FutureDx Summit 2026 · In Vitro Diagnostics Conference
In Vitro Diagnostics Conference 2026: FutureDx Summit, London
FutureDx Summit 2026 is a two-day in vitro diagnostics conference in London, connecting 150+ NHS laboratory and procurement decision-makers with the IVD companies whose assays and platforms run in NHS labs.
P.S. Looking at the wider category? See the molecular diagnostics page.
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FutureDx Summit is a UK in vitro diagnostics (IVD) conference, held on 27–28 October 2026 in London, UK.
| Event | FutureDx Summit 2026 |
|---|---|
| Focus | In vitro diagnostics 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
- NHS Laboratory Directorspathology and infection services
- Consultant Microbiologists & Pathologistsdiagnostic laboratories
- Biomedical ScientistsIVD and molecular labs
- Lab Procurement & POCT LeadsNHS trusts
- Clinical Scientistsmolecular and immunoassay
- IVD Industry Teamsassay and platform makers
Frequently asked questions
Is there an in vitro diagnostics conference in the UK in 2026?
Yes. FutureDx Summit is a UK in vitro diagnostics (IVD) conference held on 27–28 October 2026 in London. It covers the assays, platforms and molecular tests used across NHS diagnostic laboratories, with 150+ NHS and industry decision-makers.
What is in vitro diagnostics (IVD)?
In vitro diagnostics (IVD) are tests performed on samples such as blood or tissue outside the body to detect disease or guide treatment. IVDs — from molecular assays to point-of-care devices — are central to the FutureDx Summit 2026 programme.
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 an in vitro diagnostics conference?
The programme suits NHS laboratory directors, consultant microbiologists and pathologists, biomedical scientists, lab procurement and POCT leads, alongside the IVD companies supplying assays and platforms.
At a glance
Where IVDs Meet the NHS
A focused two-day summit in London, built around molecular and infectious disease diagnostics, with a drinks reception on Day 1.
Who it is for
Built for IVD Companies
Whatever part of the in vitro diagnostics chain you make, the NHS buyers who adopt it are in this room.
IVD Manufacturers
Companies bringing diagnostic tests to market.
Assay and Reagent Developers
The chemistry behind the result.
Instrument and Analyser Makers
The platforms that run the tests.
Molecular IVD Companies
PCR, sequencing, and syndromic tests.
Rapid and Point-of-Care IVD
Testing at or near the patient.
Distributors and Market Access
Partners taking IVDs into the NHS.
Market access
What It Takes to Get an IVD Into the NHS
An IVD does not sell on performance alone. The NHS weighs six things, and the people who judge them are in the room.
Regulatory Status
UKCA and CE marking in place.
Clinical Evidence
Data that convinces the lab and clinicians.
Lab Evaluation and Fit
It works in their real-world workflow.
Connectivity and Data
Results flow into the lab and patient systems.
A Value and Budget Case
It earns its place on a stretched budget.
Support and Training
The team can run it well, day to day.
On regulation we can point you to the right advisers. We do not provide regulatory advice ourselves.
Why sponsor
Why IVD Companies Sponsor FutureDx
An IVD only earns revenue once labs adopt it. FutureDx puts you in front of the people who decide.
A Focused Room
Diagnostics buyers, not a general healthcare crowd.
Pre-Arranged Meetings
Confirmed time with the people who adopt IVDs.
Validated Buyers
Decision-makers vetted before they register.
Measurable Return
A spend tied to meetings you can count and report.
The field
The IVDs This Room Cares About
The strongest fit is molecular and infection IVDs. Explore the areas that match what you make.
Molecular Diagnostics
PCR, sequencing, and syndromic tests.
Explore molecular →Infectious Disease Diagnostics
The infection-testing portfolio.
Explore ID dx →Point-of-Care Testing
IVDs near the patient.
Explore POCT →Antimicrobial Resistance
Susceptibility and resistance IVDs.
Explore AMR →Immunoassays and Serology
Antibody and antigen testing.
Syndromic Panels
One sample, many targets.
Sample-to-Answer Platforms
Integrated, walk-away IVD systems.
Lab Analysers and Instruments
The hardware that runs the assays.
The room
Who You Will Meet
An IVD scales only once the NHS adopts it. These are the people who decide.
Delegate Seniority
The Buyers Who Adopt IVDs
Senior NHS laboratory, microbiology, and infection leaders, each validated before they register, so your meetings are with the people who actually adopt diagnostics. The strongest fit is molecular and infection IVDs. Reach 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
In Vitro Diagnostics Conference FAQs
Is FutureDx an in vitro diagnostics conference?
Yes, with a focus. FutureDx is dedicated to infectious disease and molecular diagnostics, so the strongest fit is for molecular, infection, and point-of-care IVDs. It is built for IVD companies that need NHS lab adoption, and you will meet senior laboratory and diagnostics 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?
150 plus senior diagnostics professionals from across the UK, more than 60% at VP level and above, every one validated as a decision-maker or procurement influencer before they register, including laboratory, microbiology, and infection leaders who adopt IVDs.
What about IVDR, UKCA, and CE marking?
The UK operates its own UKCA marking alongside continued recognition of CE marking for many IVDs, and the timelines have shifted since Brexit. We can point you to the right regulatory advisers and the sponsor pack covers the position at a high level. We do not provide regulatory advice ourselves.
Why sponsor FutureDx as an IVD company?
Because an IVD only earns revenue once NHS labs adopt it, and that decision sits with laboratory and clinical leaders. FutureDx puts you in pre-arranged meetings with exactly those buyers, with a return you can measure rather than a stand in a crowd.
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 diagnostics community.
Take part
Put Your IVD 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 lab and diagnostics buyers you most want to reach.
- Pre-arranged meetings with 150 plus validated buyers
- The NHS people who adopt IVDs
- A reply from a person, not an autoresponder
P.S. Want the wider field first? See molecular diagnostics or infectious disease diagnostics.
An IVD Conference in Europe for NHS Buyers
Is FutureDx an IVD conference in Europe?
FutureDx Summit 2026 is an IVD conference held in London, Europe, on 27–28 October 2026, covering assays, platforms and molecular tests used across NHS and European diagnostic laboratories.
Is there a PCR conference in Europe in 2026?
FutureDx Summit 2026 covers PCR and molecular testing as a PCR conference theme, held in London, Europe, on 27–28 October 2026, for 150+ NHS and industry decision-makers.
Is IVD conference sponsorship available in Europe?
Yes. IVD conference sponsorship at FutureDx Summit 2026 in London, Europe, includes exhibition, speaking and 1:1 meetings with NHS laboratory buyers. 27–28 October 2026.
IVD Conference Europe
FutureDx Summit 2026 is the IVD Conference Europe’s NHS buyers attend, held in London on 27–28 October 2026.
PCR Conference Europe
Looking for a PCR Conference Europe hosts in 2026? FutureDx Summit covers PCR and molecular testing in London on 27–28 October 2026.
IVD Conference Sponsorship Europe
IVD Conference Sponsorship Europe: sponsor FutureDx Summit 2026 in London for exhibition, speaking and 1:1 meetings with NHS laboratory buyers.