FutureDx Summit 2026 · Clinical Microbiology Conference
Clinical Microbiology Conference 2026: FutureDx Summit, London
FutureDx Summit 2026 is a two-day clinical microbiology conference in London, bringing together 150+ NHS Consultant Microbiologists, Biomedical Scientists and infection specialists with the companies modernising microbiology testing.
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FutureDx Summit is a UK clinical microbiology and infection diagnostics conference, held on 27–28 October 2026 in London, UK.
| Event | FutureDx Summit 2026 |
|---|---|
| Focus | Clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics |
| Dates | 27–28 October 2026 (two days) |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Format | In-person conference, exhibition and pre-arranged 1:1 meetings |
| Who attends | 150+ NHS and industry diagnostics decision-makers |
| Organiser | FutureDx Summit |
Who should attend
- Consultant MicrobiologistsNHS diagnostic laboratories
- Biomedical Scientistsmicrobiology and infection labs
- Infection & AMR Stewardship LeadsNHS trusts
- Laboratory Directorspathology and infection services
- Clinical Scientistsmolecular microbiology
- Public Health & UKHSA Scientistsreference and surveillance labs
Frequently asked questions
Is there a clinical microbiology conference in 2026?
Yes. FutureDx Summit is a clinical microbiology and infection diagnostics conference held on 27–28 October 2026 in London, UK. It covers AMR, molecular microbiology, sepsis and point-of-care testing for 150+ NHS and industry decision-makers.
What clinical microbiology conferences are in the UK in 2026?
FutureDx Summit 2026 is a UK clinical microbiology conference held in London on 27–28 October 2026, focused on the diagnostics that underpin microbiology — molecular detection, AMR testing, syndromic panels and rapid diagnostics.
When and where is FutureDx Summit 2026?
FutureDx Summit 2026 takes place on 27–28 October 2026 in London, UK, as a two-day in-person conference.
Who should attend a clinical microbiology conference?
The programme suits NHS Consultant Microbiologists, Biomedical Scientists, infection and AMR stewardship leads, Laboratory Directors and clinical scientists, alongside the companies supplying microbiology diagnostics.
At a glance
The UK Room for Clinical Microbiology
A focused two-day summit in London, built around infectious disease and molecular diagnostics, with a drinks reception on Day 1.
Who it is for
Built for the Companies Modernising Microbiology
Whatever part of the microbiology lab you improve, the people who run it are in this room.
Rapid Molecular Microbiology
Molecular detection that replaces slow culture.
Identification Systems
MALDI-TOF and rapid organism identification.
Susceptibility Testing
Faster, clearer antimicrobial resistance results.
Syndromic Panels
One sample, many pathogens, one answer.
Microbiology Automation
Plate handling, imaging, and walk-away workflow.
Microbiology Informatics
The software that connects and reports results.
The shift
Where Clinical Microbiology Is Heading
The microbiology lab is moving from slow, manual culture to fast, molecular, connected methods. The buyers leading that shift are in this room.
Culture-Led and Manual
- Culture and incubation over days
- Manual organism identification
- Phenotypic susceptibility, slower
- Batch processing
- Paper-heavy, siloed data
Molecular and Connected
- Molecular and syndromic testing
- Rapid, automated identification
- Faster resistance insight
- On-demand and automated
- Connected, data-rich reporting
If your product is part of that shift, the room of microbiology and infection leaders deciding how to modernise is exactly where you should be.
Why sponsor
Why Microbiology Suppliers Sponsor FutureDx
A big congress sells you footfall. FutureDx sells you the meetings that move a microbiology adoption decision.
A Focused Room
Microbiology and infection buyers, not a general crowd.
Pre-Arranged Meetings
Confirmed time with the people who adopt new methods.
Validated Buyers
Decision-makers vetted before they register.
Measurable Return
A spend tied to meetings you can count and report.
The disciplines
The Microbiology the Room Covers
Wherever your product sits in microbiology, the buyers are here. Explore the areas that match, or meet the people via consultant microbiologists.
Antimicrobial Resistance
Susceptibility and stewardship.
Explore AMR →Sepsis
Bloodstream infection, faster.
Explore sepsis →Molecular Diagnostics
The PCR and sequencing toolkit.
Explore molecular →Point-of-Care Testing
Microbiology near the patient.
Explore POCT →Bacteriology
Culture, identification, and beyond.
Virology
Viral detection and characterisation.
Mycology
Fungal infection diagnostics.
Tuberculosis and Mycobacteria
Detection and resistance testing.
The room
Who You Will Meet
A new microbiology method only matters once the lab adopts it. These are the people who decide.
Delegate Seniority
The Microbiology Decision-Makers
Senior NHS microbiology, virology, infection, and laboratory leaders, including consultant microbiologists, each validated before they register. Meet them through the 1:1 meetings programme or a sponsorship package.
Ways to take part
How to Sponsor, Exhibit, or Meet Buyers
Choose the level of presence that fits your goals. Every option includes pre-arranged meetings.
Sponsorship Packages →
From Gold to Headline, with branding, speaking, and meetings.
1:1 Meetings Programme →
Up to 20 pre-arranged meetings with validated buyers.
Exhibit →
A stand on a small, curated, senior floor.
Cost Per Lead →
See the maths behind the meetings.
The pack
Get the Sponsor and Exhibitor Pack
Everything to Make the Call
- The full audience and seniority breakdown
- Sponsorship and exhibitor packages, side by side
- How the pre-arranged meeting model works
- Pricing and what is included at each level
- A simple ROI framework for your board
Sent by a person, with a conversation.
Questions
Clinical Microbiology Conference FAQs
Is FutureDx a clinical microbiology conference?
Yes. FutureDx Summit 2026 is dedicated to infectious disease and molecular diagnostics, which is the heart of clinical microbiology. It is built for companies modernising the microbiology lab, and it puts you in pre-arranged meetings with senior NHS microbiology and infection buyers.
When and where is it held?
FutureDx Summit 2026 runs across two days on 27 and 28 October 2026 in London, UK, with a drinks reception on Day 1.
Who will we meet on the microbiology side?
Senior NHS microbiology, virology, infection, and laboratory leaders, including consultant microbiologists, more than 60% at VP level and above, every one validated as a decision-maker or procurement influencer before they register. See reaching consultant microbiologists.
Is it a conference, a congress, or a summit?
People use the terms interchangeably. FutureDx is a focused two-day summit rather than a large congress, which is the point: a capped, validated room of microbiology decision-makers produces more qualified conversations than a crowded hall.
Why sponsor FutureDx instead of a large microbiology congress?
A large congress sells you footfall. FutureDx sells you focus: pre-arranged meetings with the microbiology and infection leaders who specify and adopt new methods, with a return you can measure rather than a stand in a hall.
What sponsorship and exhibitor options are available?
Options range from exhibiting to headline sponsorship, plus a standalone 1:1 Meetings programme. Each package includes a set number of pre-arranged meetings with validated buyers. Request the sponsor and exhibitor pack for the full breakdown and pricing.
How many meetings can we get?
It depends on your package: pre-arranged meetings range from 6 with Gold to 15 with Headline, or up to 20 with the standalone 1:1 Meetings programme. Each is a confirmed conversation with a validated NHS buyer.
It is the inaugural edition. Is it worth sponsoring?
The room is capped and validated, and your spend is tied to confirmed meetings rather than the gamble of footfall, which keeps it low-risk. Sponsoring the first edition also gives you first-mover visibility with the UK microbiology and diagnostics community.
Take part
Put Your Microbiology Solution in Front of the NHS
Send your details and a senior member of the team replies with the sponsor and exhibitor pack and builds a plan around the microbiology buyers you most want to reach.
- Pre-arranged meetings with 150 plus validated buyers
- A focused, two-day microbiology room
- A reply from a person, not an autoresponder
P.S. Want the wider field first? See the infectious disease conference or AMR.
The NHS Diagnostics Conference for Microbiology Teams
Is FutureDx an NHS diagnostics conference?
FutureDx Summit 2026 is an NHS diagnostics conference in focus: 150+ of its 27–28 October 2026 delegates are NHS laboratory directors, microbiologists and clinical scientists, meeting in London.
Does FutureDx cover respiratory diagnostics?
Yes. FutureDx Summit 2026 covers respiratory infection testing as a respiratory diagnostics conference theme, from multiplex PCR panels to point-of-care testing. London, 27–28 October 2026.
Is clinical microbiology conference sponsorship available?
Yes. Clinical microbiology conference sponsorship at FutureDx Summit 2026 includes exhibition, speaking slots and pre-arranged 1:1 meetings with NHS microbiologists. London, 27–28 October 2026.