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POCT Innovators events bring together leaders in point-of-care diagnostics to share best practice, discuss hot topics and hear from speakers across the POCT community. The event will be supported by industry leaders including a large exhibition of the latest innovations in medical devices and diagnostic tests.From hospital to community, roles are changing and services are expanding. The focus of this meeting will be the effective provision of point of care across the healthcare landscape, ensuring quality and governance remain at the heart of what we do, ensuring optimised patient care.

This in-person master class from UK NEQAS begins with a discussion of preparation techniques for the most encountered cytology specimens, benign cells found in these samples and the most encountered malignancies.

This in-person master class from UK NEQAS will include discussion on specimens obtained using radiological guidance as part of ROSE (rapid on-site evaluation) service, and will look at preparation methods, cell morphology and quality issues. Utilising presentations, hands on and discussion-based sessions.

Looking at a range of normal tissues and discussing the histological changes observed during malignancy that provide the ability to identify the presence of tumours. This focussed webinar will be looking at a range of normal tissues with a discussion on the histological changes observed during malignancy that provide the ability to identify the presence of tumours.

Time: 10.00 - 11.00

The British Society for Microbial Technology will host its 41st Annual Microbiology Conference on 21 May 2026, at the regular venue of North London's Royal Air Force Museum.

Click here to read Pathology in Practice's event preview from the February 2026 issue.

The Clinical & Laboratory Haemostasis UK NEQAS for Blood Coagulation Annual Scientific Meeting provides a fantastic opportunity to bring together clinicians, laboratory scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to explore the latest developments in haemostasis and thrombosis. The programme will feature expert speakers, cutting-edge research, case discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.

LabMedUK26 offers three days of insight, innovation, and practical learning across laboratory medicine and healthcare science. The programme brings together leading experts, award lectures, clinical case sessions, workshops, and training days, covering the science, systems, and people shaping modern diagnostics. From advances in analytical practice and digital technologies to sustainability, leadership, and patient-centred care, LabMedUK26 is designed to support professionals at every stage of their career.

The London Biotech Show 2026 is Europe’s leading platform for the biotechnology industry, showcasing the full spectrum of red biotech including biopharmaceuticals, therapeutics, gene and cell therapy, regenerative medicine, diagnostics, precision medicine, vaccines, clinical trials, and biomanufacturing. The event will bring together biotech companies, pharmaceutical leaders, medtech innovators, investors, researchers, policymakers, and solution providers from across the globe to exchange knowledge, forge partnerships, and accelerate innovation. Through its world-class exhibition, high-level conference, and the Global Biotech Awards, the show enables attendees to explore cutting-edge technologies, secure investments, expand into new markets, and drive the next wave of breakthroughs in healthcare and life sciences.

We are pleased to announce that our 2026 One-Day Laboratory Conference will be held at St. Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham on Thursday, 11th June 2026.

The morning programme will focus on EQA report interpretation and troubleshooting poor performance. Attendees will learn how to apply problem-solving tools to identify errors and propose remedial actions. The extended interactive workshop will provide attendees with an opportunity to collaborate with their peers to work through real Case Studies.

During the afternoon session, a series of invited external speakers will present on a range of current and emerging topics relevant to the laboratory community.

Please see preliminary agenda for more details.

This one-day conference is FREE for NHS Staff.

This webinar will explain why tumours are not simply the proliferation of one type of 'malignant cell but a more complex matrix of tumour cell clones. It will also look at what implications clonality has on tumour recurrence and metastatic spread.

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

The 24th European Pathology Congress is the premier international gathering for experts in anatomic pathology, clinical diagnostics, molecular biology, and digital health technologies. Held in the vibrant city of Paris, this prestigious two-day event is designed to showcase how pathology is leading the transformation of healthcare through precision medicine, predictive analytics, and global disease management. Join a global audience of pathologists, oncologists, research scientists, laboratory professionals, and medical technology innovators as they explore next-generation solutions that are redefining diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

The 16th Joint Meeting of the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology (BDIAP) and the Pathological Society.

This two-part webinar provides a basic introduction and training in the theory and practice of ICC. Delegates will acquire the knowledge to recognise and assess ICC-stained sections used in diagnostic cellular pathology.

Day 1: 09:00 – 12:00

Day 2: 09:00 – 12:00

On completion of this webinar, attendees will have a basic knowledge of the principles of immunofluorescence, optimal specimen preparation for DIF, practical aspects of cryotomy and processing, DIF imaging considerations, interpretation of DIF, and the diagnostic implications of DIF findings.

Time: 10:00 – 13:00

Attendees will be guided through the expected ICC staining appearance, expression patterns, and clinical uses of the most commonly used diagnostic antibodies. During the session the workshop facilitator will utilise large screen presentation of digital images and group discussion on a multi-head microscope. If they wish, participants may bring their own pre-stained ICC slides to look at and discuss.

Time: 10:30 - 15:30

This in-person master class provides an in-depth focus on the recognition and prevention of technical issues that occur in ICC, and guidance on ways to ensure ICC quality in diagnostic cellular pathology.

Time: 10:30 - 15:30

ECP 2026 will bring together more than 5,000 participants worldwide—pathologists, clinicians, researchers, molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, medical scientists, and industry partners. The meeting will provide an ideal opportunity for professional development, networking, exchange insights, and will demonstrate the commitment of the European Society of Pathology (ESP) to contributing to pathology progress in the near future. The motto of the congress 'Innovation Driving Excellence in Pathology' acknowledges the significant improvement that pathology innovation has brought and continues to bring to diagnostics, assessment of prognosis and therapy response prediction and clinical practice. 

The UKHSA Conference returns to Manchester in September 2026, bringing together the health security community for two days of cutting-edge science, innovative practice and dynamic discussion. Be part of thought-provoking keynote speeches, a dynamic multi-track programme, abstract presentations and an exhibition showcasing the latest research and collaborative solutions in health security at a local, national and global scale.

Cardiac Marker Dialogues, hosted by UK NEQAS Cardiac Markers, is a dedicated meeting to educate and involve clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, clinicians, and the diagnostics industry in the continuously evolving area of cardiac markers and their role in diagnosis and treatment.The seventh Cardiac Marker Dialogues meeting, it is a two-day in-person event. Registration and poster abstract submission are now open.

With the title: 'The Brilliant Future of Cytology' the 46th Congress is jointly organised by the European Federation of Cytology Societies and the Belgian Society of Pathology. Topics covered across the meeting will be: screening programmes; diagnostic tools, molecular testing in cytology, digital cytology, classification systems and recent developments.

Since the first Sheffield Microbe in 1986, Sheffield Microbe has provided high quality, value for money, symposia for local and national biomedical scientists. In recent years, Microbe has attracted delegates from around the world, and is regularly attended by delegates across Europe. Microbe events follow a well proven routine, involving a mixture of current topics and lectures for biomedical scientists in microbiology and related disciplines. Also included is an often over subscribed scientific exhibition and social programme. Accommodation is included in the full-time delegate fees along with the freebies provided in delegate bags issued upon arrival. 

Inspiring the future of laboratories - lead the charge in scientific innovation and step into the UK hub for laboratory professionals. At the UK’s biggest laboratory event, you’ll connect with 4,700+ scientists, laboratory managers, R&D experts, and quality professionals – all eager to discover what’s new.

Weqas is pleased to announce that our 2026 Two-Day POCT Conference will be held in London on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th December 2026.

The programme will feature EQA interpretation of POCT results, complemented by an interactive case studies workshop, and a series of invited external speakers will present on a range of current and emerging topics relevant to the POCT community. A full programme will be announced later in the year.

We are also pleased to announce that attendance for both conference days is FREE for NHS Staff.