We look forward to welcoming you to Sheffield for UKSBM 2026 – our annual conference and an excellent opportunity to get together and share our science, see old friends and make new ones.

This will be our 21st Annual Scientific Meeting showcasing the best of the UK’s research in behavioural medicine and the theme for this year's Conference is Building Health Equity Together: Perspectives, Communities and Behavioral Science.

As usual, the conference will feature oral presentations, 5 in 5 presentations and poster presentations in the following themes:

Alcohol, tobacco and other substances
Behaviour change interventions (digital and non digital)
Cancer
Children’s health and wellbeing
Climate change
Health services
Inequalities
Medicines Optimisation
Methodology
Older adults
Physical activity
Primary care
Psychological wellbeing
Stakeholder involvement
Weight management and healthy eating
Women’s health

Our 2-day programme will include nationally and internationally renowned keynote speakers, parallel sessions, research awards, special interest group meetings, early-career researcher sessions, the Society’s Annual General Meeting, and opportunities to network and socialise (including UKSBM’s informal Social on Tuesday Evening).

The UKSBM and University of Sheffield are committed to improving sustainability and working towards net zero carbon. As part of this commitment, the proportion of animal-based products used in this year’s UKSBM conference catering has been reduced. This includes a 100% vegetarian lunch menu.

We also strongly encourage travel by public transport, the venue is conveniently located just a few minutes walk from Sheffield railway station.

We encourage you to post on social media using #uksbm2026 and see you in Sheffield!