We're heading to ICC Wales for our 2025 annual conference, and we're kicking off with the student conference on Thursday 20 November
Save the date for the student conference
CSP student members and non-CSP member students can attend online for free. In-person tickets are free for CSP members only. Tickets will go on sale in the spring of 2025.
The conference is open to all physiotherapy undergraduate and postgraduate students but is most suited to those in their middle and final years of study.
What's on at the CSP Student Conference 2025
The 2025 conference theme is Future Directions of Physiotherapy. Within this, these four areas will form the programme content:
- Transformational Technology
- Active Lives
- Rehabilitation Challenge
- Future Workforce
Read more about our conference themes.
Call for student abstracts
Student conference delegates are invited to submit abstracts within this year’s conference themes. Abstracts can be presented as an oral Platform, Rapid 5 presentations, or as a poster.
You must be a CSP member to submit an abstract.
Click here for further information and to submit your abstract.
We will be hosting drop-in sessions to support you with your submissions. Drop-in sessions will be run on 3 March and 15 April. Additional dates will be scheduled for later in the year.
If you are interested in attending a 15 to 30-minute drop-in session, please email conference@csp.org.uk for details of available slots.
"Last years mix of speakers and guided discussion with the people on your table was great".
2024 programme
While we are creating the 2025 programme, take a look at the 2024 full programme which explored topics ranging from preceptorship to communication and career journeys, plus some great opportunities to network.
Support with requesting study or placement leave
Would you like to attend the student conference but are worried that you won't get study leave?
The CSP can provide you with a letter of support that you can give to your higher education institution (HEI) or placement provider.
Frequently asked questions about the student conference
How much is the conference for non-CSP members?
The conference is completely free to attend however, you must be a CSP student member to attend in person. Non-members can attend online only. If you wish to attend in person, then become a CSP member today!
Who should attend?
Students from all year groups are welcome to attend. However, the content and presentations are more relevant to middle- and final-year students.
What are the benefits of attending?
Attending this year’s conference has many benefits including:
- Providing an opportunity to showcase your research and get valuable feedback from peers and experts in their field.
- Learning about new research and emerging trends in physiotherapy, through a series of presentations and panel discussions featuring physiotherapists from a range of professional networks.
- Growing your network through the opportunity to meet and interact with other students and leading physiotherapy professionals.
- It's a professional development opportunity.
Can I stream this to a whole year group?
Yes, you can! We ask that you get in touch with us at conference@csp.org.uk to let us know you are doing this, so we can consider larger group interaction during our networking session and record the number of viewers we have.
Can I attend the conference if I am graduating before November?
If you graduate at any time in 2025, you are eligible to attend the student conference. If possible, please book your place before your student membership status changes to graduate or chartered member. If your membership status has changed or you have difficulty booking, please contact the conference team directly via conference@csp.org. Many of the sessions will be relevant to you and we’d love to see you there!
Can I attend the conference with a friend?
Yes! If your friend(s) are not CSP members they can book an online-only ticket. However, if they would like the option to attend in-person, along with all the benefits CSP student membership brings, they can join as a student member for just £46.20 and get a free in-person conference ticket. Plus, if you refer a new member through our Refer and Reward scheme, both you and the new member will receive a £10 reward!