Digital Psychiatry SIG Annual Conference 2026
Online event
| Timings | 9:00 AM - 1:45 PM |
| Location | Virtual event, Online |
| CPD | 1 CPD point per hour of content, subject to peer approval |
| Non-Member | £119 |
|---|---|
| Consultant | £90 |
| SAS Doctor / Resident (Higher) | £66 |
| Resident (Core) / Medical Student / Foundation Doctor / Subsidised and Retired Member | £42 |
Event Information
The Digital Psychiatry Special Interest Group is delighted to announce its annual conference, taking place online on Friday 18 September 2026.
The conference will explore the growing role of digital technology in psychiatry, examining its impact, opportunities, challenges, and future directions. We are excited to welcome a range of expert speakers and thought leaders in the field.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Dr Asif Bachlani – RCPsych Associate Registrar for Digital Mental Health
- Dr Paul Bradley – RCPsych Associate Registrar for Digital Mental Health
- Dr Rob Waller – Consultant Psychiatrist
- Dr Hamilton Morrin - Wellcome Doctoral Fellow, Department of Psychological Medicine, King's College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
Full event programme coming soon.
Following its popularity in previous years, our Pecha Kucha session returns for 2026.
We invite submissions from anyone working at the intersection of mental health and technology. This is an opportunity to showcase:
- Innovative digital projects
- Research findings
- Service developments
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Other work related to digital mental health
Presentations should follow the Pecha Kucha format: 20 slides × 20 seconds per slide - a fast-paced and engaging way to share ideas.
Submission deadline: 1 September 2026
Notification of outcome: 4 September 2026
Send your submission to sigs@rcpsych.ac.uk, subject line Pecha Kucha 2026 Submission. Please include your name and grade.
Bookings for this event will close Thursday 17 September at 2pm.
We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.