The GIANT Health Event, 2025
London, England
8th & 9th December, 2025

”The UK's largest, most valuable NHS healthcare innovation and technology events”
- Financial Times newspaper

This is a face to face, in person, 2-day NHS Innovation festival at The Business Design Centre, London, England.

Don't miss out. Join the largest, most valuable annual NHS Innovation and Technology and network with everyone involved in NHS health and innovation.

Who We Are

GIANT Health is the UK’s leading and rapidly expanding community of over 345,000 NHS leaders, clinicians, and innovators in health, tech, and business.

The GIANT (Global Innovation and New Technology) Health Event is the UK’s foremost NHS innovation festival, showcasing 6+ distinct "shows within the festival." Join us to network, learn, and engage with 100s of world-class speakers. Experience immersive presentations, witness leading health-tech start-ups pitch to investors, and much more.

Our vision: to enhance the health and well-being of people across the UK by driving innovation within the NHS and supporting health-tech entrepreneurs and investors.

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Attending

Exhibiting

2025 Speakers

Here is a small sample of the senior national NHS leaders and other experts you will meet - and who are speaking on stage at GIANT Health 2025 on 8-9 December in London.

Penny Dash

Chair, NHS England

Michael Bell

Chair of North West and North Central London ICBs & Chairman at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust

Manka Ramachandran

Chief Pharmacist & Clinical Director for Medicines Optimisation, CDAO Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Professor Nora Colton

Director, the Global Business School for Health

Dr. Tom Coffey

OBE, Senior Health Adviser to the Mayor of London

Liam Cahill

Advisor to leading NHS organisations

Rob Knott

EPR Commercial Director, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

David Lawson

Director of Medical Technology & Innovation at the Department of Health and Social Care

Dr Paul Gilluley

Chief Medical Officer

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Reasons to attend GIANT this year

Since 2015, the HealthTech industry has become one of the fastest-growing segments within healthcare.

Inward investment to the UK artificial intelligence (AI) sector has increased by 17% over the past year, more than the whole of Europe combined.

As part of the Life Sciences Industrial Strategy the UK government is committing to boost spending on R&D to 2.4% GDP by 2027 and rising to 3% with an additional £4bn invested in R&D since 2017.

Global imports of medical technology products into the UK was $5.1bn in 2017.

The UK's NHS and NIHR are aiming to work towards a more digitally enabled Research world.

The UK government has committed to deliver a dedicated life sciences scale-up investment programme, worth around £600m, through the British Business Bank.

Private sector investment in the UK life sciences has grown from less than €0.5bn investment to nearly €15bn from 2011-2017.

$4.0bn worth of medical technology products were exported globally from the UK in 2017.

The US innovation sector has seen $588 million in investments so far this year, an amount already surpassing 2019’s total fundraising.

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What do people say?

It was fantastic to see the brilliant work being done by health innovators at Giant Health Event this week. So excited to be a part of the movement towards prediction and prevention

Dr Jamie Wilson, Founder, myhometouch

Attending GIANT was an excellent beginning to cereno’s entry into the Healthcare Industry. This event has allowed us to open great opportunities that would have otherwise been inaccessible.

Caroline Goatley, Marketing Manager, cereno

The team at Alder Hey was honored to be part of such a prestigious global healthcare innovation event; we work so hard behind the scenes incubating our innovation pipeline and an opportunity for the team and our partners to share and showcase our portfolio to a global stage is invaluable. The event was unanimously praised as a success, we look forward to future events and being a Giant partner.

Louise Shepherd CBE, Chief Executive, Alder Hey Hospital

GIANT was a fabulous networking opportunity. It gave us a chance to speak with a host of professionals; from young minds to seasoned doctors, physicians, and healthcare specialists who were all looking to innovate in this sector.

Moe Miah, Producer, VISYON 360

Parkinson’s Concierge attended the Giant Event in 2018 and led us to Patient Engagement. We met invaluable business contacts there. Thanks to GIANT Health we're establishing worldwide partnerships with Pharma, Biotech, Med Tech, Academia, Research & Parkinson’s Charities. Thank you again to the entire GIANT Health international team for your high-impact, results-driven support.

Parkinson’s Concierge Ltd

"Working with Barry and the whole GIANT Health team has always been a fruitful experience for us. GIANT puts on such impactful events that bring positive actors together and are the catalyst for a myriad of partnerships that exist in the health sector today. Humanity has nothing but time always for GIANT Health."

Pete and Michael, Founder of Humanity
Note: In 2021 Humanity has raised £2.5M

"At the Giant Health 2021, I had the pleasure of meeting many fantastic professionals in digital health including Katherine Church the Chief Digital Officer of Surrey Heartlands whom I shared some interesting research on immersive technology"

David Reilly I MD Let’s Learn Digital Educate and Inspire Business in Digital and Emerging Technologies

"The GIANT Health indeed opened up new opportunities for the S-PRO team. The networking, as well as partnerships that would have taken years to come were formed with the help of the conference. Now together with our newly established partnerships we are able to cover any of our clients' questions and effectively position their products on the market."

Kateryna Askarova Head of Sales in Healthcare Unit at S-PRO

It's the first time we were part of in GIANT Health event in London. The quality of the visitors was impressive! Due to the event, we are now setting up research projects, are in contact with commercial partners, and people helping us to access the NHS. We'll definitely be back next year!

Stefanie Broes, PhD
ceo and co-founder
Moonbird BV

'Based on the interactions and subsequent opportunities, GIANT Health proved to be the most productive(and enjoyable) of 2022'

Chris Reid, Platforce UK Sales (former Multilot)

This year's GIANT Health conference was an amazing opportunity to learn about the latest mental health technology trends as well as to meet inspiring thought-leaders and potential partners. We'll definitely come again!

Neuromore - Mental Health Technology company

Giants events are hugely useful to learn and network with those at the forefront of health innovation.

James Davis, CEO of Inicio Health

GIANT health allowed us to connect with other companies and stakeholders in the digital mental health space. It was particularly good to meet clinical professionals with whom we could discuss the benefits of the technology that BlueSkeye AI has developed.

Prof Michel Valstar, CEO at BlueSkeye AI

One of the premier, must attend healthcare conference for anyone interested in exploring the healthcare sector in UK and Europe

Vijay Sivaprakasam CEO at BOT SYSTEMS - MedTech company

The Giant Health is an amazing place where the NHS, Private and Public Sector or Startups are coming together. It was my first participation and no doubt that I would do everything possible to attend the event again in 2023.

Philippe Gerwill Healthcare Consultant at Tata Elxsi

Every health care professionqal should attend The Giant Health show.

Michael Jones Vice-chair at HDRG

The Giant Health event is always a great opportunity to meet innovative companies and individuals leading the way in Health Tech.

James Baker Marketing & Propositions Manager at Inuvi

Absolutely loved it. Speakers are very informative experts in their field, and are very passionate. Very well organised.

Imperial College London

Giant Health conference is a must visit if you are a new startup entering the healthcare sector or an established healthcare leader.

Richie Dawes Founder/ CEO at Nolea Health

GIANT Health is a unique conference that begins to bridge the gap between the NHS and Healthtech to help identify the best ways to bring innovation into the NHS.

Haroon Taylor YewMaker CTO

GIANT is a good conference to meet the wider life science community and learn about new trends in the market

Wael Muselmani MedCity Senior Investment Manager

Partnering with GIANT Health 2023 was one of the highlights of our year. An extremely well-run event, with a fascinating array of exhibitors, and some of the most influential speakers in the industry. A must for those wanting to keep up with what's new in the health and pharma space.

Lizz Summers Medico Digital Head of Brand & Marketing

The diverse range of exhibitors, spanning from innovative product companies to impactful public organisations and NHS trusts, provided a great environment for establishing connections. As a Women's Health-focused company, the dedicated event within GIANT Health was particularly relevant and insightful. There were many opportunities to connect with key opinion leaders and explore potential partnerships and grant funding avenues. I’d recommend GIANT Health for any startup, innovating in the field of Healthcare in the UK.

Kalina Mihaylova Daye Head of Medical Innovation

Giant Health was one of the highlights for me last year. I met couple of potential business partners. I learnt about the recent developments in the digital health sphere, I enriched my knowledge for mental health.

Geri Valova Youbee CEO

At a time of rapid digital health innovation, spending two days learning about the latest trends to impact the industry from leaders in their fields is always hugely valuable.

Emily Thomas Brands2Life MD of Healthcare

GIANT Health is an excellently organised event with attention to detail, valuable content, and innovative exihbitors. I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in the British health tech market.

Elena Yordanova British Bulgarian Business Association Deputy Executive Director

Giant health was a truly giant event with a plethora of speakers stalls and exhibitions spanning all healthcare related fields. It's unique and very useful to attend for an SME like ours, as it helps us network and find out useful information from funding organisation, potential clients and explore new fields beyond the run of the mill conferences.

Nipun Sawhney RapiDx Bio (University of Cambridge) CEO, PDRA

GIANT Health stands out for its commitment to healthcare innovation and patient safety. Their well-organized events facilitate crucial discussions and networking opportunities among industry experts and innovators.

Monica Jose Cleveland Clinic London Data and Health Informatics Lead

I am a seasoned conference attendee. I am now very selective regarding the ones I attend as companies can waste a lot of money. Giant is one I will attend every year to due the quality of the event.

Mona Hayat Nexus Digital Technology Ltd Founder & CEO

Participating in The GIANT Health Event 2023 in London on December 4th and 5th was a truly transformative experience. The event provided an unparalleled platform for immersion in the forefront of healthcare and technology innovation. Engaging with thought-provoking discussions on digital health, artificial intelligence, and the future of patient care expanded my perspective and deepened my understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape. Networking with a diverse array of professionals, from seasoned experts to emerging entrepreneurs, fostered valuable connections and potential collaborations. The exhibition hall, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, further underscored the event's commitment to shaping the future of healthcare. I'm immensely grateful for the opportunity to be part of this groundbreaking event, and I eagerly anticipate the continued positive impact of The GIANT Health Event on the healthcare industry.

Angelika Kabaivanova Sirma Solutions Director Business Development

My experience at GIANT Health has been truly remarkable. It's not just a conference; it's a thriving community where ideas and innovation are at the forefront. The intimate scale of the event fosters an environment of close-knit networking, allowing for deeper conversations and more meaningful connections. It's rare to find a setting that combines professional insights with such a personal touch. This blend of expertise and intimacy is what makes GIANT Health stand out. I've gained not only knowledge but also valuable relationships that extend beyond the conference. Highly recommended for anyone looking to engage deeply in the health and technology sectors.

Bronwyn Bridges PragmaClin CEO

The 2 days where great, packed with valuable content and great opportunities to meet new people

Ryan Forde Medical AI Solutions CEO

I strongly recommend every Meditech SME attend Giant Healt there are opportunities to network establish collaborations and great advice regarding patents for your ideas and advice.

Suzanne Canning Conkemp innovations LLP Innovation manager

As a Tech entrepreneur, I can be overwhelmed by different type of conferences . But GIANT is different. It's curated, inspiring, and it ignites your passion for solving healthcare's biggest challenges. I left feeling energized, equipped, and part of a vibrant community dedicated to changing the world. If you're a Health Tech entrepreneur, influencer, or anyone who just wants to see the future of healthcare unfold, GIANT is a must-attend.

Oleh Petrivskyy Binariks CEO

I was so excited to see that GIANT Health puts such important topics as Women's Health, NetZero and Mental Health centre stage. It was an excellent opportunity to network with leaders in those fields and I cannot wait to return for more.

Kasia Zmarzly LGC Senior Programme Manager

A great event with some really knowledgeable speakers and KOLs who where happy in interact with us and help us along our start up journey.

Darren William Pitt VisusNano CSO

I was impressed by the possibility to listen in to a real dialogue between experienced clinicians, inventors, entrepreneurs, investors and national organisations, to have them all in one room. I was very impressed by the whole Women's Health program, the individuals and the topics as well as the open and frank conversations.

Anna Stenstam CR Competence AB CEO

The event was well organised, with great speakers that catered well to their audience. There a wide range of interesting start up businesses offering exciting solutions to the sector's many challenges.

Matthew Burns RPG Crouch Chapman Head of Corporate Finance

First time attending and will not be the last. Great array of healthcare / tech companies wrapped around how we collaborate in supporting the NHS and our patients in getting better access and outcomes especially in the ever changing landscape we find ourselves in

Matt Owen FMC Head of Healthcare Value Solutions

Really enjoyed seeing what new products are being developed to improve the healthcare system and patient care and to listen to experts in their field talk about the current issues in the NHS and how we can tackle them.

João Silva Imperial College London Medical student

Question and Answer

This event is FREE TO ATTEND for NHS doctors, nurses, all hospital personnel and managers; and community health-providers. This event is not designed for students. Click here to register to attend

The deadline for speaker submissions is 20th November

Tickets for The GIANT Health Event 2025 can be purchased up to the dates of the event on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December. You can buy a ticket here: tickets page

The event for 2025 will be held on 8-9 December

The event is being held at The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH England
Click here for a map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9R7XKRib3RvJahNe8

Click here for information on how to get to the venue. https://www.giant.health/visiting-info

This event is not designed for students.

You can see each show agenda by visiting our attendees page and you can get informed about the time table for our tickets by visiting our tickets page

All the speaking sessions will be recorded and published 2 weeks after the event on GIANT Health YouTube page.

You can view all of our attendees by logging into our event app which will be live 2 weeks before the event

The doors to the venue will be open at 8:30AM and the shows will be finished at 5PM

Yes, You can redeem your ticket by visiting our tickets page

Please fill out our Speaker Application Form and we will be in contact with you regarding opportunities to speak. Click here to apply

Yes, The GIANT Health Event is a CPD Accredited event and clinicians can claim 8 hours (8 CPD Points) per day for attending.

The login for the event app will be shared with our executive ticket holders 2 weeks before the event and our business ticket holders will have their login details emailed to them 2 days before the event.

The GIANT Health Event, 2025London, England8th & 9th December, 2025

”The UK's largest, most valuable NHS healthcare innovation and technology events”- Financial Times newspaper

This is a face to face, in person, 2-day NHS Innovation festival at The Business Design Centre, London, England. Don't miss out. Join the largest, most valuable annual NHS Innovation and Technology and network with everyone involved in NHS health and innovation.