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BIR Annual Congress 2026

Organised by the British Institute of Radiology
Dates12–13 Nov 2026
VenueThe Birmingham Conference & Events Centre
CityBirmingham, United Kingdom
CPD Points18 CPD
The British Institute of Radiology Annual Congress 2026 is a two-day in-person multidisciplinary imaging congress in Birmingham focused on practical imaging and clinical outcomes.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Radiologists, radiographers, clinical scientists, radiation oncologists, trainees and industry professionals working across imaging and cancer care.
Networking
Good: two-day in-person congress with sponsors, exhibition, industry involvement and a linked RadVision partner conference discount.
Pricing Note
Non-member standard £450 and early bird £350; BIR trainee member £180 standard and £100 early bird; BIR student/retired member £80 standard and £60 early bird. Early bird available until 1 October 2026.
Research Value
Moderate to strong: abstract/ePoster submission is open through MyBIR; BIR asks authors to choose oral or poster presentation, and the congress highlights oral presentations from top abstract submissions.
Trainee Relevance
Good: trainee member pricing is visible, the audience explicitly includes trainees, and the theme is practical clinical imaging with immediate workplace application.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Radiologists, radiographers, clinical scientists, radiation oncologists, trainees and industry professionals working across imaging and cancer care.
Networking
Good: two-day in-person congress with sponsors, exhibition, industry involvement and a linked RadVision partner conference discount.
Pricing Note
Non-member standard £450 and early bird £350; BIR trainee member £180 standard and £100 early bird; BIR student/retired member £80 standard and £60 early bird. Early bird available until 1 October 2026.
Research Value
Moderate to strong: abstract/ePoster submission is open through MyBIR; BIR asks authors to choose oral or poster presentation, and the congress highlights oral presentations from top abstract submissions.
Trainee Relevance
Good: trainee member pricing is visible, the audience explicitly includes trainees, and the theme is practical clinical imaging with immediate workplace application.
Programme Highlights
Congress theme
Practical imaging approaches for common clinical conditions
Expert-led education
Complex and challenging imaging cases
Research
Oral presentations selected from top abstract submissions
Networking
Exhibition, sponsors and industry networking
Keynote Speakers
Abstract Submission Guide
Educational
Case reports
Audit
Research

MedicMess Tips

  • Early-bird registration is listed until 1 October 2026; member-only early-early rates ended on 2 June 2026.
  • BIR trainee member fee is £180 standard or £100 early bird; student/retired member fee is £80 standard or £60 early bird.
  • Abstracts/ePosters require a free MyBIR portal account and are submitted through the education tab in MyBIR.
  • Accepted abstract authors must register and pay for the event or relevant day, otherwise the abstract or poster may be withdrawn.
  • Hospital, Trust or organisation invoice/PO payment requires the BIR event registration form rather than individual online card payment.
  • Accommodation rates are available through Reservation Highway for BIR26.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£350
Standard registration£450
Trainee / IMT£180
Medical student£80
Key Deadlines
1 Oct 2026 · 86 days
Registration deadline
12 Nov 2026 · 128 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
Contactconference@bir.org.uk
By TrainCentral Birmingham venue; the public event page gives the Hill Street address and calendar metadata.
Venue Urlhttps://www.mybir.org.uk/l/s/community-event?language=en_GB&id=a17QC00005OXcJjYAL
AccommodationReservation Highway has negotiated special event rates; booking URL listed as http://www.reservation-highway.co.uk/bir26.
Venue DetailsThe Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4EW, GB.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyRadiology
Organising societyBritish Institute of Radiology
CPD accreditation18 CPD points
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationThe Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Birmingham
The Complete Guide to the BIR Annual Congress 2026

BIR Annual Congress 2026 takes place at The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre on 12-13 November 2026. The event theme is "Optimising Clinical Outcomes with Practical Imaging", with BIR describing a programme built around practical imaging approaches for common clinical conditions, expert-led insight into more complex cases, professional development and workplace wellbeing. The audience is deliberately multidisciplinary: radiologists, radiographers, clinical scientists, radiation oncologists, trainees and industry professionals.

The congress offers up to 18 CPD credits. Registration is open through MyBIR. Public fees are listed as non-member £450 standard or £350 early bird, BIR trainee member £180 standard or £100 early bird, and BIR student/retired member £80 standard or £60 early bird. Member-only early-early rates were available until 2 June 2026, and early-bird registration runs until 1 October 2026. Hospital or Trust payment by invoice/PO requires the BIR event registration form.

Abstract submissions are open. BIR's general abstract guidance requires authors to specify oral or poster presentation, and the congress overview states that oral presentations will be selected from top abstract submissions. Accepted abstracts may be published in the BIR event programme. Accommodation is supported through Reservation Highway and the venue is on Hill Street in central Birmingham.