Significant advances in photonics are having an ever increasing impact across the biomedical and life sciences, leading to changes in clinical practice. In particular there is an increasing awareness of the potential for solving health challenges in low income nations. The conference aim is to fire your imagination. Whilst it will address advances in imaging, biomedical spectroscopy, quantitative imaging, super resolution microscopy and other topical subjects, the conference will also examine the application of biophotonic devices for global health.