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National Water Safety Conference 2026

From Strategy to Prevention: Shaping the Future of Drowning Prevention in the UK. Join leading experts, practitioners, and educators to share knowledge, collaborate, and drive action.

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RoSPA is proud to host the National Water Safety Conference on Tuesday, October 06, 2026 in Birmingham. Every year, around 400 people drown in the UK, with a further 200 taking their own lives in our waters. Our conference provides a vital platform for water safety leaders, practitioners, educators, and academics to come together, share knowledge, and shape the future of drowning prevention.

This one-day event will explore the theme:
“The UK Drowning Prevention Strategy: From strategy to prevention”.

Join us to connect with a collective voice dedicated to promoting water safety, influencing policy, and implementing evidence-driven approaches to education and communication. Together we can champion the principles of the UK Drowning Prevention Strategy 2026 onwards and work towards a safer future for everyone.

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Use the form below and help us create a dynamic, informative programme that drives action in drowning prevention. Before submiting your abstract read our abstract submission guidance document using the link below.

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Reasons to attend

At RoSPA’s National Water Safety Conference, you’ll:

  • Gain actionable insights from leading experts and practitioners across the UK
  • Collaborate and network with fellow professionals who share your commitment to water safety
  • Develop skills and discover practical tools and strategies to implement in your work
  • Influence policy and practice, contributing to a consistent, evidence-based approach to drowning prevention
  • Learn from best practice through keynote talks, oral and poster presentations, and interactive breakout sessions covering education, communication, policy, and data.

Whether you’re looking to advance your professional knowledge, strengthen partnerships, or explore innovative approaches to water safety, this conference offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of drowning prevention in the UK.

Call for abstracts

The conference organisers invite you to share your expertise and join our list of reputable speakers. We welcome abstracts on the following topics:

  • Evidence and data – research, analysis, and evaluation methods in water safety
  • Education – innovative approaches to increasing knowledge, skills and experience in water safety, swimming and water competency
  • Communication – campaigns, messaging, and public engagement strategies
  • Policy – approaches to collaboration between government, landowner and other responsible parties as well as management of risks in and around water.

Preference will be given to abstracts that advance knowledge, provide practical case studies, or explore innovative methodologies, tools, or techniques.

Location

Venue TBC, Birmingham, UK

Date: Tuesday, October 06, 2026

Join us in the heart of Birmingham for a one-day conference featuring three breakout rooms, keynote talks, networking opportunities, and oral and poster presentations. Discover new ideas, share experiences, and connect with water safety leaders from across the country.

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