Paediatrics and Child Health Technology Conference
2-3 December 2026 | Sheffield, UK & Online
Future Innovation Zone
The Paediatrics and Child Health Technology conference is now accepting submissions to exhibit in our Future Innovation Zone.
The Paediatrics and Child Health Technology Conference 2026 is hosting an interactive innovation zone, focussing on innovations of the future.
The Future Innovation Zone is an area of the conference where delegates can learn about and interact with up and coming innovations for paediatrics and child health.
Please note that to exhibit in this space, project leads need to be based at a university or NHS Trust. Commercial teams are welcome to showcase their innovations via our sponsorship and exhibition packages.
Submit your application using the link below.
Please read the guidance below before submitting an application.
Guidance & FAQs
What is the Future Innovation Zone?
The Paediatrics and Child Health Technology Conference 2026 is hosting an interactive innovation zone, focussing on innovations of the future.
The Future Innovation Zone is an area of the conference where delegates can learn about and interact with up and coming innovations for paediatrics and child health.
Who can showcase?
Key requirements for showcasing include:
- The innovation is being developed by a research team
- The innovation relates to paediatrics and child health
- The project lead is based at a university or NHS Trust
- The product to be showcased is not commercially available (commercial teams are welcome to showcase their innovations via our sponsorship and exhibition packages).
What are the benefits of showcasing?
There are many benefits to showcasing in the Future Innovation Zone, including:
- Raising awareness of your innovation in development
- Share your expertise with a multidisciplinary audience
- Receiving feedback from academics, healthcare professionals and industry experts
- Identify and connect with new collaborators and stakeholders
How can I apply to showcase?
Please complete our application form to apply to showcase your innovation in the Future Innovation Zone.
Is there a cost associated with showcasing?
There is no cost to showcase but exhibitors in the Future Innovation Zone will need to pay for in-person delegate registration.
The main conference programme will be live-streamed to a separate room within the conference venue for exhibitors to access as there is limited seating available in the main conference hall. We are therefore offering exhibitors a 25% discount on delegate tickets to accommodate this.
Please note that exhibitors in the Future Innovation Zone will still have access to all other areas of the conference venue and conference programme, including the networking session at the end of day one.
What is the deadline for applications?
The deadline for applying is Friday 11th September 2026. All applications will be reviewed by the conference organising committee. We will inform applicants of the outcome by Friday 2nd October 2026.
What is the scoring criteria for applications?
Applications will be scored using the following criteria:
- Meets the eligibility criteria
- Relevance to the conference programme
- Interest and interactivity for delegates
- Alignment with NHS and NIHR priorities
- Inclusion and involvement of children, young people and families in the development of the innovation
- Ability of the innovation to be showcased in the National Centre for Child Health Technology
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
Please email hrc-children@nihr.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Key Dates
- Future Innovation Zone submission opens: Monday 03 August 2026
- Future Innovation Zone submission closes: Friday 11 September 2026
- Applicants informed of outcome: By Friday 02 October 2026
| Future Innovation Zone submission opens | Monday 03 August 2026 |
| Future Innovation Zone submission closes | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Applicants informed of outcome | By Friday 02 October 2026 |