It’s that time: The first full draft of our AIB 2026 Manchester program is now available on the Annual Meeting website. Start exploring today to see the variety of session topics and compelling presenters being highlighted at this year’s conference. This Schedule of Sessions webpage will be updated regularly in the lead-up to our big event, so be sure to bookmark it in your browser now.

Already acquainted with this year’s program? Be sure to complete these other key steps so you don’t miss any of the sessions you’ve selected to attend.

Beat the 15 May Conference Registration Deadline for Presenters

If you’re planning to present at our Annual Meeting, but haven’t completed your registration yet, you need to act fast! Not only is 15 May our registration deadline for all accepted AIB 2026 presenters, it’s also your final chance to secure your conference sign-up at a budget-friendly Regular Rate.

Don’t risk being removed from our Annual Meeting program or paying pricier Late Registration rates—guarantee your access to the world’s premier IB conference right now.

RSVP for Our “Day of Cross-Cutting Dialogue”

Have you heard that AIB 2026 Manchester will feature a full day of interdisciplinary programming prior to the Opening Plenary? All AIB 2026 registrants are invited to take part in Research and Policy: A Day of Cross-Cutting Dialogue on 30 June, from 10:15 to 16:30.

To help our event coordinators allocate sufficient space, resources, and refreshments we are asking all AIB 2026 registrants to RSVP by 28 May 2026, specifying which portions of this programming they plan to attend.

We recommend consulting the full “Research and Policy: A Day of Cross-Cutting Dialogue” program to inform your selections when filling out this RSVP form,

Get Member-Exclusive Discounts on Local Lodging in Manchester

To accommodate the needs of all AIB 2026 attendees, rooms can be booked at 14 local hotels at a wide variety of price points, from £65 to £224 per night. These hotels are all located in downtown Manchester, approximately 5 to 20 minutes’ walking distance from our main conference venues. These rates are available until 1 June, but only while supplies last, so make your reservation as soon as possible.