Business in the Community has announced that Medical Doctor and TV Presenter Dr Ranj Singh will feature as keynote speaker at the 2026 Healthy Working Lives conference, Northern Ireland’s largest workplace wellbeing event, on 3 June at Galgorm Resort.
Hosted by BBC Health Correspondent Marie‑Louise Connolly, the half‑day conference will bring together leading voices from across the business and health sectors and is delivered in partnership with key sponsor Britvic Ireland and supporting partner Henderson Group.
Attracting more than 170 HR professionals, operational managers, and workplace wellbeing practitioners, this annual event provides a powerful platform for employers to connect, learn, and explore forward-looking strategies for creating healthier, more resilient workplaces.
Keynote speaker, Dr Ranj Singh – Medical Doctor and well-known TV Presenter of Morning Live, Save Money: Good Health & Save Money: Lose Weight and BAFTA award-winning CBeebies series, Get Well Soon – will bring his extensive experience to explore the growing importance of empathy, openness, and leadership in building healthier workplaces.
Interactive breakout sessions will address key wellbeing themes including: Equipping Managers to Understand and Confidently Discuss Menstrual Health; Simple Strategies for Integrating Movement into the Workday; How Compassionate Leadership Drives Trust and Reduces Burnout; and Building Inclusive Workplaces Through Cultural Competency.
Brenda McGale, National Account Manager, Wider North Britvic Ireland said: “At Britvic Ireland, we believe that a healthy workforce is the foundation of a thriving business. In our own business, we are continually advancing our products to benefit the health and wellbeing of our consumers, along with a focus on sustainability through reducing carbon, water and packaging waste. We are delighted to support the Healthy Working Lives Conference, which will provide invaluable insights and practical strategies for employers to foster a culture of wellbeing”.
Henderson Group’s HR Director, Kathy Simpson added: “At Henderson Group, supporting the health and wellbeing of our people is core to how we do business. We are proud to stand alongside Business in the Community as a supporting partner of the Healthy Working Lives Conference, an event that empowers employers to create workplaces where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. The insights shared today will help all of us build stronger, more compassionate organisations for the future.”
Business in the Community’s Workplace Programme Manager, Catherine Downey added: “The aim of this year’s conference is to inspire and inform employers as they adapt their approach to workplace wellbeing. We’re bringing together expert speakers, practical examples, and evidence-led sessions to ensure attendees leave with valuable insight and tangible actions they can take back to their organisations.”
The programme will include perspectives from leading organisations such as Bank of Ireland, Fujitsu and Henderson Group, and delegates will have the opportunity to network with peers and receive a special Elemis gift bag at the end of the event.
To reserve your place, please visit www.bitcni.org.uk/HWL

