Cardiology · Annual Conference
BSEcho 2026
Organised by the British Society of Echocardiography
Dates16–17 Oct 2026
VenueManchester Central Convention Complex
CityManchester, United Kingdom
FormatIn-person + Hybrid
British Society of Echocardiography 35th annual conference in Manchester, bringing the echo community together for education, research, workshops, exhibitors, speakers and networking.
Audience
Echocardiographers, cardiac physiologists, clinical scientists, cardiologists and clinicians involved in echocardiography practice.
Networking
The registration page highlights dedicated social time, peer-to-peer mentoring, a conference newbie meetup, drinks reception and 35th anniversary celebrations.
Pricing Note
Registration is open until 2 October 2026. Standard full-conference rates are member GBP 360 and non-member GBP 410; early-bird full-conference rates close 31 July 2026 and are member GBP 310 and non-member GBP 360.
Research Value
Investigator of the Year and BSEcho abstract submissions offer short in-person presentations, physical posters, ePosters and audio descriptions, with successful abstracts published in a supplement to Echo Research and Practice.
Trainee Relevance
Useful for trainees and developing practitioners in echocardiography because the programme includes workshops, practical imaging topics, artificial intelligence, clinical skills for Level 3 accreditation, mentoring and community networking.
DM
Dr Mark Belham
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
MS
Mrs Sadie Bennett
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
DM
Dr Mamta Buch
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
DC
Dr Claire Colebourn
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
DA
Dr Aparna Deshpande
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
DL
Dr Laura Dobson
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
MI
Mr Ivo Ferreira De Andrade
DR
Dr Robert Kelly
Beacon Hospital, Dublin
MD
Mr Dario Leal De Freitas
PG
Prof Guy Lloyd
Barts Health NHS Trust
PD
Prof David Oxborough
Liverpool John Moores University
Keynote
PP
Prof Partho Sengupta
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
DR
Dr Rick Steeds
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
ML
Mrs Lauren Turvey-Haigh
DA
Dr Anastasia Vamvakidou
TransportManchester Central is described as easy to reach via Manchester's multi-modal transport network.
AccommodationAccommodation is managed by Reservation Highway, with preferential rates for event delegates and options to extend stays to Saturday or Sunday nights.
Venue DetailsManchester Central Convention Complex, Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX.
Accommodation Urlhttp://www.reservation-highway.co.uk/bse26
BSEcho 2026 is the British Society of Echocardiography's 35th annual conference, taking place at Manchester Central on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2026, with on-demand access through the BSE hybrid platform from Wednesday 21 October 2026. The meeting is aimed at the multidisciplinary echo community, including echocardiographers, cardiac physiologists, clinical scientists, cardiologists and clinicians using echocardiography in practice. The official registration page describes a flagship event focused on education, networking and celebration, with innovation content including artificial intelligence and practical clinical applications, plus dedicated social time, peer-to-peer mentoring and 35th anniversary activities. Registration is open until Friday 2 October 2026. Standard full-conference fees are listed as GBP 360 for members and GBP 410 for non-members, with early-bird full-conference rates of GBP 310 for members and GBP 360 for non-members closing on Friday 31 July 2026. Late onsite registration re-opens at 08:00 on Friday 16 October for in-person attendance, and on-demand registration re-opens from Monday 19 October until Wednesday 11 November 2026. Abstract submissions for BSEcho 2026 and Investigator of the Year closed on Sunday 7 June 2026 at 23:59. The abstracts page invites clinicians and researchers to submit original research, audit or service evaluation, novel working practice and innovative service improvement work. Highest-scoring abstracts are invited for short in-person presentation, while suitable abstracts may also be shown as physical posters, ePosters and short audio descriptions on the hybrid platform. Successful abstracts are published in a conference supplement to Echo Research and Practice. Travel information confirms Manchester Central Convention Complex as the venue, with accommodation rates managed through Reservation Highway.