Postgraduate conference

The RGS-IBG Postgraduate Conference presents a snapshot of the exciting and important research being undertaken by postgraduate geographers on novel topics and in diverse contexts.

Organised to bring together the postgraduate community, the conference offers PhD and research masters’ students in geography and cognate fields the opportunity to network with peers, develop new insights, and present their research in a friendly, constructive, and informal setting.

Postgraduate researchers at any stage in their studies present their original research on any relevant geographical topic at the event. This event is particularly well suited to those giving their first conference presentation.

The 2026 RGS-IBG Postgraduate Conference will include:

• Research presentations by postgraduate delegates.
• Keynote lectures by guest speakers.
• Networking opportunities.
• Guided tour of the Society (in-person only).

Conference details

In-person-only presentations will take place at the Society on 24 February. Online-only presentations will take place via Zoom on the afternoons of Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February.

• 24 February, 10.00am-4.30pm: in-person day at the Society.
• 25 and 26 February, 1.30pm-5.00pm: online afternoon sessions.

Postgraduates submitting an abstract will be asked to indicate whether they would like to be considered for an in-person or an online slot.

• Submit an abstract. Submissions close Monday 5 January.
• Registration closes Friday 6 February.
• Schedule published: week beginning 26 January.
• Event: 24-26 February.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• Due to the administration involved, we are unable to provide invoices for this event. Payment must be taken at the time of booking.

Attending in-person

• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.
• In-person tickets include access to online sessions on 25 and 26 February.

Attending online

• If you are attending the event online, it will be held on Zoom on 25 and 26 February. Joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

• Step-free access to the event
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org