The British Association of Hand Therapists will build on the most successful joint conference ever last year with the BSSH and the Hong Kong Hand Society in Birmingham in November 2025. We have listened to your feedback and hope to bring you another fascinating and engaging conference, and the opportunity to network with friends and colleagues.

2026 is a standalone BAHT conference to be held in the vibrant city of Bristol on 2-3rd October. It is a 2-day programme entitled “Reaching New Heights” consisting of symposiums, new developments, practical workshops, free paper presentations and drop-in sessions with experts.   A lively interactive debate on the management of complex hand and upper limb injuries will complete the programme.

It will be held at the Engineers House in Clifton overlooking the beautiful Clifton Downs and Suspension bridge

Join us at Engineers House Bristol for an exciting event dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in the field of hand therapies.


We invite you to participate in our Abstract submissions process which will open on 1st May.

 

The conference dinner will be held in Browns Friday 2nd October 2026.

We want to bring this conference to you at a competitive low price so the cost of an early bird 2-day ticket and dinner is just £325 this year! Don’t miss out as the early bird ticket rate will end Friday 31st July 2026!

We look forward to welcoming you to our conference

Linda Cornish

President of British Association of Hand Therapists

 

Important Dates - Early Bird Tickets extended! Don't miss out!

Abstract submission opens: Friday 1st May

Abstract submission closes: Friday 12th June

Abstract acceptance and final program: Thursday 16th July

Early Bird tickets on sale: Monday 20th April to Friday 21st August

Standard Rate tickets on sale: Saturday 22nd August

Registration closes: Friday 25th September