P4 Connect: From Policy to Practice — Navigating UK HealthTech Innovation in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for health innovation in the UK. With the 10-Year Health Plan guiding the future of the NHS and life sciences, the focus is shifting from what’s possible to what’s actually being adopted.
This P4 Networking session brings together investors, innovators, and industry leaders to explore how government priorities are translating into real opportunities for healthtech, medtech, and biotech ventures.
Founders and industrial partners will gain actionable insights on:
Emerging investable themes driven by NHS transformation
Key policy and regulatory developments shaping adoption and market entry
Strategies for integrating with the NHS and scaling innovation across the UK
Speakers: To be confirmed — featuring experts from investment, government/NHS, and business.
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 | Arrival & Networking
Grab a drink, meet fellow founders, innovators, and industry partners.
18:00 – 18:10 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Introduction to the evening and P4’s latest initiatives.
18:10 – 18:40 | Panel Discussion: From Policy to Practice
A moderated conversation exploring:
Investment: How investors are responding to policy directions — and where they see the biggest opportunities in the UK’s health innovation ecosystem.
Government / NHS England: Updates on procurement, innovation programmes, and health system transformation shaping adoption in 2026.
Business & Industry: What founders and industrial partners need to know to successfully integrate with the NHS and scale innovation.
18:40 – 19:00 | Q&A and Open Discussion
Audience reflections and questions.
19:00 – 20:00 | Drinks & Networking
Continue conversations, forge new collaborations, and connect with the UK healthtech community.
Why Attend
Hear directly from thought leaders shaping the UK’s health innovation landscape.
Understand the investment, policy, and business dynamics that will define 2026.
Network with founders, industrial partners, and ecosystem players driving change in healthtech.