Best Physiotherapy Conferences in the UK (2026-2027 Guide)

August 31, 2026

TL;DR

CSP Annual Conference best suits clinicians seeking profession-wide CPD, national networking, and updates on policy and research.
Therapy Show best suits clinicians who want practical demonstrations and lower-cost multidisciplinary CPD.
BASEM Annual Conference best suits physiotherapists working in sports medicine or MSK practice.
Arsenal SEMS Conference best suits clinicians seeking applied case studies from elite sport and football medicine.
Physios in Sport (ACPSEM) best suits sports physiotherapists who want a community-focused, often lower-cost event.
Specialty and regional events best suit clinicians seeking focused CPD in areas such as neurology, paediatrics, or pelvic health.

We refresh this guide annually because event dates, venues, formats, and names can change.

See how Physitrack supports home exercise programme delivery and adherence tracking between conferences.

Why this list and how to use it

UK physiotherapists often have limited CPD budgets and few days available for travel. Use this guide to choose an event based on your clinical focus, networking goals, location, and preferred format rather than trying to attend every major conference.

The list offers an independent comparison of profession-wide, multidisciplinary, sports medicine, and specialist events. It focuses on questions such as which conference suits a new graduate or an MSK clinician. The CSP’s own website remains the appropriate source for branded CSP conference searches and official booking information.

Conference organisers may change dates, venues, formats, prices, and event names each year. Verify every detail on the organiser's website before booking travel or paying delegate fees. We refresh this guide annually to keep the comparisons useful.

What to look for in a UK physiotherapy conference

CPD hours and recognition. Check how many learning hours the programme supports, whether attendance certificates are available, and whether your employer or professional body accepts them.
Breadth or specialty focus. Choose a profession-wide event for broad learning, or an MSK, sports, neuro, paediatric, or pelvic-health conference for deeper clinical focus.
Cost and accessibility. Compare ticket prices alongside travel, accommodation, time away from patients, and access by public transport.
Event format. Confirm whether sessions run in person, online, or in a hybrid format, and check whether recordings remain available after the event.

CSP Annual Conference

Best for. Broad CPD and national networking across UK physiotherapy.

What it is. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy runs this flagship national conference for the UK profession, with clinical, research, and policy content. The 2026 CSP Annual Conference takes place on 19 and 20 October at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.

Pros. The programme serves several specialties and career stages, and national attendance creates networking opportunities beyond local professional circles.

Cons. Specialists may prefer a narrower event, and a national conference in Glasgow can mean more travel time and accommodation cost than a regional study day.

Pricing. Ticket categories and prices vary by delegate type. Check the CSP's official event page for current rates before booking.

Therapy Show

Best for. Low-cost CPD and hands-on exposure to rehabilitation products.

What it is. Therapy Show brings physiotherapists together with other allied health professions in a trade exhibition combined with clinical talks and demonstrations. The 2026 edition runs on 25 and 26 November at the NEC Birmingham, fully in person.

Pros. One trip combines seminars, networking, and product demonstrations, and entry is free for many eligible clinicians.

Cons. Trade stands can outweigh specialist clinical depth, and busy exhibition areas can limit meaningful conversations.

Pricing. Entry is typically free for eligible clinicians, while some attendee categories or workshops may carry a charge. Confirm current registration terms on the organiser's page before travelling.

BASEM Annual Conference

Best for. Physiotherapists working in, or moving towards, sports and MSK practice.

What it is. The BASEM Annual Conference focuses on sport and exercise medicine rather than the whole profession. The 2026 conference takes place on 17 and 18 November at the Park Plaza Victoria in London.

Pros. The specialist programme supports focused learning and networking with doctors and other sports medicine professionals, offering more clinical depth in this area than a profession-wide event.

Cons. Its scope offers less value outside sports and MSK care, and delegate pricing may depend on membership status.

Pricing. Fees vary by membership category. Check the official event page for current rates, booking deadlines, and any early-booking discount.

Arsenal SEMS Conference

Best for. Applied case studies from elite sport and football medicine.

What it is. Arsenal's SEMS Conference draws on professional sport, held at Emirates Stadium in London. The 2026 edition, its tenth, runs on 1 and 2 October, with pre-conference workshops on 30 September.

Pros. Speakers connect clinical decisions with elite sporting environments, and the event carries CPD recognition.

Cons. Football-focused content may have limited relevance to clinicians outside sport and MSK practice.

Pricing. Ticket costs vary by attendee category. Check the organiser's official page for current prices and booking deadlines.

Physios in Sport (ACPSEM)

Best for. ACPSEM members seeking a community-oriented sports physiotherapy event.

What it is. Physios in Sport serves physiotherapists specialising in sport and exercise medicine. Timing and UK location can vary between editions.

Pros. The member network supports peer learning at a narrower event than BASEM.

Cons. Non-members may receive less favourable rates.

Pricing. No confirmed 2026 date has surfaced publicly at time of writing. Check ACPSEM's official page for the current date, location, format, and membership pricing tiers before planning travel.

Specialty and regional events worth knowing

Smaller specialty and regional events suit clinicians who need focused CPD or want to limit travel and delegate costs.

CSP professional network events work best for clinicians seeking education within a defined field of physiotherapy.
Regional CSP branch study days work best for local networking and CPD that may require less travel.
Neurological physiotherapy events work best for clinicians treating people with neurological conditions across community, hospital, and rehabilitation settings.
Paediatric physiotherapy events work best for clinicians who need age-specific clinical education and peer discussion.
Pelvic health events work best for clinicians seeking focused teaching that a general conference may cover only briefly.

Named events, typical timing, delivery format, location, and delegate costs vary by organiser and by year. Readers should confirm exact current details and any membership discounts on each organiser's official page before booking.

How the main events compare

Dates and venues below reflect confirmed 2026 editions where available. Check the organiser's official page for the latest details before booking.

Event	Breadth or focus	Typical timing	Format	Cost tier
CSP Annual Conference	✅ Profession-wide	✅ 19-20 Oct 2026, Glasgow	✅ In person	❌ Higher conference cost
Therapy Show	✅ Multidisciplinary CPD and trade event	✅ 25-26 Nov 2026, Birmingham	✅ In person	✅ Often free entry
BASEM Annual Conference	🟡 Sports and MSK specialty	✅ 17-18 Nov 2026, London	✅ In person	❌ Higher delegate cost
Arsenal SEMS Conference	❌ Narrow elite sport and football focus	✅ 1-2 Oct 2026, London	✅ In person	🟡 Ticket price unconfirmed
Physios in Sport	🟡 Sports physiotherapy specialty	🟡 2026 date unconfirmed	🟡 Format varies	✅ Lower-cost member option

Which conference fits your situation

Practice owners planning one annual CPD trip. Choose the CSP Annual Conference for profession-wide learning and national networking. Choose Therapy Show if you also want to compare clinical products and attend multidisciplinary sessions.
New graduates seeking broad first exposure. Start with the CSP Annual Conference. Its wide programme can help you explore clinical specialties, research, policy, and career paths before committing to a narrower event.
Sports-focused clinicians. Choose the BASEM Annual Conference for broad sport and exercise medicine content. Choose the Arsenal SEMS Conference if professional football and applied elite-sport case studies match your work.
Cost-conscious clinicians or those with limited CPD time. Therapy Show may combine multiple sessions with product research in one trip. Physios in Sport may suit ACPSEM members seeking a smaller, community-focused sports event. Check current ticket prices, membership rates, and CPD recognition before booking.

Between conferences: keeping patients on track

Clinicians turn conference learning into patient care by updating home exercise programmes and monitoring how patients respond between appointments. During the months after an event, consistent exercise delivery and adherence data help clinicians see whether patients follow the programme and where adjustments may be needed.

Physitrack lets clinicians create tailored exercise programmes, share them through PhysiApp, and review patient-reported adherence, progress, and discomfort. Clinicians can then adapt each programme using information collected between consultations.

See how Physitrack supports home exercise programmes and patient adherence.

FAQs

How many CPD hours does the CSP Annual Conference offer? CPD hours measure time spent on recognised professional learning. The CSP Annual Conference programme varies by year, so confirm the current session hours on the organiser's official page. Checking the programme helps you document suitable sessions for your CPD record.
How far in advance should I book? Booking lead time covers registration, travel, and accommodation planning. For confirmed 2026 events such as the CSP Annual Conference, Therapy Show, BASEM, and Arsenal SEMS, book as soon as dates are announced. Earlier planning usually gives you more travel and accommodation options.
Do these conferences offer hybrid or virtual attendance? Hybrid events combine in-person sessions with online access. UK physiotherapy conferences may change their format between editions, so check each organiser's current event page. Confirming the format prevents you from booking unnecessary travel.
How often is this guide refreshed? An annual refresh checks event names, dates, venues, formats, and prices. We update this living guide each year and review major organiser announcements when available. Always confirm final details on the official event page before booking.

Kevin Kaminyar

Global Head of Growth