South Yorkshire Life Sciences Summit

We’re pleased to invite you to an exclusive summit that brings together leaders from government, the health and life sciences sector and academia all working to position South Yorkshire at the forefront of the UK’s £100 billion life sciences sector.

📅 5 November | 📍Hallam Hall, Sheffield Hallam University

08:45 - 14:00

Join us as we spotlight the region’s growing life sciences capabilities and bold vision to create high-quality jobs, drive long-term economic growth and translate cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

Hosted by Innovation Network South Yorkshire (INSY) and Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber (HIYH), the summit is more than just a conference. It’s a strategic opportunity to shape the region’s future by aligning our life sciences strengths with the government’s 2025 Life Sciences Sector Plan and 10 Year Health Plan, focussing on economic growth and a more prevention-led NHS.

Event timings:

8.45am: Arrivals & Networking

9.15am: Open

9.20am: Welcome

9.30am: Government Keynote Speaker

9.50am: South Yorkshire Keynote Speaker

10.10am: Fireside Chat

10.35am: Refreshment Break

10.50am: Panel Session 1 - Engineering/Manufacturing for Human Health

11.20am: Panel Session 2 - Prevention & Early Diagnosis

11.50am: Refreshment Break

12.05pm: Panel Session 3 - Health Technology

12.35pm: From Assets to Impact - Setting our Ambition, what needs to happen to strengthen Life sciences in South Yorkshire

12.55pm: Close

1.05pm: Lunch, Networking & Exhibition

2pm: Event Close

Full list of contributors to be released soon…

Why this summit matters

South Yorkshire's life sciences sector contributes £3.3 billion GVA (12.3% of regional output) and ranks 4th among UK Core Cities for MedTech innovation cluster size.

The summit is your chance to:

• Champion our strengths to key government stakeholders.
• Identify and overcome the barriers we must overcome to unlock our full potential.
• Craft a clear, unified and bold proposition to help the government deliver on its national life sciences ambitions - with South Yorkshire leading the way.

South Yorkshire: a thriving ecosystem

The region has a vital role in the national economy, with health and wellbeing accounting for over 15% of all employment in South Yorkshire.

We have:

• An international reputation for medical device manufacturing.
• The highest concentration of medical instrument and supply manufacturers in England.
• A thriving ecosystem of 275 health tech organisations, including private companies, university centres of excellence and specialist NHS centres.
• A rapidly developing digital health sector with 11 medical technology and 13 wellbeing technology organisations.

The UK’s life sciences sector - spanning health, food and environmental innovation - employs over 300,000 people, with more than 75% of those jobs outside London and the South East. Now is the time for South Yorkshire to take a leading role in this thriving, future-facing industry.

Event highlights

• Keynote insights from national and regional leaders across life sciences, government, health innovation and academia
• Expert panel discussions exploring engineering and manufacturing for human health, prevention and early diagnosis, and cutting-edge health technologies
• Strategic session to define South Yorkshire’s next steps in shaping a bold life sciences strategy

Innovation Network South Yorkshire

The Innovation Network South Yorkshire is a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University to support regional growth.

Through the Innovation Network, the two universities are working together to strengthen connections between academics, businesses and industries in the region.

Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber

Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber is one of 15 Health Innovation Networks set up by NHS England to operate as the key innovation arm of the NHS. Across the country health innovation networks act as a bridge between health care providers, commissioners, academia and industry. By connecting these sectors, we help to build a pipeline of solutions for the NHS from research and product development through to implementation and commercialisation.Our vision is to improve the health and prosperity of our region by unlocking the potential of new ideas.

www.healthinnovationyh.org.uk | info@healthinnovationyh.org.uk | X: @HealthinnovYH | LinkedIn: Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber