Bold Ideas Better Solutions 2026
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The Hopkins Centre is excited to announce the 10th annual Bold Ideas Better Solutions Symposium (#BIBS26) will be held on Thursday 29th October 2026. BIBS26 is a free hybrid symposium, giving you the option and flexibility to choose your attendance.
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)
🕘 9.00am to 5.00pm
What to expect at BIBS26:
🧠 A stimulating program from across Hopkins research focused on translating bold ideas into better solutions for the future.
📣 Exploring the theme 'New Frontiers in Rehabilitation and Inclusion' as it plays a vital role in enhancing engagement, well-
being & quality of life.
📄 Nationally renowned keynote speaker Prof. Belinda Gabbe talking about building co-designed and patient-centred
interventions to improve trauma survivorship.
💡 Spotlight panel discussion sharing different perspectives on innovating together and new frontiers in co-design research.
👉 Engaging workshops exploring the future of rehabilitation through hands-on VR demonstrations and discovering creative
ways to bring research findings to life through clear language, compelling visuals and practical communication strategies.
⚙️ Showcasing research sessions from discovery and innovation to co-design, translation and service improvement.
🎧 Hear from over 20 speakers presenting on collaborative research from mental health, AI and virtual reality to vocational
rehabilitation, fatigue management, accessibility, psychosocial wellbeing and service improvement - highlighting the wide-
ranging research driving innovation and meaningful change.
The program brings together keynote insights, oral presentations, lightning talks, panel discussions and interactive workshops, showcasing research that is advancing rehabilitation, enhancing care and delivering meaningful outcomes for people living with disability. View the preliminary program here.
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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.
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.
