Annual Ocular Melanoma Conference
Bringing Together Experts, Patients, and Supporters for Education and Awareness. Save the Date for This Year’s Conference!
2026 Annual Ocular Melanoma Conference
This year’s conference is being held on the 9th & 10th October 2026 – Village Hotel, Walsall
What to expect from the Annual Ocular Melanoma Conference
Bringing Together Experts, Patients, and Supporters for Education and Awareness. Save the Date for This Year’s Conference!
What is the Annual Ocular Melanoma Conference?
Our annual conference brings together leading experts, patients, and loved ones to discuss the latest in ocular melanoma research, treatment, and support. Join us to hear from top specialists, connect with others and be the first to hear about new and valuable resources.
Why you should attend the conference?
- Learn about the latest treatments and research
- Hear directly from medical experts and researchers
- Connect with other patients and families
- Access helpful resources and support
Book your tickets here
9th & 10th October 2026
Village Hotel, Walsall
Frequently asked questions
What does my ticket include?
The ticket includes attendance at the conference for the 2 days. Refreshments and lunch on both days is provided, and attendance to the evening dinner on the Friday. If you are bringing a guest include their information on your registration, an additional registration is not needed.
What is the cost of attending?
We are asking for a £50 refundable deposit. · The registration cost is to ensure charitable funds are used carefully and to encourage attendance as Ocular Melanoma UK will be committed to paying for the venue cost.
The deposit will be refunded on receipt of your attendance at the conference.
If the cost to attend is a barrier to you, please email us.
How do I get to the venue?
The Village Hotel Birmingham Walsall is well placed off the M6, and is approximately 8 minutes from Walsall Station, 30 minutes from Birmingham New Street Station.
Accessibility Requirements
The hotel is wheelchair accessible. When completing your registration, please highlight any specific considerations you have.
Dietary Requirements
The venue is able to cater for dietary requirements. Please ensure your dietary needs are included in the relevant field on the registration form.
Will there be a programme?
Yes, the team are working hard on creating an informative and engaging programme to be released soon. We are looking for arrivals from 9:45am to start around 10:30am on the Friday, and Saturday will be a half day finishing with a late lunch to allow for travel home.
I have other questions. How do I contact Ocular Melanoma UK?
For any questions about the conference, please email Georgina, who is managing our conference.
For any other questions, please reach out via our contact page.
Can I get a refund?
For members – the ticket deposit is refundable on receipt of your attendance at the conference.
If you need to cancel your attendance, you can do this up to 30 days prior to the event date, your deposit will not be refundable after this date.
Is there a group to connect with delegates beforehand?
We’re really keen to make it easy for delegates to connect ahead of time and are currently looking into the best way to do this. We’ll share more details as soon as we can.
Can I bring a guest to the conference?
Yes, your ticket entitles you to bring one guest to accompany you. Please complete the details for your guest when prompted on the registration form.
Is there free parking onsite?
Yes there is complimentary parking at the hotel with plenty of spaces for all. Car park spaces include EV charging spots and blue badge spaces.
Can I claim for travel expenses?
We have limited resources to support with accommodation and travel expenses. Requests will be viewed on a case by case basis.
Looking back on past conferences
Watch past talks
Watch the full playlist now on our YouTube channel and revisit all the insights, ideas, and highlights from this year’s event.