Co-hosted by University College London (UCL) and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

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GLOW 2026 is a biennial conference bringing together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, advocates and community partners from around the world to connect on global women, newborn, child, and reproductive health. Co-hosted by University College London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and delivered in partnership with the Royal Colleges, this year’s meeting explores the theme of POWER – examining how structural, political, economic and digital forces shape health across the life course.  
 
Over two days, attendees will engage with leading global experts, hear cutting-edge research and policy innovations, and participate in interactive sessions designed to challenge existing paradigms and inspire new approaches. From plenaries on inequity and global health financing, to breakout sessions on overlooked topics in global women, newborn, child and reproductive health, to the first GLOW Film Festival, the conference will provide a space to learn, question and connect with colleagues. 
 
The programme is designed to be multidisciplinary and inclusive – featuring practitioners from diverse settings and across all career stages. Whether you work in clinical practice, public health and policy, data science, or community advocacy, GLOW 2026 offers a platform to share insights, build partnerships and collaborate on solutions.  
 
Why attend GLOW 2026? 

• Explore POWER: who holds it, how it operates, and how shifting it can transform global health outcomes 

• Receive updates from global leaders in maternal, newborn, child and reproductive health 

• Understand the contemporary challenges faced by global health experts and explore actionable solutions 

• Connect across disciplines and regions to expand your professional network 

• Showcase your work, whether through an oral or poster presentation, or via artistic or film-based contributions within the GLOW Film Festival 

 

Key Dates

Call for Abstracts & submissions open 5 March 2026

Submission deadline 30 April 2026

Notification of outcomes June 2026

All deadlines are 23:59 (GMT) on the date listed.

Registration

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GLOW 2026 Conference Agenda

Day 1 – 15 October 2026

Time	Activity
09:30-10:00	Arrival and registration
10:00-11:00	Welcome and Opening PLENARY POWER 1: Power in women and children’s health worldwide Power for change towards SDGs in 2030: Status for women and children’s health worldwide Power of evidence and combatting misinformation Voice of affected people (individuals or communities)
11:00-11:30	Break
11:30-13:00	Breakout sessions
13:00-14:00	Lunch and poster judging
14:00-15:30	PLENARY POWER 2: Overcoming power imbalances and disparities Power: lives in the balance UK maternity disparities work Powerful data to change equity for women and their babies: the Brazil context EMCR oral presentations
15:30-16:00	Break
16:00-19:00	Film Festival

Day 2 – 16 October 2026

Time	Activity
Morning	Pre-conference walk by the river
10:00-11:00	PLENARY POWER 3: Money power! Global financing for RMNH at a tipping point? Panel discussion
11:00-11:30	Break
11:30-13:00	Breakout sessions
13:00-14:00	Lunch and poster judging
14:00-16:00	PLENARY POWER 4: Power for the future and next generation power Next generation innovation: digital, wearables, AI, data, social media EMCR oral presentations Panel discussion
16:00-16:30	Conference closing Prizes Handover to the next GLOW committee