2026 Virtual Conference
18-19 November 2026
Booking is now open for this year’s Annual Conference taking place virtually on 18-19 November 2026
We look forward to welcoming delegates to this year’s two-day event which will take place online with live and on-demand access. Speakers and programme details will be announced in due course.
Applications for poster presentations will open here in May. Selected posters will be on display during the event.
Prices
Tickets include two days of conference talks and Q&As, as well as on-demand access recordings after the event.
- Discounted Price: £95 per person. For individual places booked before 5pm on 31 July 2026, or for groups of 5 or more at any time until booking closes.
- Standard Price: £125 per person, from 1 August 2026 onwards until booking closes.
Confirmed Speakers
We are delighted to announce the following confirmed speakers for this year’s Virtual Annual Conference:
- AJ Silver, Queer Birth Club – Supporting Fat Feeding
- Amy Brown, Swansea University – Food insecurity and infant feeding
- Chantal Bayard, University of Quebec – Paid partnerships around formula feeding brands on social media
- Gill Thomson and Victoria Moran, University of Lancashire – Sharing the Findings – the ATTUNE Study: Assessing the evidence and impact of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
- Laurel Wilson, Speaker & Educator – Maternal Wellbeing, the Infant Microbiome, and Emotional Regulation
- Vivien Swanson, University of Stirling – Breastfeeding, Bonding, and Olfaction
Many more speakers are still to be announced – check back for more information as it is confirmed.
Booking and Payment
To book 1-4 places, please book and pay online via Eventbrite here: Baby Friendly Initiative Virtual Conference 2026
To book groups of 5 or more, please download the Group Booking Spreadsheet and submit to [email protected] together with a Purchase Order. Please note we are unable to confirm places or issue an invoice without a copy of a Purchase Order.
Poster Submissions
The Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity to engage with a high-quality programme backed by robust evidence, featuring expert speakers who are leaders in the fields of infant feeding and early relationship building.
Delegates are invited to get involved in the event activities by taking part in the virtual poster display for the chance to showcase their project, research or initiative relating to infant feeding and relationship building.
To apply, download the form and follow the instructions submit your abstract for consideration (maximum 200 words) by Friday 10th July at 5 PM.
Selected posters will be part of a virtual poster display during this year’s annual conference and be posted on the Baby Friendly website after the conference.
