EBME Expo 2026
of the Intelligent Hospital and the evolving role of healthcare technology management within increasingly connected healthcare environments. Bringing together clinical engineers, EBME managers, NHS leaders, regulators, educators, and industry innovators, the conference explores how modern healthcare organisations can safely integrate advanced medical technologies into clinical practice, while maintaining operational resilience, compliance, and patient safety. The programme examines healthcare
technology innovation, digital integration, interoperability, infection prevention, asset lifecycle management, and the strategic role of engineering within NHS transformation programmes. Sessions explore subjects including
intelligent infrastructure, connected medical devices, professional registration, healthcare technology governance, and the role of engineering in enabling more efficient and sustainable healthcare delivery. The conference also addresses the growing convergence between clinical engineering, digital systems, and operational healthcare management, highlighting how healthcare technology is becoming central to the future Intelligent Hospital ecosystem. Combining strategic insight with practical operational learning, the EBME Conference provides a national platform for healthcare technology professionals responsible for managing increasingly complex clinical environments. Through presentations, panel discussions, and case studies, delegates gain insight into the challenges and opportunities associated with delivering safe, connected, and future-ready healthcare systems.
Operating Theatres Chaired by Rob Brothwood and Helen Brothwood, the Operating Theatre Conference delivers a clinically-led programme focused on patient safety, perioperative innovation, theatre team performance, and the future evolution of surgical care. Bringing together Operating Department
Practitioners (ODPs), anaesthetists, theatre managers, emergency care professionals, and perioperative teams, the conference examines the operational, technological, and human challenges facing modern operating theatre environments. The programme explores a wide range of
contemporary perioperative subjects including human factors in surgical care, crisis response strategies, advanced airway management, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), high-flow oxygen therapy, and the evolution of intubation techniques. Sessions also examine
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how process orchestration and digital workflow systems are transforming operating theatre efficiency beyond the traditional capabilities of Electronic Patient Record (EPR) platforms, supporting more coordinated and responsive perioperative care pathways. Alongside technical and operational themes, the conference highlights the importance of teamwork, resilience, and real-world clinical experience. Presentations covering medical support during the war in Ukraine, theatre response during crisis situations, and patient-centred initiatives such as #TeamLeah provide valuable insight into the realities of frontline healthcare delivery under pressure. The conference also explores workforce progression and professional development within perioperative and emergency care settings, including the evolving role of ODPs and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs).
Medical Devices Connectivity Chaired by Fran Hegarty, the Medical Devices Connectivity Conference focuses on the integration of medical technology within modern digital healthcare infrastructure. As hospitals become increasingly connected and data-driven, the conference examines how healthcare organisations can safely manage interoperability, cybersecurity, real-time information sharing, and the growing complexity of connected medical devices within the Intelligent Hospital environment. The programme explores Electronic Patient
Record (EPR) integration, system architecture, connected patient monitoring, network resilience, and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Sessions also address the governance and operational challenges associated with integrating medical devices into wider hospital IT infrastructure, highlighting the importance of secure, reliable, and standards-based connectivity across clinical environments. Bringing together clinical engineers, digital leaders, IT specialists, healthcare technology professionals, and solution providers, the conference examines how connected systems can support improved clinical decision-making, operational intelligence, workflow efficiency, and patient safety. The programme also highlights the increasing convergence between clinical engineering, digital transformation, and healthcare informatics as organisations move towards fully integrated and intelligent healthcare systems.
Procurement Chaired by Alyson Brett, the Procurement Conference explores the increasingly strategic role of procurement in delivering the Intelligent
Hospital. Bringing together procurement leaders, clinical stakeholders, operational managers, and healthcare technology specialists, the conference examines how procurement is evolving beyond transactional purchasing to become a key enabler of clinical performance, digital transformation, sustainability, and long-term healthcare infrastructure planning. The programme focuses on the planning, equipping, and operational delivery of modern healthcare environments, examining how procurement decisions influence patient outcomes, interoperability, connected care pathways, and organisational resilience. Sessions explore value-based procurement, social value impact, supplier collaboration, sustainability, and the integration of smarter clinical infrastructure within increasingly connected healthcare systems. Panel discussions also examine procurement
as a clinical strategy, highlighting how procurement teams can support world-class patient care through intelligent technology acquisition, lifecycle planning, and collaborative decision-making. With contributions from NHS Commercial Solutions, NHS London Procurement Partnership, BSOL Procurement Collaborative, KFM, and healthcare infrastructure specialists, the conference provides strategic insight into how procurement functions are helping shape the future of digitally enabled and operationally resilient healthcare organisations.
Training Led by Dr. Scott Brown, the Training Conference provides a technically focused educational programme designed to strengthen competency, knowledge, and professional development across healthcare technology and clinical engineering disciplines. Combining clinical physiology, medical device theory, practical engineering application, and workforce development, the conference supports both technical specialists and clinical users operating within increasingly sophisticated healthcare environments. The programme explores haemodynamic
monitoring, cardiovascular physiology, physiological measurement, patient monitoring systems, medical technology fundamentals, and the engineering principles underpinning clinical devices used throughout healthcare organisations. Sessions examine how physiological processes relate directly to healthcare technologies, helping delegates develop a deeper technical understanding of the interaction between medical devices, patient physiology, and clinical outcomes. The conference also addresses competency
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