IMI Conference 2026

This year’s programme features an exciting international line-up, including an opening keynote from Eli Ohren of Norway’s National Criminal Investigation Service exploring innovative forensic imaging techniques, alongside a closing keynote from Professor Steven Lo, Plastic Surgeon NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/University of Glasgow. Across the conference, attendees will discover a rich mix of cutting-edge practice, research, and real-world insight—from telemedicine visualisation and AI-informed workflows, to accessible patient communication, cultural sensitivity in clinical photography, and the future of medical illustration as a profession.

Our plenary sessions highlight global expertise from organisations such as:

• Presenter Charles Price from the Mayo Clinic discussing The Skilled “Human-Medical-Illustrator-in-the-Loop”
• Ella Eberhardt presenting from University of Toronto on “Let’s talk plainly: impact of accessible medical information for patients”
• and Matt Poyade from Glasgow School of Art who plans to discuss Re-imagining Medical Communication: Exploration, Immersion, Interaction.

This is only a small selection of our confirmed presenters who will also be covering themes including immersive technologies, neurosurgical patient education, sustainability in practice, and the evolving role of illustrators in healthcare.

The New Voices section will spotlight emerging talent and fresh perspectives on subjects as diverse as:

• Visualising Remote Care
• Cultural Sensitivity in Clinical Photography
• Feedback in Focus

While a wide-ranging workshop programme offers hands-on learning across photography, video production, storytelling ethics, and professional development. With confirmed sessions led by:

• Simon Pase on “Creating virtual video compositions without green screen”
• James Lucas on “Lightroom: Maximising your creative editing potential”
• Lex Ballantyne and Tom Bennet on an exciting full location video production and editing masterclass spanning both days of conference, excitingly titled “Run and Gun with a Wee dram”

Whether you’re looking to enhance your technical skills, explore innovation in medical communication, or connect with a vibrant professional community, IMI 2026 promises a dynamic and thought-provoking experience.