MOIC-Cluster Saude de Galicia (CSG) Learning Expedition to Galicia
2022-10-24 - 2022-10-28
A delegation of 8 representatives from NI and the Republic of Ireland participated in a Learning Expedition to Galicia in October 2022. The expedition was organised by MOIC and Cluster Saude de Galicia, CSG (Galician Health Cluster) and included a number of visits to research and innovation groups, foundations, social care providers and public administrators and also two international events, EXPORPYMES and VII Forum RIES 2022. The delegation included representatives from the Department of Health, HIHI and HealthTec companies. The expedition aimed to strengthen collaborations further to the MOIC-CSG MoU and explore new collaborations and partnerships for future projects and business opportunities.

Collaborating Across Borders: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Antimicrobial Stewardship
2023-08-03 | Aisling Hotel, 10 - 13 Parkgate St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland
MOIC partnered and jointly organised this event in collaboration with colleagues from Ireland and
the CARA Network. This was the first all-Ireland conference focusing on antimicrobial stewardship.
The aim was to support, develop and implement a collaborative approach to infection management
and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The event brought together over 120 cross-sector,
multidisciplinary participants from across the Island of Ireland and featured presentations from
national and international experts. Participants shared their research, proposed interventions and
stewardship programmes and presented new methodologies in the area of antibiotic prescribing and
infections.

10th All-Ireland Pharmacy Conference
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-07 | Ballyscallon Hotel, Carlingford Road, Ballymascanlan, Dundalk, Ireland
This conference was jointly organised by a range of bodies from across Ireland, including MOIC. In addition to key note addresses, the conference featured 24 oral presentations and over 80 posters across a number of key themes namely pharmacy education, workforce, enhancing practice and policy.

All-Ireland Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference ‘Collaborating across borders: a multidisciplinary approach to antimicrobial stewardship’
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-10 | Aisling Hotel, 10 - 13 Parkgate St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland
MOIC partnered and jointly organised this event in collaboration with colleagues from Ireland and the CARA Network. This 2nd All-Ireland conference focusing on antimicrobial stewardship aimed to support, develop and implement a collaborative approach to infection management and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The event brought together cross-sector, multidisciplinary participants from across the Island of Ireland and featured presentations from national and international experts. Participants shared their research, proposed interventions and stewardship programmes and presented new methodologies in the area of antibiotic prescribing and infections.

First All-Island Medicines Safety Conference
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | Dublin Castle, Dame St, Dublin 2, Ireland
MOIC were part of the organising committee for the first All-Island Medicines Safety Conference. Over 250 delegates attended the conference and in addition to a range of oral presentations, over 100 posters were displayed. MOIC delivered an oral presentation on the iSIMPATHY project and presented 2 posters.

Northern Ireland Heart Failure Transformation Project
2024-12-02 | Malmaison, 34-38 Victoria S, Belfast, BT1 3GH, United Kingdom
A celebration event for the Northern Ireland Heart Failure Transformation Project was held in December 2024. MOIC assisted with the preparation for this event jointly organised by SPPG and a commercial partner as part of the HSCIP. The aim of the event was to share progress of the project and discuss next steps with key stakeholders. Professor Mike Scott delivered an address to attendees,as MOIC is the HSCIP lead on behalf of HSCNI.

HIRANI Health Tech Spring Conference 2025
2025-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Titanic Belfast, Belfast, BT3 9EP, United Kingdom
HIRANI will again bring together their network to showcase the sector in Northern Ireland, and the part we can play on the global stage.
We are delighted that Professor Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Northern Ireland has been invited to speak at this event about MOIC and our decade of impact – embedding innovation in medicines policy.

GS1 UK Healthcare Conference 2025
2025-04-29 08:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 | QEII Centre, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The GS1 UK Healthcare Conference is a one-of-a-kind industry event expertly designed to bring the benefits of Scan4Safety and GS1 standards to life.
Now in its 7th year, the conference connects senior NHS leaders, regulators, policy makers, members and partners – united in one vision – collaboration to deliver the safest possible care to patients.
MOIC are delighted to be attending this conference and look forward to exploring how scanning and tracking platforms can enhance patient safety and drive efficiency and sustainability in healthcare organisations.

All Ireland Showcase of Collaboration, Success and Shared Opportunities
2025-05-15 13:00 - 17:00 | The Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings,, Stormont Estate, Belfast, BT4 3XX, United Kingdom
In partnership with
the Medicines Optimisation Innovation Centre (MOIC)
& the Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI)

Event aims:
1) To showcase development and innovation relating to pharmacy practice and medicines optimisation delivered through MOIC and, to showcase healthcare innovations supported through HIHI; and
2) To identify collaborative opportunities across the island of Ireland.
Speakers
Mr Mike Nesbitt MLA, Minister of Health
Mr Alan Dillon TD, Minister of State, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Prof Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Department of Health NI
Prof John Higgins, PI Health Innovation Hub Ireland and
Regional Director Planning and Performance, HSE South West
Prof Mike Scott, Medicines Optimisation Innovation Centre
Dr Tanya Mulcahy, Health Innovation Hub Ireland

Nordic Social Pharmacy Conference 2025
2025-06-04 08:30 - 2025-06-06 15:00 | University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow, G1 1RD, United Kingdom
We are excited to share that MOIC’s Anita Hogg will be speaking at the Nordic Social Pharmacy Conference in Glasgow. Her presentation, titled “MOIC: A Decade of Impact”, will highlight the achievements of MOIC as we proudly celebrate our 10th anniversary this year
The NORDIC Social Pharmacy Conference 2025 will take place at the prestigious University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow. This year, they will delve into the vital theme of “Vulnerable Patient Populations and Health Inequalities,” aiming to address some of the most pressing challenges in social pharmacy today.

Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety 2025
2025-06-18 08:30 - 2025-06-20 17:00 | Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
The overarching theme of this year’s conference is Safer Better Healthcare By All For All. Mike Scott and Anita Hogg are delighted to present at this event. The conference brings together an outstanding group of keynote speakers, workshop and panel facilitators/contributors, oral and poster presenters, representing a diverse community of academics, healthcare professionals, patient partners, regulators, early career researchers and innovators.
Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) plays a vital role in delivering safe and effective healthcare and HEPS2025 will explore the most pressing challenges and emerging trends in HFE, offering thought-provoking sessions, enriching discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities.

FIP Copenhagen 2025
2025-08-31 08:00 - 2025-09-03 17:00 | Bella Center, Copenhagen., 2300 Copenhagen S,, Denmark
MOIC will be presenting work at FIP world congress 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the international pharmaceutical community will discuss the evolving role of the pharmacy profession in addressing modern healthcare challenges!
FIP world congress 2025, themed “Pharmacy Forward: Performance, Collaboration, and Health Transformation,” will explore how pharmacists can drive forward the performance of healthcare systems, foster meaningful collaboration across sectors, and catalyse transformative changes in health outcomes globally.

All Ireland Collaboration: A Multidisciplinary Approach to ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-10 | Hilton Hotel, 4 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3LP, United Kingdom
MOIC was delighted to host the 3rd All-Ireland Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Conference 2025. The event brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, health and social care representatives, policy makers and patient representatives from across Ireland to tackle the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The event was organised by MOIC, CARA Network, AMSInsight, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and University College Dublin and was supported by HSC Public Health Agency

NICON25: Reset | Shaping Health and Social Care for the Future
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-16 | La Mon Hotel, 41 Gransha Rd, Comber, Belfast, BT23 5RF, United Kingdom
MOIC were delighted to attend NICON25, Northern Ireland’s premiere health & social care conference. In the Health Innovation & Economy Network Zone, Mezzanine. Mike Scott, MOIC, shared insights in an ‘On-the-Sofa Conversation’ about how MOIC is advancing innovation in health and social care.

4th Croatian Congress Of Clinical Pharmacy
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-18 | Hilton Garden Inn, Radnička cesta 21, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
The 4th Croatian Congress of Clinical Pharmacy plans brought together eminent experts from various fields of pharmacotherapy from Croatia and other countries. The Congress covered topics in the field of pharmacotherapy management and complications of cardiovascular diseases, hematological diseases, nephrological diseases, infectious diseases and inflammatory diseases in gastroenterology and rheumatology. Professor Cathy Harrison, Department of Health NI and Anita Hogg were excited to share work on NI innovative clinical pharmacy practices at the congress in Zagreb.
