Join us at ALF2026: Leading the future of UK ambulance services
The Ambulance Leadership Forum (ALF) is the UK’s flagship annual event for senior leaders across the NHS ambulance sector, hosted by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE).
ALF2026 is your opportunity to connect directly with the sector’s most influential decision-makers, gain insight into national priorities, and explore how ambulance services are evolving to meet today’s challenges.
This year’s theme: Sustainability
We will explore what sustainability really means for ambulance services – from environmental responsibility to financial resilience and lasting cultural change.
Expect bold ideas, practical strategies, and sector-wide collaboration.
> Register your place at ALF2026 here
Headline speakers
- Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, DHSC
- Lord Adebowale CBE, Chair, NHS Confederation
- Conference Chair: Saffron Cordery, formerly Deputy CEO, NHS Providers
More speakers to be announced soon.
What to expect
- A curated two-day residential event designed for maximum networking, learning and strategic alignment
- 350+ senior delegates, 40+ speakers, and a prestigious awards dinner
- A unique platform for suppliers and partners to showcase innovation and engage with NHS and ambulance sector leaders, nationally and internationally
Presentation of research papers
As in previous years at the Ambulance Leadership Forum, we will feature presentations at conference of research papers relevant to ambulance service delivery and leadership and/or the paramedic profession.
This welcome addition to the already busy agenda will provide a prestigious platform for those seeking to share evidence for development and change.
Stay connected
- Register your place at ALF2026 here
- Interested in partner or sponsorship opportunities? Email us at alf@aace.org.uk
- Sign up for updates — be the first to hear about new speakers, agenda highlights and sector innovations, by signing up to the ALF Newsletter form below
Huge thanks to our sponsors
As always, we are extremely grateful to our event partner Priority Dispatch, and also to our many sponsors and exhibitors, without whom ALF would not be possible.
About ALF – the history
Established in 2006, ALF brings together NHS board members, system leaders, clinicians, academics, policymakers, international delegates and suppliers – all committed to improving urgent and emergency care.
Last year’s ALF 2025 attracted a record 400+ delegates, with 60+ speakers across two days and 300 of the delegates attended a prestigious awards dinner.
If you’re shaping the future of pre-hospital care, ALF2026 is where you need to be.
For partnership and other event enquiries, contact alf@aace.org.uk