The British Geriatrics Society is proud to be hosting the 3rd World Falls Congress from 24 to 26 June 2026 at Manchester University.
This unmissable two-and-a-half-day event will attract a global audience of more than 800 participants from a broad range of multidisciplinary backgrounds.
Programme themes:
Following on from previous congresses in Malaysia and Australia, the programme will address key issues in successful falls prevention and treatment.
- Analogue to Digital
- Hospital to Community
- Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
- Falls in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC)
- Bone Health
- Falls Prevention
- Research to Reality
We are delighted to be joined by several expert speakers from across the world including Professor Andy Clegg, Professor Dr Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Professor Manuel Montero-Odasso, Dr Yoshiro Okubo, Professor Cathie Sherrington, Professor Dawn Skelton, Dr Lara Mitchell, Dr Toby Ellmers, Dr Louise Tomkow, Professor Celia Gregson, Professor Kathryn Sibley, and Professor Bo Abrahamsen. You can find out more about all of the speakers in the programme.
Who should attend:
The World Falls Congress is aimed at a multidisciplinary audience. All healthcare professionals and students, researchers, industry professionals, and health economists working in older people’s healthcare are welcome to attend.
Why it matters:
- Latest research and best practice: The World Falls Congress is a platform for experts to present cutting-edge research and best clinical practice.
- Collaboration: It’s a place to network and make new connections.
- Translational impact: Themes such as ‘Research to Reality’ encourage the translation of scientific findings into effective interventions in the workplace.
- International reach: There is a real emphasis on tackling falls worldwide, including via a theme on falls in low- and middle-income countries.
- Professional development: With 12 CPD credits, attendees can learn and progress in their professional roles.
Flexible attendance:
The 3rd World Falls Congress is a hybrid event, taking place both in person at Manchester University’s University Place venue and online. In person attendance is recommended to get the most out of the experience, by participating in workshops, interacting with speakers through live Q&A sessions and discussion, and connecting with other delegates through our social programme.
If you’re unable to join us for the whole meeting, you can still register and attend individual days. On-demand viewing is also available after the conference.
Members of the WFS and EUFF benefit from discounted rates.
Eligible BGS members can apply for a fully funded place at the Congress, which covers the registration cost. Learn more about how to apply for a free place.
