For Heads of Department

STEF is a platform where ideas for service efficiency can be shared. With sessions about developing the future workforce, such as how to build business cases, STEF will help to support strategic leaders with the challenges they face every day.

For Radiotherapy Professionals

STEF is where professional conversations around key opportunities and challenges can and should happen. For example, IPEM’s response to the consultation on AI regulation highlighted that issues around accountability and governance are an open question. We also have a specific session on HSST which will be of particular relevance to Radiotherapy colleagues.

For Engineers

IPEM believes that the voice of engineers is represented in the conversation around future skills. That’s why STEF has specific sessions on Clinical Engineering topics, including…There is also the opportunity to submit proffered papers which can be service improvements and innovations done in-house by Engineering teams.

For early careers professionals

Develop your career by building your networks with fellow professionals from across the UK (and beyond???) and leading experts across MPCE. Gain the knowledge and insights to take you to the next level.

RPA's and MPE's

We know that there is a shortage of MPEs and RPAs across all disciplines. Workforce data gathered by IPEM, and recent conversations with the Chief Scientific Officer for England, have made this very clear. We are offering sessions to aspiring MPE/RPA professionals on what it takes to gain certification, as well assessions on the evolving responsibilities of MPE/RPAs, in the changing landscape of imaging provision.

MRI and MR Safety professionals

With IPEM supporting advances in the MR physics workforce, such as MRSE registration and AAT deployment, attending STEF 2026 will help you stay up-to-date with how to approach new challenges facing MRI services around the UK. Sessions include updates to MHRA guidelines and building and evolving a service.