18 March 2026, 8.00AM - 4.00PM
until 19 March 2026, 4.00PM
In person
Address: London Marriott Hotel Regents Park, 128 King Henry's Rd, London NW3 3ST
If you have queries about an event please email events@rcm.org.uk
At the RCM education and research conference 18-19 March 2026, we are highlighting the vital contributions of midwives, student midwives and MSWs/MCAs working in education and research. These two pillars not only underpin practice but also serve as the driving force behind a strong, connected community, one that champions the wellbeing of women and families across the UK.
The conference has shared plenary sessions which include both education and research and breakout parallel sessions that focus on either education or research. The conference will have both invited speakers and those who have submitted an abstract that has been accepted for presentation along with panel discussions for delegates and Q&As.
Education and research conference directions and accommodation
Abstracts
We encourage submissions that support the overall theme of strengthening the midwifery community through research and education.
Why should I submit an abstract?
We invite you to submit an abstract of no more than 500 words (in English) for consideration as either an oral presentation or a poster. Your abstract must specify the aims of your innovation, project, research, your research processes or methodology, the main outcomes/results obtained and the main conclusions. Please identify if you required and received ethical approval.
All abstracts will be reviewed by our judging panel, who will be looking to accept submissions that display high levels of innovation, relevance to current and/or best practice and provide high-quality research/evidence or practice.
Abstract deadline: 12 October 2025
Notifications of acceptance : 10 November 2025
Presenters must be registered by: 31 December 2025
Resources
Early Bird for RCM members only until midnight 16 January 2026
| Ticket type | Members one day | Members two days |
| Maternity support worker (early bird) | £10 | £20 |
| Student (early bird) | £10 | £20 |
| Midwife (early bird) | £25 | £50 |
RCM member rates from 17 January
| Ticket type | Members one day | Members two days |
| Maternity support worker | £15 | £25 |
| Student midwife | £15 | £25 |
| Midwife | £35 | £60 |
Non RCM member rates
| Ticket type | Non members one day | Non members two days |
| Maternity support worker | £25 | £40 |
| Student midwife | £25 | £40 |
| Midwife | £40 | £75 |
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available at the conference if you are interested please contact events@rcm.org.uk
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