RCN UK Joint Representatives鈥� Autumn Conference 2026
01 Oct 2026 - 02 Oct
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Apply now for the UK Reps Autumn Conference 2026.
We are delighted to announce that the Autumn conference will be held in person on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October in Newcastle.
The conference takes place twice a year in the spring and autumn and is open to all RCN accredited reps across the UK. We’d welcome new faces – so if you’ve never been to one of these conferences before, please do consider applying.
We are now working hard to develop the programme, packed with quality speakers, learning sessions and networking. This conference brings together our community of reps from across the UK to meet friends old and new. It also provides an opportunity for us to learn together and share our experience of the vital work we all do in our workplaces.
All RCN accredited representatives are warmly invited to now apply for a place.
Places are limited and must be applied for using an online application form which is now open.
Applications are open until Sunday 5 July 2026, places will be confirmed by regions and countries by Monday 13 July 2026.
Your RCN regions and countries are assigned conference places in proportion to their number of accredited reps. They will be allocating their places using agreed criteria and will maintain a waiting list in the event of oversubscription. Travel and accommodation are covered for all attending reps.
If you did not receive the email invitation to apply, please contact jointrepsconf@rcn.org.uk and the team will be happy to help.
Further information about the programme will follow soon.
RCN Events team
jointrepsconf@rcn.org.uk
02076473578
Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge
Bottle Bank, Gateshead
Newcastle
NE8 2AR
Newcastle train station
Walking (15 minutes)
• Exit Newcastle Central Station onto Neville Street.
• Head towards the river and follow signs for the Quayside / Tyne Bridge.
• Cross the Tyne Bridge (iconic green bridge).
• Once across, turn right along the riverside (South Shore Road).
• The Hilton is just a short walk along the river.
Bus
Several buses go towards Gateshead / Quayside check google maps for bus times and routes.
• Get off near the Gateshead Quays stop.
• Then walk 2–3 minutes to the hotel.
Time: 15 minutes
From Newcastle International Airport
• Follow signs inside the airport to the Metro station (connected to the terminal).
• Take the Green Line towards South Hylton / South Shields.
• Get off at Gateshead Interchange.
• Walk 10–15 minutes to the Hilton (towards the river / Tyne Bridge).
Time: 25 – 35 minutes
Runs every 10–15 minutes
All driving and taxi requests must be approved in advance with your country or region. Approvals are made in line with RCN policy guidelines
Taxi requests
Taxi requests must be approved according to policy.
Driving and parking
Driving requests must be approved according to policy.
On-site parking is available at Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge for £15 per day.
Page last updated - 16/06/2026
