Funding your learning
The MS Trust runs generous bursary schemes for registered nurses and health professionals to access funding to support their professional development.
Sunday 31 January to Tuesday 2 February
MS Trust conference
Annual conference 2027
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of progress in multiple sclerosis care, exploring how advances in disease modifying treatments and symptom management, multidisciplinary and personalised care, rehabilitation, service and workforce innovation, research, technology and artificial intelligence are changing what is possible for people with multiple sclerosis, alongside the evolving challenges of prevention, healthy ageing, equity and access, and looking ahead to how we can work together to put multiple sclerosis firmly on the map.
Alongside a rich educational programme, conference provides dedicated time to connect with colleagues, strengthen our sense of community, exchange learning and reflect on how, together, we can continue to improve outcomes and care for people with multiple sclerosis.
Registration
Registrations for conference 2027 are now open!
No need to apply separately for a bursary. To make registration easier this year, bursaries will be allocated automatically to eligible attendees through the registration link. Simply complete your registration, and if you qualify, your bursary will be applied as part of the process. We look forward to seeing you at conference!
Poster competition
Applications for the 2027 poster competition are now open. Download the application form below.
The MS Trust conference poster exhibition provides an opportunity to showcase examples of excellence in research, evidence and practice in MS care.
Posters will be displayed throughout the conference and there is time in the programme for poster authors to respond to delegate questions.
The core theme of conference 2027 focuses on delivering person-centred care at every stage of an MS journey.
Submitted posters are encouraged to be aligned with this theme.
Conference 2026 Highlights
Conference 2026 was a successful event including the most up‑to‑date, evidence‑driven insights in MS care. Across three inspiring days, leading experts, new research, and practical, multidisciplinary learning came together to equip every MS professional with the knowledge, confidence and tools to deliver outstanding, person‑centred care. This is where the latest science meets real‑world practice — and where the MS community moves forward, together.
Very grateful for the opportunity to attend conference. After all these years in MS nursing, it still seems such a privilege to learn and share in such a supported way. Thank you again!
Conference delegate
A very enjoyable, thought provoking and educational three days. Well worth attending!
Conference delegate
How to get to conference
The MS Trust conference will be held at the Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue (formerly known as Jurys Inn Hinckley Island). Located just off the M69 motorway between Leicester and Coventry, Hinckley Island is easy to reach by rail, road or air.
Postcode LE10 3JA
By rail
- 2 miles from Hinckley railway station
- Less than one hour from London Euston via Nuneaton station
By road
- Located just off the M69, Junction 1
- Easily accessible from M6 and M1motorways
Parking
- There is ample complimentary onsite parking.
By air
- 30 minutes from East Midlands Airport
- 40 minutes from Birmingham International Airport
Fantastic! Such a privilege to have such expert speakers. Could have listened for a week.
Conference delegate
Code of Conduct
The MS Trust wants to provide a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack of), or technology choices. Attendees, speakers, sponsors, staff, contractors, and volunteers at MS Trust events must adhere to the MS Trust code of conduct, which embodies our values as a charity.
For more information, please read our code of conduct (PDF, 79KB).
Programme advisory group
We would like to thank all the members of our Conference 2027 healthcare professional advisory groups for generously sharing their time, experience and expertise to help shape a programme that reflects the priorities, challenges and opportunities across the multidisciplinary MS community.
- Dr Gavin Brittain, Consultant Neurologist and NIHR fellow, 1st open grant round winner
- Judith Wilton, Frimley Health, Nurse Consultant in Multiple Sclerosis
- Kenneth Chu, Specialist Neuropharmacist, Cambridge
- Ciara O’Meara, Assistant Professor in General Nursing
- Sue Thomas, Healthcare Consultant, Patient & Public Voice Partner Neurosurgery and Spinal Injuries Clinical Reference Group, NHS England
- Professor Tarunya Arun, Consultant Neurologist
- Dr Rasha Abdel-Fahim, Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Neurology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Rhian O’Halloran, Specialist neuro-physiotherapist and co-chair Therapists in MS, Cardiff
Our sponsors - 2027
The MS Trust would like to thank all our sponsors and exhibitors for their support.
Their sponsorship supports the educational sessions of the meeting. The content of these educational sessions has been developed by the MS Trust.
Sponsor declarations
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This educational programme has received sponsorship from Juvise. The sponsor has had no input into the educational content or organisation of the conference.
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Neuraxpharm UK Ltd has provided financial support for this meeting but has had no involvement in the agenda or arrangement of the meeting other than the stated Neuraxpharm organised presentation.
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This educational programme has received sponsorship from Roche. The sponsor has had no input into the educational content or organisation of the conference.
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This educational programme has received sponsorship from Novartis. The sponsor has had no input into the educational content or organisation of the conference.
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This educational programme has received sponsorship from Biogen. The sponsor has had no input into the educational content or organisation of the conference.
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This educational programme has received sponsorship from Merck. The sponsor has had no input into the educational content or organisation of the conference.
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This educational programme has received sponsorship from Sandoz. The sponsor has had no input into the educational content or organisation of the conference.
