The RCM is offering one full member and one student midwife member the opportunity to win free registration and £1200 to support flight and accommodation costs to attend the 34th International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress in Lisbon in June 2026 as its official blogging partner.
The ICM Triennial Congress is one of the largest international events in midwifery, attracting midwives from all over the world from over 80 countries.
The 34th triennial congress will take place in Lisbon, Portugal from 14-18 June 2026, and will focus upon the theme of ‘One Million More Midwives’
The winners will be required to attend a specified number of events throughout the week* (to be confirmed after successful selection) and produce a of blog and social posts detailing learning outcomes from sessions and reflecting on their ICM experience which will be disseminated via the RCM blog and social media platforms.
Winners will also be required to attend the official opening ceremony and drinks reception
Prize breakdown:
Full member:
Registration to ICM Lisbon
Hotel for 5 nights
Costs towards flight up to £300
Student member:
Registration to ICM Lisbon
Hotel for 5 nights
Costs towards flight up to £300
To be eligible applicants must be a current member of the RCM and confident in using social media and blogging platforms.
If you would like to enter complete the online application form
Deadline for entries is Midnight Friday 16 January 2026. Incomplete and late submissions will not be accepted.
For more information on the 34th ICM Triennial Congress visit: www.midwives2026.org/
* Full schedule outlining minimum sessions to be attended throughout the conference will be detailed at a later date
