unit at DG SANTE, with over a decade of expertise in implementing Digital Health programmes and policies. He is closely involved in the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation and infrastructure, with a particular focus on data quality and enabling secondary use...
Osama Elhassan, Ph.D., FIAHSI is Head of the eHealth Section at Dubai Health Authority (DHA), leading the emirate's Health Information Exchange (NABIDH) and digital health regulatory frameworks. As Chairman and Co-Founder of ZIMAM, Dr. Osama Elhassan drives workforce development in digital health across the GCC. With a PhD in Software Engineering...
Iñaki Gutiérrez‑Ibarluzea is the Director of Health Research, Innovation and Evaluation at the Basque Government's Ministry of Health. He holds a PhD in Neurosciences and advanced degrees in Bioethics and Clinical Epidemiology. In his current role, he oversees strategic planning, R&D policy, and the coordination of the Basque Health Research...