NHS Scotland event 2026: Transforming health and care services through collaboration

Registration is now open for Scotland's leading health event.

This year’s NHS Scotland Event in partnership with The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and supported by Buddy Healthcare, will focus on transforming health and care services through collaboration. Delegates can look forward to a varied programme of keynote speakers, practical examples of innovation, and opportunities to connect with colleagues, exhibitors and poster authors from across Scotland.

Taking place on Monday 21 September at the Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, the event will be delivered in a hybrid format, giving delegates the flexibility to attend either in person or online.

The event provides a valuable opportunity to learn from the people delivering change across Scotland’s health and care system, showcasing innovative approaches, successful collaborations and practical solutions to shared challenges.

Delegates will hear from Angela Constance MSP, in her newly appointed role of Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care on progress against key national priorities and opportunities ahead, as Scotland continues to transform health and care services.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share stories that matter – stories of innovation, partnership, and best practice from across Scotland. From local initiatives to national programmes, delegates will gain insights into the work taking place to deliver more accessible, personalised care across homes, communities, and hospitals.

What to expect:

• Opening session – Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care and Christine McLaughlin, Interim Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director General Health and Social Care will discuss key national priorities.

• Mini Plenaries, Spotlight and Parallel sessions packed with real examples of exceptional care across NHS Scotland and its partners.

• Poster Exhibition with almost 200 projects highlighting the best in quality improvement across the NHS.

• Exhibition Zone – Discover cutting-edge services, technologies, tools and innovations from organisations supporting the future of health and care.

You can find out more information and register here

Whether you join in person or online, the NHS Scotland Event offers the opportunity to learn, share experiences and be a part of the conversation about the future of health and care in Scotland.

Explore the full programme, plan your day and secure your place at Scotland’s leading health and care event.

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