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British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists
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 BAHNO Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

Friday 15th May 2026

Business Design Centre, Islington, London

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the BAHNO 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting taking place on Friday 15th May at The Business Design Centre, London!
 
This year’s theme, “Innovations in Head and Neck Oncology,” will bring together leading clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, and trainees to explore the latest advances shaping the future of head and neck cancer care.

What to Expect?

  • Presentations from national and international experts
  • The return of the BAHNO Debate - This house believes we can move diagnostics and rehabilitation out of hospital in line with the NHS 10 year plan
  • Interactive panel discussions
  • The Blair Hesketh lecture presented by Prof. Jean Bourhis
  • Meet exhibitors and get the most up-to-date information on new products and innovative technology.
  • Join us at the end of the conference for our networking event to connect with colleagues and meet new collaborators 
 
 BAHNO council recognises the high costs of attending meetings. The association is committed to ensuring access to education for all of our membership and to that end, have set aside a “BAHNO ASM Fund” to those in our multidisciplinary membership who need it most. This offers a 75% registration discount. We would ask any members who feel this applies to them to contact the BAHNO secretary (secretariat@BAHNO.ORG.UK), with brief details of your circumstances. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Register My Place

Standard fee tickets are available until 14 days before the event. After this time late fees apply. We strongly encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment
Late booking fee to apply to online and on-site registrations after 14 days prior to the event. Please note, these fees are significantly higher than the early bird/standard rates. If your registration is made after 14 days prior to the event, we cannot guarantee that your requirements will be catered for appropriately. Please note that there may also be a delay to your check in on arrival.
 
Registering via Eventbrite is the fastest way to register and secure your place. If you wish to pay by invoice, please contact the events team at academy.bbmuk@bbraun.com
  • Completed application forms must be received 4 weeks before the event date.
  • Requests received after this date will not be accepted and payment must be made at the time of registration

More Details Here

Many thanks to all participants who made 2025 the best BAHNO event ever!

Congratulations to the 2025 prize winners:

 

Sinead Rothrie - Establishing a Living Well After Treatment (LWAT) service - The key role of patient participation in its evolution and delivery

Farizeh Jashek-Ahmed  - From data to dashboard - A population cohort study of head and neck cancer waiting times in England (2018-2019) using linked electronic health records

Raiza Elmira Imperial & Charlotte Freeman - Establishing a nurse-led telephone triage service for head and neck suspected cancer referrals 

Maria Kiakou - Beyond the oropharynx - Expanding the utility and patient benefits of robotic head and neck surgery from the perspective of an established service

 

CPD certificates will be issued to delegates who complete the feedback survey.  Please expect your certificate up to 21 days after the event.

Should you have any enquiries about the event, please contact academia.bbmuk@bbraun.com 

 

Programme available here.     6 CPD points

 

 

BAHNO Annual Scientific Meeting, the only truly multidisciplinary conference for professionals involved in the study and treatment of head and neck cancer.

  

The date of the 2026 conference is Friday 15th May 2026 at the BDC
 

 

 

 


About BAHNO

Clinician Area

BAHNO is the only multi-disciplinary organisation for medical professionals involved in head & neck oncology in the UK.  BAHNO actively supports research and the promotion of good practice in this area. The Annual Scientific Meeting attracts National and International experts and is a highlight of the academic calendar.

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Patient Area

BAHNO is a  multi-disciplinary professional organisation that speaks for head and neck cancer patients in the UK. Our members are involved in research to find best treatments for patients and BAHNO supports the Trial for Every Patient initiative. We have a close association with other organisations which enables patients to access information on all areas of their treatment.

 

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About BAHNO

BAHNO was formed in 1995 – having previously been known since 1967 as the Association of Head and Neck Oncologists of Great Britain.  Head and Neck Cancer is a complex condition and its treatment involves several different medical specialties  - BAHNO brings Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Radiologists, Pathologists, Specialist Nurses and Surgeons together in a search for better outcomes and prevention.

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