RDF26 – Save The Date!
Date: 23 June 2025
Dear UK R&D Community,
As part of Chair’s updates at the annual R&D Forum Conference in May, I shared that a decision by the Trustees for the 2026 conference was on hold.
We felt that with so much uncertainty in the UK R&D System at the present time, it would be reckless and foolish to make a decision without engaging with our major stakeholders – the UK R&D community.
A call to action was announced, and in response to that we not only received feedback with 250 responses to the online survey, but also comments and emails during and after the conference from delegates – all of which were taken into consideration.
The Trustees are happy to announce that RDF26 will be taking place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole 10th-12th May 2026.
What the conference looks and feels like will be informed by you, as the R&D Forum exists because of you.
For now, please save the date, and keep an eye out in the coming months for calls for abstracts, how to book and keynote speakers.
See you in Birmingham in May 2026!
Angela Topping, Chair – R&D Forum