INSPIRE 2026 · Saturday, 21 November 2026
Digital Health: From Innovation to Evidence
- Date
- Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Time
- 08:00 to 15:50 (UK time)
- Venue
- Lincoln Medical School, University of Lincoln
Theme overview
Why digital health, and why evidence?
Technology is reshaping how care is delivered, from AI-assisted diagnosis to remote monitoring and surgical simulation. Innovation alone is not enough: every new tool has to show that it is safe, effective and fair before it earns a place in clinical practice. INSPIRE 2026 asks how emerging technologies are transforming healthcare, and what evidence is needed to turn them into meaningful clinical impact.
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare
- Digital diagnostics and clinical decision-making
- Surgical technology and simulation
- Evidence-based digital interventions
- Accessibility and digital health inequalities
- Translating innovation into clinical practice
What to expect
One day. Many ways in.
- 01
Keynote presentations
Talks from healthcare and research professionals on digital health and the evidence behind it.
- 02
Student research
Poster presentations of student research, with time to discuss methods and findings with presenters.
- 03
Six interactive workshops
Clinician-led, small-group sessions on publishing, appraisal, portfolios, simulation and more.
- 04
Professional development
Practical guidance on building an academic profile and taking the next step in research.
- 05
Networking
Meet medical students, clinicians and researchers from across the participating schools.
- 06
Digital health, examined
A day exploring innovation in healthcare and the evidence needed to put it into practice.
Who should attend
- Medical students
- Aspiring clinician-researchers
- Early-career researchers
- Academic clinicians
- Healthcare innovators
- No research experience is needed. If you are curious, you are welcome.
Research opportunities
Present your work
Student research poster presentations are at the heart of INSPIRE. Accepted presenters share their work with delegates and discuss it with clinicians and researchers.
- 1Accepted poster presenters should submit their poster by Friday 13 November 2026.
- 2Posters may be landscape or portrait.
- 3Bring a printed copy of your poster to the conference.
Workshop highlights
Six clinician-led workshops
Speaker previews
Who you will hear from
Speakers will appear here once confirmed by the conference team.
Venue & travel
Getting to Lincoln Medical School
Lincoln Medical School
University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS
By train
Lincoln Central station is in the city centre, a short walk from the University of Lincoln's Brayford Pool campus. Check routes with National Rail.
By bus and coach
Lincoln's central bus station is next to the railway station, within walking distance of the campus.
By car
Parking near the campus is limited and may be chargeable. Detailed parking guidance will be shared by the conference team.
On the day
Most of the day is in the Ross Lucas Medical Sciences Building. One group of oral presentations is in the Isaac Newton Building. The campus map shows both, with rooms added as they are confirmed.
Travel guidance is general. Please check live travel information before you set out.
Accessibility
Everyone should be able to take part
If you have an access requirement, such as step-free access, seating, dietary needs, hearing support or a quiet space, please tell us as early as possible so we can make arrangements with the venue.
Specific venue access details will be published here once confirmed with the university.
Make an accessibility enquiryFAQs
Questions, answered
Can't find what you need? Contact the team.
Registration
Registration information
Registration details are published by the conference team. If you have already registered, bring your confirmation with you on the day.