Events
Request a GMC speaker
We welcome requests for our staff to speak at events for doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).
If you’d like to invite us to speak at an event, please fill out our speaker request form. We aim to respond within three weeks.
Upcoming events
We take part in a wide range of events across the UK each year. These are the conferences and meetings where you’ll find us next:
HSJ Patient Safety Congress
28 – 29 September
Telford International Centre
The GMC’s Deputy Medical Director, Alan Denison will be speaking in a session discussing workplace culture and managing complaints. Attendees will also have an opportunity to hear from Tista Chakravarty-Gannon, Head of Outreach Strategic Delivery & National Engagement, and be able to visit our exhibition stand to speak with GMC staff, ask questions and learn more about our current work.
RCGP Annual Conference
29 – 30 October
SEC Glasgow
Colleagues from our Outreach team will deliver a workshop on Tackling unprofessional behaviours in the workplace and will host an exhibition stand throughout the event.
WalesConfedExpo 2026
3 – 4 November
Cardiff City Stadium
Colleagues from our Wales Office and Outreach team will host an exhibition stand throughout the event.
What we offer
We support events in a variety of ways, including:
- Keynote presentations
- Panel discussions
- Workshops or breakout sessions
- Exhibition stands
- Q&A sessions with GMC staff
- Virtual or in person attendance.
Topics we can cover
Our speakers can contribute to sessions on:
- Professional standards and regulation
- Supporting doctors in training
- Updates on PAs and AAs
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Workforce wellbeing and professionalism
- Emerging regulatory themes and policy developments.
Who we work with
We regularly support:
- NHS trusts and health boards
- Royal Colleges and specialty groups
- Medical schools and deaneries
- PA and AA networks
- Professional associations
- International partners
Get in touch
For more information about requesting a GMC speaker, updates on the events we attend, or general queries, please email the Events team.
Welcome to UK practice
Our Welcome to UK practice workshops are aimed at doctors new to working in the UK.
The free workshop is designed to help doctors new to the UK, by offering practical guidance about ethical scenarios you may encounter, and the chance to connect virtually with other doctors coming from abroad.
Assessment pilot days
Our assessment pilot days are a great opportunity to get exam practice and experience for applications and appraisals. You’ll also receive £350 for taking part.
We’ll be looking for volunteers to test the assessments that help us check if a doctor is fit to practise soon.
