BMFMS Annual Conference 2027 will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)

The venue address is EICC, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8EE

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BMFMS Annual Conference 2027 is a hybrid event.

This means that the main keynotes will be streamed live via the event app to an online audience who will also have access to other content on the app such as the poster module, the exhibitor pages and can also connect with other attendees by sending messages. The sessions will be available to view on demand post event.

In person tickets include access to the event app with all the content and on demand sessions post event as well as all the usual features associated with the event including career speed dating, the sponsor exhibition and a poster exhibition.

All attendees will have access to the event app at least four weeks in advance of the event to begin networking, view posters and book breakout sessions.

Typically, the conference opens each day at 8:00, stage sessions will start from 9:00, lunch served from 12:30 and closes at 17:00. These timings are not confirmed currently.

The BMFMS Reception & Conference Dinner begins at 19:00 until 23:00. The venue will be announced shortly.

An up-to-date agenda of BMFMS Annual Conference will be released in early 2027. Please be sure to visit the website for updates.

The EICC is a modern, purpose-built and fully-accessible events venue. The venue has been designed to be inclusive to people of all abilities and our team has received full Equality and Diversity Training.

Driving: Dedicated accessible parking spaces are available in the following facilities:

• Sheraton Hotel Car Park (Map P1) located 150 meters from the EICC, with limited accessible parking spaces
• Castle Terrace NCP Car Park (Map P2) located 650 meters from the EICC
• Semple Street Car Park (Map P3) located 300 meters from the EICC

In addition there is on street parking on Morrison Street near the EICC's main entrance and in surrounding streets, such as Gardner's Crescent, which is free and without time limit for Blue Badge holders.

On foot: The approach to the EICC from Lothian Road is flat with a gentle slope down towards the two main entrances - the Strathblane and the Lennox. From this direction you will arrive at the Lennox entrance first.

Arriving from Haymarket Station to the venue, after the step-free pedestrian crossing the pavement slopes upwards – from this direction you will arrive at the Strathblane entrance first.

Venue access: The EICC’s two main entrances, the Strathblane and the Lennox, both have automated sliding doors which are operated by a push button from the outside and by sensor from the inside. During an event these doors are manned with security who can offer assistance if required.

Navigating the venue: An effective concierge service, as well as prominent signage and lighting, ensure smooth navigation of the venue. In spite of the building’s complexity and size, it is highly-functional yet welcoming. A helpful team of staff is on-hand to assist with navigational and accessibility needs. A building layout plan for our venue can be viewed here.

Lifts: All areas of the venue can be reached by lift. All lifts have spoken messages indicating which floor the lift is on and whether the doors are opening or closing. Additionally, all lifts have grab bars for delegates with impaired mobility.

A building layout plan for our venue can be viewed here.

If you require any additional assistance for your visit to the conference or have any questions, please email our team via bmfms@outsourcedevents.com.

EICC has teamed up with You.Smart.Thing. to help you plan your journey to the EICC in the most sustainable way.  Enter your starting point and compare the CO2e usage for each option.

By Plane
Edinburgh has one of the UK's fastest growing airports and new flights are always being added. At the EICC, we have the luxury of being located right in the heart of the city and within 10km (6 miles) of Edinburgh International Airport.
For more information on which airlines and destinations connect to Edinburgh visit www.edinburghairport.com.

By Car, Taxi, Bike
From Edinburgh Airport by Taxi
There is an excellent taxi service from the airport to the city. You'll find official airport taxis at the taxi rank outside the terminal building (follow the signs within the airport). It costs approximately £15 to get a taxi from the airport to the city centre and the journey takes 20 minutes depending on the time of day.

Travelling to Edinburgh by Car
The EICC is right in the centre of Edinburgh. The main entrance is 150 Morrison Street. For directions from your home or office visit www.multimap.com and input EH3 8EE for the destination postcode.

Parking near the EICC
There are many car parks in close walking distance to the EICC. Please access the following links for further details:

• National Car Parks (NCP) in central Edinburgh
• Sheraton Hotel Car Park located 150 meters from the EICC, with limited accessible parking spaces
• Spaces near EICC available via yourparkingspace.co.uk

Cycling
There are bike racks which can accommodate ten bikes, at the main entrance on Morrison Street, and spaces for a further twenty bikes at the racks behind the Atria One office building next to the EICC.  For nearby routes, take a look at Edinburgh's cycle paths, many of which run close to the EICC.

By Bus, Train, Tram
By Bus: Edinburgh's primary bus terminal is at St Andrews Square, offering connections across the UK. For routes, visit: National Express or City Link. For local services, check Lothian Buses.

By Train: Edinburgh boasts two railway stations, Check Scot Rail or Trainline for more information:

• Waverley Station: 1.3 miles from EICC, with direct routes nationwide.
• Haymarket Station: Just 0.4 miles from EICC, serving commuter and UK routes. Check with your provider for stops.

EICC delegates benefit from a 25% discount on LNER trains, contact sales@eicc.co.uk for a discount code.

By Tram: Edinburgh Trams operate between Airport and York Place. Closest stop to EICC is at Haymarket Station. Visit Edinburgh Trams website for details.

Walk from Haymarket Station: Exit Haymarket Station, head east towards pedestrian crossing, walk straight up Morrison Street to find EICC on the left.

From Edinburgh Airport by Bus: Take Airlink 100 for a frequent service to the city center. Disembark at Haymarket Station and follow signs to EICC (5-minute walk). Visit Lothian Buses for more info.

Yes. Refreshments and a light lunch will be offered. Please indicate upon registration if you have any dietary or allergy requirements. We aim to cater for a variety of dietary requirements inc. vegetarian, vegan, halal and dairy-free.

If you have any questions regarding dietary or allergy requirements, please email our team via bmfms@outsourcedevents.com.

There is an attendance fee to attend the BMFMS Annual Conference 2027 and you must pre-register to attend. Come and join us!

Early bird pricing will be offered. Please visit the website for more details.

BMFMS Annual Conference 2027 will be of interest to all those involved in pregnancy care and will include sessions on maternal and fetal medicine, pregnancy outcome and labour and delivery. The conference programme will also include tailored sessions led by trainees and midwives.

Please click here to register for the event.

You will need to create an account before purchasing your ticket .

Please note that when you go through the checkout process, all discounts including early bird will be applied on step 3.

You will notice that you can buy a ticket with the conference dinner included, or purchase tickets separately.

You can buy online only tickets.

If your purchase a discounted student ticket, you will be required to show proof of student status.

You will be sent an email giving you access to the event app in February 2027. 

It is a webapp so there is no need to download the app and you can watch the conference on your desktop or a smart device.

You have full access to all the online content such as attendees, sponsor pages, poster pages, attendees and the agenda.

Only plenary sessions will be live streamed, and these can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate agenda session at the allotted time. 

You can ask questions via the chat box next to the live stream video and the chair will do their best to ask questions from the floor and from online viewers.

You can connect with attendees and send them messages.

You will not have access to the career speed dating or the exhibition prize draw.

You will need to book the simulation sessions in advance as places are limited. You will be able to do this via the event app to which you will be given access at least four weeks in advance of the event.

To give you access to the event app to allow you to book break out sessions, view posters and network with your peers, you need to register in advance of the event.

The dress code for BMFMS Annual Conference 2027 is Business Casual.

Yes, a cloakroom will be available.

Yes there will be sponsors at BMFMS Annual Conference 2027

You will be able to take part in a loyalty card and prize draw

If you’d like to exhibit or become a sponsor at BMFMS Conference, please contact our SPEX sales team at bmfms@outsourcedevents.com.

We recommend local hotels in Edinburgh City Centre to book your accommodation. Please visit the Plan Your Visit page for more information.

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