Sponsors have had no input into the content of the agenda or the choice/briefing of any speakers (other than clearly marked sponsored symposia sessions). In return for their sponsorship, sponsors have received exhibition space, sponsored symposia and other marketing opportunities. The full list of sponsors can be found here.

Abstract competition

The Medicine 2026 abstract competition is an opportunity for your research to be seen by healthcare professionals from across the globe

*Updated on Thursday 9 April at 3pm (BST)

Important information regarding the ongoing Medicine 2026 abstract competition, including submission deadlines and participation requirements:

Online participants

  • The deadline to submit your abstract poster for online judging is midnight (BST) on Thursday 9 April 2026.
  • We are unable to accept submissions after this time, as the judging period will begin shortly thereafter.
  • Participants in this category must purchase an online ticket to have their poster judged.
  • Participants in this category will not be required to deliver a presentation.

In-person participants

  • The deadline to submit your poster has been extended to midnight (BST) on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
  • Posters may continue to be submitted via the portal until this time.
  • Any posters submitted after Thursday 9 April but before midnight on Wednesday 29 April will automatically be allocated to the in-person category.
  • Participants in this category must purchase an in-person ticket to present.
  • Presentations will take place at the RCP at Regent’s Park, on 13 or 14 May 2026. Time slots will be allocated nearer the time.

All participants

  • Please note that from 10–15 April we will be performing essential maintenance work on the RCP portal. During this period, some services, including event payments, will be temporarily unavailable.
  • A second opportunity to purchase tickets will be available from Friday 16 April to Wednesday 29 April 2026.
  • Participants who have not purchased the appropriate ticket by this deadline will not be considered by the judges.
  • If you have had more than one abstract accepted, you must follow the above process for each abstract that you wish to submit a poster for.

If you intend to participate online, you must confirm your participation by midnight (BST) on 9 April 2026.

You can find all poster guidance and link to submit your poster in the original acceptance email, and on the poster submission portal.

Please contact us at conferences@rcp.ac.uk if you have any questions.

General information

Eligibility
Delegates from all career grades and specialties, from both the UK and overseas. Authors and co-authors must be a healthcare professional, work in healthcare or study medicine or a related field.

Prizes and benefits

  • Best overall presentation: £1,000 prize, and the best presentation in each category will receive certificate. This award is exclusive to in-person participants who present at the conference.
  • Best poster: £500 prize, and a certificate for the runner up. This award is exclusive to online participants whose posters are judged virtually.
Winning abstracts will be reviewed for publication in one of the RCP publishing streams.

Submissions
The submission period has now closed. All submitters have been informed of the shortlisting decision by email.

Please note that a separate two-day ticket is required for each poster presented. If you have multiple abstracts accepted, we recommend assigning a co-author to present on your behalf where possible.

Winners
Results of the competition will be announced during the closing speech on day 2 of the conference and published here.