All conference delegate seats will be filled through an election using the central BMA elections portal. Nominations will open on Monday 23 November 2026 and close on Thursday 3 December 2026.
Voting will open on Thursday 3 December 2026 and close on Monday 14 December 2026.
This event is free for BMA members.
What to expect from this event
Debate and decision-making: discuss motions from medical schools across the UK and vote on issues affecting medical students.
A greater focus on campaigning: approximately half of conference will be dedicated to facilitated campaign-planning sessions, helping turn shared concerns into practical action.
Interactive organising workshops: hear from organisers and campaigners about their experiences and explore approaches you could apply at your medical school.
Small-group collaboration: work with fellow delegates and facilitators on a campaign theme, contributing to existing MSC priorities and developing ideas arising from conference motions.
Connections across medical schools: share experiences, exchange ideas and build relationships with students from across the UK.
Time to socialise: meet other delegates informally and enjoy the conference dinner and social event.
What you will learn
Practical organising skills from trade unionists, campaigners and community organisers, drawing on real campaigns and lessons from their successes and challenges.
How to turn student concerns and conference motions into campaign plans, identifying shared priorities and agreeing practical next steps.
How to work collectively across medical schools, sharing experiences, coordinating activity and building student solidarity.
How to organise inclusively, taking account of widening participation, international students and differences between institutions and the devolved nations.
How to shape and contribute to MSC campaigns, combining existing priorities with new ideas emerging from conference.
Agenda
The final agenda will be published in early 2027.