Look through upcoming research and innovation events in Hampshire and Isle of Wight and beyond. 

If you have an event you would like us to add please contact hiowicb-hsi.clinicaleffectiveness@nhs.net with the title 'Research Event'.

Upcoming Events 

The Research & development Forum's 2026 Annual Conference

10-12 May 2026, Birmingham Hilton Metropole

RDF26 is the UK’s leading event for health and care research leadership, management, and strategy. From 950 delegates, 150 posters, and over 30 exhibitors at RDF25 in Manchester, the 2026 conference (10–12 May 2026, Birmingham) promises to be even better.

Bringing together professionals from across the UK, RDF26 is where the community comes together to share ideas, showcase best practice, and shape the future of health and care research & development.

To find out more information - click here 

Webinars and Training

These links take you to the events, webinars and some training opportunities at research organisations across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. To explore the training opportunities such as internships, fellowships and courses explore organisation websites here. 

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Wessex  Events and Webinars 

A wide range of webinars, talks and meeting to explore the themes under the NIHR ARC Wessex. 

The Academy of Research and Improvement Training, Workshops + Events 

Throughout the year they host and deliver a schedule of training, workshops and events that are aimed at providing opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as enabling the sharing of experiences and improvement.

The Health Foundation Events and Webinars 

The Health Foundation holds a variety of events and webinars bringing practitioners and policymakers together to discuss topics and issues impacting on health and health care.

Conferences 

NHS ConfedExpo 2026 [10-11 June] 

NHS ConfedExpo 2026 is the UK’s leading health and care conference, dedicated to improving care for patients and the public.

Join over 6,800+ health and care professionals, leaders, and partners for two days of collaboration, insight, and innovation. This is your opportunity to influence the future of health and care, share good practice, and discover solutions that deliver high-quality care for all.

Be a part of the conversation shaping the future of health and care.

Health Services Research Conference 2026 [30 Jun - 01 Jul]

The 19th Annual Health Services Research UK (HSR UK) Conference will take place at Manchester University from 30 June - 1 July 2026.

HSR UK is dedicated to the promotion of health services and social care research in policy and practice. Our annual conference is open to everyone interested in health and social care services and systems research, and offers you the opportunity to:

• Engage with innovative research: through our multi-disciplinary programme including a wide range of research presentations and interactive workshops selected for their importance and impact, alongside plenary sessions given by leaders in research, evaluation, policy, and practice.
• Build your networks: throughout the event you will have the chance to create links across research, policy, and practice communities, form new collaborations, and engage with decision makers.
• Reach a wide audience: participants attend from universities and research institutes, research funding agencies, government, policy think tanks, NHS and social care bodies, key peer reviewed journals, industry, consultancy, and the third sector.