This year’s BIPOSA takes place
on Wednesday 30th September – Friday02nd October, 2026
at the Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Liverpool
Programme
Details to follow shortly
Abstract submission
We are accepting submissions for oral presentations and paper posters this year. Before submitting an abstract please read our guidance
Registration
For information on the registration fees and cancellation policy please read our guidance
Venues
Conference venue (Wednesday – Friday) – Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN
Reception venue (Wednesday 6 pm – 7.30 pm) – Rum Wharehouse, Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN
Dinner venue (Thursday 7 pm – 12.00 am) – Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG
Accomodation
BIPOSA 5 km run – Thursday morning at 7 am
Suitable for all levels – details to follow
Reception on Wednesday evening
Venue and ticketing details
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- Reception venue – Rum Wharehouse, Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN
- Free event for those with a meeting ticket (pre-booking essential)
- Doors open at 6.00 pm and close 7.30 pm
- Dress code: smart casual
Dinner on Thursday evening
Venue and ticketing details
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- Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG
- Ticketed event. Price £80 includes a set 3 course dinner and dancing
- Doors open at 7 pm and close midnight. Meal served between 7.45 pm and 10.15 pm
- Dress code: smart casual
Dietary Options
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- Allergies will only be catered for if notified at the time of booking
- A vegetarian or vegan meal will be provided if requested at the time of booking (vegetarian will be provided if halal has been requested)
- Please note that changes cannot be made on the night and any menu swap on the night will incur a fee
Important dates
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- Abstract submission closes: 10 am 24th April 2026
- Notification to authors: 18th May 2026
- Early bird registration closes: 10 am on 08th June 2026
- Pre meeting registration closes: 10 am on 25th September 2026
- Paper poster authors register and pay: before 10 am 01st August 2026 (or will be removed from programme and abstract listing)
- Free paper presenters register and pay: before 10 am 01st August 2026 (or will be removed from programme and abstract listing)
- BMJOO abstract inclusion: 1st author registration payment AND publication agreement form returned: 10 am on 01st August 2026 (or will not be included and BIPOSA’s decision is final, no exceptions)
- Submission of free paper audiovisual material: 10 am on Monday 21st September 2026
- Last date for refund request: 31st August 2026 – refer to cancellation policy
Exhibition
Please take time to visit the companies exhibiting at this year’s BIPOSA
Registration desk
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- Wednesday 8.15 am – 4 pm
- Thursday 8.00 am – 4 pm
- Friday 8.00 am – 2 pm
Evaluation
Evaluation opens on 03rd October 2026 and will be open for eight weeks. After completing the evualtion you will recieve an email with a self-completing attendance certificate (this means you have to type in your name and save to your local machine)
Certificates
CPD has evolved to focus on self-reflection not collection of evidence. If you complete the evaluation you will recieve a certificate of attendance automatically. BIPOSA does not email out certificates. Self-completing certificates are emailed automatically when you complete the evaluation form. If you require a certificate for your portfolio then please ensure you complete the meeting evaluation. It is your responsibility (not BIPOSAs) to download and keep your certificates safe
Annual Prizes, Bursaries and support
BIPOSA is pleased to announce that once again it will be supporting early career researchers, medics in training and orthoptists. For more detailed information on prizes visit our prizes page
Supporting newly qualitified orthoptists
BIPOSA supports student orthoptists and awards prizes to the top student nominated by their course tutor. This applies to the University of Sheffield, University of Liverpool, University of Glasgow and University of London. Criteria is the student must take up a post in Orthoptics in the UK.
BIPOSA provides each prizewinning student with a free ticket to the meeting on Thursday & Friday PLUS an honorarium of £200 to go towards their travel / accommodation.