This year’s BIPOSA takes place
on Wednesday 30th September – Friday02nd October, 2026
at the Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Liverpool
BIPOSA is SOLD OUT for Thursday and Friday and the dinner
There is no reserve list, and unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate anyone at the meeting without a valid ticket for Thursday and Friday.
The venue has a strict capacity limit, and for health and safety reasons, we cannot accept any further delegate registrations.
We cannot make exceptions, so please do not contact us regarding tickets or turn up at the meeting expecting to be accommodated.
Registration and Payment Policy
Please note that we are not accepting requests for invoices this year. We kindly ask that you do not request an invoice, as we will not be able to provide one. We are unable to process registrations via purchase order, set organisations up as suppliers, or enter into extended administrative correspondence regarding alternative payment arrangements.
Places are confirmed only upon receipt of payment. We are unable to reserve places or hold registrations pending payment. Payment must be made at the time of registration via the online booking system. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be guaranteed until payment has been received.
Programme
use the main menu to select programme days or visit directly
Venues
Conference venue (Wednesday – Friday) – Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN
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Reception venue (Wednesday 6 pm – 7.30 pm) – West Bay & 401, Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN
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Dinner venue (Thursday 7 pm – 12.00 am) – Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG
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Parking
Win a professional portrait at BIPOSA
The Local Organising Committee has organised a social media competition exclusively for meeting delegates, with the chance to win a professional portrait session during the BIPOSA Liverpool meeting.
Eligibility: A valid BIPOSA Liverpool meeting registration is required to enter
Portrait sessions will take place during the lunch break on Thursday and Friday only
For more details please visit the competition rules
Competition closes at 5.00 pm on 24 September
Please note that BIPOSA is not responsible for the organisation or administration of this competition and cannot enter into any discussion or correspondence regarding the competition. Please refer to the competition rules for further information
Accomodation
Limited availabillity at the Titanic Hotel:
There is a code 2909BI and phone reservations on 0151 482 5780
BIPOSA does not recommend specific hotels or accommodation providers. Delegates are welcome to use the many hotel comparison websites available to find accommodation that best suits their individual requirements and budget.
Presenting a free paper or displaying a poster?
Please refer to our guidance on audio-visual materials (including submission deadlines) and poster specifications. Check the links below for more info. We want your work to be presented to the highest possible standard, so we encourage you to carefully review the guidance and ensure that your materials meet the required specifications.
Please also refer to previous email correspondence and the programme to confirm the presentation format and opportunities you have been offered.
Free papers (oral presentation)
BIPOSA 5 km run – Thursday morning at 7 am
Suitable for all levels – meet outside the Hilton Hotel near the Liverpool sign
Reception on Wednesday evening
Venue and ticketing details – SOLD OUT
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- Reception venue – West Bay, 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
- Reception finishes at 7.30 pm
- Dress code: smart casual
Dinner on Thursday evening
Venue and ticketing details – SOLD OUT
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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
- Meal served between 7.45 pm and 10.15 pm
- Event ends at 1 am
- 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
Early bird registration closes: 10 am on 08th June 2026
Pre meeting registration closes: 10 am on 25th September 2026 – Thursday, Friday and the dinner fully booked
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
Registration
For information on the registration fees and our cancellation policy please read our registration guidance
Exhibition
Please take time to visit the companies exhibiting at this year’s BIPOSA
Registration desk
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- Wednesday 8.00 am – 4 pm
- Thursday 8.00 am – 4 pm
- Friday 8.00 am – 2 pm
Paper posters
All printed posters must be produced in A1 portrait format
An A1 poster size in portrait format is:
59.4 cm × 84.1 cm
594 mm × 841 mm
You are responsible for putting up your own poster. Paper posters should be mounted on Wednesday morning and removed on Friday afternoon. Posters will remain on display throughout the meeting and will be available for viewing across all three days.
As a condition of acceptance, the first named author must register for the meeting, pay the applicable registration fee by the stated deadline, and attend in person for at least one day of the meeting.
For the full specification and more information on puttng up your printed paper poster please visit our guidance
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 section
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.