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
Bronze – from £2,500 + VAT
- Exhibition presence in 2 8 3 exhibition space
- Brand Recognition as event partner on STEF web pages
- Access to the delegate list
- Up to 3 stand staff including refreshments over the course of the 2 days
Silver – from £3,000 + VAT
- All Bronze benefits
- Premium stand location
- Up to 4 stand attendees
- 50 word profile on event app and website
- Inclusion in delegate joining instructions
Gold – from £5,000 + VAT
- All Bronze and Silver benefits plus
- 3 * 3 exhibition space
- Up to 4 stand attendees including Conference Dinner passes
- 10 minute speaking slot in relevant part of the programme
- Logo on holding slides in the main session
- High-impact branding and engagement benefits
- Targeted e-mail invite to your stand
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
IPEM
STEF is organised and hosted by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
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