IPEM Science Technology Engineering Forum (STEF) 2026

Theme: Future Skills – Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce. Are you ready to shape the future of science, technology, and engineering in healthcare? Join us in Manchester, 12–13 October 2026, for  STEF 2026, a dynamic two-day forum focused on Future Skills. From innovation to leadership in diverse environments, this event brings together experts, trainees, and thought leaders to explore how we prepare today’s workforce for tomorrow’s challenges.

 

Booking is now open, join us at Emirates Old Trafford for IPEM's flagship event for the MPCE sector, committed to driving progress through openness, trust, and cooperation.

 

Abstracts are now open for submission!

We are inviting high quality abstract submissions for our flagship event —spotlighting the skills, innovation, and forward thinking approaches that will drive our profession into the next decade. 

This is your opportunity to showcase work that inspires, challenges, and prepares our community for what comes next. 

If you wish to present at STEF26, please use the abstract submission page of the STEF website below. 

 

To find out more about STEF, please visit our STEF Microsite.

 

Some of our programme highlights include; 

Day One – Strategy, Innovation & Leadership* 

• Opening Plenary: Welcome from the President and keynote 

• Expert Panel Fireside Chat: Tackling workforce challenges and more 

• Parallel Workshops: 

• Routes to RPA/RWA – Early career guidance 

• HSST Pathways 

• Leadership & Diversity – Exploring unconventional leadership styles 

• Engineering Careers – Career frameworks and strategic updates 

• Exhibitor Demos – VR, LMS, and more 

• Plenary on Workforce Strategy: Retention, statistics, and future-proofing clinical technologists 

• Awards Dinner: Celebrate excellence  

Day Two – Skills in Action* 

• Workshops: 

• Trainee Presentations – MSc projects and early research 

• Business Case & Grant Writing 

• Medical Physics Expert (MPE) Pathways 

• Exhibitor Demos 

• Proffered Papers: Selected presentations chaired by the President 

• Breakout Sessions: 

• Technologist Focus 

• Physics Futures – 10-year plan, governance, and life sciences 

• MR Safety – Certification and standards 

• Closing Plenary: Woolmer Lecture with keynote speakers 

*Please note the programme development is ongoing. 

 

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