Conference update

We are delighted to share the programme for the BMFMS Annual Conference 2026, taking place on 26 and 27 March at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. This year’s agenda brings together leading experts, new voices and fresh perspectives across maternal and fetal medicine, showcasing the breadth of innovation and excellence within our community.

Programme Highlights – click here to view

Hot topics include:

1. Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety: Supporting Our Clinical Practitioners
Join us in exploring how we can foster true psychological safety in clinical settings—ensuring every practitioner feels heard, supported, and empowered. Led by Professor James Walker, with an RCOG perspective delivered by Dr Alison Wright, and an RCM perspective by Gill Walton CBE, the conference provides a safe space for open, honest discussions about the realities of care delivery and how we can better look after those who look after others.

2. QI for Inclusion: Trailblazing Change in Clinical Practice
Don’t miss this brand-new session led by a pioneering leader in inclusive clinical improvement, Professor Mary Dixon-Woods. Discover how innovative Quality Improvement approaches are transforming patient care and creating high-quality outcomes across diverse patient groups - an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the field’s true changemakers.

Register before 15 November to take advantage of early bird rates.

We are also welcoming abstract submissions until 5 January 2026.

What to expect:

✅ Fetal Medicine and Screening - Keynote from Professor Pranav Pandya on cell-free fetal DNA screening for chromosomal anomalies as well as a keynote from Dr. Thomas Day on artificial intelligence in fetal medicine

✅ Maternal Medicine - Complex case discussions and a focused session on cystic fibrosis in pregnancy

✅ Intrapartum Care - Keynote from Professor Dimitrios Siassakos on innovations in intrapartum care - instrumental birth

✅ Postpartum Care - Keynote from Professor Arri Coomarasamy on innovations in the management of post-partum haemorrhage

✅ Pregnancy Loss and Inequalities - Addressing disparities in pregnancy loss by ethnicity within NHS maternity services

✅ Simulation Sessions - Hands on team learning in key areas of maternity care

✅Research and Innovation - Late breaking abstracts and interactive sessions showcasing new evidence

Register now and secure your early bird rate – only available until 15 November!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Conference Team at bmfms@outsourcedevents.com