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Welsh Immunisation Conference

 

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Conference programme

TBC 

 

Conference information

Date: Friday 24 April 2026

Location:  No. 2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BZ

 

Conference sign up form

TBC

 

Poster presentations

Call for poster abstracts now open!

We are pleased to invite submissions of poster abstracts highlighting any aspect of immunisation, including quality improvement, good practice, and local initiatives.

New for 2026

Shortlisted authors will have the opportunity to give a 5-minute oral presentation at the conference. Three posters will be shortlisted and authors notified in advance of the event.  
This is an excellent opportunity to share your work, innovations, and experiences with a multiprofessional audience passionate about improving immunisation across Wales.  
  
Key details  

  • All accepted posters will be displayed on large digital screens throughout the conference.  
  • Delegates will be able to view the posters during the day and vote for their favourite.  
  • The winner will be announced and presented with a prize during the conference.  
  • Three posters will be shortlisted ahead of the event. Authors of these posters will be invited to give a 5-minute oral presentation at the conference.  
  • At least one author for each poster is required to register to attend the conference and pay the delegate fee.   

Important dates  

  • Abstract submission deadline Friday 20 February  
  • Successful authors notified Friday 27 February  
  • Poster submission deadline Friday 20 March  
  • Shortlisted authors for oral presentation notified Friday 27 March  
  • Conference Friday 24 April 2026  

How to submit

Complete the abstract submission form using the link below:  
Ffurflen Cyflwyno Crynodeb Poster 2026 / Poster Abstract Submission Form 2026 – Fill out form  
  
We warmly encourage submissions from across the immunisation workforce and look forward to receiving your abstracts and posters.

Good luck!

Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme

 

Vaccination Saves Lives awards

The Vaccination Saves Lives (VSL) Awards 2026 are here! 

The VSL Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise, reward and celebrate the hard work and dedication that goes into immunisation programmes across Wales.  

These national awards are open to teams and individuals who work on any aspect of immunisation in Wales.   

Award categories:  

  • Champion Award – Recognises an outstanding individual. 

  • Team Award - Celebrates a group of two or more working on the same project. 

  • Lifetime Achievement Award - Celebrates a long-term individual contribution. 

  • Student Award - Recognises a pre-registration student. 

The nomination forms are simple to complete, and you can nominate as many as you wish.  

How to nominate 

To view the award criteria and submit a nomination, please complete the correct form using the links below: 

Champion Award: 

VSL Champion Award 2026 nomination form – Fill out form 

 

Team Award: 

VSL Team Award 2026 nomination form – Fill out form 

 

Lifetime Achievement Award: 

VSL Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 nomination form – Fill out form 

Student Award: 

VSL Student Award 2026 nomination form – Fill out form 

 

Please ensure you save your receipt after completing the Microsoft Form. 

Closing date:  2 March 2026 

See last year’s winners here: Welsh Immunisation Conference 2025 

In addition to the above nomination awards, there is also the General Practice Achievement Award, which is judged on national data. 

Questions? Contact phw.vaccines@wales.nhs.uk  

 

Transport and parking

Transport links:

https://www.gwr.com/stations-and-destinations/stations/cardiff-central  

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/cardiff-central/  

https://tfw.wales/places/stations/cardiff-central  

https://www.nationalexpress.com/en  

 

Parking:  

Car Parking in Cardiff City Centre from just £2.50 (stdavidscardiff.com)  

Cardiff Car Parks • Find Car Parks in Cardiff • Visit Cardiff 

Further information

For additional details, including conference agenda, speaker lineup, venue details and sponsorship, stay tuned for updates to this page.  

For all conference enquiries please contact phw.vaccines@wales.nhs.uk