We’re looking forward to returning to the Institute of Healthcare Engineering & Estate Management (IHEEM) Healthcare Estates Conference, Exhibition and Awards on 13th and 14th October 2026 at Manchester Central. Bringing together thousands of professionals from across healthcare engineering, estates, facilities management and the wider supply chain, Healthcare Estates is a key event for those shaping the future of the UK’s healthcare environment.

This year’s event centres around the theme ‘Mind the Gap’, exploring the challenges created by differences in estate capability, digital maturity and investment across the healthcare sector. With a focus on sharing knowledge, addressing inequalities and identifying practical solutions, the theme reflects the need for collaboration and innovation to create a more resilient, sustainable and equitable healthcare estate.

For Wallace Whittle, this is a conversation we’re particularly keen to be part of. As our healthcare expertise and presence across the UK continue to grow, we’re looking forward to bringing together colleagues from across our regional teams to share our experience, showcase our latest projects and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare design and delivery.

Healthcare Estates 2026 will feature more than 250 exhibiting organisations, alongside keynote sessions, specialist theatres, workshops and networking opportunities covering everything from design and construction to energy and sustainability, water safety, engineering resilience and smart hospitals.

We’re proud to work with clients and collaborators across the UK on a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects, spanning primary, secondary and tertiary care, as well as major acute developments and replacement hospitals. Our teams provide expertise across MEP design, sustainability and technical advisory services, supporting the delivery of modern, efficient, resilient and patient-focused healthcare environments.

From developing low-carbon solutions and supporting Net Zero ambitions to navigating the technical complexities of large-scale healthcare facilities, we take a holistic approach to creating buildings that work for patients, staff and the communities they serve. To learn more about our healthcare expertise, visit our dedicated Healthcare Hub.

You’ll find us at Stand F9, where our team will be available to discuss our latest healthcare projects, share our expertise and explore how we can support the delivery of the healthcare estates of the future.

Whether you’re attending to discuss an upcoming project, explore our services, share ideas or simply catch up with the team, we’d love to see you at Healthcare Estates 2026.

If you’d like to arrange a meeting in advance, please reach out to one of our attendees below.