Wales Regional Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner 2026

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IHEEM, in partnership with our Welsh Branch and NHS Wales, Shared Services Partnership, Specialist Estate Services are joint together to deliver the annual Wales Regional Conference, Exhibition and Gala Awards Dinner.

Dates: 6th and 7th May 2026

Venue: The Conference and Exhibition are being held at the International Conference Centre at (ICC) Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales NP18 1HQ

The Gala Awards Dinner is being held in the Augusta Suite, at the Celtic Manor Golf Club.

Theme: Navigating Uncertainty – Contingency and Resilience in Healthcare Estates

This event focuses on strengthening healthcare estates to meet evolving challenges through improved planning, innovation, and workforce development. With pressures from infrastructure demands, workforce capacity, and climate-related risks, building robust, future-proof estates is critical. Bringing together sector experts and leaders, the programme explores how to build and maintain resilient systems, learn from real-world incidents, and prepare teams and infrastructure for the unexpected. Through targeted discussions and shared insights, the event aims to help estates become more adaptive, secure, and equipped to ensure continuity of care in uncertain times.

Key programme themes:

Resilience and Contingency – Strengthening systems to respond to disruption and emerging risks.
Resilience Workforce – Developing capable, adaptable teams to support sustainable estates operations.
Estates Manager Toolbox – Practical tools and insights to address daily and long-term estate challenges.
PFI: Returning Assets to the NHS – Understanding the transition process and its operational implications.
Dragons’ Den – Innovation Delivery – Showcasing innovative solutions and new approaches within the commercial sector.

After Dinner Speaker

We are delighted to announce we will be joined by Jonathan Davies (Jiffy) OBE, the celebrated former Welsh rugby player and respected sports broadcaster.