“Excellent networking event and a fun way of getting insight into the latest developments in the area”
“The HRfH Connect event was so great that I wish it would become a regular event on my yearly calendar!”
“The bringing to together of experts in the pursuit of making the lives of people with chronic conditions better”
• Feedback from previous attendees
Join us on Friday 27 November, 2026 at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester for Connect: the annual event from Health Research from Home where you can shape the future of health research using smartphones and wearables.
We are gathering the brightest minds in academia, industry and public/patient contributors for an unmissable interactive and exciting one day event. From informative keynote talks to showcases about current research projects, we are providing unique opportunities for networking, along with inspiration for your own research ideas.
What to expect
• Lived experience and insights from our public contributors, showing how their experiences have shaped Health Research from Home.
• An inspiring keynote talk from Susan Thomas, Director of Google Health UK.
• An update from Government about the 10-Year Plan and the role of smartphones and wearables in shaping future research.
• Real-world examples of successful research projects in longitudinal population research including methods, learning, and practical insights.
• Updates from Health Research from Home with contributions from winners of our annual events programme, as well as updates on our driver projects linking patient-generated health data to national data assets.
• A thought-provoking research showcase where eight delegates compete for the prestigious Ken Rothman Award.
• Complimentary lunch, refreshments and networking breaks throughout the day.
• A place at the early evening drinks reception, providing the opportunity to engage with our speakers, experts, and other delegates.
Who is Connect for?
• Academics working in health research using smartphones and wearables.
• People living with long-term health conditions who are interested or involved in health research using smartphones and wearables.
• People working in industry in areas relevant to wearables and smartphone applications for health
• Other stakeholders interested in the area, such as government and policymakers, funders, regulators and payers.
Tickets
Tickets are priced at £60 per person. This helps us cover the costs of delivering a high-quality event, including the venue, catering, networking opportunities and speaker programme, while keeping the event accessible and offering excellent value for a full day of content and engagement. The ticket includes attendance at all sessions, lunch, refreshments throughout the day and the evening drinks reception.
Tickets are strictly limited and we’re expecting to sell out quickly. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Speakers
Dr Susan Thomas
Role: Director of Health
Organisation: Google
Lachlan Macbean
Role: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Epidemiology
Organisation: University of Exeter
Mark Hamer
Role: Professor & Head of Centre, Sport & Exercise Medicine
Organisation: UCL
Esther van Sluijs
Role: Chief Scientific Officer
Organisation: Adolescent Health Study and Professor of Behavioural Epidemiology at the University of Loughborough
Dr Kirsten Rennie
Role: Senior Research Associate and Assistant Teaching Professor
Organisation: University of Cambridge
Dr Ali Connell
Role: Director of Digital Health
Organisation: Our Future Health
Dr Mariam Al-Attar
Role: NIHR Doctoral Fellow and Rheumatology Registrar
Organisation: The University of Manchester
Dr Luke Daines
Role: GP & Wellcome Early Career Fellow
Organisation: The Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh
Will Dixon
Role: Professor of Digital Epidemiology
Organisation: Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences, The University of Manchester
