The event was presented by the Ulster Medical Society in association with the Department of Health and Queen’s University and was chaired by Professor Nigel Hart of Queen’s in his role as President of the Ulster Medical Society for 2022-23. 

It reflected on the pandemic and what has been a groundbreaking time for society and celebrated the leadership shown by the Chief and Deputy Chief Medical Officers and additional key figures across the UK. 

Speakers included Professor Sir Michael McBride, the Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland; Sir Frank Atherton, the Chief Medical Officer for Wales; and Professor Sir Gregor Smith, the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland.