Out-There HealthTech

2026 Scottish Simulation SIMPosium! Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
2026-08-20 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton International Technology Park, Blantyre, G72 0LH, United Kingdom
This year’s theme, “Sustainability in Simulation,” explores how we secure the long-term future of healthcare simulation. Discussions will extend beyond equipment and logistics to include environmental responsibility, digital transformation, workforce resilience and financial sustainability. The event offers an in-person opportunity for collaboration, reflection and innovation within the simulation community

Cost 25 GBP
Tickets here
Abstract submissions (maximum 400 words) are open until 20 March 2026.
Abstract Submission here

International Conference on AI in Healthcare (Imperial College London)
2026-08-26 00:00 - 2026-08-28 00:00 | Imperial College London, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College Road, London, United Kingdom
The third International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AIiH 2026) provides a prominent platform for researchers and practitioners devoted to improving healthcare using modern artificial intelligence. The conference welcomes submissions in areas including: Ethics of AI in Healthcare, Predictive Analytics in Healthcare, AI driven proactive care and predictive intervention, AI driven early diagnosis and prevention, Machine and deep learning approaches for health data, AI-aided signal processing, AI-aided medical imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound, histopathology, etc.), Medical image analysis and processing, Digital and virtual pathology/neurology, AI in Pharmacology: drug discovery and drug development, AI driven Digital Twinning in Oncology/Medicine, Precision Medicine and AI, AI for drug screening and discovery, AI led personalised healthcare. Keynote speakers include Mihaela van der Schaar (University of Cambridge), Alex Frangi (University of Manchester), Huiru Zheng (Ulster University), and Michael Lones (Heriot-Watt University). Conference tutorial on ‘Translating AI to Clinical Practices’ by Stephen Smith (York University). Accepted full-length papers will be published in Springer LNCS series.

Original event page: https://aiih.cc/

SurgTech 2026 — annual conference for surgical innovation and digital technologies
2026-09-01 | TBC (check website for updates)
SurgTech 2026 is the annual conference hosted by the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care. The event connects innovators, clinicians, academics and industry partners to shape the future of surgical care, with a strong focus on minimally invasive therapies, digital technologies and AI-enabled surgical innovation.
Key themes include:
• Early diagnosis and personalised surgical care
• Minimally invasive therapies and extended realities (VR/AR in surgery)
• Assisted healing and rehabilitation technologies
• Timely clinical and economic evaluation of surgical innovations
• Sustainability and NHS Net Carbon Zero in surgical pathways
The conference offers networking, showcase opportunities and access to NIHR funding pathways for surgical technology developers.
Date: Autumn 2026 (exact date TBC — check website for updates)
Location: TBC (likely Leeds or Manchester)
Organiser: NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care

HTN Live 2026 — digital health deep dives and NHS peer collaboration
2026-09-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Crowne Plaza Leeds, The Leeds, Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4DL
HTN Live 2026 returns on 16 September 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Leeds for a focused day of participation, deep dives and peer-led discussion on digital and data transformation in health and care.
Unlike conventional conferences, HTN Live poses challenge questions and facilitates real discussion rather than one-way presentations. The 2026 agenda spans digital action plans and roadmaps, AI opportunity and reality, ambient scribe tech, EPR optimisation, virtual wards, neighbourhood health models, patient flow, cyber and infrastructure, and the practical shift toward a paperless NHS.
The event is free for NHS employees to attend. For other guests, contact marketing@htn.co.uk. Rackspace Technology returns as headline sponsor.
16 September 2026
Crowne Plaza Leeds
Register here

Women's Health Technology Summit 2026 — tackling medical misogyny through digital innovation
2026-09-16 12:00 - 19:00 | The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
Co-hosted by Diversity UK and the University of Manchester’s Greater Manchester Connected Health Ecosystem, the Women’s Health Technology Summit 2026 brings together leaders from healthcare, research, technology, investment, academia, policy and industry to examine how digital technology can tackle persistent inequalities in women’s health outcomes.
The Summit is structured around three themes: tackling medical misogyny and gender health gaps; investing in women’s health innovations and FemTech ventures; and feminist AI — examining how AI systems can either reinforce or challenge existing inequalities in healthcare.
The event aims to accelerate progress towards the Women’s Health Strategy for England (2026) goals, with a key ambition to push women’s health R&D investment into double-digit percentages across healthcare innovation and venture funding.

RehabTech Together 2026 — NIHR HealthTech Research Centre annual conference and celebration
2026-09-16 12:30 - 20:00 | Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB
The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Rehabilitation and EMERGE RehabTech are hosting their annual RehabTech Together conference at Nottingham Contemporary.
This is a day-to-evening event bringing together researchers, clinicians, industry innovators and the public to share groundbreaking rehabilitation technology research, demo innovations and build connections.
Agenda highlights:
• EMERGE Early Career Researcher Forum (09:00–12:00, separate registration)
• Arrival, registrations and refreshments (12:30–13:00)
• Conference sessions (13:00–17:30) with a mid-afternoon break
• Guest lecture (18:00–18:30)
• Evening celebration with street food and drinks (18:30–20:00)
Speaking slot and demo stand applications close 31 July 2026.
Afternoon tickets cover 12:30–18:30. Evening tickets cover 18:00–20:00. Both include the guest lecture.
Register to attend

RISEUK26 — Robotics, Innovation and Surgical Excellence Conference
2026-09-19 09:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00 | ICC Birmingham, Broad Street, Birmingham, UK
The RISEUK26 Conference returns for its second year, bringing together surgeons, NHS leaders, innovators and industry partners for two days of surgical robotics, AI, digital surgery and hands-on technology demonstrations.
Key programme highlights include a landmark live telesurgery demonstration performed directly from the stage, hands-on robotics and immersive simulation experiences, and cross-specialty sessions covering training, implementation, governance and health economics. The event is designed for consultants, trainees, service leads, hospital leaders, medtech and digital health industry partners, and students exploring the future of operative care.
With a strong focus on practical adoption and responsible implementation, RISEUK26 offers NHS-facing innovators a direct route to connect with clinical decision-makers and understand real-world procurement and governance challenges.

Screening360 2026: Advancing Diagnostic Screening Through Imaging, Pathology & AI
2026-09-23 08:30 - 17:00 | etc.venues Prospero House, 241 Borough High Street, London SE1 1GA
Screening360 2026 is a one-day strategic summit focused on implementing AI-enabled screening workflows across imaging, pathology and population health systems.
The programme addresses the operational challenges NHS screening services face: rising demand, workforce shortages, diagnostic backlogs and variable digital maturity. Sessions cover breast and cervical screening pathways, digital pathology and AI implementation, community-based screening models, workforce strategies, and governance frameworks for safe AI deployment at scale.
Confirmed speakers include Professor Kevin Moore (UCL & Royal Free London), Marisa Raquel Durao Portela de Lima (Lead Cancer Nurse, Barts Health NHS Trust) and Ronald Ikpe (Faster Diagnosis Services Project Manager, East Cheshire NHS Trust). The event offers 8 CPD points and free places for qualifying NHS senior managers.

P4H Health Summit 2026: NHS procurement transformation — direct access to commercial leaders
2026-09-29 09:00 - 17:00 | The Midland Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester
A one-day summit focused on NHS procurement reform, bringing together senior NHS commercial leaders, procurement specialists and suppliers to explore the new landscape under the Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime.
Date: 29 September 2026
Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester
Format: In-person
The event covers:
• Decentralised, ICS-led procurement structures
• Frameworks, DPS and the Provider Selection Regime
• Sustainability and value-based procurement expectations
• Evidence, innovation and supply chain assurance requirements
Confirmed speakers include Fiona Hilton (Director of Commercial Best Practice and Engagement, NHS England), Lee Joseph (Managing Director, NHS London Procurement Partnership), David Lawson (Director of Medical Technology & Innovation, DHSC) and Alexandra Hammond (Associate Director, Net Zero and Sustainable Procurement, NHS England).

ABHI Sustainability Conference 2026 — how health-tech can deliver NHS Net Zero
2026-09-30 09:30 - 16:30 | Conference Centre at Coin Street, 108 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH
The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) hosts its first dedicated sustainability conference, bringing together health-tech leaders, NHS sustainability officers and policy makers to explore how the industry can support the NHS’s net-zero targets while continuing to innovate.
The programme covers sustainable product design, circular economy models for medical devices, carbon reduction in supply chains, and the regulatory landscape around environmental compliance for health technologies.

BioCap 2026 Conference
2026-10-01 08:30 - 16:05 | The Apiary Conference Centre, Alderley Park, Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, SK10 4TG, Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Whether you’re looking to invest in the next breakthrough in life sciences or seeking funding opportunities for your business, BioCap is the date for your diary. It is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together life sciences businesses, researchers and investors to explore the current funding landscape, discover investment opportunities that will propel your business forward, and gain valuable insights from investors and industry experts. You’ll also network with peers and potential collaborators, and engage in one-on-one partnering meetings.
On Wednesday 30th September there is also the BioCap Digital Pitching Competition (in-person, 1:30 – 4:00) and the BioCap Investors Mixer (The Apiary Conference Centre, Alderley Park, from 6:30pm).
Member delegate passes from £165, non-member passes £345.

The University of Manchester Innovation Festival 5-9 October 2026
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-09 | The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
Monday 5 – Friday 9 October 2026 | The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester
Where ideas become impact. The University of Manchester Innovation Festival is a week-long celebration of innovation, bringing together researchers, students, entrepreneurs, partners, investors and civic leaders to explore how ideas become real-world change.
Through hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, awards, talks and networking events, the Festival will showcase Manchester’s vibrant, globally connected innovation ecosystem — aligned with the University’s strategy to 2035, From Manchester for the world.
Whether you’re developing an idea, looking for collaborators, seeking investment opportunities or simply curious about how innovation happens, this is your chance to witness the breadth of activity across the University and make new connections.
Events, speakers and registration details will be announced soon — register your interest now to receive updates.

Innovation in MedTech and Diagnostics Conference 2026
2026-10-06 09:00 - 2026-10-07 17:00 | Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DG
Returning for its second year, the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) hosts a two-day conference exploring the latest developments in medtech and diagnostics. The event brings together experts from medtech, pharma, academia, the investment community and governmental agencies. On October the 6th 2026 in London.
The agenda is designed to be practical and action-focused, structured around real healthcare needs. Day one covers AI-powered molecular pathology, precision diagnostics and chronic care models. Day two explores FemTech, decentralised diagnostics and future ‘big bets’ including quantum technologies, engineered biology and AI-driven medtech.
Early-bird rates (£250–£1,500) are available until 31 August 2026.

OutpatientFutures 2026: The NHS Outpatient Innovation Conference
2026-10-07 08:30 - 17:00 | etc.venues, Prospero House, 241 Borough High St, London SE1 1GA
OutpatientFutures 2026 is a strategic NHS conference focused on transforming outpatient care through digital enablement, community-based models and AI integration. The event brings together NHS leaders, clinical teams and digital health suppliers to explore practical frameworks for reducing elective backlogs, optimising referrals and shifting care safely from hospital to community settings.
The programme aligns with the NHS 10-Year Health Plan and Elective Recovery Plan, covering:
• Digital tools, AI, genomics and wearable technology in outpatient settings
• Referral pathway optimisation and demand management
• Reducing DNAs (did-not-attends) and improving patient communication
• Community-based care models and neighbourhood health centres
Attendees earn 8 CPD points. The event is designed for ICB/ICS teams, COOs, Chief Nurses, CCIOs, CIOs, service managers and transformation directors.
Date: 7 October 2026, 08:30–17:00
Location: etc.venues, Prospero House, 241 Borough High St, London, SE1 1GA
Organiser: Convenzis
Price: From £295 + VAT

ABHI Digital Health Conference 2026
2026-10-07 09:30 - 18:30 | Covington & Burling LLP, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) hosts its inaugural Digital Health Conference, bringing together leaders from healthcare, policy and industry for a practical discussion on moving digital health from pilot to system-wide adoption.
Sessions will explore how digital health technologies can be scaled within the NHS, regulatory pathways for software as a medical device, and the policy landscape shaping health tech deployment in the UK. Expect case studies from trusts that have implemented digital solutions at scale, alongside perspectives from innovators navigating DTAC, MHRA and NICE pathways.
This is a focused, single-day event aimed at health-tech founders, NHS digital leaders and policy professionals. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Bionow BioIgnite 2026 Conference
2026-10-20 09:00 - 16:30 | STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, WA4 4AD, Daresbury, England
Bionow’s BioIgnite conference returns for 2026, bringing together industry and academia to explore emerging innovation, sector initiatives and funding opportunities across life sciences.
The full-day programme features expert panels and presentations covering industry trends, funding landscapes, and advances in AI and healthcare, alongside early-stage innovators and companies scaling in industrial biotechnology. There is dedicated time for networking and exhibition.
Designed to support collaboration and knowledge sharing, BioIgnite offers practical insight and valuable connections to help ideas progress and businesses grow.
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 09:00 – 16:30 BST
Location: STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Sci-Tech Daresbury
Register here

Empowering Women in Biotech 2026
2026-11-05 09:30 - 14:00 | Citylabs 1.0 – Bruntwood SciTech, Nelson Street, M13 9NQ, Manchester, United Kingdom
Hear from inspirational women in the biotech and life sciences sector. This event brings together like-minded individuals working in biotech and life sciences — and women looking to pursue a career in the industry — for talks on leadership, navigating change, and increasing the visibility of women in the field.
Thursday 5 November 2026 | 09:30 – 14:00
Citylabs 1.0, Nelson Street, Manchester M13 9NQ
Sessions will explore career strategies from a female perspective, support women at any stage of their professional journey, and open up opportunities to connect and grow a wider network of professionals working in biotech. The event is open to everyone — all expressions of gender are warmly encouraged to participate. Past attendee feedback has shown demand for greater male allyship at this series, so it is genuinely inclusive.
Free for Bionow members; £50 + VAT for non-members. Tickets are limited to a maximum of three delegates per organisation due to high demand. An agenda will be revealed closer to the date.
Sponsorship enquiries are open via Clara Borg, Bionow Events Coordinator.

The ABHI UK HealthTech Conference 2026
2026-11-09 09:30 - 2026-11-10 17:00 | Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London, W1G 9DT
The ABHI UK HealthTech Conference returns for two days of policy, regulatory, and commercial insight aimed at senior leaders across UK HealthTech.
Day One — Regulation
Sessions cover the UK regulatory offer, international recognition and reliance, early MHRA engagement, digital and AI oversight, post-market surveillance, and the rising importance of evidence, transparency, and patient trust.
Day Two — Market Access & Adoption
Topics include the national policy landscape, NICE and NHS access pathways, investment decision-making, local system adoption, procurement, digital transformation, and the capabilities required to scale innovation across health and care.
With more than 200 senior participants expected each day, the event is built for direct engagement with policymakers, system leaders, and peers.
Dates: Monday 9 — Tuesday 10 November 2026, 09:30–17:00
Venue: Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London W1G 9DT
Register on Eventbrite.

Bionow Oncology Conference 2026
2026-11-26 08:30 - 16:45 | Apiary Conference Centre – Alderley Park, Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, SK10 4TG, Macclesfield, United Kingdom
The Bionow Oncology Conference brings together industry, researchers and clinicians to explore the latest advances and ongoing challenges in cancer research and innovation. The event provides a forum for sharing insight, fostering collaboration and supporting progress across the oncology ecosystem.
When: Thursday 26 November 2026, 08:30 – 16:45
Where: Apiary Conference Centre, Alderley Park, Macclesfield
With cancer continuing to present a major global health challenge, innovation in oncology research and development remains critical. This conference examines how advances in early detection, treatment approaches and enabling technologies are shaping the future of cancer care, and where further collaboration and investment are needed to improve patient outcomes.
The programme features keynote talks, panel discussions and presentations from leading experts, alongside exhibitions, poster sessions and structured networking opportunities designed to encourage meaningful exchange and partnership. Register here.

HealthTech 2026
2026-12-01 08:30 - 14:00 | Citylabs 1.0, Bruntwood SciTech, Nelson Street, Manchester M13 9NQ
Join pro-manchester for their flagship Health Tech Conference 2026, spotlighting the organisations and people driving real change in Greater Manchester’s health-tech ecosystem.
This half-day conference brings together healthcare professionals, tech innovators and stakeholders to explore the region’s health-tech achievements and future trajectory. Whether you’re building, investing or delivering in the health space, expect high-value connections and sharp sector insight.
The event is free for NHS staff — contact events@pro-manchester.co.uk to claim your place.
Tuesday 1 December 2026 | 08:30 – 14:00
Citylabs 1.0, Bruntwood SciTech, Nelson Street, Manchester M13 9NQ
£85 + VAT (members) / £125 + VAT (non-members)
Book online

Digital Health Rewired 2027
2027-03-16 - 2027-03-17 | Hall 2, The NEC, Birmingham
Why ATTEND

Digital Health Rewired 2027 is the UK’s leading digital health expo, uniting NHS leaders, clinicians, tech teams and innovators to shape the next decade of digital healthcare.
Held 16-17 March at The NEC Birmingham, it’s the must-attend event for networking, learning and advancing your digital health career.

Choose Rewired to:

Build your network of digital professionals

Learn from influential NHS CIOs, CCIOS and CNIOs

Horizon scan the exhibition floor for the latest health tech solutions

Hear from national keynotes shaping future priorities

Get insights from NHS teams delivering digital benefits in challenging times

Meet members of the national Digital Health Networks
