Annual Conference is a great opportunity to come together and meet fellow members, hear the latest updates and announcements, celebrate success, watch or join the debate and voting on of Motions, get answers to your questions and more.
The RBL National Conference 2026 is to be held in Brighton and members of your branch will be attending both as delegates to vote on motions and discuss other issues and as visitors to support them any enjoy the camaraderie.
Activities including Standard Bearer Competitions and an act of Remembrance take place over a weekend from Friday to Sunday, with the main business of conference starting on Saturday. For members who cannot attend in person, Annual Conference’s hybrid format enables you to watch the main business of Conference online.
All RBL branches, regardless of compliance, may propose Motions to Conference on RBL’s policies, rules or Royal Charter and send a delegate to Conference to vote and speak on their behalf.
What’s on in 2026 (Agenda Below)
Familiar agenda highlights will be returning, including:
- Main Conference: addresses from keynote speakers, presentation of reports and accounts for the past year and the debate and voting on of Motions.
- Membership Forum: members ask senior staff questions relating to RBL’s work and the branch and membership experience.
- Exhibition: staff from RBL teams and associated organisations exhibit to attendees.
- National Standard Bearer Competitions: a prestigious occasion, regional winners participate in front of qualified judges.
- Membership Awards: members and formations receive recognition for their achievements in fields such as fundraising and recruitment.
- Act of Remembrance: a cornerstone of the agenda in which members come together to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces Community.
Agenda
Friday 8 May
Saturday 9 May
Sunday 10 May
