FutureDx Summit 2026 · Laboratory Medicine Conference
Laboratory Medicine Conference 2026: FutureDx Summit, London
FutureDx Summit 2026 is a two-day laboratory medicine conference in London, bringing together 150+ NHS laboratory directors, biomedical scientists and pathology leaders with the companies that equip and automate the modern diagnostic lab.
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FutureDx Summit is a UK laboratory medicine and diagnostics conference, held on 27–28 October 2026 in London, UK.
| Event | FutureDx Summit 2026 |
|---|---|
| Focus | Laboratory medicine 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
- Biomedical Scientistsclinical laboratories
- Consultant Pathologists & Microbiologistsdiagnostic labs
- Laboratory Managers & Automation LeadsNHS pathology networks
- Clinical Scientistsmolecular and diagnostic labs
- Lab Equipment & Automation Industryplatform and reagent makers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a laboratory medicine conference in the UK in 2026?
Yes. FutureDx Summit is a UK laboratory medicine conference held on 27–28 October 2026 in London. It covers diagnostic testing, lab automation and the platforms behind NHS pathology, with 150+ NHS and industry decision-makers.
What is laboratory medicine?
Laboratory medicine (clinical pathology) is the diagnosis and monitoring of disease through testing of samples such as blood, tissue and fluids. The tests, platforms and automation behind NHS labs are central to FutureDx Summit 2026.
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 laboratory medicine conference?
The programme suits NHS laboratory directors, biomedical scientists, consultant pathologists and microbiologists, lab managers and automation leads, alongside the companies that equip and automate diagnostic laboratories.
At a glance
Where the People Who Run NHS Labs Meet Their Suppliers
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 the Companies That Equip the Lab
If you sell what the modern NHS laboratory runs on, the people who specify and buy it are in this room.
Lab Instruments and Automation
Analysers, robotics, and track systems.
LIS, Middleware and Informatics
The software that runs and connects the lab.
Molecular and IVD Platforms
PCR, sequencing, and in vitro diagnostics.
Sample Management and Consumables
Collection, handling, and the lab supply chain.
Quality, QC and Accreditation
Assurance, controls, and ISO 15189 support.
Lab Workforce, Digital and AI
Tools that ease workload and add intelligence.
The buying agenda
The Pressures Driving Lab Investment
NHS labs do not buy for the sake of it. They buy to solve pressures. Sell to the pressure and you sell to the lab.
Why sponsor
Why Lab Suppliers Sponsor FutureDx
A big pathology congress sells you footfall. FutureDx sells you the meetings that move a procurement decision.
A Focused Room
Lab and pathology buyers, not a general crowd.
Pre-Arranged Meetings
Confirmed time with people who specify and buy.
Validated Buyers
Decision-makers vetted before they register.
Measurable Return
A spend tied to meetings you can count and report.
The field
The Lab Behind Modern Diagnostics
These are the areas the room works across. Explore the ones that match what you supply.
Molecular Diagnostics
PCR, sequencing, and syndromic panels.
Explore molecular →Point-of-Care Testing
Testing beyond the central lab.
Explore POCT →Genomics and NGS
Sequencing in the routine lab.
Explore genomics →AI in the Lab
Interpretation and decision support.
Explore AI →Clinical Microbiology
The infection lab and its workflow.
In Vitro Diagnostics
The assays the lab runs every day.
Lab Automation
Throughput, robotics, and consolidation.
Informatics and Connectivity
LIS, middleware, and the data layer.
The room
Who You Will Meet
A lab procurement decision needs the right people in the conversation. They are in this room.
Delegate Seniority
The People Who Specify and Procure
Senior NHS laboratory, pathology network, microbiology, and biomedical science leaders, each validated before they register, so your meetings are with the people who actually sign off on lab investment. 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
Laboratory Medicine Conference FAQs
Is FutureDx a laboratory medicine conference?
FutureDx is a molecular diagnostics summit focused on infectious disease, and the NHS laboratory is where those diagnostics run. It is the right room if you equip or supply labs adopting molecular and infectious disease testing. You will meet senior laboratory, pathology, and microbiology leaders who specify and procure for the lab.
When and where is the laboratory medicine conference 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 attends FutureDx on the lab side?
Senior NHS laboratory, pathology network, microbiology, and biomedical science leaders, more than 60% at VP level and above, every one validated as a decision-maker or procurement influencer before they register.
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 lab decision-makers produces more qualified conversations than a crowded hall.
Why sponsor FutureDx instead of a large laboratory medicine congress?
A large congress sells you footfall. FutureDx sells you focus: pre-arranged meetings with the lab and pathology leaders who specify instruments, informatics, and tests, with a return you can measure rather than a stand in a hall. See the comparison with trade shows.
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 laboratory and diagnostics community.
Take part
Put Your Lab 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 lab and pathology buyers you most want to reach.
- Pre-arranged meetings with 150 plus validated buyers
- A focused, two-day room of lab decision-makers
- A reply from a person, not an autoresponder
P.S. Want the wider field first? See molecular diagnostics or point-of-care testing.
How do we sponsor a healthcare laboratory conference?
To sponsor a healthcare laboratory conference, request the FutureDx Summit 2026 pack: exhibition, speaking and 1:1 meetings with NHS laboratory directors in London, 27–28 October 2026.
Sponsor Healthcare Laboratory Conference
Sponsor Healthcare Laboratory Conference packages at FutureDx Summit 2026 put your brand in front of NHS laboratory directors in London, 27–28 October 2026.