RCN UK Joint Representatives’ Spring Conference 2026
12 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar
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Applications are now closed for the UK Reps Spring Conference 2026.
The RCN UK Representatives’ Spring Conference 2026 will bring together accredited representatives from across the UK for two days of learning, networking, and discussion. Places have been allocated proportionally across regions and countries, with waiting lists maintained in the event of oversubscription. If you have not yet heard about your place, please contact your regional or country administrator.
We are now working hard to develop the programme, packed with quality speakers, learning sessions and networking. This conference brings together our community of reps from across the UK to meet friends old and new. It also provides an opportunity for us to learn together and share our experience of the vital work we all do in our workplaces.
🕒 Conference timings:
- Thursday 12 March - from 12pm (conference opens and lunch)
- Friday 13 March - until 3pm (conference close)
📍Venue and accommodation
- The Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- Bed and Breakfast provided to all reps on Thursday night (The Radisson Blu Hotel)
For queries about the event please contact:
RCN events team
Jointrepsconf@rcn.org.uk
Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow
301 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G2 8DL
For any travel booked via the Events Team, this will have been organised using the RCN Travel Agent, Click. Should you need emergency support out of office hours, please call Click on 0121 368 1666.
Conference format
The RCN UK Representatives’ Spring Conference 2026. will be an in-person event, taking place at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow. Main hall sessions will be livestreamed, filmed and recorded for reps to view remotely. Any rep interested in watching the livestream simply needs to log on to the Reps Hub during the conference programmed timings.
Accommodation
Accommodation for reps attending the conference has been booked on a bed and breakfast basis at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow. Booking details have been shared with individuals approximately 2 weeks before the conference.
Registration
On arrival at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow please make your way to the RCN registration desk which will be signposted.
At registration you will be given conference materials, including a certificate of attendance and a name badge. Registration will open from 12pm on Thursday 12 March and lunch with refreshments will also be available during this time.
Badges
For security purposes, participants must wear their badges at all times. Participants will not be admitted to the conference sessions without the appropriate badge.
Lunchtime fringe sessions (Friday only)
Delegates are free to mix and match sessions and attendance will be on a ‘first come, first-served’ basis in line with room capacity.
Lunch and refreshments
Lunch and refreshments will be served at the times given in the programme. If you have any specific dietary requirements and haven’t informed us, please email the team in advance at jointrepsconf@rcn.org.uk so we can ensure that your needs are catered for.
Conference dinner
The conference dinner will be held in the Megalithic Suite (main hall) of The Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday evening, starting with a networking welcome. A welcome drink is to be served at 7pm, with guests invited to sit down at 7.30pm.
Exhibition
An exhibition will run alongside this event with an array of stands to visit during lunch and refreshment breaks. Here you will find out more about an exciting range of new resources for reps being launched at the conference and pick up your copies. RCN Member Support Services will be on hand to answer your questions about the advice and support they offer on a range of issues affecting both yourself and members, at home and at work. RCN Library Services are also looking forward to finding out more about how they can help you as a rep.
Specific requirements
If you have any specific requirements that you haven’t already highlighted, please do let us know in advance. Please note that we may not be able to make specific arrangements without prior notification.
Cancellations
Should you no longer be able to attend this event please email the team at jointrepsconf@rcn.org.uk. Substitutions are no longer possible for this event.
Continuing Professional Development
The Royal College of Nursing believes in lifelong learning and actively promotes the continuing professional development of all nurses. Authorised Royal College of Nursing certificates of attendance will be issued to all attendees. This event is also subject to the RCN Events quality assurance framework. You should log what you have learnt at this event using the Framework for Reflection guidelines on the back of your certificate and keep this document in your personal professional portfolio.
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