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Infection 2026

Organised by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Dates9–10 Dec 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Abstracts6 Nov 2026
BSAC Winter Conference 2026 is a two-day hybrid infection and antimicrobial-resistance meeting at the QEII Centre in London, with oral and poster abstract routes and a full clinical programme.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 18 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingTwo days of exhibition, poster viewing and named expert sessions…View detail

Two days of exhibition, poster viewing and named expert sessions at QEII Centre provide national BSAC networking.

Research ValueAccepted abstracts are published in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance and oral abstracts…View detail

Accepted abstracts are published in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance and oral abstracts are built into sessions on both days.

Trainee RelevanceHybrid attendance, low student/LMIC concession rates and oral/poster presentation routes…View detail

Hybrid attendance, low student/LMIC concession rates and oral/poster presentation routes make it accessible for trainees building an infection portfolio.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
AMR inequitiesVaccines and IPCDigital health and inequalityInfection across the life courseClinical conundrumsVulnerable populationsUTI stewardshipGlobal antimicrobial access
08:30
Registration
Registration and coffee
09:30
Welcome
Welcome and opening remarks
Professor Andrew Seaton
09:35
Session
The domestic and global challenge of addressing AMR inequities
10:30
Session
No infection is the best treatment: vaccines and IPC
11:45
Invited lecture
Healthcare in the digital age: A new era of inequalitykeynote
Professor Tjeerd van Staa
12:20
Session
The life cycle of inequity: From neonate to end of life
13:55
Supported session
Supported presentation
14:40
Abstract session
Clinical conundrums in infection management: selected abstracts
15:55
Session
Title to be confirmed
17:10
Session
Infection management in complex and vulnerable patient populations
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
PA
Professor Andrew Seaton
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde / BSAC
Welcome and opening remarks
DD
Dr Danny Chambers
Liberal Democrat MP
Domestic AMR inequities
DR
Dr Ramanan Laxminarayan
One Health Trust
Global AMR inequities
DP
Dr Padmini Srikantiah
Gates Foundation
Vaccines
DB
Dr Benedetta Allegranzi
World Health Organization
IPC
Keynote
PT
Professor Tjeerd van Staa
University of Manchester
Healthcare in the digital age: A new era of inequality
DP
Dr Penelope Bryant
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Improving outcomes in neonatal care
PT
Professor Tim Walsh
University of Oxford
Antibiotic appropriateness and WHO guidelines for neonatal sepsis: BARNARDS II study
PM
Professor Mike Sharland
City St George's, University of London
When the medicine exists, but not for everyone
AbstractsOpen · 6 Nov 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 6 November 2026
What You Can Submit
oralposter
Submission Specifications
Structure
Title, authors, affiliations, objectives, methods, results and conclusions; suggested headings include Background, Objectives, Patients and methods or Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Word Limit
Maximum 500 words
Eligibility
Presenting author must register and may attend in person or virtually.
Figures Tables
No figures, tables or references in the abstract text; they may be used in poster or slides.
Presenter Discount
Presenting authors offered a 50% registration discount.
Poster Requirements
Accepted poster authors provide an A0 portrait printed poster and upload a PDF for the virtual poster gallery.
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£240
Medical student£100
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline6 Nov 2026Checked 18 Aug 2026
Conference timeline2 key dates
6 Nov 2026
Abstract submission deadline
9 Dec 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelQEII Centre · London
Venue DetailsQEII Centre, London, with online attendance available.
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Oral abstract deadline is 16 October 2026 at 17:00 GMT; poster deadline is 6 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT.
  • Accepted abstract presenters are offered a 50% registration discount.
  • Student and LMIC concession rates are listed separately from standard NHS/not-for-profit rates.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Infection 2026 is BSAC's Winter Conference, held at the QEII Centre in London with online attendance available. The programme is built around antimicrobial resistance, inequity and infection management across settings, including sessions on AMR inequities, vaccines and IPC, digital health, neonatal, maternal and older-person care, complex and vulnerable populations, invited papers and antimicrobial access.

Abstracts can be submitted for oral or poster presentation; oral abstracts are considered for named sessions on both days and all accepted abstracts are published in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance. Oral submissions close at 17:00 GMT on 16 October 2026 and poster submissions close at 17:00 GMT on 6 November 2026. Presenting authors must register and may attend in person or virtually; accepted presenters are offered a 50% registration discount.

Visible full-conference fees are GBP 140 for BSAC NHS/not-for-profit members, GBP 240 for non-members and GBP 100 for non-member student or LMIC concessions.

Frequently asked
When is Infection 2026?
Infection 2026 takes place 9–10 Dec 2026 in QEII Centre, London.
Where is Infection 2026 held?
Infection 2026 is held at QEII Centre, London, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Infection 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 6 Nov 2026.
How much does Infection 2026 cost?
Registration is £240 standard.
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