RSGB 2026 Convention – speakers

Keynote speaker for the RSGB 2026 Convention

Four years ago, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA shared his thoughts on the changes and challenges to the amateur service and what the future held for amateur radio.

On Saturday 10 October 2026, Tim will return to the RSGB Convention and in his presentation he will touch on whether the future turned out as expected! Tim is currently serving his fourth term as IARU President and the RSGB is delighted to welcome him back as the keynote speaker.

Inspiring speakers

This year’s programme will bring radio amateurs a wide-ranging selection of lectures. Whether you are looking for inspiration from citizen science projects, are keen to learn more about DXpeditions, or want to keep up to date on the latest modes and band activity, there is something for everyone.

To give you a taste of the presentations confirmed so far, our programme includes:

• Adrian Ciuperca, KO8SCA – The 3Y0K DXpedition to Bouvet Island

• Brian Coleman, G4NNS– The UK Meteor Beacon GB3MBA and ionospheric research

• Dave Crump, G8GKQ– Getting started in Amateur TV

• Christian Entsfellner, DL3MBG – The D.A.R.C QSL Bureau and the cooperation with RSGB

• Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL– HF propagation studies from the Baldock space weather Station

• Ian Henry, G0LFT – Understanding FT8 through DNA-sequencing parallels

• Ian Henry G0LFT – Making the invisible visible: understanding your SDR through IQ visualisation

• Lyndsay Latimer, M6YMB – Pioneering women of British amateur radio

• John McCullagh, GI4BWM – ETCC, repeaters and new technology

• Heather Nickalls M0HMO – An update on the latest developments in the Microwave community

• Dr John Rogers, M0JAV – Enhance your knowledge on EMF exclusion zones

• Nobby Styles, G0VJG– The preparation for DXpedition to South Georgia, March 2027

• Steve Nichols, G0KYA – Discover the results of 12 August eclipse propagation experiment

• Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB – Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites

Hands-on workshops

If you like to learn something new in a more practical way, we are offering Convention attendees two workshops to choose from. Visit our workshops page to find out more.