Health Tech Spring 2026

Hosted by the Health Innovation and Research Alliance NI (HIRANI), the annual Health Tech Spring conference is a two-day event showcasing the region, supporting local innovators and promoting cross sector collaboration. With over 20 fringe events, the conference will include a “Life Sciences, Life Support” event for businesses who provide support services to the life science industry and an industry skills workshop for further education students.

With innovation zones, masterclasses, pitching competitions, patient engagement sessions, interactive forums, global keynotes and local thought leaders, Health Tech Spring 2026 promises to be another iconic conference hosted in the Titanic Building.

This year’s event will explore how equitable life science innovation partnerships can align with national priorities for growth but be driven and delivered locally harnessing our unique needs, strengths and assets.

Commenting on the 2025 conference, NI Chief Allied Health Professionals Officer, Michelle Tennyson said: “I left the NI Health Spring Tech Conference feeling genuinely inspired – not just by the technology, but by the fortune of possibilities ahead. The energy in the room, the chance to network, and the opportunity to connect with others who care deeply about the future of health and care was uplifting. The future isn’t coming. We’re building it now!”

Following on from a sold-out event in 2025 with over 800 delegates taking part, themes for 2026 will also include ‘Regulation for Innovation’ and ‘Health and Wealth benefits of clinical trials.

“The Life sciences sector is not just about generating profit, it is key to pioneering medical breakthroughs to transform lives and generate good, sustainable jobs, if we can harness the insights from health and social care system with the incredible life sciences and MedTech ecosystem. In Northern Ireland, life sciences is an essential sector, and it is HIRANI’s mission to support collaboration to align our unique capabilities with global opportunities. Our Health Tech Spring conference is your opportunity to join our network and make strong connections and leverage the strengths of all parts of our health and life sciences sector,” said Joann Rhodes, CEO of HIRANI.

Get your early bird tickets now at https://hira-ni.com/health-tech-spring/