World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) - UK
WHIS UK: Transforming Health & Wellbeing Through Innovation
The World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) in partnership with the Passion Project Foundation, we are dedicated to creating healthier, more connected communities by driving innovation in health and wellbeing. Through collaboration with local leaders, businesses, and healthcare professionals, we deliver impactful programmes and events that empower individuals and reduce health inequalities.
Our initiatives in London, Manchester, Sheffield, and Newcastle focus on prevention, social prescribing, and community-driven solutions to improve public health. From large-scale summits to local workshops, WHIS UK provides a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and actionable solutions that align with national health priorities.
Our Programmes & Events
- WHIS London: A flagship hub for innovation in mental health, social prescribing, and digital health solutions.
- WHIS Manchester: Connecting businesses, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to drive economic and health transformation.
- WHIS Sheffield: Focused on community-led health initiatives and sustainability in healthcare.
- WHIS Newcastle: Bringing together experts and grassroots organisations to address health inequalities and improve wellbeing.
WHIS unites investors, Ministries of Health, and industry leaders to support innovative health technologies that deliver health for all.
Join us in shaping the future of health through collaboration and innovation.
LONDON World Health Innovation Summit 2025/26
Background:
The World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) is a global platform dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through innovation,
collaboration, and community-driven solutions. Our mission focuses on Good Health and Wellbeing,
emphasising prevention, social prescribing, and holistic health approaches.
WHIS London – launching on Friday 24th October 2025
On October 24th, 2025, WHIS will officially launch its activities in London as part of our city-based expansion strategy. The initiative will focus on:
✅ Community-Led Health Solutions – Engaging local leaders to tailor WHIS services to London's unique health challenges.
✅ WHIS Program Implementation – Introducing WHISKids, WHISatwork, WHISSeniors, and other targeted health initiatives.
✅ Reducing Health Inequalities – Aligning with government policies to address disparities and promote equitable access to health services.
✅ Strategic Partnerships – Collaborating with the NHS, local councils, businesses, and third-sector organizations.
✅ Public Engagement & Events – Hosting interactive health workshops, expert panels, and networking opportunities.
WHIS London – Annual Festival of Health: Mental Health & Community Wellbeing
Date: Launching Friday 24th October 2025 (Part of Radical Health Foundation Tour)
Location: Coming Soon!
Organising team: Julie Jaye Charles CBE - Startchange, Gareth Presch,CEO World Health Innovation Summit.
Objectives:
Highlight the intersection of sports, mental health, and grassroots community wellbeing.
Engage and encourage London football clubs in promoting mental health awareness in their communities.
Provide solutions for tackling mental health inequalities through policy, social prescribing, peer support, community circles and innovation.
Support NHS Staff recruitment, retention and training.
Showcase London/NICE/DoHSC/NHS England as a leader in health innovation and future investment in healthcare
Strategic Integration with WHIS London and Start Change:
Shared Vision: Focus on prevention, investment, health equity, and community-led health and social wellbeing solutions.
Key Areas of Alignment:
Addressing Social Inequalities: NHS - ICBs, sports clubs, and local government collaboration.
NHS Workforce Engagement: Careers fair and leadership panels to address workforce retention.
Mental Health Innovation: Showcasing digital health solutions and driving policy reforms.
Corporate & Football Partnerships: Ensuring long-term impact beyond the festival.
AI and digital health in the community: Ensuring ethical adoption of new technologies.
Impact & Legacy:
London Growth Plan: support the vision for London: the city of reinvention.
NHS Workforce & Community Benefits: Supporting recruitment of nurses & doctors.
Education and training: Social prescribing and community circles.
Football/Cricket/Rugby/Tennis Partnerships: Ensuring sustained mental health initiatives beyond the festival.
Investors/Corporate Engagement: Aligning with ESG strategies to fund community health solutions.
WHIS London: an annual worldwide event for healthcare investors to meet to support innovations that can be scaled worldwide
The Festival of Health will be a cornerstone of WHIS London and Start Change, fostering a lasting movement for
mental health and wellbeing across London’s communities.
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
For more details email: info@whis.world
Manchester - World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS)
Inspiring Health Innovation in the Heart of the North
Date: Coming soon!
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Join us in Manchester, where WHIS will deliver a transformative event designed to inspire and implement impactful health innovations. As part of the program, we’re introducing WHISKids, WHIS@WORK, and WHISSeniors to support the unique health needs of Manchester’s diverse communities.
- Key Highlights:
- Social Prescribing Solutions tailored to urban populations.
- Dedicated programs:
- WHISKids: Empowering young people with tools for mental and physical wellbeing.
- WHIS@WORK: Supporting employee health for a thriving workforce.
- WHISSeniors: Ensuring dignified and healthy ageing.
- Investment opportunities to expand these solutions across the North West and beyond (*Global Innovation Centres)
Collaborate with us to bring sustainable and scalable health innovations to life.
Newcastle - World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS)
Transforming Health in the North East
Date: Coming Soon!
Location: Newcastle, United Kingdom
Newcastle’s strong sense of community and innovation makes it the perfect location for WHIS. Our event will focus on bringing WHISKids, WHIS@WORK, and WHISSeniors programs to address the specific health priorities of the North East.
- Key Highlights:
- Community-focused programs:
- WHISKids: Enhancing mental health awareness and education in schools.
- WHIS@WORK: Supporting regional businesses with workplace wellbeing initiatives.
- WHISSeniors: Creating connected communities to support older generations.
- Investment opportunities:
- Partnerships to scale WHIS solutions across the North East.
- Open discussions on the economic and social impact of health innovation
- Community-focused programs:
Let’s work together to create thriving, resilient communities in Newcastle.
Sheffield - World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS)
Global Health Innovation at the Heart of Yorkshire
Date: Coming soon!
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
As a city renowned for its industrial heritage and innovation, Sheffield provides the perfect setting for the WHIS 2025 launch. This event will introduce groundbreaking WHIS solutions – WHISKids, WHIS@WORK, and WHISSeniors – as part of a focused strategy to address pressing health challenges in the region while contributing to global health innovation.
Key Highlights:
Programs for diverse demographics:
- WHISKids: Empowering youth in Sheffield with the tools to achieve better health outcomes through education and community initiatives.
- WHIS@WORK: Partnering with local businesses to drive workplace productivity, reduce health-related absenteeism, and enhance employee wellbeing.
- WHISSeniors: Fostering healthy ageing by creating supportive environments for older adults in Sheffield, leveraging community networks and local healthcare services.
Networking Opportunities
- Engage with Investors: Showcase scalable WHIS initiatives and attract investment for regional and global expansion.
- Collaborate with Local Leaders: Build strong partnerships with Sheffield’s public and private sectors to tailor WHIS solutions to local health priorities.
Exclusive Insights
- Discover innovative funding models and strategic partnerships driving impactful, sustainable health programs.
- Learn how you can become part of WHIS’s vision for a healthier, more equitable future.
Explore how WHIS can transform Sheffield into a beacon of health innovation while contributing to a broader global mission (*Global Innovation Centres).
