The 2026 Welsh Students' Global Health Conference

Welsh Students’ Global Health Conference 2026 🌍🩺

Organised by Cardiff MedSoc, the 2026 Welsh Students’ Global Health Conference provides a space to engage with the global challenges that increasingly shape everyday healthcare practice.

Global health is no longer distant. Climate change, migration, pandemics, and health inequalities affect every patient we treat, now and in the future. This conference aims to empower the next generation of healthcare professionals to think beyond borders, act locally, and contribute to a fairer future for health.

What to expect 🤔

The day will feature a mix of keynote talks, student presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities:

• Keynote talks from leaders in healthcare
• Student-led poster and oral presentations
• Practical workshops exploring global health careers, impact, and advocacy
• Networking opportunities with charities, organisations, professionals, and fellow students

(The full programme will be released soon.)

Conference themes 💡

• Health challenges and inequalities
• Medical education and the student experience
• Innovation and the future of healthcare
• Ethics and EDI
• Research, quality improvement, and clinical audits
• Other topics in global and public health

Abstract submission 📝

Abstract submissions are welcomed from students and early-career researchers across all medical and healthcare-related disciplines. Submissions should align with one or more of the conference themes.

All abstracts will be reviewed by the conference panel using standardised criteria assessing clarity, relevance, and quality. Submissions are primarily for poster presentation, with selected abstracts eligible for oral presentation. Successful applicants will be notified by Cardiff MedSoc by the end of February.

Abstract submissions close: 17 February 2026

🔗Submit your abstracts here

Tickets 🎟️

• Students: £5
• Faculty/professionals: £10 (40 tickets available)
• Cardiff Year 12/13 students: Free (20 tickets available)

All tickets include full-day access to talks, workshops, stalls, networking sessions, lunch, and tea.

🔗For more information, go to our website

We look forward to welcoming you to Cardiff for a day of discussion, collaboration, and learning at the Welsh Students’ Global Health Conference 2026.