18-19 November 2025: BMA House, London
We are delighted to announce that we will be holding our 15th International Meningitis Research Foundation Conference on the 18-19th November 2025, at the BMA House in London, UK.
Our world-leading research conference, dedicated to meningitis, invites delegates from around the world to join us for two days of cutting-edge presentations, panel discussions and poster presentations; as well as the opportunity to network.
Meningitis Research Foundation Conference 2025 has been approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 12 category 1 (external) CPD credit(s).
Tickets are available for one or both days, with discounted rates available to nurses, post-doctoral researchers, individuals residing in countries classified as low-income or lower-middle-income economies, all CoMO members and healthcare professionals below the grade of specialty registrar in any country.
In 2023, we held our first ever hybrid Meningitis Research Foundation conference and were delighted to be joined by almost 250 delegates, from 36 countries. Take a look at our previous event by clicking the link below.
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With funding from Wellcome, this year’s bursary scheme will provide financial support for travel, accommodation and subsistence to nationals of (and residents for at least 60% of the year in) a low-income or lower-middle-income country, interested in attending the conference. This is determined according with the current World Bank classification.
The conference Steering Group has reviewed all applications to the Bursary Scheme, shortlisted candidates and selected the successful applicants, who have now been notified of the outcome. The bursary scheme offered a limited number of places and awards were made through a competitive selection process.
Leading up to the event, we invited submission of poster abstracts to be considered for display at our Meningitis Research Foundation Conference 2025.
The Steering Committee welcomed abstracts on any form of meningitis and related infections, covering both scientific and healthcare perspectives, with submissions that aligned with the conference themes outlined in the programme particularly encouraged.
All abstracts submitted to the Poster Abstract Call have now been assessed by the Steering Committee and delegates were informed of their decisions by Tuesday, 7th October. Instructions for preparation of posters have been sent to successful authors together with the acceptance notification.
Accepted abstracts will be displayed at BMA House and published on the conference app. Following the event, posters will also be made available on our website.
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We are delighted to announce that this year’s programme will be shaped by a panel of distinguished experts in the field:
Meningitis Research Foundation Conference 2025 has been made possible thanks to funding from Wellcome (Grant ref. 228143/Z/23/Z), sponsorship by Sanofi and Pfizer Limited. The conference is operated independently, with Wellcome, Sanofi and Pfizer Ltd having no editorial control over its content.
