Exhibition floor

NHS ConfedExpo: where health and care leaders connect

In June 2025, leaders from across the NHS and wider health and care came together at Manchester Central to tackle real problems, share what works, and spark practical partnerships. Chief executives, ICS leaders, clinicians and industry partners used the two days to move ideas into action - connecting the right people around the issues that matter most.

Who will you meet?

6,800+
delegates
2,100
c-suite professionals in attendance
200+
partner organisations in the exhibition
38%
NHS acute trust leaders
22%
Integrated care system leaders
18%
primary care leaders

Why partner with NHS ConfedExpo?

NHS ConfedExpo brings people together to co-create new solutions that drive improvements across health and care. Our partnerships are designed to help you contribute to that work, meet the right leaders, and show how your solutions make a difference for staff and patients. As your partner, we will:

Work with you to understand what you need to achieve
Identify where you can add value for NHS organisations
Build a programme of activity that connects you with the audiences that matter

New for 2026: A tailored approach

We’ve moved beyond the traditional sponsorship catalogue. Every partnership begins with a short discovery call.

We ask:

  • What do you want to achieve?
  • Who do you need to reach?
  • How do you prefer to engage?

Then we build a tailored proposal using flexible building blocks. You can combine the elements that best support your goals, and we will advise on the mix that delivers the best outcome within your budget.

Whether you are introducing technology that improves patient outcomes, establishing thought leadership in health transformation, or building relationships with NHS leaders who can champion your work, we design partnerships that deliver measurable progress.

Key dates

Planning to join us at NHS ConfedExpo 2026? Whether you are a returning partner or exploring opportunities for the first time, here are the key dates to secure your involvement:

Audience Open date
2025 partners and exhibitors Now open
General launch Now open

What partnership looks like

Main stage session at NHS ConfedExpo 2025

Thought leadership that resonates

Position your organisation as a driver of innovation and transformation in health and care by sharing your vision with senior NHS leaders, leading interactive sessions, and creating standout thought leadership content.

Targeted networking

Build meaningful relationships with the people shaping the future of the NHS through curated conversations, strategic meetings, and exclusive networking opportunities that extend your influence beyond the event

Brand presence that commands attention

Make a lasting impression before, during, and after the event with high-impact brand visibility, prominent exhibition space, and amplified reach across NHS Confederation's member network

The Exhibition: direct access to NHS leaders

For organisations seeking face-to-face engagement with NHS decision makers, our exhibition provides focused access to the people leading health system transformation.

  • Connect with NHS leaders who attend to discover solutions, creating more meaningful conversations
  • Meet a high concentration of decision makers across two days – more than a year’s worth of individual meetings
  • Build lasting relationships that go beyond transactions and drive real change.

Download sales brochure

Interested in partnering with us for 2026? Download our sales brochure to explore the opportunities and discover how we can work together.