Psychopharmacology · Annual Conference
BAP 2026 Summer Meeting
Organised by the British Association for Psychopharmacology
Dates19–22 Jul 2026
VenueUniversity of Birmingham
CityBirmingham, United Kingdom
The British Association for Psychopharmacology 2026 Summer Meeting is a face-to-face psychopharmacology conference at the University of Birmingham from 19 to 22 July 2026. The programme includes clinical, translational and non-clinical symposia, guest lectures, poster sessions, short oral sessions, career development support and trainee bursaries.
Dr Robert BaxterMedicMess Conference Intelligence
Format
Face-to-face only; no online attendance option found.
Summary
Major BAP annual Summer Meeting for psychopharmacology, hosted face to face at the University of Birmingham.
Why This Conference Matters
Format
Face-to-face only; no online attendance option found.
Summary
Major BAP annual Summer Meeting for psychopharmacology, hosted face to face at the University of Birmingham.
Programme Highlights
Keynote Speakers
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Clinical posters
Translational posters
Non-clinical posters
BAP/RCPsych clinical psychopharmacology posters
Clinical audit or case series relevant to psychiatric practice
MedicMess Tips
- Abstract submissions and bursary applications closed on 31 March 2026; undergraduate abstracts closed on 24 April 2026.
- Training Member and student full-meeting rate is £115; non-member full-meeting rate is £835.
- The meeting is face-to-face only; no online attendance option was found.
- Registration includes access to symposia, poster/oral sessions, lunches, refreshments, conference app and the welcome reception; Gala Dinner costs £65 extra.
- Training Member bursaries waive the registration fee and provide £250 towards travel, accommodation and expenses for successful applicants.
Cost & Registration
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard registration | £835 |
| Trainee / IMT | £115 |
| Medical student | £115 |
Key Deadlines
31 Mar 2026
Abstract submission deadline
19 Jul 2026 · 12 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
CarRoutes are provided from the M6, M42, M5 and M40.
TrainCross-country services arrive at Birmingham New Street; the cross-city line runs up to six trains per hour to University station, about 10 minutes away, with the main campus about a five-minute walk from University Station.
ParkingPay-and-display parking is available in the North East Multi Storey car park via Pritchatts Road, postcode B15 2SA.
Venue DetailAston Webb Building, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TS. BAP uses the Great Hall, Bramall Hall, Aston Block C lecture theatre and Aston Webb WG5 lecture theatre.
Conference Snapshot
| Specialty | Psychopharmacology |
| Organising society | British Association for Psychopharmacology |
| Conference format | In-person only |
| Location | University of Birmingham, Birmingham |
The Complete Guide to the BAP 2026 Summer Meeting
A strong psychiatry and psychopharmacology meeting for trainees and researchers who want concentrated exposure to current clinical and translational psychopharmacology. The 2026 programme includes high-value trainee features: a career development workshop, buddy meet-and-greet, bursaries, poster prizes, short oral sessions and broad clinical/non-clinical streams. It is in person only, so budget for travel/accommodation and note that abstract and bursary deadlines were 31 March 2026.