The British Pharmacological Society (BPS) is proud to be the Principal Sponsor and a contributor at the 20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2026 (WCP2026). Join us at the conference to connect with a global pharmacology community, discover new research and innovations, and engage with a range of BPS-led activities designed to support your career and professional development.
Visit us at our exhibition stand
Monday 13 – Friday 17 July | Exhibition Hall
Come and meet the BPS team throughout the week at our exhibition stand.
You can:
- Learn more about BPS membership and benefits.
- Discover upcoming events, training, and career development opportunities.
- Explore publishing opportunities through our journals.
- Find out about BPS Assessment and professional recognition routes.
- Learn about exclusive discounts for our annual meeting, Pharmacology 2026, available to WCP2026 attendees.
BPS Members Networking Event
Wednesday 15 July, 7:15 pm | The General Assembly, Wharf Promenade
BPS members attending WCP2026 are invited to an exclusive networking event at The General Assembly waterside pub.
This informal evening provides an opportunity to:
- Connect with fellow members and international colleagues.
- Build new collaborations.
- Engage with emerging and leading pharmacologists in a relaxed setting.
Register for free.
BPS sessions in the programme
The BPS has organised several sessions in the official conference programme, including:
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BPS Journals Session
Wednesday 15 July, 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Innovation Theatre
Join us for a focused session showcasing the latest developments and opportunities across BPS journals.
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Sponsored Keynote Lecture: Professor Simon Maxwell (BPS President-elect)
'The making of a safe and effective prescriber: Rethinking prescribing education for a changing world'
Wednesday 15 July, 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Professor Simon Maxwell (President-elect of the BPS and Medical Director of BPS Assessment) will share how pharmacology education can evolve to better prepare both medical and non-medical prescribers for real-world practice.
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BPS Assessment Session
Thursday 16 July, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This extended session will highlight BPS Assessment and its role in supporting safe and effective prescribing, featuring expert speakers and real-world insights.
Celebrating our community
BPS members will be presenting their research across the congress, demonstrating the strength and diversity of our community worldwide. Sessions include:
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IUPHAR Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture: Professor Michael Spedding
‘Fifty years of pharmacology, and sports science: leading to hope for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?’
Tuesday 14 July, 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
BPS Honorary Fellow and Elected Trustee of Industry, Professor Michael Spedding, is to be awarded IUPHAR's Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to pharmacology. In this lecture, Professor Spedding will share insights from his fifty years in pharmacology and sports science.
Check back for more information about our members' activities at the conference, and let us know if you will be attending by contacting info@bps.ac.uk
BPS bursaries
The BPS has awarded a total of £50,000 to 50 of its members to help cover their travel and accommodation costs for attending WCP2026. This supports our mission to make scientific conferences more accessible and allow more people to have access to world-leading pharmacology research.
Stay connected
Follow the BPS throughout WCP2026 on our
social media channels for live updates, highlights, and member stories. Share your stories and photos by tagging us @BritPharmSoc and using the hashtag #BPSatWCP2026.
