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Life Sciences and the NHS Conference 2026

Organised by the The King's Fund
Dates13–13 Oct 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
A King's Fund conference on moving NHS innovation from ambition into routine practice, including AI, genomics, predictive analytics, wearables, robotics and joined-up data.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 27 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingIn-person professional meeting
Research ValueSee submission fields and programme evidence
Trainee RelevanceSee evidence-backed editorial summary
ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
AI adoption in the NHSgenomics and predictive analysisinnovation at scaleethics and public trustworkforce and leadership
08:15
Registration
Registration and breakfast
08:45-09:45
Breakfast session
More information to follow
10:00-11:15
Session 1
Delivering the next generation of health innovation — are we on track?
11:15-11:45
Break
Networking break and exhibition
11:45-12:45
Parallel breakouts
The future of genomics in prevention and population health; and why innovation stalls and what helps it move
12:45-13:45
Lunch
Lunch, networking and exhibition
13:45-14:30
Session 3
Beyond the big bets — what else will shape the future of health?
14:35-15:35
Parallel breakouts
Campuses, innovation zones and place; aligning research with care closer to home; sustainable technology adoption beyond pilots
15:35-16:00
Break
Networking break and exhibition
16:00-17:00
Session 5
From innovation to impact — are we moving fast enough and what needs to change?
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
RS
Richard Scott
Genomics England
CEO
AD
Alastair Denniston
University of Birmingham
Professor of Regulatory Science and Innovation
NK
Nikita Kanani
Neko Health / Online NHS Trust
Global Medical Director
RT
Richard Torbett
ABPI
Chief Executive
TS
Thomas Slater
NICE
Director of HealthTech and NICE Advice
RA
Raghib Ali
Our Future Health
CEO and Chief Medical Officer
AD
Anna Dijkstra
Microsoft
Director, UK Healthcare
SC
Sarah Cunningham-Burley
Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Chair
SB
Suki Balendra
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Director of Strategic Partnerships
BB
Ben Bridgewater
Health Innovation Manchester
CEO
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£132
Conference timeline1 key date
13 Oct 2026
Conference begins
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

This King’s Fund meeting examines how life-science and technology ambitions can be embedded in everyday NHS services. The audience spans health and care, industry, research and the voluntary sector, making it most relevant to clinicians involved in leadership, digital transformation, commissioning, research delivery or service redesign.

Sessions will consider adoption beyond pilots, place-based innovation, population genomics, new medicines, data-driven care, ethics, public trust and the workforce capabilities needed for implementation. The emphasis is on translating policy and technology into consistent practical impact rather than presenting clinical research abstracts.

The in-person meeting begins at 08:15 at The King’s Fund in Cavendish Square. Eventbrite displays a broad ticket range of £132–£492; no trainee-specific rate, abstract route or CPD accreditation was visible on the public listing.

Practical discussion includes how benefits from health-innovation zones and campuses can be shared beyond a small number of places, and how services can work with communities to build confidence in technology.

Ticket prices

TicketPriceAvailability
NHS, public sector, charity, community groups£132.00 (includes £22 VAT)Available
SME and commercial organisations£492.00 (includes £82 VAT)Available
Frequently asked
When is Life Sciences and the NHS Conference 2026?
Life Sciences and the NHS Conference 2026 takes place 13–13 Oct 2026 in The King's Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London.
Where is Life Sciences and the NHS Conference 2026 held?
Life Sciences and the NHS Conference 2026 is held at The King's Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom.
How much does Life Sciences and the NHS Conference 2026 cost?
Registration is £132 standard.
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