This in-person conference examines the future of health and care in the UK, bringing together leaders from across health, social care, government and beyond. The event explores what achieving good health for all by 2040 would require and what is needed to make it possible.
Key themes include the impact of technological advances—particularly artificial intelligence—on care delivery, shifting public expectations, workforce changes and growing financial pressures. The conference addresses critical challenges: widening health inequalities, falling healthy life expectancy, and the need for systemic change within a struggling healthcare system. Against this backdrop, it considers how the relationship between people, communities and the state is evolving and what this means for future health policy and practice.
The format combines plenaries and themed sessions featuring panel discussions, case studies and interactive workshops. These sessions are designed to challenge thinking, share insights and test ideas, moving from ambition toward practical action. Participants will explore what systemic changes are needed to deliver better health outcomes for everyone, while considering their own role in driving change.
