RDF27

Mark your calendar and join us at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole for RDF27, taking place from 9–11 May 2027.

Following the success of RDF25 in Manchester, which welcomed over 900 professionals in health and care research management, and RDF26 in Birmingham with nearly 1,000 attendees, we’re excited to announce the details for RDF27.

This flagship event is an unmissable opportunity for professionals working across health and care research management. For over two decades, the RDF conference has been the leading platform for networking, professional development, and sector-wide knowledge sharing.

The RDF27 Call for Abstracts is Now Open

We are looking for practical experience, innovative approaches and examples of good practice from across health and care research. Share an initiative that has made a difference, explore a challenge you have addressed, or offer learning that could benefit colleagues across the research community.

Submissions are invited for Posters. Oral abstract submission is now closed.

Poster abstract deadline: Friday 13 November 2026

Submit your abstract

Early Bird Delegate Registration

The RDF26 Conference saw our highest ever demand, with bookings selling out. Join us in 2027 as the R&D community coming together in record numbers to connect, learn, and shape the future of health and care research. Register by 31st January to secure Early Bird Rates

Sponsorship & Exhibition

Opportunities for sponsorship and exhibition at RDF27 are now open. With refreshed packages and location-based exhibition stand pricing, your organisation can gain visibility, connect directly with delegates, and play a central role in the sector’s biggest gathering. From Premier Sponsorship Packages to targeted opportunities like the Live Lounge demo sessions and delegate bag inserts, there’s a package to suit your goals.

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Meet the Programme Content Committee

RDF27 is powered by community; and at the centre of that community is the Programme Content Committee. Made up of passionate professionals from across the UK, the committee works together to design a programme that informs, inspires, and represents the full breadth of health and care research.