Health Innovation in Action: Transforming Wellbeing and Care

18 November 2026 | 10:00am-3:00pm
Canolfan Pentre Awel, Llanelli

 Bringing Innovation Together

Join healthcare leaders, researchers, academics, policymakers and industry partners for an exclusive symposium exploring how collaboration is transforming health, wellbeing and care across Wales.

Hosted at Canolfan Pentre Awel, a landmark development bringing together health, research, education, innovation and business, this event will showcase how partnerships are turning ideas into real-world impact for patients, communities and the wider economy.

Hear from Leaders Across Wales
The programme features keynote contributions from Professor Tom James, Head of Innovation, Strategy and Policy, Welsh Government, and Professor Leighton Phillips, Director of the TriTech Institute and Assistant Medical Director for Research & Innovation at Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Speakers from NHS Wales and leading universities will share practical examples of innovation in action, including:

• The Swansea Stroke Scale and its potential to improve stroke care pathways.
• Building digital resilience in healthcare and preparing for major incidents.
• Innovative approaches to prevention, wellbeing and menopause support.
• Research-led solutions to improve cardiovascular health within communities.
• New models for workforce development, education and community healthcare delivery.

Why Attend?
With attendance limited to around 50-60 delegates, this is intentionally not a large conference. The smaller format creates space for meaningful discussion, direct access to speakers and genuine networking with decision-makers from healthcare, academia, government and industry.

Whether you’re looking to:

• Build new partnerships
• Explore research and innovation opportunities
• Understand healthcare priorities and challenges
• Identify routes for adoption and scale of new products and services

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the people shaping the future of health and care innovation in Wales.

Closing Discussion
The day will conclude with an interactive panel discussion featuring representatives from industry, healthcare and academia, exploring how stronger collaboration can accelerate innovation and deliver greater impact across Wales.

Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.

Book your place by Friday 6 November – pentreawel@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

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