The GIANT (Global Innovation and New Technology) Health Event 2026 takes place in person on 7–8 December 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London. GIANT describes itself as the UK's leading healthcare innovation festival, combining conference stages, an exhibition and business networking for NHS leaders, clinicians, innovators, health-tech companies and investors.
What to expect
The festival runs several "shows within the festival", with presentations, start-ups pitching to investors, product demonstrations, workshops and networking. For 2026 the organiser has redesigned the exhibition floor to give more space and moved the stages into a separate area to reduce noise and improve engagement with talks.
NHS National AI Conference (8 December 2026)
A dedicated stream for NHS clinicians, digital and transformation leads, hospital administrators and commissioners covers an introduction to AI in healthcare and the balance between AI safety, innovation and regulation, with a focus on practical implementation in health services.
Tickets (GBP, + VAT)
- NHS doctors and nurses: free (register with an NHS or hospital email address)
- Academic and government: £50 (RRP £250)
- Regular rate (10 October – 30 November): Business £185; Executive £403
- Last Chance rate (30 November – 9 December): Business £773; Executive £1,100
Super Early Bird and Early Bird tickets have sold out. The event is not intended for students.
Please note: this is an innovation festival and exhibition rather than an accredited medical meeting, and no CME credits are offered.
