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.

About Connect

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.

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.

Why attend Connect?

For £60, you’ll enjoy a full day of expert talks, policy insights, research showcases and networking opportunities, including:

• Lived experience and insights from our public contributors, showing how their experiences have shaped Health Research from Home.
• A keynote given by a recognised world-leading expert in the use of smartphones and wearables for health research.
• 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 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 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.

Ken Rothman Award Research Showcase

Could you be the next winner of the Ken Rothman Award?

We are inviting attendees to showcase their research at Connect and compete for the Ken Rothman Award.

There will be eight three-minute showcase slots available, with a Q&A session. Your showcases should cover population health research (completed or work in progress), using smartphones and/or wearables.

Why apply?

• Guaranteed free ticket to Connect for selected presenters.
• Up to £100 travel support (for event travel only).
• Win the prestigious Ken Rothman Award.
• Make valuable connections, get your hard work noticed, and position yourself as a future leader in health research using smartphones and wearables.

Presentations will be judged by our expert panel on the following criteria:

• Scientific/technical quality.
• Alignment and relevance to Health Research from Home’s purpose – “To improve the lives of those living with long-term health conditions.”
• Alignment and relevance to Health Research from Home’s mission – “To make the UK a world-leader in large-scale, high-quality health research using smartphones and wearables.”
• Involvement and engagement of patients/service users, carers and the public at each appropriate stage of the research project life cycle.
• Engaging presentation style.
• Response to questions.

Applying for the showcase

Apply by the end of September 2026: HRfH Connect 3: Research Showcase Application. Selected presenters will be notified by the end of October.

How to register to attend Connect

Tickets are strictly limited and expected to sell out quickly. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Previous events

See highlights of previous Connect events.

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