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HomeConferencesDermatology / GynaecologyBritish Society for the Study of Vulval Disease Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
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British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

Organised by the British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease
Dates13–14 May 2026
VenueNovotel Southampton, West Quay
CitySouthampton, United Kingdom
Two-day BSSVD annual scientific meeting in Southampton, with an optional educational day on 12 May and a programme covering vulval disease, VIN, histopathology, menopause, pelvic health, trainee presentation and research updates.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Clinicians and specialist nurses working in vulval disease, spanning dermatology, gynaecology, genitourinary medicine, pathology, pelvic health and vulval specialist nursing.
Networking
Good: this is a face-to-face national society annual meeting with an AGM, gala dinner and Whova event networking portal.
Research Value
Moderate: the agenda includes research updates, a trainee presentation and prizes, but no public abstract deadline or publication route was visible.
Trainee Relevance
Moderate to high: the meeting includes educational content across the core vulval curriculum, a trainee presentation, specialist nurse training, and practical multidisciplinary vulval clinic topics.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Clinicians and specialist nurses working in vulval disease, spanning dermatology, gynaecology, genitourinary medicine, pathology, pelvic health and vulval specialist nursing.
Networking
Good: this is a face-to-face national society annual meeting with an AGM, gala dinner and Whova event networking portal.
Research Value
Moderate: the agenda includes research updates, a trainee presentation and prizes, but no public abstract deadline or publication route was visible.
Trainee Relevance
Moderate to high: the meeting includes educational content across the core vulval curriculum, a trainee presentation, specialist nurse training, and practical multidisciplinary vulval clinic topics.
Programme Highlights
09:00
Education
Welcome address
Helen Lotery; Alice Plant
09:05
Education
Vulval anatomy
Alice Plant
09:15
Education
The itchy vulva
Alice Plant
09:45
Education
The painful vulva
Helen Lotery
11:45
Education
Management of common vulval dermatoses
Helen Lotery
14:00
Workshop
Parallel practical sessions including vulval biopsy, vaginal swabs, specialist nurse training, dilator therapy and interactive cases
Keynote Speakers
AP
Alice Plant
Host introduction; vulval anatomy; the itchy vulva
HL
Helen Lotery
Welcome address; the painful vulva; management of common vulval dermatoses; patient perspective; top tips from a vulval clinic career
RS
Rosalind Simpson
BSSVD chair introduction
DC
David Constable-Phelps
VIN and Plasmajet, including UHS VIN pathway
LB
Lindsay Bergin
Histopathology: DeVIL / How histopathology can help
VE
Victoria Elliot
Histopathology: DeVIL / How histopathology can help
ET
Emily Tyrrell
Menopause in the vulval clinic; peri-menopause and menopause
JW
Janet Wilson
Management of infective vulvovaginitis
HE
Helena Eagles
Research updates
AV
Angeliki Vassila
Trainee presentation: What do you call your vulva?
DL
Dr Livia Soriano
The itchy vulva: contact dermatitis and patch testing
Abstract Submission Guide
Vulval disease
VIN
Histopathology
Menopause
Vulvodynia
Lichen planus
Pelvic health physiotherapy
Infective vulvovaginitis
Urinary incontinence
Contact dermatitis
Specialist nurse training

MedicMess Tips

  • The main scientific meeting is 13-14 May 2026; the educational day is Tuesday 12 May.
  • The Whova agenda exposes the scientific programme and networking app but public registration prices were not visible without using a registered email.
  • A gala dinner at The Grand is listed for Wednesday evening with transfers from the hotel foyer.
  • The agenda includes a trainee presentation, research updates and prizes, but no public abstract deadline or publication route was visible.
Key Deadlines
13 May 2026
Conference begins
Practical Information
ParkingNo specific parking details were visible in the pages read.
By TrainSouthampton city-centre venue; check rail access to Southampton Central before booking.
AccommodationVenue is a hotel-based meeting at Novotel Southampton; no separate accommodation block details were visible on the pages read.
Venue DetailsNovotel Southampton, West Quay, Southampton. The Whova metadata lists Southampton, Hampshire.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyDermatology / Gynaecology
Organising societyBritish Society for the Study of Vulval Disease
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationNovotel Southampton, West Quay, Southampton
The Complete Guide to the British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

The BSSVD Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 is a two-day face-to-face national society meeting on 13-14 May at the Novotel hotel, West Quay, Southampton, with an optional educational day on Tuesday 12 May. It is most relevant to dermatology, gynaecology, genitourinary medicine, specialist nursing and other clinicians working in vulval disease. The Whova agenda shows a practical educational day followed by the scientific meeting: topics include VIN and Plasmajet, histopathology, patient perspectives, vulval clinic menopause issues, complex vulvodynia, lichen planus, pelvic health physiotherapy, infective vulvovaginitis, urinary incontinence, contact dermatitis and patch testing, specialist nurse training, interstitial cystitis and an expert panel. The programme includes a named trainee presentation and a short research updates session, plus prizes and a gala dinner. A public abstract-submission deadline or formal call for abstracts was not visible on the BSSVD page or Whova agenda, so abstract deadline, categories and publication outcome have been left blank. Registration is linked through Whova, but public pricing was not visible without using a registered email or joining the event portal. No CPD allocation was visible in the rendered sources read.