Pre-Conference Programme

Wednesday 4th November 2026

We encourage you to join one of our pre-conference training events. These run alongside each other so please note you can only attend one.

Study Day: The Pelvic Perspective: elevating outcomes of patients and staff

An inclusive pre-conference study day designed for the AHP, colorectal specialist nurse, surgical nurse practitioner, midwives, new consultants, trainees and other clinicians across the pelvic health spectrum.

This expert-led session offers evidenced based insights into pelvic floor assessment and management for both non-experts and experienced practitioners and considers the multidisciplinary platform for a collaborative approach ahead of the main symposium.

Further info about the study day

Endoanal Ultrasound and Anorectal Physiology Course

One day course focusing on how to perform these investigations and also interpret the imaging and trace findings. Application of these tests in patients with pathology such as obstetric anal sphincter injury and perianal fistula.

Delegates must bring their own laptop or I-Pad to be able to access the course materials on the day and download the ultrasound learning platform.

Further info about the course

Research Stakeholder Day

We originally planned this day as our inaugural Research Sandpit, to develop new ideas based on the James Lind Alliance Faecal Incontinence Priority Setting Partnership. Since then, the NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme has opened a dedicated call for research into the clinical and cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve outcomes for adults with faecal incontinence, closing on 6 January 2027. To make the most of this rare opportunity, we have changed the day into a stakeholder event supporting teams applying to the call.

Further info about the research stakeholder day