The immune system does not operate in isolation. From the nutrients we consume and the microbes we harbour, to the pollutants we breathe and the stress we endure, external signals continuously shape immune function in health and disease. Understanding how these environmental inputs are sensed, integrated, and translated into immune responses is a key challenge in immunology.
The BSI London Immunology Group (LIG) invites you to a one-day event at the Minster Building in central London, where we will explore cutting-edge research into how the immune system perceives and responds to the world around it. Through a combination of invited talks, short presentations, and a poster session, the meeting will spotlight the external factors that shape immunity and examine how these insights are opening new avenues for therapy and prevention. Delegates are invited to submit abstracts for posters and short talks, making this an excellent opportunity for early career researchers to present and discuss their work.
By looking beyond the cell and into the environment, we can build a more complete picture of what shapes immunity and ultimately improve immune health. Join us for this opportunity to connect, share, and discover.
Stay up to date by following the below and using the event hashtag #LIG26:
- BSI on X @bsicongress and Bluesky @britsocimm.bsky.social
- BSI London Immunology Group on X @London_immuno and Bluesky @london-immuno.bsky.social
Abstract submission
Submit an abstract here. Abstract submission deadline is Monday 29 June 2026.
Programme
Full programme coming soon.
Confirmed invited speakers include:
- Prof Yasmine Belkaid, Institut Pasteur
- Prof Petter Brodin, Imperial College London
- Prof Sheena Cruickshank, University of Manchester
- Prof Andy Hogan, Maynooth University
- Dr Tara Sutherland, University of Aberdeen
- Dr Lizzy Rosser, University College London
Registration
Registration is open, book your place here.
If one of the following categories apply to you, please contact meetings@immunology.org for a discount code prior to registering. For BSI members in the Early Career/Clinician in training, Postgraduate or Senior categories, your discount will be applied automatically if you are logged in to your account.
- Member - discounted membership/rate
- Non-member - postgraduate
- Non-member - discounted
Early Bird
The deadline for Early Bird registration is on Sunday 23 August 2026.
| BSI member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| Full | £37 | £79 |
| Early Career/Clinician in training (read the criteria) | £37 | £79 |
| Postgraduate (anyone studying a PhD or Masters) | £25 | £57 |
| Senior (Retired) (read the criteria) | £25 | £57 |
| Discounted membership/rate (read the criteria) | £25 | £57 |
| Undergraduate (membership is free) | £12 | - |
Late registration
Late registration fees apply from Monday 24 August 2026.
| BSI member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| Full | £45 | £105 |
| Early Career/Clinician in training (read the criteria) | £45 | £105 |
| Postgraduate (anyone studying a PhD or Masters) | £32.50 | £75 |
| Senior (Retired) (read the criteria) | £32.50 | £75 |
| Discounted membership/rate (read the criteria) | £32.50 | £75 |
| Undergraduate (membership is free) | £14 | - |
Registration fees include VAT.
BSI grants to support your attendance at this event
As part of our career development package, we have two grants available to BSI members to support your attendance at this event.
- BSI Regional & Affinity Group Conference Grants: BSI members can apply for up to £100 to contribute towards their travel costs in attending this conference. In this scheme, we have 10 grants available for this conference and they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to eligible BSI members. Deadline: Friday 21 August 2026. Find out more and apply.
- BSI Regional & Affinity Group Carers' Grants: BSI members can apply for up to £100 to contribute towards extra care arrangements costs they incur during the conference, for example, childcare costs, or for additional care for the applicant themselves. Deadline: Friday 21 August. Find out more and apply.
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact our Events & Corporate Engagement Manager, Becky Dempsey, at b.dempsey@immunology.org.