ARC West London is pleased to be hosting The Future of Women’s Health Summit, a conference taking place as part of National Life Sciences Week 2026.

Bringing together leaders and voices from across healthcare, life sciences, technology, government and the wider women’s health sector, the summit will explore some of the most important opportunities and challenges shaping the future of women’s health. The programme will look across the full women’s health lifecycle, from prevention and reproductive health through to menopause and healthy ageing, alongside the role of new technologies, data, digital health and diagnostics in improving health outcomes.

Event Purpose and Importance

The Future of Women’s Health Summit brings together leaders and voices from across healthcare, life sciences, technology, government and the wider women’s health sector to explore the future of women’s health.

Taking place at ARC West London as part of National Life Sciences Week 2026, the summit will focus on the opportunities, challenges and innovations shaping women’s healthcare, from prevention and research to technology, leadership and health across every stage of life.

The event aims to encourage meaningful discussion and collaboration across sectors, culminating in an Executive Insight Report and commitments designed to accelerate progress in women’s health

Strategic Pillars

  • The Future of Women’s Health: Exploring prevention, women’s health strategy, equity, research and innovation, and the opportunities transforming women’s healthcare over the next decade.
  • AI & The Future of Women’s Healthcare: Examining how artificial intelligence, data, digital health, diagnostics and personalised care are reshaping healthcare and women’s health outcomes.
  • Women’s Health Across Every Stage of Life: Addressing the full lifecycle of women’s health, including menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, maternal health, menopause and healthy ageing.
  • Women Leading Healthcare & Life Sciences: Exploring leadership, innovation, resilience and mentorship, with a focus on building and supporting future female leaders.

Key Benefits for Women Leaders ​

  • Hear perspectives from leaders across healthcare, life sciences, technology, government and the women’s health sector.
  • Explore current and emerging opportunities in women’s health, from research and prevention to AI and personalised care.
  • Consider women’s health through a whole-life perspective, addressing key issues from menstrual and maternal health to menopause and healthy ageing.
  • Connect with professionals from across the sector through dedicated networking opportunities.
  • Contribute to wider conversations around the actions and commitments needed to accelerate progress in women’s health.

Participants can expect:

  • ⁠A Women’s Networking Breakfast to open the day.
  • An Opening Vision Keynote focused on shaping the future of women’s health.
  • Four focused sessions covering women’s health, technology and AI, health across the lifecycle, and female leadership.
  • Coffee networking and opportunities to connect with fellow attendees.
  • A Closing Keynote, A Call to Action, presenting key recommendations and commitments from industry and life sciences, the NHS and healthcare, government and policy, and investors and funders.
  • An Executive Networking Lunch to close the conference.

The Future of Women’s Health Summit provides an opportunity to bring different parts of the women’s health ecosystem together, share perspectives and identify practical actions that can help drive progress across research, healthcare, innovation and policy.

We promise that The Future of Women’s Health Summit will be a valuable day of conversation, connection and collaboration, bringing together voices from across healthcare, life sciences, technology and government. You’ll leave with new perspectives on the future of women’s health, practical insights from across the sector and new connections within the community.

Registration details will be available soon. If you have any questions, please contact Shabnam Raja at shabnam.raja@lifesciencesweek.co.uk.

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