The British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder
BIGSPD was formed in 1999 as a forum for networking in the field of personality disorder. This began as a small annual conference, predominantly for clinicians but has evolved significantly over the past 25 years. BIGSPD is an organisation which values lived experience equally to those who are traditionally trained. This is reflected in our co-presidency, executive committee, organisational values and in our conference content.
BIGSPD Conference 2025
Every year, we organise a fast-paced, workshop, conversation and presentation-filled event for a community of interested professionals.
BIGSPD 2026 comes to Blackpool next June.
The call for abstracts for BIGSPD 2026 is officially open! This is your opportunity to share innovative ideas, showcase impactful research, and contribute to vital conversations shaping the future of ‘personality disorder’, complex emotional and relational needs services and wider understanding. We are keen to receive abstracts for creative, interactive workshops. The closing date for submissions is 3 pm on 16th January 2026.
BIGSPD is excited to announce we have opened Award nominations for Conference 2026! We want to hear about the individuals and teams making a real difference, so please submit your nomination by the 4th of February and help us recognise excellence across the BIGSPD community!