Bold Ideas Better Solutions 2026

The Hopkins Centre is excited to announce the 10th annual Bold Ideas Better Solutions Symposium (#BIBS26) will be held on Thursday 29th October 2026.

Please join us for a dynamic day bringing together researchers, clinicians, industry and people with lived experience to explore New Frontiers in Rehabilitation and Inclusion. Discover innovative, close-to-practice research that is shaping real-world outcomes in disability and rehabilitation. Be inspired by keynote speakers, collaborative discussions and impactful research shaping better futures. 

📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026
📍 Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH)

Impact and purpose

The Bold Ideas Better Solutions (BIBS) Symposiums, hosted by The Hopkins Centre, are annual, day-long events that bring together clinicians, researchers, people with lived experience, and industry partners They are designed to foster collaborative, interdisciplinary exchange and focus on translating research “close to practice” into real-world outcomes in disability and rehabilitation. Each symposium features keynote speakers, research presentations, and panels that share emerging ideas and innovative solutions.

BIBS Symposiums play a key role in advancing the Centre’s mission by showcasing translational research that improves health, wellbeing, and participation outcomes for people with disability and complex rehabilitation needs. The events highlight co-designed, inclusive research approaches and strengthen partnerships across sectors, helping to turn research insights into practical improvements in care, systems, and environments. They also contribute to research capacity building and knowledge sharing across the rehabilitation community.

Past highlights and what to expect at BIBS26

Past symposiums have attracted over 200 participants and featured up to 40 different speakers, covering topics such as personalised rehabilitation, inclusive technologies, transport equity, and social participation. Key elements include keynote presentations, interdisciplinary research talks, lived-experience panels, poster sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendees can expect an accessible hybrid format, diverse perspectives, and a strong emphasis on innovation, co-design, and real-world impact, with themes evolving each year to address current challenges in rehabilitation and disability research.