10 September 2026 | ACC Liverpool
Nursing Leaders 2026: Driving the future of care through nurse leadership
Nursing Leaders 2026 is the UK’s only event dedicated exclusively to senior and aspiring nurse leaders. Built in collaboration with influential nurses and progressive industry partners, this one-day strategic forum is designed to spotlight the people driving transformation change across health and care. Focused on action, alignment, and influence, it offers a powerful platform for leadership, innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
At a time of significant change within the NHS, Nursing Leaders 2026 equips nurse leaders with the insights, connections and national profile they need to lead services, shape policy and navigate complex reform agendas.
This isn’t about clinical refreshers or operational management. It’s about empowering the people reshaping services, redefining care pathways, and leading the systemic change the NHS urgently needs.
"As editor of Nursing Times, I know the UK’s nurse leaders are central to delivering care, managing risk, leading teams, and driving innovation under pressure. That’s why we’re launching Nursing Leaders 2026, a new event for those in these vital roles. Focused entirely on nursing leadership and influence, it will support those shaping services and leading change across health and social care. I look forward to seeing you and other nurse leaders at this event next year, so together we can help you lead with impact."
Steve Ford, editor, Nursing Times
Advisory board
Nursing Leaders 2026 in numbers
1,000+
Senior Nurse Leaders
50+
Exhibitors
30+
Speakers
Become a sponsor
Our top reasons why you should sponsor:
Drive Better Patient-Centred Care
Align your brand with an event dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and empowering nursing leadership.
Lead Change in Healthcare
Position your organisation at the forefront of transformative healthcare innovations and best practices.
Shape Policy and Practice
Engage with key decision-makers and influential voices in nursing to help shape the policies and practices of tomorrow.
Foster Meaningful Collaboration
Connect with nursing leaders, healthcare professionals, and industry innovators to build lasting partnerships.
Gain Visibility and Influence
Showcase your brand to a highly engaged audience and solidify your reputation as a supporter of clinical excellence.
Elevate Your Brand
Stand alongside empowered nursing professionals, demonstrating your commitment to advancing nursing leadership and innovation.
Be Part of the Most Prestigious Event in Nursing
Sponsor an event where nurses take centre stage and align your organisation with the pinnacle of nursing achievement.
An audience with scale and influence
From Chief Nursing Officers to CNIOs, Directors and Heads of Nursing, this event attracts the people transforming services across health and care services.
Because nurse leaders don’t just deliver care – they shape it
Nursing Leaders 2026 is the UK’s only dedicated platform for senior and aspiring nurse leaders. These professionals are not just clinical experts, they are strategic decision-makers, digital transformation leads and procurement influencers across the NHS and independent sector.
Partnering on this event connects your organisation with:
The real decision-makers
Senior nurses play a pivotal role in NHS procurement decisions, serving as essential clinical stakeholders who ensure that purchasing choices align with patient care needs and clinical effectiveness. From medtech and pharma to products, nurse leaders are increasingly central to procurement and adoption.
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