Join us at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole

We’re pleased to be hosting RDF26 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole for the first time. As one of the UK’s largest conference hotels, it offers the scale and flexibility needed for an event of this size. Located on the NEC complex, the hotel benefits from excellent transport connections, with Birmingham International rail station and airport just minutes away.

The Hilton provides a wide range of purpose-built meeting spaces alongside comfortable areas for networking, making it an excellent setting for our programme of presentations, posters, and discussions. Its central location and on-site amenities also ensure a convenient and welcoming base for delegates joining us from across the four nations.

Getting to the venue

The Hilton Birmingham Metropole is well connected by road, rail, and air, making it straightforward for delegates travelling from across the UK and further afield. Whether you arrive by train, car, or via Birmingham Airport, the hotel is just minutes from major transport hubs, with clear onward connections to the venue itself.

By Train

The Hilton Birmingham Metropole is located on the NEC complex, just a short distance from Birmingham International Station. The station is directly connected to the NEC by a covered walkway, and from there the hotel is around a 10–15 minute walk. A free shuttle bus service also runs regularly between the station and the hotel. Birmingham New Street Station in the city centre is only 15 minutes away by direct train.
By Car

The hotel is easily accessible by road and is close to both the M6 (Junction 4) and M42 (Junction 6) motorways. Follow signs for the NEC and then for the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. On-site car parking is available at the hotel (charges apply). Please allow extra time if travelling during peak hours.
By Air

The hotel is just five minutes from Birmingham Airport (BHX), which offers a direct flight to Belfast, NI. A free monorail service connects the airport to Birmingham International Station, from where you can walk or take the hotel shuttle. Taxis are also available and the journey takes around five minutes.

Delegate Registration

Registration is now live. Join us in Birmingham and be part of the conversations shaping the future of UK health and care research. Early Bird rates are available until 31 January 2026 – book now to secure your place at the best rate.