IG27 partners with Medilink Midlands to deliver Warrior Care Conference
The Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 has announced a partnership with Medilink Midlands to support the delivery of the Warrior Care Conference, taking place on 12–13 July 2027 at The Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham.
Delivered in collaboration with the UK Defence Medical Command, the conference will run alongside the Games and will bring together global leaders, innovators and decision-makers committed to improving outcomes for the wounded, injured and sick Armed Forces community.
As a leading life sciences and health technology industry association, Medilink Midlands brings expertise in connecting industry and supporting innovation, making it a strong partner in delivering a conference focused on collaboration and impact.
The Warrior Care Conference will reflect the core themes of the Invictus Games; Recovery, Resilience and Reconnection and provide an international platform bringing together stakeholders from across defence, healthcare, rehabilitation and technology to:
Showcase innovation in rehabilitation, care and assistive technologies
Share research, insights and best practice
Build new strategic partnerships
Connect directly with key decision-makers.
Together, the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 organising team, UK Defence Medical Command and Medilink Midlands will create a unique environment that bridges clinical expertise, technological innovation and lived experience, with a shared commitment to improving long-term outcomes for service personnel.
The Midlands has a long-standing strength in health technology, rehabilitation and clinical innovation, supported by a growing ecosystem spanning industry, academia and the NHS.
Jules Merrison, Director of Impact, Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, said:
“We’re proud to partner with Medilink Midlands to deliver the Warrior Care Conference alongside the Games. Their expertise across the life sciences and health technology sectors makes them an invaluable partner in bringing together the people, ideas and innovations that can drive meaningful change for the Armed Forces community.
This conference will be a vital platform for collaboration, showcasing global leadership in recovery, rehabilitation and care, and creating opportunities to share knowledge and accelerate innovation that supports the long-term recovery and wellbeing of wounded, injured and sick service personnel.”
Melanie Davidson, CEO, Medilink Midlands, said:
“This partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 reflects a shared commitment to improving outcomes for the wounded, injured and sick Armed Forces community through collaboration and innovation.
The Warrior Care Conference will bring together expertise from across defence, healthcare, rehabilitation and technology, supporting meaningful engagement and real-world impact.
We look forward to contributing to this international conversation and continuing to champion innovation in rehabilitation and health technology across the Midlands.”
Partner and exhibitor opportunities for the Warrior Care Conference are limited and are expected to attract significant international interest. Organisations seeking to engage with this growing global sector are encouraged to connect early with Medilink Midlands at events@medilinkmidlands.com.
