Join us as we spotlight the region’s growing life sciences capabilities and bold vision to create high-quality jobs, drive long-term economic growth and translate cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
Hosted by Innovation Network South Yorkshire (INSY) and Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber (HIYH), the summit is more than just a conference. It’s a strategic opportunity to shape the region’s future by aligning our life sciences strengths with the government’s 2025 Life Sciences Sector Plan and 10 Year Health Plan, focussing on economic growth and a more prevention-led NHS.
Why this summit matters:
South Yorkshire's life sciences sector contributes £3.3 billion GVA (12.3 of regional output) and ranks 4th among UK Core Cities for MedTech innovation cluster size.
The summit is your chance to:
- Champion our strengths to key government stakeholders.
- Identify and overcome the barriers we must overcome to unlock our full potential.
- Craft a clear, unified and bold proposition to help the government deliver on its national life sciences ambitions - with South Yorkshire leading the way.
South Yorkshire: a thriving ecosystem
The region has a vital role in the national economy, with health and wellbeing accounting for over 15 of all employment in South Yorkshire. We have:
- An international reputation for medical device manufacturing.
- The highest concentration of medical instrument and supply manufacturers in England.
- A thriving ecosystem of 275 health tech organisations, including private companies, university centres of excellence and specialist NHS centres.
- A rapidly developing digital health sector with 11 medical technology and 13 wellbeing technology organisations.
The UK’s life sciences sector - spanning health, food and environmental innovation - employs over 300,000 people, with more than 75 of those jobs outside London and the South East. Now is the time for South Yorkshire to take a leading role in this thriving, future-facing industry.
Event highlights
- Keynote insights from national and regional leaders across life sciences, government, health innovation and academia
- Expert panel discussions exploring engineering and manufacturing for human health, prevention and early diagnosis, and cutting-edge health technologies
- Strategic session to define South Yorkshire’s next steps in shaping a bold life sciences strategy
