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LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026

Organised by the Local Government Association / The Health Foundation
Dates7–9 Jul 2026
VenueBournemouth International Centre (BIC)
CityBournemouth, United Kingdom
A three-day local government conference and exhibition in Bournemouth with Health Foundation presence, covering health inequalities, public health, social care and wider determinants of health.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 10 Jul 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Senior local government, public sector, charity and business representatives with interests in public health, social care and wider determinants of health.
Why This Conference Matters
Networking
Large three-day conference and exhibition with more than 1,600 delegates reported on the LGA event page.
Research Value
No visible abstract submission or publication route; value is policy exposure rather than research presentation.
Trainee Relevance
Most relevant for public-health trainees or doctors with a health-policy, inequalities or integrated-care focus; not a typical junior doctor clinical conference.
Programme Highlights
Conference programme
Policy debate, innovation and networking around local government, public health, social care and wider determinants of health

MedicMess Tips

  • Check whether the programme sessions align with public-health or policy learning objectives before using study leave.
  • Accommodation is separate from conference registration according to the LGA event page.
  • Health Foundation presence is listed as stand P30.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Standard registration£799
Key Deadlines
7 Jul 2026
Conference begins
Practical Information
AccommodationThe LGA registration page states accommodation must be booked separately via the useful information tab.
Venue DetailsBournemouth International Centre (BIC), Bournemouth
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyPublic health, local government and social care policy
Organising societyLocal Government Association / The Health Foundation
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationBournemouth International Centre (BIC), Bournemouth
The Complete Guide to the LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026

The LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026 runs from 7 to 9 July at the Bournemouth International Centre. The Health Foundation page says it will exhibit at stand P30, with the event covering health inequalities and trends, local government and place, public health and prevention, social care and wider determinants of health. The event is aimed at senior representatives from local authorities, central government, other public sector bodies, charities and businesses, rather than a clinical training audience. The linked LGA event page describes a three-day programme of policy debate, innovation and networking under the theme 'From neighbourhoods to nations - building lasting futures locally'. The programme is stated to be live and continuing to develop. Visible delegate fees on the LGA site are £599 + VAT for LGA members and £799 + VAT for non-members; no student, trainee or early-bird rate was visible. No abstract submission route, presentation formats, publication outcome or CPD accreditation were visible on the pages inspected. For MedicMess readers, this is most relevant to doctors and public-health trainees with a policy, health inequalities, local government or integrated-care interest, rather than those seeking specialty CPD or portfolio abstract presentation.