Coventry, United Kingdom — June 21, 2026 — The ebme Expo, recognized as the UK's premier independent exhibition and conference for healthcare technology, will open its 17th edition on June 24, 2026, in Coventry. This follows a significant expansion in 2025, which saw a 50% increase in delegate registrations compared to its 2024 iteration, attracting over 2,000 delegates and more than 165 leading exhibitors.
Event Overview and Strategic Objectives
The EBME Expo organization, under the leadership of Founder and Chair Professor John Sandham, is the primary entity behind this annual event. The ebme Expo is positioned as a vital gathering for professionals involved in the management, integration, and procurement of medical equipment. Its strategic objectives include enhancing patient safety, boosting operational efficiency within healthcare settings, and championing excellence in HealthTech management. The event's sustained growth, detailed in its Exhibition Overview and Past Editions Review, underscores its influence; the 2025 event at the Coventry Building Society Arena reinforced its standing by drawing record attendance.
Core Exhibit Sectors and Clinical Relevance
The 2026 ebme Expo will feature two distinct Core Exhibit Sectors, each addressing critical aspects of modern healthcare. The Medical Equipment & Devices sector will showcase a range of technologies designed to improve patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. This includes advanced imaging systems, surgical instruments, and patient monitoring devices, all of which directly impact clinical efficacy and patient outcomes. The Biomedical Engineering & Clinical Technology Solutions sector will delve into the engineering and technological underpinnings of healthcare infrastructure. Exhibited items will include biomedical instrumentation, medical IT solutions, and specialized power supply units such as REOMED isolation transformers from participants like REO UK LTD, which are crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of medical devices in clinical environments.
Professional Development and Targeted Audience
The ebme Expo's robust conference program is a key highlight, offering five CPD-accredited conferences designed for professional development. These specialized tracks include the EBME Conference, Operating Theatre Conference, Training Conference, Procurement Conference, and Medical Devices Connectivity Conference. The event's Target Audience & Highlights section specifies attendees will include clinical engineers, operating theatre managers, procurement specialists, and healthcare IT professionals. Biomedical engineering and clinical technology professionals also form a core part of the attendee demographic. These conferences provide invaluable insights from industry-leading speakers, fostering an environment for learning and professional advancement essential for maintaining high standards in healthcare technology management.
Further details regarding the upcoming ebme Expo can be found at https://www.ebme-expo.com.