The HRB conference 2018 aims to provide a forum in which to: -

• open our minds to the possibilities of big data
• face some of the challenges presented by big data head on
• get inspired by others who have made great strides in this area
• learn about how we can manage data challenges
• discuss how we move forward as a health research community
• provide some practical advice about new legislation in context of data, such as GDPR