SimFest 2026
SimFest 2026 is a one‑day conference open to all with an interest in simulation, including educators, clinicians, technicians, researchers, and industry partners. The event focuses on sharing practice and approaches that demonstrate excellence across simulation‑based education.
The programme will include oral presentations, interactive workshops, poster presentations, and an exhibition showcasing simulation products and technologies, providing space for learning, discussion, and collaboration.
Guided by the theme “Beyond Innovation: Driving Excellence in Simulation,” the event will showcase impactful work across education, research, and practice, alongside opportunities to share ideas, build connections, and engage with industry partners demonstrating contemporary simulation technologies. There is no delegate fee and the conference is open to all within the simulation community.
Book your place:
Sign Up Form - SimFest @ Keele 2026 - 3rd September 2026
Call for Abstracts
SimFest 2026 invites abstract submissions that demonstrate how excellence is ensured within simulation practice.
Submissions should align with the conference theme “Beyond Innovation: Driving Excellence in Simulation” and one or more of the following sub‑themes:
- Interprofessional Education (IPE)
- Human Connection
- Quality
Submission guidance:
- Abstracts are limited to 300 words
- Submitting an abstract does not register attendance; delegates must also complete the SimFest @ Keele 2026 sign‑up form
Submit your abstract:
SimFest 2026 Abstract Submission Form
- Submission deadline: 12 July 2026
- Outcome notification: By 20 July 2026
- Event date
- Event Time
- 9:00AM
- Location
- Darwin Building, Keele University
- Organiser
- Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences (FMHS) – Simulation Team
- Contact email
- fmhs.simulation@keele.ac.uk
- Contact telephone
- 01782 732064
