2026 Mindset-XR innovation in mental health roadshow  - London & South East

Mindset-XR Innovator Support Programme

Discover how extended reality (XR) is transforming mental health support – and explore the growing evidence demonstrating its impact.

St Mary's Church, Bryanston Square

Join leading experts, innovators, clinicians, researchers and people with lived experience at our UK-wide Mindset-XR Innovation Roadshows to explore how immersive technologies are moving beyond promise and into practice.These roadshows will showcase cutting-edge XR solutions alongside the latest insights into the impact they are having for individuals, services and systems.From improving access and engagement to supporting clinical outcomes and workforce development, discover how innovators and adopters are building the evidence base needed to accelerate the safe and effective use of XR in mental health.9:00 - 10:00: Registration 10:00 - 17:00: EventAddress will be given upon registration. <h4>Event chair</h4>Professor Andrew George MBE is the Chair of the Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London. He worked in Southampton, USA and at Imperial College London before moving to Brunel University London where he was Deputy Vice Chancellor, Education and International. He is also chair of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in south London and co-chair of the UK Committee on Research Integrity. <h4>Welcome and introduction</h4>Amanda Begley, Director of Digital and Transformation, leads on building partnerships and developing expertise to deliver innovation at scale. Previoulsy, she co-founded the award-winning NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) and helped establish the Health Data Research UK Hub for Cancer, DATA-CAN. <h4>Keynote address</h4>Professor Nick Peres, Director of Innovation, <a href="https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/" title="https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust;</a> Director of Health Innovation, <a href="https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/" title="https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Falmouth University</a>.<h4> </h4><h4>Real world impact panel chair</h4>Professor Sylvia Pan, Professor of Virtual Reality and Computing, <a href="https://www.gold.ac.uk/" title="https://www.gold.ac.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Goldsmiths, University of London</a>. <h4>Lived experience panel chair</h4>Ross O'Brien, Co-founder of the <a href="http://www.xrhealthuk.org/team" title="http://www.xrhealthuk.org/team" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">XR Health Alliance (XRHA)</a> and Digital Health Growth Advisor specialising in scaling AI and immersive healthcare companies across the UK.<h4> </h4>Physical and mental health panel chairMuj Husain, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, <a href="https://www.kch.nhs.uk/" title="https://www.kch.nhs.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">King’s College Hospital</a>. Specialises in persistent physical (including medically unexplained) symptoms at the <a href="https://slam.nhs.uk/maudsley-hospital" title="https://slam.nhs.uk/maudsley-hospital" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maudsley Hospital</a>’s Persistent Physical Symptoms Unit. <h4>Why attend?</h4>At this free event, you'll gain first-hand insight into how XR technologies are already being deployed across health, care, education and other sectors to support mental health and wellbeing.You'll hear from experts at the forefront of research, innovation and implementation, exploring:<ul><li>The latest evidence demonstrating the impact and effectiveness of XR in mental health</li></ul><ul><li>Real-world examples of XR being used in clinical, educational and community settings</li></ul><ul><li>Opportunities and challenges in scaling and adopting immersive technologies</li></ul><ul><li>How organisations can assess, commission and implement credible XR solutions</li></ul><ul><li>Emerging research, evaluation approaches and future innovation opportunities</li></ul>You'll also have the opportunity to experience a range of XR demonstrations, connect with innovators and adopters, and join conversations shaping the future of immersive mental health support. <h4>Experience XR in action</h4>Throughout the day, you'll be able to take part in hands-on demonstrations and explore a diverse range of XR innovations designed to support mental health and wellbeing across the life course. <h4>Applications include:</h4><ul><li>Pain management</li><li>Anxiety and depression</li><li>Serious mental illness</li><li>Immersive workforce training</li><li>Dementia and cognitive support</li><li>Support for neurodivergent individuals</li><li>Medical anxiety and procedural support</li><li>Solutions for children, young people, adults and older people</li></ul> <h4>Who's invited?</h4>This event is for anyone interested in improving mental health support and understanding the role that evidence-based XR innovation can play in delivering better outcomes.<ul><li>NHS providers - mental health services, talking therapies, primary care and acute services</li></ul><ul><li>Wider health and care system - social care, public health, voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations</li></ul><ul><li>Commissioners of mental health support services</li></ul><ul><li>Education sector - schools, colleges and universities</li></ul><ul><li>Researchers and academics</li></ul><ul><li>People with lived experience and mental health advocacy groups</li></ul><ul><li>XR technology suppliers focused on mental health</li></ul><ul><li>Investors and organisations supporting innovation and adoption</li></ul>This roadshow is part of Innovate UK’s £20 million <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukri.org%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fbrowse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support%2Fmindset-extended-reality-xr-for-digital-mental-health-programme%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclare.leahy%40nhs.net%7C088189c5a15a4739103208ded295c357%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C639179737823710683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xiakyNorpo9d8n2MPF1vOuBLkUtyTNj9FZ%2B80FJaH44%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukri.org%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fbrowse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support%2Fmindset-extended-reality-xr-for-digital-mental-health-programme%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclare.leahy%40nhs.net%7C088189c5a15a4739103208ded295c357%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C639179737823710683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xiakyNorpo9d8n2MPF1vOuBLkUtyTNj9FZ%2B80FJaH44%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mindset-XR programme</a> which is helping to catalyse the growth of immersive digital mental health solutions in the UK.When registering, please ensure that you complete the custom questions relating to any dietary requirements and accessibility needs. If you are unable to locate your ticket on the day, please don't worry as your name will be included on the guest list at the door.NB: By registering to attend this event, you acknowledge that your contact details may be shared with our event partners and added to our mailing list. This processing of your information is carried out under the lawful basis of public task.We also have events in <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992154455604?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992154455604?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Belfast</a>, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taith-arloesi-mindset-xr-2026-mindset-xr-innovation-roadshow-2026-tickets-1992155127614?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taith-arloesi-mindset-xr-2026-mindset-xr-innovation-roadshow-2026-tickets-1992155127614?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cardiff</a>, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992154657207?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992154657207?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edinburgh</a>, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992132710564?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992132710564?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Exeter </a>and <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992153704357?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992153704357?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Leeds</a>.Contact the organiser: hin.mindset@nhs.net

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