Driving real change across health and care

Lead Change, Shape the Future

Nursing Leaders 2026 is where senior and aspiring nurse leaders turn insight into action. This action-focused forum tackles the most pressing challenges facing UK healthcare, from system reform and workforce development the three pillars reshaping health and care: from hospital to community, from analogue to digital, and from sickness to prevention. 

Protect Patient-Centred Health and Care

National health and care leaders and policymakers will discuss the importance of maintaining person centredness in an increasingly digitalised word. This is where leaders, clinicians, and advocates come together to share insight, inspire action, and set a bold direction for the future of patient-centred care.

Explore the Future of Digital Health Innovation

Step into the world of cutting-edge digital healthcare - from AI and virtual wards to wearables, telemedicine, and data enabled decision making. Discover how technology is revolutionising diagnosis, treatment, and patient safety and experience.

Discover Practical Innovations Transforming Patient Care

Step onto the exhibition floor for a hands-on exploration of breakthrough ideas that put patients first, from care models to smarter ways of delivering services. These real-world innovations prove that meaningful progress in healthcare is about reimagining how care is designed, delivered, and experienced.

Walk away with tools, not just talk

Through a carefully curated, interactive programme you’ll gain practical strategies and frameworks you can apply immediately. Take part in roundtable discussions, workshops and scenario-based sessions to get inspiration you can use in your day-to-day work.

Forge Powerful Partnerships Across Healthcare

Designed to spark collaboration, the event brings together the full spectrum of health and care, from clinicians and providers to policymakers, patient advocates, and industry pioneers. With an interactive layout you’ll have opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that drive real impact across the system.

Shaping policy, strategy and workforce

Designed for those shaping policy, strategy and workforce at scale, the programme emphasises leadership, collaboration, innovation and technology. Attendees will gain actionable insights, forge high level connections and leave equipped to drive transformative change across health and care.

Don’t Miss the UK’s Leading Nursing Leadership Event

Join Nursing Leaders 2026 at the heart of healthcare transformation. Whether you’re shaping strategy, driving innovation, or championing patient-centred care, this is your opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and make a real impact on the future of nursing leadership.