Sponsor STEF 2026

Shape the Future of Healthcare Science

12–13 October 2026 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Join the UK’s leading healthcare science and clinical engineering conference and position your organisation at the heart of workforce transformation, innovation and future skills.

STEF 2026 brings together decision-makers, leaders, trainees and technical specialists from across NHS organisations, universities and industry — offering a powerful platform to showcase your brand and build strategic partnerships.

Why partner with STEF?

Unparalleled access to key audiences across healthcare science and engineering

High visibility throughout the event, including exhibition spaces, sessions and digital platforms

Engaged delegates actively seeking new technologies, services and collaborations

Direct networking opportunities with leaders shaping the future workforce

Programme highlights driving engagement

Sponsorship aligns your brand with a rich, multi‑stream programme designed to maximise delegate interaction.

Day 1 Highlights

Leadership in Healthcare Science: Courage and Compassion (Keynote)
Panel of Experts featuring sector leaders
Parallel technical streams including:

HSST
Engineering
Radiotherapy

Leadership & Workplace Diversity session
Workforce & Skills focus session
Conference Dinner & networking evening

Day 2 Highlights

Trainee & Student programme (future workforce engagement)
MPE, Physics and Technologist streams
Exhibitor Demonstrations sessions (prime sponsor visibility opportunity)
Proffered Papers showcasing innovation
MR Safety & specialist topics
Closing Keynote session

👉 Extensive refreshment breaks, lunch periods and exhibition‑focused time ensure maximum footfall to sponsor stands across both days.

Maximise Your Impact

STEF 2026 is designed to drive exhibitor engagement

Dedicated exhibitor demo sessions in the programme

Multiple networking breaks in exhibition areas

Access to trainees, specialists and senior leaders in one place

Opportunities to speak, demonstrate and influence

Exhibition Packages

Get direct access to attendees and decision-makers

Exhibition space (2m x 3m or larger)

Branding across event platforms

Delegate list access

Multiple staff passes with catering included

Bronze – from £2,500 + VAT

Exhibition presence
Website & app profile
Newsletter inclusion

Silver – from £3,000 + VAT

All Bronze benefits
Larger exhibition space
Gala Dinner tickets
Logo on session holding slides
10-minute speaking or showcase opportunity
Targeted email invite to your stand

Gold – from £5,000 + VAT

All Bronze and Silver benefits
Premium presence and enhanced exposure
High-impact branding and engagement benefits

Premium Sponsorship Options

Delegate Pack Sponsorship

From £1,000 + VAT

Put your brand directly in every delegate's hands

Session Sponsorship

From £1,100 + VAT

Your brand feature prominently in a key session
Speaking slot or promotional opportunity
On-site branding visability

Gala Dinner Sponsor (Exclusive)

From £8,000 + VAT

Host high-profile networking event
Branding across menus and event screens
Work with organisers on event delivery

Platinnum Partner (12-Month Visability)

£25,000 + VAT

Presence across all IPEM events and communications
Speaking opportunities and webinar delivery
Extensive branding and long-term engagement

Book Your Exhibition Space Today!

IPEM

STEF is organised and hosted by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

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