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Authorising Engineers Conference and Exhibition
Following on from the highly successful Authorising Engineers Conference in 2025, Leading the Standard, we are back with Implementing the Standard, sponsored by ETA Projects.
The conference builds on last year’s outcomes, providing updates on the recently signed NHS agreement and its implications for Authorising Engineers (AEs). A key focus is the implementation of robust governance arrangements, with clear evidence and recording of competency at individual and contractor levels to support compliance, assurance and patient safety.
The programme will feature updates from IHEEM’s Technical Platforms, highlighting current priorities, emerging challenges and evolving standards across key disciplines including Fire Safety, the newly established Lifts Technical Platform, and Medical Engineering. Sessions will explore the expanding role of the AE in supporting healthcare organisations, provide guidance on what to expect when applying to become an Authorising Engineer or seeking Professional Registration, and examine the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Register now to learn more about the latest developments affecting Authorising Engineers, gain valuable insights from industry experts, and network with peers from across the healthcare engineering sector.
Target Audience
If you come from any of the below roles this conference is a must for you.
- Authorising Engineers
- Authorised and Competent Persons
- NHS Tradespeople
- Apprentices
- Compliance officers and those responsible for reporting on the governance of the estates and facilities functions
To attend, please complete the delegate form.
Healthcare Estates 2026
IHEEM’s annual Conference, Exhibition and Awards takes place on 13-14 October at Manchester Central and will once again act as an invaluable event for professionals involved in the funding, design, building, management and maintenance of healthcare facilities.
IHEEM Scotland Regional Conference, Exhibition & Gala Awards Dinner 2026
IHEEM, in partnership with the Scotland Branch, is joining together to deliver the first annual Regional Conference, Exhibition and Gala Awards Dinner.
Dates: 10th-11th November 2026
Venue: The Conference and Exhibition are being held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival Sq, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
The Gala Awards Dinner is being held in the Playfair Library, University of Edinburgh
Theme: Scotland’s Future NHS Estate
A strategic look at how policy, investment and delivery will shape safe, sustainable and high‑quality healthcare environments.
Key Topics
- Strategic Investment
- Sustainability
- Digital Transformation
- Infection Control
- Governance & Assurance
Programme Structure
- Day one – Strategy, Policy and Investment
Focus on national strategy, policy priorities and investment frameworks that will guide the future development of Scotland’s NHS estate. - Day two – Delivery and Impact
Examination of project delivery, best practice and real‑world case studies, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes, lessons learned and demonstrable impact.
Additional programme details will follow soon.
To find out more and register to attend, please visit:
https://uhei.uk/scotland/registration/
Exhibition details:
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