Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Venue: Leicester University, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
The UK Healthy Ageing Innovation Consortium (UKHAIC) is a national partnership of 21 universities, NHS Trusts, local authorities, and industry working to accelerate innovation that helps people live healthier, longer lives. By connecting organisations across sectors, the consortium turns promising ideas into real‑world solutions that improve health and wellbeing across the life course.
We’re delighted to highlight UKHAIC’s third networking event at the University of Leicester, bringing together innovators, researchers, clinicians, local government, and third‑sector organisations from across the region.
What to expect:
This is not a traditional conference. The event is designed as a highly interactive networking environment focused on meaningful connection and collaboration.
- Marketplace-style networking and collaboration boards (“I can offer / I am looking for”)
- Structured cross-sector networking sessions
- Direct engagement with academics, clinicians and industry experts
- Opportunities to explore early-stage collaboration and project ideas
- Insight into emerging talent and skills across the sector
Confirmed speakers:
- Professor Kamlesh Khunti CBE – internationally recognised expert in diabetes and cardiometabolic health, University of Leicester
- Dr Aidan Grimsley – Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Who should attend:
- Life sciences, biotech, medtech and diagnostics organisations
- Digital health innovators
- Companies seeking academic or clinical collaboration
- SMEs building R&D capability or innovation partnerships
- Any innovator or organisations exploring talent pipelines and skills development
Don’t miss this chance to grow your professional network and gain valuable insights. We look forward to seeing you there!
