Save the date – 9 September – as APS will welcome members to its first in-person conference in years while themed weeks and a specialist series will round out this year’s programme
After several successful years of delivering conferences and events online, APS will mark a significant moment in 2026 with the return of its first in-person conference in a number of years, taking place on 9 September in Birmingham.
While the move online allowed APS to reach wider audiences and deliver a strong programme of virtual events, the value of being together, sharing ideas, discussion
and connection in real time remains unmatched. September’s conference signals a welcome return to face-to-face engagement and promises to be a standout moment in the APS calendar. Members are encouraged to save the date, with further details to follow.
Beyond the conference, 2026 will be defined by a full and varied events programme, offering APS members year-round access to professional development, learning, and CPD through a mix of live and on-demand content.
CPD series
Throughout the year, members will have access to a programme of core CPD with
two dedicated webinar series, one in spring and one in autumn, alongside two CPD series delivered across the same seasons. All sessions are recorded and made available on demand, ensuring members can revisit content or catch up at a time that suits their schedules.
In addition to the core programme, the events calendar will feature two themed weeks, each built around five focused webinars exploring key topics in greater depth. A number of ad hoc webinars including a specialist series will also be offered throughout the year, with APS members benefiting from discounted access.
With a balance of live events, structured CPD, flexible on-demand learning, and the long-awaited return to an in-person conference, 2026 reflects APS’s continued commitment to professional development, quality learning and meaningful connection.
Further details on the Birmingham conference will be announced soon. For now, 9 September 2026 is firmly one to mark in the diary.
More information at APS Events
