By: Care Innovation Summit
Published: 20th January 2026
Bookings are now officially live for Care Innovation Summit 2026, one of the UK’s leading events for social care professionals. Returning to London on 11 June 2026 at the Business Design Centre, this flagship care leaders summit brings together senior decision makers, care home owners and policy makers, shaping the future of care.
Positioned as a leading care innovation conference, Care Innovation Summit offers a focused, high-level environment for professional development, strategic growth and senior networking. This one-day health and social care conference will welcome more than 500 senior leaders from across care homes, home care, complex care and the wider social care sector.
A Strategic Conference for Care and Home Care Leaders
Designed specifically for owners, executives and senior leaders, Care Innovation Summit is a social care innovation and leadership conference that delivers three specialist streams in one:
- Future of Care: Discover cutting-edge strategies, technologies, and insights shaping the future of care.
- Dementia Care: Explore practical insights, research, and expert-led strategies to improve dementia care and quality of life.
- Healthcare Design & Build: Explore innovative, sustainable healthcare design and build strategies that enhance care delivery and outcomes.
Since launching in 2025, the event has rapidly established itself as a must-attend UK care event, recognised for the calibre of its audience, content and insight. For those seeking fresh perspectives, peer-level discussion and practical solutions, this leading care conference is for senior professionals looking beyond their day-to-day operations, and towards long-term impact.
With more than 50 carefully selected suppliers and solution providers, the summit offers direct access to innovation that supports sustainable growth, operational resilience and service excellence across both care homes and home care settings.
Senior-Level Networking and Leadership Insight
Care Innovation Summit is built around meaningful connection. Attendees include C-suite leaders, owners, investors, consultants and sector specialists, creating a rare opportunity to engage in strategic dialogue with peers facing similar challenges.
The programme is structured to encourage high-value interaction, with dedicated networking breaks, curated discussion formats and environments designed to foster long-term professional relationships.
Why Attend Care Innovation Summit 2026?
The summit brings together:
- Senior decision makers driving change across the wider health and social care sector
- Expert speakers addressing regulation, workforce, innovation and future models of care
- Industry leaders and innovators shaping best practice across the sector
The 2026 agenda is built to support informed decision-making, commercial growth and leadership confidence, offering insight that can be applied at board level and across senior teams.
What to Expect
- Expert-led keynote sessions, panels and roundtables addressing strategic challenges and sector priorities
- 1-2-1 meetings and structured discussions designed to support targeted business outcomes
- High-level networking with over 500 senior leaders from across the care and healthcare landscape
- Access to 30+ innovative suppliers, showcasing solutions aligned with future-focused care delivery
- Regulatory and policy insight, including updates from the CQC and organisations such as the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
We will continue to release new updates outlining the opportunities, insights and speakers confirmed for 2026.
What’s New for 2026
Alongside returning features such as keynote sessions, collaborative panels, roundtables and the Care Innovator’s Studio, Care Innovation Summit 2026 introduces several new strategic enhancements:
- 1-2-1 Meetings: A new, structured format connecting senior leaders directly with solution providers aligned to their strategic goals.
- Tiered Ticketing System: A new pricing model enables delegates to save over £180 by booking early. Super Early Bird tickets are available now until 18 February 2026.
- Care Leaders Club: A membership-based networking initiative for owners, senior leadership teams and C-suite professionals from care homes and home care providers, focused on peer support, shared challenges and long-term growth.
Who Should Attend?
Care Innovation Summit is designed for senior professionals across care and healthcare, including:
- C-Level Care Professionals
- Care Home Owners & Managers
- Care Group Senior Management
- Care-related Architects, Designers, Engineers, Investors, Builders, Operators & Developers
- Domiciliary Providers
- Healthcare Advisors
- Senior Executives in Care
All professionals aligned with the summit’s three content streams and passionate about shaping the future of care are welcome to attend.
How to Book
From strategic insight and innovation to senior-level networking, Care Innovation Summit 2026 provides a unique opportunity to engage with the conversations shaping the future of social care and healthcare in the UK.
Bookings for Care Innovation Summit 2026 are now open. Secure your place and join one of the most influential care leaders summits in the sector.
