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BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026

Organised by the BMJ Group
Dates5–5 Sept 2026
VenueShangri-La, New Delhi
CityNew Delhi, India
A one-day BMJ Group forum in New Delhi focused on translating health research into policy, practice and system change, with poster presentations and selected oral abstract spotlights.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 13 Jul 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Networking
The day includes registration networking, poster viewing, lunch and sessions with BMJ leaders, funders, policymakers, patients and industry partners.
Research Value
Poster abstracts are reviewed, displayed onsite and the top five are invited for oral spotlight presentations in the main programme.
Trainee Relevance
Most useful for doctors with research, QI, implementation science, public health or academic publishing interests; the student price is listed locally but the event is in New Delhi.
Audience
Clinicians, researchers, postgraduate students, academics, policymakers, funders, scientific editors and healthcare leaders working on health research impact in South Asia.
Programme Highlights
Key Themes
Research-to-policy translationDigital health infrastructureOne HealthImplementation scienceResearch integrityPatient voicePoster showcase
08:30
Networking
Registration, refreshments and networking
09:00
Welcome
Welcome and introduction
Kamran Abbasi
09:10
Keynote
Driving real-world impact: from health data to One Health in Indiakeynote
Major General (Prof) Dr Atul Kotwal
09:50
Break
Tea break and poster viewing
10:05
Leadership perspective
Building institutions that translate research into impact
10:25
Panel
Translating research into practice: institutional pathways to real-world impact in India
11:15
Abstracts
Abstract spotlight session: five top-rated abstracts as short talks
11:45
Break
Tea break and poster viewing
12:00
Panel
The future of health research in India: perspectives
12:50
Networking
Networking lunch and poster walk
13:35
Panel
From evidence to implementation: an Indian research-to-policy journey
14:20
Panel
Community voice panel: Nothing about us without us
14:50
Break
Tea break
15:05
Panel
From evidence to trust: research integrity as the foundation of impact
15:35
Distinguished speaker session
AI and the Future of Health Research: Opportunity, Risk and Responsibility
16:05
Closing plenary
Closing plenary and poster awards
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
MG
Major General (Prof) Dr Atul Kotwal
ICMR; President IAPSM
Driving real-world impact: from health data to One Health in India
KA
Kamran Abbasi
The BMJ
Welcome and introduction
AM
Ashley McKimm
BMJ Innovations
Editorial lead / moderator
DV
Dr Vijay Agarwal
Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO)
Panellist
P(
Professor (Dr) Narendra Kumar Arora
The INCLEN Trust International; AIIMS Bilaspur
Panellist
DV
Dr Vivekanand Jha
The George Institute for Global Health India; Imperial College London
Panellist
LG
Lt Gen Madhuri Kanitkar
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Panellist
DS
Dr Sanjeev Singh
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Session moderator and panellist
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 30 June 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroral
Submission Specifications
Formats
Poster display for selected abstracts; five top-rated abstracts receive short oral presentations.
Deadline
Midnight IST on 30 June 2026
Publication
Accepted abstracts are eligible for consideration for publication in a BMJ journal supplement, subject to editorial review, with no author publication fees.
Copyright And Ethics
The poster licence requires original work, permissions for third-party content, patient consent where relevant, competing-interest declarations, and no prior substantial publication.
Outcome Notification
Authors are informed by email by 31 July 2026.
Presenter Requirement
Accepted poster presenters must register to attend in person and upload the final poster by 7 August 2026; oral finalists have the registration fee waived.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Real-world health research impact
Implementation science
Digital health
One Health
Research integrity
Patient-centred research
Policy uptake
Quality improvement

MedicMess Tips

  • Submit poster abstracts by midnight IST on 30 June 2026.
  • Outcome emails are due by 31 July 2026.
  • Accepted poster presenters must register and upload the final poster by 7 August 2026.
  • Oral presentation finalists have the registration fee waived.
  • Travel and accommodation are not included in the registration fee.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Standard registration£177
Key Deadlines
30 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
7 Aug 2026 · 25 days
Registration deadline
5 Sept 2026 · 54 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
ArrivalFAQ advises delegates to arrive by 08:00 for registration before a 09:00 programme start.
AccommodationFAQ states travel and accommodation are not included in the registration fee.
Venue DetailsShangri-La, New Delhi; registration page states the event is in person on 5 September 2026.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyHealth research, public health and implementation science
Organising societyBMJ Group
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationShangri-La, New Delhi, New Delhi
The Complete Guide to the BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026

BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026 is a one-day, in-person meeting for clinicians, researchers, academics, policymakers, funders, editors and healthcare leaders interested in turning health research into policy and clinical practice. The programme is built around real-world impact, with sessions on digital health infrastructure, One Health, implementation, research integrity, patient voice and policy uptake. The agenda includes keynote, panel, leadership and distinguished speaker sessions, poster viewing, networking lunch and poster awards.

The research route is through the poster competition. Abstracts close at midnight IST on 30 June 2026, with outcomes due by email by 31 July 2026. Accepted presenters must register in person and upload the final poster by 7 August 2026. All selected abstracts are displayed as posters throughout the forum, and the five top-scoring abstracts are invited for short oral presentations in the main programme. Accepted abstracts are eligible for consideration for publication in a BMJ journal supplement, subject to editorial review, with no author publication fee.

Registration opened on 30 June 2026. The visible international delegate fee is GBP 177; local prices are INR 5,900 for doctors/general delegates and industry participants and INR 4,130 for UG/PG students. Registration includes full-day access, poster showcase entry, lunch, refreshments, networking and a digital BMJ Group certificate of attendance. The FAQ states that the event is not accredited for CPD and that travel and accommodation are not included.