SurgTech is the annual event for innovators, clinicians, academia and communities to connect and shape the future of healthcare. This is where world-class surgical technologies are guided by visionary policy leadership, cutting-edge industry solutions and patient voices.
NIHR is the health and social care research arm of the nation, driving life-changing research. SurgTech 2026 brings together the breadth of the UK’s surgical and perioperative research excellence, showcasing how the most revolutionary technologies are transforming care before, during and after surgery.
The two-day programme promises a host of prestigious speakers, interactive panel discussions, educational breakout sessions and industry show cases.
The event is hosted by a collaboration between the Leeds NIHR Healthtech Research Centre and the NIHR Translational Research Collaboration in Surgery and Perioperative Care (SPOC-TRC), and supported by Health Innovation Leeds.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- Lawrence Tallon, Chief Executive of Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency MHRA
- Professor Michael Lewis, NIHR Life Scientific Industry Director
- Professor Jonathan Benger, Chief Executive NICE
- Mark Slack, Chief Medical Officer CMR
Why Attend
- Hear how inspiring surgical technologies are making tomorrow’s healthcare possible, today.
- Make connections between ideas, science, public and industry to solve real-world challenges.
- Forge the tight partnership across national networks to take innovation to the next level.
Save the Date
Date: 8th & 9th October 2026
Venue: Headingley Stadium, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BR
Registration opening soon!