Care Innovation Summit 2026: Shaping the Future of Care Delivery
The Care Innovation Summit will return to the Business Design Centre in London on 11th June 2026, bringing together more than 500 senior leaders from across the adult social care sector for a day focused on innovation, growth and practical ideas to help providers adapt and succeed in a changing landscape.
The one-day conference and exhibition will feature 30+ leading suppliers alongside a multi-stream programme covering Future of Care, Dementia Care, and Healthcare Design & Build. The event is designed for care home, home care and specialist care providers who are looking to grow, improve and futureproof their organisations through innovation and shared learning.
The summit will focus on practical approaches to driving improvement and innovation in care delivery, with sessions exploring leadership, financial resilience, workforce challenges, digital transformation and the design of future-ready care environments.
Supporting a sector focused on growth and adaptation
Adult social care continues to face significant challenges, including workforce shortages, funding pressures and rising demand. Alongside this, providers are increasingly seeking new approaches to improve efficiency, strengthen services and deliver better outcomes.
The Care Innovation Summit has been designed as the flagship social care event for leaders who are actively looking to grow, adapt and succeed, bringing together practical insight, innovation and collaboration from across the sector.
Programme highlights and speakers
The summit will open with a keynote from Darren Edwards, record-breaking disabled adventurer and motivational speaker, who will share insights on resilience, adaptability and overcoming adversity.
The programme will feature three dedicated streams:
Future of Care
Chaired by Nadra Ahmed (National Care Association), this stream will explore how providers can grow and adapt in a challenging environment, with a focus on innovation, financial sustainability, leadership and the practical use of data and technology to improve care delivery while keeping the lived experience at the centre.
Speakers include Professor Martin Green OBE (Care England), Zoe Fry OBE (The Outstanding Society CIC) and Sam Monaghan (Methodist Homes), alongside other sector leaders exploring how innovation can support sustainable growth and stronger services.
Dementia Care
Chaired by David Wilson-Wynne (Innovare Dementia Consultancy), this stream will focus on improving outcomes for people living with dementia and their families, alongside the policy, research and delivery challenges shaping future provision.
Contributors include Joe Robertson MP, Vice-Chair of the APPG on Dementia, Dr Isabelle Latham (Hallmark Care Homes) and Suzanne Mumford QN (KYN), offering perspectives from policy through to frontline practice.
Healthcare Design & Build
Chaired by Jon Chapman (Pinders), this stream will examine how design, investment and innovation can shape the future of care environments, including sustainability, funding models and evolving expectations from residents and providers.
Speakers include Clare Cameron (Harris Irwin), Rupert Lecomber (Housing 21) and Jeremy Walford (Middleton Hall), highlighting the role of the built environment in supporting better care outcomes and future-focused development.
Booking information
Tickets for the Care Innovation Summit are now available, and with early booking savings available, check the bookings page to find out how much you can save on the final ticket price.