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BSH Annual Meeting 2026

Organised by the British Society for Heart Failure
Dates19–20 Nov 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Trainee£276
Abstracts6 Sept 2026
The British Society for Heart Failure Annual Meeting 2026 is a two-day hybrid national heart failure meeting at the QEII Centre in London, bringing together around 800 healthcare professionals for education, workshops, research updates and networking.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 1 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe organisers expect around 800 healthcare professionals. In-person tickets include…View detail

The organisers expect around 800 healthcare professionals. In-person tickets include the Thursday networking event, workshops and symposia.

Research ValueTwo abstract routes are open: general posters and the Early…View detail

Two abstract routes are open: general posters and the Early Investigator Award. Selected applicants present orally; the top five general posters are recognised in a British Journal of Cardiology publication.

Trainee RelevanceTrainees have a dedicated member ticket category, online access, workshops…View detail

Trainees have a dedicated member ticket category, online access, workshops and masterclasses. Early-career researchers can enter the EIA if eligible, while the general poster route accepts research and examples of good clinical practice.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Inequalities in heart failureAccess to advanced careHeart failure across the four nationsClinical trials and researchEarly diagnosis and patient voiceUnder-recognised populationsWorkforce and socioeconomic inequality
09:00–09:10
Welcome
Chair’s Opening Address
Carys Barton
09:10–10:05
Session
Heart Failure Landscape
Owais Dar, Carol Whelan, Suzanna Hardman, Roy Gardner
10:05–10:30
Break
Morning Break
10:30–11:40
Session
Improving Access for All
Alan Japp, Steve Petit, Owais Dar, Tiffany Patterson, Chris Baker
11:40–12:10
Session
Lynda Blue
Becky Hyland
12:10–12:35
Sponsored symposium
Sponsored Symposium
12:35–13:40
Break
Lunch
13:40–14:05
Sponsored symposium
Sponsored Symposium
14:05–15:15
Session
Across the 4 Nations
Geraint Jenkins, Simon Williams, Lisa Anderson, Alan Japp, Patricia Campbell
15:15–15:40
Sponsored symposium
Sponsored Symposium
15:40–16:05
Break
Afternoon Break
16:05–17:00
Research session
Building Future Expertise: BSH Research Fellows, Fellowships, EIA Rapid Fire Abstracts and QI Winner
Roy Gardner, Iain Squire
17:00–17:30
Session
Hyde Park
17:30
Close
End of Day 1
Patricia Campbell
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
JM
John McMurray
Clinical Trials Update
SH
Suzanna Hardman
NICOR
RG
Roy Gardner
New ESC guidelines
OD
Owais Dar
Advanced heart failure / new guidelines
TP
Tiffany Patterson
Valves - TAVI, TEER, MTEER
CB
Chris Baker
New shock team at Imperial
LA
Lisa Anderson
England - Across the 4 Nations
AJ
Alan Japp
Scotland - Across the 4 Nations
PC
Patricia Campbell
Northern Ireland / chairing diagnosis and primary care sessions
SB
Sarah Birkhoelzer
Disparities in women’s heart failure care
MG
Maria Glover
BACPR
AbstractsOpen · 6 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 6 September 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroralmoderated posterEarly Investigator Award
Submission Specifications
Deadline
23:59 on Sunday 6 September 2026 for both poster and EIA submissions
Eia Structure
Title; authors and affiliations; Background; Purpose; Methods; Results; Conclusion; conflicts of interest; contribution statement under 100 words
Poster Format
Accepted posters are displayed online as PDF files and in person in A0 portrait format
Eia Formatting
Double line spacing, 12-point font, no colour; one figure or table permitted
Eia Prior Work
Previously presented or published work is considered when the research was completed within the last 12 months
Eia Word Limit
Maximum 500 words, excluding references, title, statement, investigator contribution and conflicts of interest
Eia Eligibility
BSH members except previous EIA winners; medically qualified applicants must not hold a substantive or honorary consultant post; entrant must be first author and able to explain their role
Eia Presentation
Top three abstracts are selected for a seven-minute oral presentation
Poster Structure
Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusion
Poster Categories
Basic or translational science; clinical research; service delivery from diagnosis to management; population health
Poster Word Limit
350–500 words
Poster Presenter Requirement
The author must purchase an in-person ticket to display an accepted poster
Categories & Recommended Topics
Basic or translational science
Clinical research
Service delivery from diagnosis to management
Population health
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £276
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£234
Standard (consultant)£468
Trainee£276
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline6 Sept 2026Checked 1 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline2 key dates
6 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
19 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelQueen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE · London
By CarNo driving route was specified on the inspected pages.
ParkingNo parking information was specified on the inspected pages.
By TrainNearest tube stations listed: St James’s Park, 4 minutes walk; Westminster, 5 minutes walk; Victoria Station, 14 minutes walk. Mainline stations listed: Charing Cross, 12 minutes walk; Victoria, 14 minutes walk; Waterloo, 18 minutes walk.
Venue DetailsQueen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE. The venue page describes the QEII Centre as a central London conference and exhibition venue opposite Westminster Abbey.
Nearest AirportThe venue page lists London City 26 minutes, Gatwick 44 minutes, Heathrow 47 minutes, Luton 47 minutes and Stansted 1 hour 5 minutes.
MedicMess tips6 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Both poster and Early Investigator Award abstracts close at 23:59 on Sunday 6 September 2026.
  • Accepted poster authors must buy an in-person ticket and provide an A0 portrait poster; a PDF is also displayed in the virtual gallery.
  • Early Investigator Award entrants must be BSH members, first authors and, if medically qualified, not in a substantive or honorary consultant post.
  • Purchase orders must be submitted by Friday 6 November at 17:00 GMT; in-person tickets are not sold on the door.
  • Check in on both days to receive all 10 CPD credits and the attendance certificate.
  • Programme recordings remain available to ticket holders for three months after the meeting.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The British Society for Heart Failure Annual Meeting 2026 is a two-day hybrid national meeting for UK healthcare professionals working in heart failure. It takes place on 19–20 November at the QEII Centre in London and is expected to bring together around 800 consultants, nurses, GPs, physiologists, allied health professionals and researchers. The theme is “Inequalities: The Human Cost”, with sessions spanning heart failure epidemiology and guidance, access to advanced care, services across the four UK nations, research and clinical trials, early diagnosis, patient experience, under-recognised populations and socioeconomic inequalities.

Abstract submissions close at 23:59 on Sunday 6 September 2026. The general poster route accepts heart-failure research and examples of good clinical practice in basic or translational science, clinical research, service delivery from diagnosis to management, and population health. Abstracts must be 350–500 words and accepted posters must use Aims, Methods, Results and Conclusion headings. Posters are displayed online as PDFs and in person at A0 portrait size; presenting authors must buy an in-person ticket. The five highest-ranked posters give an oral moderated-poster presentation, receive certificates and are recognised in a British Journal of Cardiology publication.

The Early Investigator Award is open to BSH members other than previous winners. Medically qualified applicants must not hold a substantive or honorary consultant post, the entrant must be first author, and BSH particularly encourages researchers within three years of starting an academic career. EIA abstracts are limited to 500 words excluding specified front matter and references, use double spacing and 12-point monochrome text, and may contain one figure or table. Required sections include Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusion and conflicts of interest, plus a contribution statement under 100 words. The top three give seven-minute presentations.

Registration is open, with hybrid access and recordings for three months. Published prices range from £150 online for trainee/AHP/nurse members to £468 for in-person consultant/GP non-members. The event is approved for 10 external Category 1 CPD credits. The QEII Centre is close to St James’s Park and Westminster stations.

Frequently asked
When is BSH Annual Meeting 2026?
BSH Annual Meeting 2026 takes place 19–20 Nov 2026 in Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE, London.
Where is BSH Annual Meeting 2026 held?
BSH Annual Meeting 2026 is held at Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE, London, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for BSH Annual Meeting 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 6 Sept 2026.
How much does BSH Annual Meeting 2026 cost?
Registration is £276 for trainees, £468 standard.
Is BSH Annual Meeting 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — BSH Annual Meeting 2026 is CPD accredited (10 CPD points).
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