23–24 March 2026 | Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Birmingham #TUKFS26
About the conference
Join us for the 2026 Annual Conference of the UKRI Transforming UK Food Systems Programme, a two-day gathering of researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders committed to shaping a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable food future.
Building on the momentum of last year’s meeting, which explored the “politics of possibility,” #TUKFS26 will continue to challenge assumptions, foster collaboration, and showcase the very best research from the TUKFS programme.
The conference is only open to research teams and PhD students funded by the BBSRC TUKFS programme, and their research partners. If you are unsure whether you are eligible to attend, please contact us via TUKFS26@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk.
What to expect
- From 10:30 on 23rd March to 15:30 on 24th March
- Themed scientific sessions
- Engaging keynotes and panels
- Interactive workshops
- Posters and displays
- Networking opportunities
- Conference dinner on 23 March
Venue: Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre
Located within the University of Birmingham’s leafy campus, the venue offers modern facilities and a welcoming atmosphere for immersive discussion and collaboration.
Reserve your place
We’re looking forward to you joining us. Please reserve your place by 08:00 on 2nd March 2026
Call for abstracts
We invite submissions for the Transforming UK Food Systems Annual Conference 2026. Presentations will showcase the very best research from the TUKFS programme featured in workshops, symposia, or themed sessions.
The deadline for submissions is 23:59hr Thursday 18th December.
All parallel sessions will be 90 minutes in length. All submissions will be assessed by our scientific panel and ranked. The highest scoring abstracts will be included in plenary and parallel sessions. All submissions will also be considered for poster displays, which can be viewed throughout the conference and showcased in themed poster sessions.
Please read our submission guidelines, and submit your research via the button below:
Help shape the programme
We also welcome suggestions for keynote speakers who can inspire and challenge our thinking around transforming UK food systems and, if you have ideas for innovative session formats to showcase your work, please let us know.
Please email your ideas to TUKFS26@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk.
Stay Connected
Follow updates on social media using #TUKFS26 and check back soon for registration details, speaker announcements, and the full programme. Once you have registered, you will be kept informed of developments by email.