About the Summit
Join healthcare simulation educators, faculty, technicians, programme leaders and clinical professionals for a full day of learning, discussion and practical application focused on the future of simulation-based education. Now conditionally approved for CPD accreditation.
SimEx Summit 2026 brings together experts from aviation, higher education, healthcare and simulation design to explore how simulation can enhance learning, strengthen curricula, improve team performance and contribute to patient safety.
Through keynote presentations, practical workshops, interactive discussion and networking opportunities, delegates will gain valuable insights and actionable ideas that can be applied immediately within their own organisations.
Why Attend?
Simulation has become an essential component of modern healthcare education, but delivering effective simulation experiences requires more than equipment alone.
At SimEx Summit 2026, we will explore:
- Human factors and crew resource management principles from aviation
- Designing simulation for meaningful learning outcomes
- Embedding experiential learning within healthcare curricula
- Building realism with purpose
- Aligning simulation with patient safety priorities
- Supporting clinical standards and governance requirements
- Practical approaches to scenario design and debriefing
- Innovation in simulation technologies and educational practice
Whether you are developing a new simulation programme or enhancing an established one, this event will provide practical knowledge, expert perspectives and valuable professional connections.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the summit, delegates will be able to:
Human Factors and Team Performance
Relate key human factors and crew resource management principles from aviation to the design and delivery of healthcare simulation and debriefing.
Curriculum Integration
Describe practical approaches to embedding simulation and experiential learning within healthcare curricula, including undergraduate, pre-registration and T Level programmes.
Simulation Design and Realism
Explain how design and realism choices in simulation equipment and scenarios can support specific learning objectives and learner engagement.
Patient Safety and Governance
Identify ways in which simulation activities can be aligned with clinical standards, patient safety priorities and organisational governance processes.
Action Planning
Develop at least one actionable plan to strengthen simulation-based education or patient safety training within their own organisation.
Learning Programme
09:00 – 09:30: Registration and Refreshments
Arrival, registration, networking and refreshments.
09:40 – 10:20: Keynote Session
From Flight Deck to Simulation Suite: Human Factors and Team Performance in Healthcare Education
Speaker: Ryan Young
Explore how lessons from commercial aviation can inform healthcare education, simulation delivery and debriefing practice. This session examines crew resource management, communication, decision-making and human factors principles that can strengthen learning and improve patient outcomes.
Includes structured Q&A.
10:20 – 10:40: Morning Refreshment Break
Networking and refreshments.
10:40 – 11:30: Keynote Session
Designing Simulation for Real Learning: Embedding Experiential Practice in Healthcare Education
Speaker: Jonathan Davies
Discover practical approaches to integrating simulation and experiential learning throughout healthcare curricula. This session will explore curriculum design, learner engagement and examples of successful implementation across educational programmes.
Includes structured Q&A.
11:30 – 12:15: Practical Application Workshop
Facilitated practical stations exploring how different simulation tools, techniques and approaches can support learning objectives, scenario development and effective debriefing.
Delegates will work in small groups and engage in practical discussions focused on educational application.
12:15 – 13:15: Lunch and Networking
A valuable opportunity to connect with fellow simulation professionals and discuss challenges, opportunities and best practice.
13:15 – 14:00: Keynote Session
Building Realism with Purpose: Innovation in Simulation Design and Educational Impact
Speaker: Isaac Franklin
How realistic should simulation be? This session explores the relationship between realism, design choices and educational effectiveness. Through case studies and examples, delegates will examine how innovation can support meaningful learning experiences.
Includes structured Q&A.
14:00 – 14:30: Practical Application Workshop
A hands-on session focused on simulation construction, design considerations and practical solutions for delivering effective learning experiences within real-world operational constraints.
14:30 – 14:50: Afternoon Refreshment Break
Networking and refreshments.
14:50 – 15:30: Keynote Session
Wellbeing, Confidence and Readiness: What Educators Can Do Before Students Step into Practice
Speaker: Genine Williams
Explore how simulation-based education can support student wellbeing, confidence and psychological safety before learners step into real-world practice. This session will examine the role of thoughtful scenario design, facilitation and debriefing in helping students manage anxiety, build resilience and feel ready to transfer their learning from the classroom to clinical environments.
Includes structured Q&A.
15:30 – 16:00: Expert Panel Discussion and Reflection
Join all speakers for a panel discussion examining common challenges, lessons learned and future opportunities in simulation-based education.
Delegates will also participate in guided reflection and action planning to identify practical next steps for their own organisations.
16:00 – 16:15: Event Close
Summary of key themes, delegate feedback and information regarding post-event facilities.
Meet the Speakers
Jonathan Davies
Principal Teaching Fellow in Experiential Learning, Liverpool John Moores University
MPharm Experiential Learning and Simulated Practice Lead, responsible for delivering a comprehensive simulation programme integrated throughout the healthcare curriculum.
Genine Williams
Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Nurse
An experienced healthcare nurse with a background in safeguarding and advanced clinical practice supported by a wealth of knowledge and passion for wellbeing, coaching and mentoring.
Isaac Franklin
Owner, Rib Productions Ltd
Specialist in the design and manufacture of simulation products and educational resources, with a focus on innovation, realism and practical application within healthcare training environments.
Ryan Young
Airline Pilot, Healthcare Simulation Specialist
UK CAA-approved Airbus Type Rating Instructor (TRI) and Crew Resource Management Trainer / Human Factors (CRMT/HF). Ryan brings extensive experience in aviation training and human factors, helping organisations apply proven safety and performance principles to healthcare education.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for professionals involved in healthcare education, simulation and training across both clinical and academic settings.
It is particularly relevant for simulation educators, clinical educators, simulation technicians, faculty and programme leaders, healthcare lecturers, and practice education teams. It will also be valuable for those working in patient safety, quality improvement, and healthcare governance roles.
We also welcome attendance from universities and colleges, NHS education and training teams, ambulance service educators, and wider healthcare training providers.
Please note: Attendance is currently limited to a maximum of two delegates per organisation. Additional places can be requested and will be confirmed subject to availability.
Venue
Center Parcs Woburn Forest Conference Centre
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Woburn Forest, the conference centre provides a modern and comfortable environment for learning, collaboration and networking.
Your delegate package includes:
- Three refreshment breaks with tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day
- A two-course buffet lunch
- Bottled water available throughout the event
- Delegate notepad and pencil provided
- Complimentary on-site parking
As an added benefit, delegates will also receive complimentary access to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise after the event, along with access to the village's restaurants.
Full joining instructions, venue details and event information will be sent to registered delegates prior to the event.
Cancellation Policy
If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so your place can be offered to another delegate.
Book Your Place
Join healthcare simulation professionals from across the UK for a day of learning, collaboration and innovation focused on improving education, strengthening practice and supporting safer patient care through simulation.