EBME Expo 2026
focuses on workforce capability, ensuring that staff can safely and effectively operate increasingly complex systems. Meanwhile, the Operating Theatres
Conference offers insight into one of the most technology-intensive areas of the hospital, where equipment integration and reliability are critical to clinical outcomes. The Procurement Conference reinforces the importance of strategic sourcing and value- based decision-making, aligning purchasing with long-term operational and financial objectives.
Supporting smarter procurement Procurement is emerging as a central pillar in the delivery of intelligent healthcare infrastructure. Decisions made at the point of purchase have long-term implications for interoperability, maintenance costs, and system performance. EBME professionals play a key role in this process, acting as technical advisors and gatekeepers to ensure that equipment meets both clinical and operational requirements. The exhibition, featuring over 200 suppliers,
provides an opportunity for NHS organisations to engage directly with the market, assess emerging technologies, and evaluate how solutions align with their infrastructure strategies. For suppliers, the event offers access to a highly targeted audience of decision-
makers involved in specifying, managing and using healthcare technology.
Aligning with NHS priorities As the NHS continues to balance increasing demand with financial constraints, the need for efficient, resilient, and future-proofed systems has never been greater. The Intelligent Hospital concept aligns closely with wider policy priorities, including: l Improving productivity through digital enablement.
l Reducing downtime and maintenance costs. l Enhancing patient safety through better equipment management.
l Supporting sustainable, long-term capital investment.
EBME Expo 2026 sits within this broader landscape, offering a space for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and practical insight.
From strategy to implementation Ultimately, the challenge facing the NHS is not a lack of vision, but the complexity of implementation. Delivering the Intelligent Hospital requires coordinated action across estates, engineering, digital, and procurement functions, supported by clear standards and informed decision-making.
EBME Expo 2026 provides an opportunity to
move this agenda forward. With free access for and CPD-accredited content for approved delegates, it enables those responsible for delivering healthcare infrastructure to engage directly with the tools, technologies, and expertise required. In addition to the core conference streams,
EBME Expo 2026 will deliver a comprehensive programme of hands-on workshops across both days, designed to translate strategy into practical application. These sessions will provide delegates with the opportunity to engage directly with technologies, standards, and methodologies shaping modern healthcare environments, from equipment management and compliance to connectivity and cybersecurity. For IT, medical engineering, operating theatres and clinical teams alike, the workshops offer a valuable forum to explore real-world challenges, share best practice, and develop the competencies required to support increasingly complex, technology-enabled care settings.
In addition to the core conference streams, EBME Expo 2026 will deliver a comprehensive programme of hands-on workshops across both days.
A critical juncture As the New Hospital Programme progresses, the focus will increasingly shift from policy ambition to operational delivery. Ensuring that new and existing facilities are equipped to function as intelligent, connected environments will be central to achieving the programme’s long-term goals. In this context, EBME Expo 2026 is not simply an industry event, it is part of the wider effort to ensure that NHS infrastructure investment translates into measurable improvements in care delivery. For further information on the event and to register, visit:
www.ebme-expo.com
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