Ascent Cumbria 2026 - Global Thinking; Local Impact

We are delighted to invite you to Ascent Cumbria 2026, a research and innovation symposium bringing together leading experts, clinicians, and researchers to explore the latest advancements in healthcare and medical innovation.

Our keynote speakers include:

• Sir Jim Mackey, CEO of NHS England.
• Sir Michael Marmot, globally renowned epidemiologist and public health advocate
• Peter Howitt, Managing Director of the Centre for Health Policy and Climate Cares Centre and Lead of the Policy Workstream of the Fleming Initiative at Imperial College London’s Institute of Global Health Innovation.
• Dr Gail Marzetti, Deputy CEO of the NIHR and Director of Science, Research and Evidence at the Department of Health and Social Care.
• Mr Vanash Patel, a leading Consultant Colorectal Surgeon based in London and Hertfordshire.

Parking for the event is available in the North and South car parks at Carlisle Racecourse.

Please note that parts of the event will be recorded for promotional and educational purposes. If you have any concerns regarding this, please speak to an event staff member on the day.