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Innovation is for everyone.
We democratise innovation by focusing on real-world problems.
BMJ Future Health is more than a conference; it is a catalyst for measurable impact in healthcare. Through high-value webinars, podcasts, newsletters, live events, and an engaged global community, we equip healthcare leaders and innovators with the insights, connections, and practical solutions needed to solve real-world challenges and accelerate change.
This year, BMJ Future Health expands its reach for the first time by traveling to the Middle East, Australia and touching down again in London. Creating a unique opportunity to bring global expertise together with regional leadership to address shared priorities and unlock new perspectives.
Our focus is clear: enabling more equitable, sustainable, and efficient health systems that deliver better outcomes for patients and populations. From digital transformation to innovative models of care, BMJ Future Health provides a collaborative space to learn from proven successes, exchange experiences, and turn ideas into action—so you leave not just inspired, but empowered to make a difference.
Upcoming events:
Our aim is clear: to focus on real problems, and learn together.
BMJ Group are looking to the future of health and to achieving equitable, sustainable and efficient systems that support a healthier population. How can innovative approaches and digital solutions address problems and radically improve health and care for all.
We invite you to be inspired by a dynamic mix of keynotes, interactive sessions and hands-on-workshops. The programme is driven by the problems that you as a healthcare professional are faced with on a daily basis and how these problems can be addressed and developed into solutions.
BMJ Future Health believe in solving problems and improving health care together through digital technologies. Share your health and care problems with us; if selected, your problem will be showcased at our event, where you can receive expert feedback and insights from fellow delegates. .
We commit to the following principles:
Innovation for an equitable future
Innovation aimed at reducing health inequalities by making healthcare advancements accessible to all.
Sustainable innovation
Innovation that prioritises carbon emissions and environmental impact, striving for a net zero footprint.
Innovation for our people
Innovation designed to empower you and your team, alleviate burdens and enhance patient outcomes.
The support of our partners drive positive change in health and care.
Frequently asked questions:
General
BMJ Future Health Conferences
During 2026 there will be two BMJ Future Health Conferences:
| Middle East 12 - 13 May Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel, Qatar |
Europe November / December London |
By attending the BMJ Future Health conferences you will:
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Gain insights into the latest digital health problems
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Have unique the opportunity to contribute towards a solution for a problem that has been raised by one of your peers
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Learn from leading experts about the future of health and care
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Network with like-minded professionals and industry experts
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Discover practical solutions to implement in your day-to-day life
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Stay informed about the positive impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovations in health and care
Prices for the 2026 conferences vary, more information about these can be found on each of the event pages:
The ticket prices for the Europe conference has not been released yet, sign-up to the interest form to be notified once they are available.
More information about how to buy a ticket to each of the conference can found here:
The tickets for the Europe conference is not available yet, sign-up to the interest form to be notified once they are available.
The team is working hard to put together the conference programmes for each of the events, but here is an overview of what you can expect in 2026:
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Problems in health and care
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Which problems to match with which solutions
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Artificial intelligence (AI) in health and care
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The future of health and care technology
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Strategies for overcoming the biggest problems in health and care
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Success stories from patients, health and care innovators and digital leaders
View the Europe 2025 programme
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BMJ | Virginia Mason Institute Future Health Leaders
BMJ | Virginia Mason Institute Future Health Leaders forms part of the conference programmes for each of the BMJ Future Health conference. An exclusive group of senior leaders are invited to attend these sessions to shape the future of healthcare at scale.
The three main themes of each of these conference sessions are:
1) Leading in complex health systems
2) The role of the Board in driving continuous improvement
3) Redesigning productivity
Read more about these sessions or apply to attend here
There are three main themes of the day:
1) Leading in complex health systems
2) The role of the Board in driving continuous improvement
3) Redesigning productivity