Annual Conference

Overview

Date

28-30 April 2026

Venue

Glasgow SEC and Online

Annual Conference is the leading rheumatology event, bringing together over 2,000 delegates for three days of learning, knowledge sharing, networking and innovation. The conference welcomes rheumatology professionals from across the UK including consultants, trainees, nurses and allied health professionals and those working in paediatric and adolescent rheumatology.

This award-winning hybrid conference allows attendees the flexibility of joining in-person or online and will be available on demand for six months. Secure your place for a guaranteed access all areas pass to the whole conference featuring over 70 sessions and 100+ speakers, practical skills workshops, exhibition, symposia, networking and social events and much more.

Find out more about our incredible keynote speakers

Early-bird tickets coming soon

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Venue and travel

Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow G3 8YW

Entrance: Access via the main entrance on Exhibition Way.
Getting There: View travel & parking information
Delegate Destination Experience

Discover Glasgow: Visit the Glasgow Convention Bureau website for more information on Glasgow as a destination. Discover everything to do in Glasgow, from events and attractions to fine dining and a great night out.
Plan Your Journey: Use the free You Smart Thing travel-planning tool here to explore travel options and track the sustainability of your journey.

Accommodation

Accommodation

Official Provider: Glasgow Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for BSR Annual Conference 2026.
Book Your Room: Secure your accommodation via the online system. Negotiated delegate rates are available until 17 March 2026 – book early to guarantee a room. Reserve your accommodation
Group Bookings: Requests for 9+ rooms should be emailed directly.
Assistance: Contact accommodation@glasgowconventionbureau.com for queries. Please note they cannot book on your behalf.


Accessibility
Learn More: View accessibility support to make your conference experience as inclusive as possible. Discuss Requirements: Email our team at events@rheumatology.org.uk


In-person tickets include
Access to all parallel and plenary sessions and exhibition onsite Access to online platform where content’s hosted Ability to participate in sessions through voting, questions and chatting through the app and online platform Ability to network with other attendees online Exclusive on-site workshops and networking events Six months on-demand access to the programme after the conference


Online tickets include
Access to online platform where content’s hosted All parallel and plenary sessions in real-time Ability to participate in sessions through voting, questions and chatting through the app and online platform Ability to network with other attendees online Six months on-demand access to the programme after the conference

Keynote speakers

Professor Dennis McGonagle

Heberden Oration

Professor Kimme Hyrich

Barbara Ansell Address

Dr Anne O’Brien

Droitwich Lecture

Professor Karl Gaffney

Heberden Round

"The networking area in the main hall was fantastic, as were all the speakers; there were too many talks I wanted to attend that overlapped! I also really enjoyed the online platform and chat function."

Attendee, 2025

"Excellent speakers from a diverse range of fields and places. The programme never fails to highlight a new area of learning, as well as consolidating knowledge and providing essential updates in the core conditions"

Attendee, 2025

"I really enjoyed the range of Paediatric and Adolescent sessions with different topics and speakers from across the multidisciplinary team"

Attendee, 2025

"Being able to attend both online and in person is excellent. I feel that I get much more out of the conference and quality CPD"

Attendee, 2025

"The sessions and nurse workshops were brilliant, and networking and connecting with colleagues past and present was great"

Attendee, 2025

"The quality of the talks were fantastic, speakers were fantastic and lots of useful MDT information. It had something for everyone, and the new interactive workshops were very useful."

Attendee, 2025

Overview

Register your interest BSR26

Be first to hear when early-bird bookings open.

Frequently asked questions

Venue and travel

Accommodation

Accessibility

Learn More: View accessibility support to make your conference experience as inclusive as possible.
Discuss Requirements: Email our team at events@rheumatology.org.uk

In-person tickets include

Online tickets include

Keynote speakers

Professor Dennis McGonagle

Heberden Oration

Professor Kimme Hyrich

Barbara Ansell Address

Dr Anne O’Brien

Droitwich Lecture

Professor Karl Gaffney

Heberden Round

Michael Mason Research Award

The Michael Mason Award recognises outstanding clinical or scientific research by an early-stage rheumatology researcher developing a distinctive body of original work. Submission deadline: 23 January 2026

"The networking area in the main hall was fantastic, as were all the speakers; there were too many talks I wanted to attend that overlapped! I also really enjoyed the online platform and chat function."

"Excellent speakers from a diverse range of fields and places. The programme never fails to highlight a new area of learning, as well as consolidating knowledge and providing essential updates in the core conditions"

"I really enjoyed the range of Paediatric and Adolescent sessions with different topics and speakers from across the multidisciplinary team"

"Being able to attend both online and in person is excellent. I feel that I get much more out of the conference and quality CPD"

"The sessions and nurse workshops were brilliant, and networking and connecting with colleagues past and present was great"

"The quality of the talks were fantastic, speakers were fantastic and lots of useful MDT information. It had something for everyone, and the new interactive workshops were very useful."

Safeguarding code of conduct

Annual Conference

Overview

Register your interest BSR26

Be first to hear when early-bird bookings open.

Frequently asked questions

Venue and travel

Accommodation

Accessibility

Learn More: View accessibility support to make your conference experience as inclusive as possible. Discuss Requirements: Email our team at events@rheumatology.org.uk

In-person tickets include

Online tickets include

Keynote speakers

Professor Dennis McGonagle

Heberden Oration

Professor Kimme Hyrich

Barbara Ansell Address

Dr Anne O’Brien

Droitwich Lecture

Professor Karl Gaffney

Heberden Round

Michael Mason Research Award

The Michael Mason Award recognises outstanding clinical or scientific research by an early-stage rheumatology researcher developing a distinctive body of original work. Submission deadline: 23 January 2026

"The networking area in the main hall was fantastic, as were all the speakers; there were too many talks I wanted to attend that overlapped! I also really enjoyed the online platform and chat function."

"Excellent speakers from a diverse range of fields and places. The programme never fails to highlight a new area of learning, as well as consolidating knowledge and providing essential updates in the core conditions"

"I really enjoyed the range of Paediatric and Adolescent sessions with different topics and speakers from across the multidisciplinary team"

"Being able to attend both online and in person is excellent. I feel that I get much more out of the conference and quality CPD"

"The sessions and nurse workshops were brilliant, and networking and connecting with colleagues past and present was great"

"The quality of the talks were fantastic, speakers were fantastic and lots of useful MDT information. It had something for everyone, and the new interactive workshops were very useful."

Safeguarding code of conduct

Learn More: View accessibility support to make your conference experience as inclusive as possible.
Discuss Requirements: Email our team at events@rheumatology.org.uk