Annual Conference

This event is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. These organisations have contributed to the conference through sponsored sessions, exhibition activity and promotional content.

The programme includes both promotional and non-promotional content developed and delivered by pharmaceutical companies, in accordance with the ABPI Code of Practice.

A full list of sponsors can be found here, and details of specific sponsor involvement are available on our disclosures page.

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 200+ speakers, practical skills workshops, exhibition, symposia, networking and social events and much more.

Find out more about our incredible keynote speakers and abstract award winners.

Bursaries for this event have now been fully allocated. Learn more about bursaries for other events.

This event is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. The programme includes promotional and non-promotional content developed and delivered by pharmaceutical companies, in accordance with the ABPI Code of Practice. For more infomation see our disclosures page.

Your ticket includes:


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

Pricing

Members

Non-members

Level 1

£489

+VAT

£326

+VAT

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2

£355

+VAT

£237

+VAT

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3

£289

+VAT

£193

+VAT

Allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, foundation trainee, retired and other

Student (undergraduate students only – please note this rate does not apply to postgraduate students)

Free

Level 1

£729

+VAT

£486

+VAT

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2

£535

+VAT

£357

+VAT

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3

£435

+VAT

£290

+VAT

Allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, foundation trainee, retired and other

Student (undergraduate students only – please note this rate does not apply to postgraduate students)

Free

*The Annual Conference is a 3-day event with a single ticket price for full attendance. A 2-day registration option is available only for paediatric and adolescent rheumatology attendees. This rate applies to attendance on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 April only. Postgraduate students are classified under the Clinical Academic category. All ticket prices apply to both in-person and online attendance. Payment must be made by debit or credit card at the time of booking, as we are unable to raise invoices for events. Undergraduate Students: To ensure you gain the full Annual Conference experience, we encourage students to attend with colleagues from their MDT team, as access to the exhibition hall may be restricted for those attending alone. Please note that undergraduate students will only be permitted access to the exhibition hall if attending with their MDT. If you require further information, please contact a member of the events team.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions


Venue
Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow G3 8YW Entrance: Access via the main entrance on Exhibition Way. 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.

Travel

Getting there: View travel & parking information, watch our getting to the venue guide or view taxi information.
Rail travel discount: Registered attendees can take advantage of an exclusive 15% discount on Avanti West Coast rail travel to and from Glasgow.
Some good news – all platforms at Glasgow Central Station are reopening
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

Official Provider: Glasgow Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for BSR Annual Conference 2026.
Book Your Room: Secure your accommodation via the link - Reserve your accommodation
Group Bookings: Requests for 9+ rooms should be emailed directly to accommodation@glasgowconventionbureau.com and for any other queries. Please note they cannot book on your behalf.


Accessibility & Inclusion Support
View accessibility support to make your conference experience as inclusive as possible. Dietary requirements: can be selected when you register for the event. Additionally, there will be allergen stations and QR codes providing allergen information at all catering points for your convenience.

Registration

The registration desks are located in Hall 4 and will be open at the following times:

Tuesday 28 April: 08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 29 April: 07:00 – 17:00
Thursday 30 April: 07:00 – 13:30

Please collect your badge at the desk. Badges must be worn at all times to access sessions and the exhibition. For any assistance, visit the registration desk or email events@rheumatology.org.uk.

Cloakroom

A cloakroom is available for delegates during the event:

Tuesday 28 April: 08:00 – 18:45
Wednesday 29 April: 08:00 – 17:45
Thursday 30 April: 08:00 – 17:00

Secure storage is provided for coats, bags, and personal belongings at a cost of £3 per item (card/contactless). Please ensure you collect your items by the end of each day, as unattended items cannot be stored overnight.

For lost property or further assistance, please visit the SEC FAQ page.

For security purposes, bag checks will be carried out at the venue.

To help ensure a smooth arrival experience, we kindly recommend travelling light where possible to minimise queuing times and leaving larger luggage at your hotel or accommodation if convenient.

Keynote speakers

Professor Dennis McGonagle

Heberden Oration

Professor Kimme Hyrich

Barbara Ansell Address

Dr Anne O’Brien

Droitwich Lecture

Professor Karl Gaffney

Heberden Round

Fun run

29 April | 6:40-7:30 | Outside Glasgow SEC main entrance: Get your trainers on and join us for another early-morning 5K! Runners of all abilities are encouraged to take part. Please dress appropriately for the weather and don’t forget to bring water. We’ll meet at 6:30am ahead of a 6:40am start. Joining us virtually? Share your photos on Instagram and tag @britishsocietyrheumatology.

President's Welcome Reception

29 April | 18:00 -19:30 | City Chambers, Glasgow, G2 1DU: Join peers from across the rheumatology community for an evening of informal networking in an iconic venue, and make the most of this opportunity to build lasting professional connections. Hosted by The Lord Provost, and Glasgow City Council.

Find out more

BSR Stand

28-30 April | Exhibition Hall: Designed to sit alongside the main programme, networking sessions at our exhibition stand are a great opportunity to drop by, spark conversations, and connect with others in your field of work across the rheumatology community.

"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

Sustainability at Annual Conference

Find out the plans we're implementing to become sustainable at our largest event of the year.

Find out more

Thanks to our hosts

We are proud to be hosting this event in Glasgow with the valued support of Glasgow Convention Bureau

Overview

Book your place at BSR26

BSR26 Programme

80+ sessions, 200+ speakers for the whole MDT

Your ticket includes:

In-person tickets include

Online tickets include

Pricing

Level 1

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3

Allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, foundation trainee, retired and other

Student (undergraduate students only – please note this rate does not apply to postgraduate students)

Level 1

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3

Allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, foundation trainee, retired and other

Student (undergraduate students only – please note this rate does not apply to postgraduate students)

Frequently asked questions

Venue

Travel

Accommodation

Accessibility & Inclusion Support

View accessibility support to make your conference experience as inclusive as possible. Dietary requirements: can be selected when you register for the event. Additionally, there will be allergen stations and QR codes providing allergen information at all catering points for your convenience.

Registration

Cloakroom

Keynote speakers

Professor Dennis McGonagle

Heberden Oration

Professor Kimme Hyrich

Barbara Ansell Address

Dr Anne O’Brien

Droitwich Lecture

Professor Karl Gaffney

Heberden Round

Become an exhibitor

Get in touch today to find out more about exhibiting at Annual Conference

Headline

Platinum sponsors

"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

Thanks to our hosts

View accessibility support to make your conference experience as inclusive as possible.
Dietary requirements: can be selected when you register for the event. Additionally, there will be allergen stations and QR codes providing allergen information at all catering points for your convenience.