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The UK's Largest Event for Sim Techs

SIM TECH LIVE

6–7 Aug 2026 Midlands Air Ambulance HQ
Free to attend Registration closed
70+
Attendees

Simulation technicians from universities and NHS Trusts across the UK

50
Institutions

Universities and NHS Trusts represented at the 2025 event

8
Workshops

Hands-on sessions run on a carousel — attend every one, miss nothing

2
Days

Free accommodation, lunches and an evening BBQ social included

About the event
What is Sim Tech Live

The Original SIM TECH Event is Back

Two days of hands-on workshops, product demonstrations and peer networking — hosted at one of the UK's most unique venues. Sim Tech Live brings together simulation technicians from universities and NHS Trusts across the country for an event that's genuinely for them. Completely free to attend, with accommodation and meals included.

Carousel workshops

Every session runs multiple times so you attend them all — no clashes, no missing out

Unique venue

Hosted at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity HQ — an extraordinary backdrop for an extraordinary event

Free to attend

Accommodation, lunches and an evening BBQ social are all included — no cost to you

Peer community

70+ sim techs from 50 universities and NHS Trusts, as well as senior and apprentice techs across the UK — sharing experiences all in one place

What's included

Everything You Need — at no cost

Sim Tech Live is completely free to attend. We take care of the accommodation, the food and the programme — you just show up and get stuck in.

Carousel workshops
A selection of sessions in small groups allowing you space to dive into topincs one-to-one — no clashes, no missing out
Free accommodation
One night's stay included for all attendees
Lunches
Catered on both days so you can stay focused and keep the conversations going
Product demos
Hands-on time with the latest simulation equipment and technology from leading suppliers
Evening BBQ social
An informal evening to connect with peers from across the UK over food and good company
Networking
70+ sim techs from 50 universities and NHS Trusts — the UK's sim tech community, all in one place
Sim Tech Live 2026

Full Event Agenda

9.30–10.30
Registration
Teas & coffees · Product Discovery
Reception & Education Zone
10.30–10.45
Welcome from Sim & Skills
Welcome to Sim Tech Live — Nicola Cook · The work of the Midlands Air Ambulance — Emily Browne
Nicola CookSim & Skills Emily BrowneMAAC Main Room
10.45–11.30
Session 1 — Simbiosis
Sustainable simulation lab practices and working towards Green Labs accreditation.
Bronwyn Reid McDermottUniversity of GalwayMain Room
11.45–12.30
Session 2 · Rotation 1 of 3
Same 3 workshops run in parallel — attendees rotate through all 3 across Sessions 2, 3 & 4
Group A
From Screen to Scenario: A New Era of Moulage Training
Linzi Foxcroft RealFX Clinical Skills Room
Group B
Simulation Blueprint: From Blank Forms to Brilliant Scenarios
Kate Rogers Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Board Room
Group C
Challenges Faced by Sim Techs: A Round Table Discussion
Dan Blood & Shamilla Mirza-Patel University of West London Main Room
12.30–13.30
Lunch
Lunch · Product discovery
Main Room & Education Zone
13.30–14.15
Session 3 · Rotation 2 of 3
Group C
From Screen to Scenario: A New Era of Moulage Training
Linzi Foxcroft RealFX Clinical Skills Room
Group A
Simulation Blueprint: From Blank Forms to Brilliant Scenarios
Kate Rogers Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Board Room
Group B
Challenges Faced by Sim Techs: A Round Table Discussion
Dan Blood & Shamilla Mirza-Patel University of West London Main Room
14.15–14.30
Break
Teas & coffees · Product Discovery
Main Room & Education Zone
14.30–15.15
Session 4 · Rotation 3 of 3
Group B
From Screen to Scenario: A New Era of Moulage Training
Linzi Foxcroft RealFX Clinical Skills Room
Group C
Simulation Blueprint: From Blank Forms to Brilliant Scenarios
Kate Rogers Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Board Room
Group A
Challenges Faced by Sim Techs: A Round Table Discussion
Dan Blood & Shamilla Mirza-Patel University of West London Main Room
15.15–15.30
Break
Teas & coffees · Product Discovery
Main Room & Education Zone
15.30–16.15
Session 5 — Beyond the Simulation Suite
Co-creating scalable clinical skills access using the SkillShare model to enhance assessment preparation and support clinical practice readiness.
Sarah Russell & Mary O'HanlonUniversity of BirminghamMain Room
16.15–17.15
Session 6 — Technician's Fortunes Quiz Show
Sim & SkillsMain Room
17.15–17.45
Helipad Visit
A chance to visit the Helipad at the Midlands Air Ambulance, take photos and speak to the crews. Weather & emergency dependent.
Helipad
17.45–19.30
Evening BBQ & Social
Drinks and BBQ.
Midlands Air Ambulance Garden
19.30–19.45
Coaches to the Hotel
Coach transport to Ramada Hotel, Telford.
9.00–9.15
Coach Transport
Coach transport from Ramada hotel to venue.
9.15–9.45
Day 2 Registration
Teas & Coffees · Product discovery · Extra space for possible Helipad visit
Main Room, Education Zone & Reception
09.45–10.00
Welcome to Day 2
Sim & SkillsMain Room
10.00–10.45
Session 7 — Let's Play
The central role of the learning facilitator.
Nicola CookSim & SkillsMain Room
10.45–11.30
Session 8 · Rotation 1 of 3
Same 3 workshops run in parallel — attendees rotate through all 3 across Sessions 8, 9 & 10
Group A
Get on Board with the Game
Nicola Guthrie Anglia Ruskin University Clinical Skills Room
Group B
Learning the ROPES: A Technician's Guide to Pre-Briefing
Ambyr Reid University of Galway Board Room
Group C
Beyond the Manikin
Dr Jon Turvey SimFlow Main Room
11.30–11.45
Break
Teas & coffees · Product Discovery
Main Room & Education Zone
11.45–12.30
Session 9 · Rotation 2 of 3
Group C
Get on Board with the Game
Nicola Guthrie Anglia Ruskin University Clinical Skills Room
Group A
Learning the ROPES: A Technician's Guide to Pre-Briefing
Ambyr Reid University of Galway Board Room
Group B
Beyond the Manikin
Dr Jon Turvey SimFlow Main Room
12.30–13.15
Lunch
Lunch · Product discovery · Last chance to enter competitions
Main Room & Education Zone
13.15–14.00
Session 10 · Rotation 3 of 3
Group B
Get on Board with the Game
Nicola Guthrie Anglia Ruskin University Clinical Skills Room
Group C
Learning the ROPES: A Technician's Guide to Pre-Briefing
Ambyr Reid University of Galway Board Room
Group A
Beyond the Manikin
Dr Jon Turvey SimFlow Main Room
14.00–14.30
Closing Session
Thank you to delegates, workshop hosts & prizes.
Main Room
Competition Terms & Conditions
What sim techs say:
"

Sim Tech Live was a really valuable event-well-organized, engaging, and a great opportunity to learn and connect. I'm looking forward to seeing how it grows next year.

"

I would like to say a huge thank you to the Sim and Skills team for hosting such a wonderful event. I thoroughly enjoyed the two days and I felt the event was accessible for all technicians at different stages in their careers to enjoy the workshops, network and take away new skills and ideas.

"

Thank you for allowing me to attend. It was interesting and got to meet lots of lovely techs. It’s made me think about how our sim is being delivered and what can we do to make it better, which will be challenging as it means getting faculty on board. Hope to see you next year all next year.

2025 Recap

Sim Tech Live 2025 —
watch the highlights

The biggest Sim Tech Live yet. Two days of workshops, product demos, networking and a helicopter or two — all completely free to attend. Watch the recap video for a throwback to 2025 as we look ahead to STL2026.

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