PGBC 2026 – Interfaces in Ethics

We are delighted to announce that the Postgraduate Bioethics Conference (PGBC) – the UK’s friendliest bioethics conference, run by and for postgraduates -  is back for 2026 and will be held at the University of Warwick on 7-8 September! 

We now invite abstracts on any aspect of this year’s theme – Interfaces in Ethics. Abstracts will be accepted via the portal until Sunday 31 May. General registration for PGBC 2026 will open in early June. 

Abstracts are limited to 500 words, should be in the English language and not contain any identifying information (such as your name or institution). 

About PGBC 

PGBC has often been described as the UK’s friendliest bioethics conference, and PGBC 2026 looks set to be no exception. Each year we have multiple streams covering different areas of interest, with a supportive ethos – it doesn’t matter whether this is your first time presenting or your hundredth, you will be welcomed warmly and are sure to have a great experience! Unlike many conferences, we provide one night of accommodation, an evening social and full catering – all for a small (refundable!) deposit on registration. 

We have plenaries aimed at building skills and navigating a career in bioethics, as well as eminent keynote speakers from a range of ethics backgrounds. As an example, PGBC 2024 in Cambridge saw an early career session with panellists from clinical practice, academia and policy; a session on publishing advice, and keynotes from Alex Ruck Keene KC (Barrister and Visiting Professor, KCL), Dr Pete Mills (Director, PHG Foundation) and Dr Zoe Fritz (Wellcome Fellow in Society & Ethics, University of Cambridge). 

Timeline 

Abstract submissions will close at 11:59pm (UK time) on Sunday 31 May. Late submissions will not be accepted. 

Abstracts are reviewed anonymously by multiple reviewers to ensure fairness. Those whose abstracts are selected for presentation will be informed by email in mid/late May.