Events Diary

The BAC annual scientific meeting is face to face this year, taing place at the Aztec Hotel and Spa, Bristol, BS32 4TS.

Registration is now open and the programme can be seen at the website below.

Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge, network with industry leaders, and contribute to POCT advancement. Register now to secure your place. Participants who attend this event will gain valuable insights into UK NEQAS and its impact on advancing POCT with the day-long seminar set to feature industry experts exploring current trends and challenges in POCT the significance of POCT standards in ISO 15189.

Registration opens at 9am, with the programme commencing at 10am, running through to 4.30pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all delegates throughout the day. Attendance costs £40 plus VAT.

Pathology Visions brings together 800+ experts and peers across the field of digital pathology to address real-world, practical applications of digital pathology today, as well as the future of the field through new technologies and developments. If you are a clinician or a researcher, a technician or a trainee, PathVisions is the place for you.

With over 5,300 exhibitors from almost 70 countries and 83,000 visitors Medica in Düsseldorf is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world. A wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health and more. The extensive programme of first-class forums, conferences and special shows provides opportunities for interesting presentations and discussions with experts and politicians and also includes pitches of new products and award ceremonies.

POCT-for-Scot is hosting a full-day conference on 14 November from 9am until 5pm. Delegates will benefit from educational presenations, interactive discussion sessions and a product fair from a wealth of point-of-care testing manufacturers.

This year sees the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo, which will take place 19-23 November, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A comprehensive program, which will have a number of scientific presentations, corporate workshops, innovation spotlights and networking opportunities. 

The biennial Advances in Transfusion Symposium on behalf of the Royal College of Pathologists and the Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) UK Haemovigilance Scheme will take place as a virtual meeting over the mornings of Wednesday 20 November (9.30am to 1.15pm) and Thursday 21 November (9.30AM to 1.00PM).

Several expert speakers will update on exciting key developments in clinical transfusion practice and science. The meeting will be of interest to all those involved in transfusion medicine. This event is being supported by the RCPath Oliver Memorial Fund and SHOT. There is no cost for participation, but pre-registration is essential and separate registration is required for each day.

This internationally recognised meeting is focused on the transformative power of Digital Pathology and the advances created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. Across the health sector and pharmaceutical/biotech industry, the adoption of digital pathology is speeding up. It’s impact is being felt in primary diagnosis, clinical research and the laboratory.

This will be a two day meeting and exhibition with networking and drinks reception.

2025 will see the 40th edition of the British Society For Microbial Technology's Annual Microbiology Conference, which will return to the regular venue of the RAF Museum in Hendon, North London.

The 15th Joint Meeting of the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology (BDIAP) and the Pathological Society, in partnership with the Belgian Society of Pathology, will take place in Ghent, Belgium on 24-26 June 2025. More information coming soon.

The European Society of Pathology (ESP) looks forward to welcoming all delegates to the 37th European Congress of Pathology - either on-site in Vienna or online.