Industry Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunity: Dragon's Heart Institute Spread & Scale Academy 2026
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · All their open notices
What this is
Opportunity for organisations to become industry partners, sponsors and marketplace exhibitors at the Dragon's Heart Institute Spread & Scale Academy 2026, a three-day intensive programme (12-14 October 2026) in Cardiff designed to support health and social care teams to spread and scale innovations. The event brings together over 100 delegates including senior leaders, clinicians and transformation teams seeking partnerships and expertise.
Key points
- This is NOT a procurement exercise but an invitation for expressions of interest for sponsorship and partnership opportunities at an event.
- Deadline for EOI submission: Friday 28 August 2026 via email to sarah.yellen@wales.nhs.uk
- Event: Dragon's Heart Institute Spread & Scale Academy 2026, 12-14 October 2026, Cardiff Bay, with 100+ delegates from health and social care sector
- Participation does not provide preferential access to NHS procurement opportunities or future contracts
- Target organisations: those offering digital solutions, AI, medical technology, life sciences, improvement services, or workforce development relevant to health and social care innovation
- Further details on sponsorship packages and exhibition arrangements will be provided after EOI receipt
Who can bid
Organisations whose expertise, products or services support innovation and transformation within health and social care, including: digital and technology solutions, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, medical technology and digital health innovation, life sciences and pharmaceutical organisations, improvement and transformation support services, workforce development organisations, and other relevant sectors that can demonstrate value to Academy delegates.
Performance guarantee
Not applicable. This is a partnership and sponsorship opportunity, not a procurement exercise. Participation does not provide preferential access to procurement opportunities or future contracts with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board or NHS bodies.
How to submit
Expressions of interest should be submitted via email to Sarah Yellen (sarah.yellen@wales.nhs.uk). A template will be shared following receipt of initial EOI. Deadline: Friday 28 August 2026.
Clarifications
For enquiries regarding the Academy, contact Huw Griffiths, Head of the Dragon's Heart Institute (dragons.heart@wales.nhs.uk). Further information available at https://dragonsheart.org/programme/spread-and-scale/
Contract period
Event takes place 12-14 October 2026 at St David's Hotel, Cardiff Bay. This is a partnership and sponsorship opportunity, not a procurement contract.
Classification
WalesCardiff
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