Event ~ 6th NHS Pathology Conference: Improving NHS diagnostics

Driving System-Wide Diagnostic Excellence: A Strategic Summit for NHS Pathology Leaders - All Convenzis Events Provide 8 CPD Points Per Delegate

Pathology is the foundation of modern medicine, underpinning diagnosis, prevention, and treatment across the NHS. Yet persistent backlogs, workforce shortages, and ageing IT systems continue to challenge service quality and patient safety.

The 2025 NHS 10-Year Health Plan and its £3.4 billion investment in data and technology now create a pivotal opportunity to modernise - but success depends on people, capability, and system readiness.

The 6th NHS Pathology Conference goes beyond policy updates to focus on the practical skills needed to build a resilient, digital-first diagnostics service. Through skill clinics, real-world case studies, and lessons from national networks, attendees will gain actionable methods to strengthen workforce capacity, digital integration, and quality assurance across the diagnostics pathway.

This year’s event is framed around learning outcomes, not just discussion. Attendees will hear from NHS peers, national bodies, and industry partners, but the emphasis will be on:

Modernising pathology safely: scaling digital histopathology and AI-enabled reporting while maintaining quality and governance.
Strengthening the workforce: practical models for upskilling biomedical scientists, developing advanced roles, and embedding continuous learning.
Building IT and operational resilience: managing LIMS failures, mitigating cyber risks, and planning for service continuity.
Standardising governance and interoperability: adopting FHIR and national frameworks to connect pathology networks and community diagnostics.
Linking pathology to prevention and genomics: applying data-driven insights to support earlier detection and precision medicine.

Why Attend:

Earn 8 CPD Points by attending.

This conference is designed to equip laboratory leaders, digital and operational managers, and clinical scientists with the skills, tools, and partnerships to deliver sustainable improvement. Attendees can expect:

Hands-on learning – skill clinics and interactive sessions designed to build practical capability in digital transformation and workforce resilience.
Real-world insights – case studies from leading pathology networks showcasing measurable results and implementation lessons.
Actionable templates and frameworks – governance toolkits, workforce planning guides, and risk-management checklists to take back to your teams.
Collaborative connections – opportunities to engage with NHS England, IBMS, RCPath, and industry leaders driving diagnostic excellence.

The 6th NHS Pathology Conference is more than a policy briefing - it’s a skills clinic for NHS pathology professionals ready to modernise diagnostics, strengthen safety, and lead the next decade of digitally enabled care.

Who Would Benefit:

This event is ideal for pathology leaders, biomedical scientists, and digital transformation professionals responsible for driving improvement in diagnostics. It will also benefit ICS commissioners, clinical directors, governance leads, and IT infrastructure managers seeking practical insight into building resilient, connected, and data-driven diagnostic services.

Suppliers and partners supporting NHS pathology networks will gain a clear understanding of workforce, interoperability, and governance priorities shaping the sector’s digital future.