Conference

MWF Spring Conference

Coventry

7- 8th May 2026

Women now make up the majority of medical graduates entering the profession, yet they remain under-represented in many senior leadership roles across healthcare.

The Medical Women's Federation Spring Conference 2026 will bring together doctors, trainees, students and healthcare leaders from across the UK to explore how women are shaping the future of leadership in medicine. This year’s conference will examine the opportunities and challenges facing women doctors today and provide a forum for discussion, learning and networking with colleagues from across the profession.

Whether you are an established leader, an early-career doctor, or a medical student considering your future career, the conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about leadership, equality and the future of medicine.

To book your place at the MWF Spring Conference 2026, please use our online booking form. Click here.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Professor Bola Owolabi, CQC, Chief Inspector of Primary and Community Services.

Professor Kamila Hawthorne MBE, Immediate Past Chair of RCGP Council

Dr Kate Jolowicz, Faculty of Medical Coaches

Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medical Protection Society

Camellia Williamson , General Medical Council

Professor Dame Jane Dacre, MWF President

Conference highlights include:

keynote presentations from national healthcare leaders
opportunities for networking and mentoring
presentations from doctors and researchers across the UK
Workshop sessions which include coaching, National Clinical Impact Awards and Women in Academic Medicine

Formal Dinner - 7th May 2026 at St Mary's Guildhall, Coventry

Join colleagues for an evening reception and dinner in the historic surroundings of St Mary’s Guildhall, one of Coventry’s most celebrated medieval buildings. This event provides an opportunity to meet fellow delegates and speakers ahead of the conference. Please note, registration for the dinner will close two weeks before conference on the 22nd April 2026.

To register, click here.

Informal dinner - 8th May 2026

An informal dinner will take place at The Artisan Bar and Grill following the conference, offering delegates a wonderfully relaxed opportunity to continue discussions and networking.

Bursaries

To support attendance at the conference, the Medical Women’s Federation will offer bursaries for:

• one medical student
• one resident doctor
• one SAS doctor

Applications are welcomed from those who would benefit from financial support to attend.

To apply for the bursary, click here.

Conference Venue

University Technology Park
Puma Way
Coventry
CV1 2TT

All venues for the conference and dinners are within walking distance of Coventry city centre.

About Coventry, venues and travel:

Coventry is easily accessible by rail:

• London Euston – approximately 57 minutes
• Birmingham International Airport – approximately 15 minutes
• Edinburgh – approximately 4 hours 40 minutes

Late evening train services are available for those attending the conference dinners.

Travel information can be found at:
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/midlands/guide-to-tickets

Accommodation

Delegates can access discounted accommodation at the following hotels:

Ibis Hotel
5 minutes’ walk from the conference venue
Discounted rate: £73 bed and breakfast
Code: MWF07

Hotel Indigo
15% discount for delegates

Use this link to book: https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=IN&localeCode=en&regionCode=925&hotelCode=CVTRY&rateCode=ALM4S&_PMID=99502056&corporateNumber=787220932&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00

Book your place

Places at the MWF Spring Conference 2026 are now open.

Join colleagues from across the UK for two days of discussion, learning and networking focused on the future of women in medical leadership.