Overview of event
20 Years of Investing in ME Research: Discover ME
The 18th International ME Conference (#IIMEC18), organised by Invest in ME Research, will
take place on 29th May 2026 at the Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton Hall.
IIMEC18 will bring together a distinguished group of researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates to share knowledge and foster collaboration. As an additional day to the BRMEC15 Researchers' Colloquium, IIMEC18 will be open to the public, providing a unique opportunity for broader engagement with the latest developments in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) research. While BRMEC15 is a closed event for researchers, IIMEC18 will allow patients, carers, and the general public to attend and contribute to discussions, making it an important step in bridging the gap between the scientific community and the wider ME population.
The event will feature updates from the BRMEC15 colloquium, alongside presentations and discussions that highlight recent advancements in ME research. It will also address the growing body of work on Long Covid, due to the shared symptomatology between ME and Long Covid, providing context for ongoing studies in both fields.
Programme
Programme details will be available over the next months.
Registration
Registration for the conference is not yet open
Venue
The conference will take place on the Wellcome Genome Campus at Hinxton Hall, near Cambridgeshire.
Hinxton Hall Conference Centre is located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside research institutions that are at the forefront of the genomics revolution. Hinxton Hall Conference Centre blends stunning contemporary architecture with state-of-the-art facilities, alongside a Grade II* listed country house, all set within a beautiful, rural 100 acre estate bordering the River Cam.
This location is near to Cambridge as well as a short drive from London Stansted airport.
There is also a direct link to London Stansted from central London.
This venue offers a number of advantages for assisting in our objectives of building collaboration and expanding knowledge.
Sponsorship
The 15th International Biomedical Research into ME Colloquium (BRMEC15) in 2026 coincides with the 20th anniversary of Invest in ME Research.
For two decades the charity has been dedicated to building international collaboration, raising awareness, and investing in high-quality biomedical research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).Sponsorship of BRMEC15 offers organisations and individuals an opportunity to support this important scientific meeting.
Although the colloquium itself is a closed scientific meeting, sponsorship of BRMEC15 is an opportunity to support this important work. By sponsoring the colloquium, you will:
- Support the progress and development of high-quality biomedical research into ME
- Support the exchange of knowledge among researchers and clinicians from around the world
- Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to advancing understanding of ME and related conditions
- Help sustain a forum that has, over many years, encouraged cooperation and innovation in this neglected field
- Contribute directly to sustaining a unique international platform that enables collaboration and progress in this neglected area of medicine
- Be acknowledged on the BRMEC15 webpages, social media sites and in associated materials
We welcome enquiries from individuals, organisations, and institutions who wish to help ensure this important meeting continues.
Your sponsorship will not only help make BRMEC15 possible but will also strengthen the international research community and benefit people with ME by supporting the progress of science.
Please contact us if interested in becoming a sponsor of the conference week and supporter of the work of Invest in ME Research
Past Conferences
The Conference events have been arranged annually since 2006.
Past Conferences can be viewed via the link below