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Future fit: what should care look like in 2040 and are we ready for it?

08 Oct 2026
Keynote Theatre
Future of care

What will care in residential homes look like in 2030? And looking even further ahead, what can we expect by 2040? These are questions that challenge us all, because the truth is that in 2026, none of us has all the answers. We stand at a pivotal moment for the care sector, facing an ageing population, increasing complexity of need, workforce pressures, and rapid advances in technology. So, what will lead the way? Will it be artificial intelligence, digital health innovations, predictive analytics, and robotics? Or will it be the enduring human qualities of compassion, empathy, trust, and connection? Perhaps the future lies not in choosing one over the other, but in finding the right balance between both. Join the discussion to explore how technology can enhance care, support our workforce, and improve outcomes, while ensuring that the human touch remains at the heart of every resident's experience. The future is coming, our role is to help shape it.

Chairperson
Steve Gardner-Collins, Regional Marketing Manager - The Order of St John's Care Trust
Speakers
Nadra Ahmed CBE, Executive Chairman - National Care Association
Karolina Gerlich, CEO - Care Workers' Charity
Vic Rayner, CEO - National Care Forum
Martin Jones MBE, Former CEO - Home Instead UK