Mental health simulation conference

About the conference

Maudsley Learning is delighted to present the third annual Maudsley Learning Simulation Conference 2026, a two‑day event dedicated to exploring and advancing mental health Simulation-Based Education (SBE). The conference will take place on:

Thursday 17 September 2026 – Online conference day

Friday 18 September 2026 – In‑person conference at ORTUS, 82–96 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SN, United Kingdom.

Hosted by the Maudsley Learning Simulation Team, this international conference builds on the success of previous years and brings together healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, simulation technicians, and system leaders from across the United Kingdom and internationally. Designed as a multi-format event, this conference aims to be accessible to a global audience while retaining valuable opportunities for in‑person learning, collaboration and professional networking. The programme will feature keynote lectures, oral presentations, interactive workshops, and two Maudsley Learning firsts: a live debate and a live podcast recording! Whether you are delivering established mental health simulation programmes and are keen to share your learning or are new to mental health simulation and looking to understand its potential, this conference aims to inform, connect, and inspire.

Theme: Sustaining ourselves in uncertain times

Post pandemic, surrounded by AI innovation, amidst growing global geopolitical uncertainty, mental illness continues to increase in its rate of diagnosis and severity. With the need for sustainable (and sustaining) approaches to mental health provision and education, simulation is at the forefront. Maudsley Learning’s conference this year centres to this theme with three main streams:

Systems - Sustaining ourselves through community, collaboration and best practices (Quality Assurance).
AI- Sustaining ourselves through innovation and technological insights.
Inclusion - Sustaining ourselves through inclusivity; working within diversity from a trauma informed and anti-oppressive position.

Abstract submission

We invite abstracts showcasing work that focuses on or includes aspects of mental health Simulation-Based Education. Submissions may engage with the conference theme, Sustaining Ourselves in Uncertain Times, or explore other areas of mental health simulation.

Abstracts may be submitted with a preferred delivery format:
Online, Day 1, Thursday 17 September 2026
In person, Day 2, Friday 18 September 2026

Timings:
Workshop: 45 minutes, online or in person
Presentation: 20 minutes, online or in person

Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 5:00pm, Wednesday 24 June 2026
Notification of accepted abstracts: Wednesday 22 July 2026

Submit your abstract

Why Attend?

The Maudsley Learning Simulation Conference offers a valuable opportunity to engage with leading expertise in mental health simulation while connecting with a diverse professional community.

Join from anywhere in the world through our dedicated online conference day, ensuring accessible participation regardless of location.
Benefit from expert led sessions delivered by experienced clinicians, educators and researchers, offering practical insight grounded in real world application.
Expand your professional network by connecting with colleagues, thought leaders and innovators from across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Receive a certificate of participation, supporting your continuing professional development and CPD portfolio requirements.
Present your work through oral presentations or workshops, providing a platform to showcase research, share innovation and contribute to advancing simulation practice.

This conference is designed to support professional growth, knowledge exchange and meaningful collaboration within the evolving field of mental health education.

Early Bird Offer: Save 15% Before 30 May

Early Bird Offer: Book your place at the Mental Health Simulation Conference 2026 before 30 May and receive 15% off the standard ticket prices. This limited time offer is available until 30 May, after which prices will return to the full standard rate.

Day 1 Online Only Ticket: £75 → £63.75
Day 2 In Person Only Ticket: £250 → £212.50
Two Day Ticket (Online Day 1 and In Person Day 2): £300 → £255

Mental health simulation conference 2026

Course schedule

Faculty leads

Mental health simulation conference 2026

Course schedule

Faculty leads

Latest news, podcasts and blogs

Simulation Training in Focus at AEPNYA 2025: Maudsley Learning Shares Expertise in Barcelona

International Women’s Day: Give to Gain > Gain to Give

EP7 - Professor Sir John Strang (Confessions of an English opium eater by Thomas de Quincy)