Accelerating Sustainable Healthcare
2026-09-24 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | St George’s Conference Centre, 60 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3DL, United Kingdom
Join us for a hybrid HealthTech sustainability forum on Thursday 24 September 2026 at St George’s Centre, Leeds.

Sustainability is now a commercial imperative for HealthTech companies.
The NHS has committed to achieving net zero for its direct emissions by 2040 and indirect emissions by 2045. These targets extend across the healthcare supply chain and are increasingly shaping procurement decisions. Under the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap, suppliers must demonstrate measurable environmental impact and embed sustainable practices across product development, manufacture and delivery.
This event brings together the organisations shaping the NHS sustainability agenda, including consultant surgeons and sustainability leaders from the Royal College of Surgeons, major NHS Foundation Trusts, the Circular Economy Healthcare Alliance, ABHI, Philips Health Systems and Pd-m.
Designed for HealthTech innovators, the forum will provide practical insight into NHS sustainability requirements, procurement priorities and emerging opportunities. Delegates will gain a clearer understanding of the NHS supply chain, the Department of Health and Social Care’s Design for Life programme, and approaches to building sustainability into products, services and operations.
Through expert-led discussions, case studies and showcase sessions, delegates will explore real-world examples of sustainable innovation, behavioural change and environmental improvement. The event will also provide opportunities to share challenges, exchange learning and build new collaborations.
The HRC Network and Pd-m will showcase projects from the Net Zero Catalyst programme, highlighting how innovators are addressing sustainability challenges while strengthening commercial viability.
This event is delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HealthTech Research Centre Network and the HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care, with support from the HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation, and in partnership with the SUSTAIN Lab at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
To learn more about how the HRC Network supports sustainable healthcare innovation from concept to adoption, explore the HRC Network Net Zero Catalyst programme.

Understanding Innovation in NHS Supply Chain
2026-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, United Kingdom
These sessions are a great opportunity to:

Ask questions directly to the team.
Gain an overview of public procurement.
Learn where to find upcoming opportunities.
Discover where to access information on current tender requirements.
Explore other support available to suppliers.

Whether you’re new to public sector procurement or looking to expand your understanding, these events are designed to help guide, support, and connect you.

SurgTech 2026
2026-10-08 08:00 - 2026-10-09 17:00 | AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds, Headingly Rugby Stadium, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We plan to host a SurgTech conference every year which will be a two-day event bringing together industry, academics, clinical, funding bodies as well as members of the public working in the field of HealthTech. In previous years we have attracted over 300 delegates and it is our aim to improve on this.
This years’ meeting will focus on the 5 challenges outlined in NHS Plan
More details will follow soon.

MSK & obesity – The way forward for providers, clinicians, campaigners and policy makers
2026-10-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Online, United Kingdom
The purpose of this online meeting is to align everyone interested in the inter-relationship between poor musculoskeletal health and obesity with an agreed set of actions. The audience of providers, clinicians, campaigners and policy makers will debate a range of issues including:

Lack of access to holistic care – How can the system deliver better integrated services to support the interaction between MSK pain, obesity, deconditioning, mental health and wider inequalities?
Access to surgery for high BMI patients – How can we move towards evidence-based, person-centred surgical decision making, rather than an oversimplistic focus on arbitrary BMI thresholds?
Prehabilitation & rehabilitation – What support and interventions are needed?
Use of weight‑management medications – What additional evidence do we need to inform surgical guidelines?

The webinar is hosted by Orthopaedic Research UK, in association with the Obesity Health Alliance, Arthritis UK, Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Alliance, and the National Orthopaedic Alliance. It will feature short presentations from clinicians and other experts on this topic plus plenty of opportunity for debate.

Conference: Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (23–26 March 2026)
2026-10-23 08:00 - 2026-10-26 17:00 | Edinburgh International Conference Centre, United Kingdom
The Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum (MLSFF) is an exceptional opportunity for underrepresented students and scientists to showcase their talents, share their research, and engage with a vibrant community of peers and professionals. We warmly invite you to participate in our conference in various ways, ensuring that everyone has the chance to contribute and benefit from this empowering experience.
Inclusive and Encouraging Environment
We recognise that minoritised students often face additional challenges and may feel marginalised or hesitant to step forward. The Future Forum is dedicated to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment where your contributions are valued. However you choose to participate, your involvement is equally important and appreciated. You are the next generation of life scientists, and this is your opportunity to connect, empower, and inspire.
We believe that everyone has something valuable to offer, and by participating, you’ll not only gain new knowledge and experiences but also help us build a diverse and inclusive future for life sciences.
Your registration gives you full access to three days of MLSFF at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (23–26 March 2026). This includes:
Entry to all keynotes, career development sessions, workshops and poster presentations
Networking and mentoring opportunities built into the programme
Exhibition and community spaces to connect with societies, funders, universities and businesses.
Daily lunch plus hot and cold drinks throughout the conference
A place at the conference dinner, included for every delegate
Access to prayer rooms, quiet spaces and accessibility support
We want MLSFF26 to be accessible to everyone. The true cost of a delegate place is more than £900, but thanks to funding and sponsorship we are able to offer heavily subsidised tickets.

Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Diagnostics, Digital, Data and Devices (MEED)
2026-11-26 09:30 - 17:00 | Queens Hotel, New Station Street City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 1PJ, United Kingdom
TBC
