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
Annual Conference
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.
BIGSPD 2026 Plenery Speakers
We’re delighted to introduce our plenary speakers for BIGSPD, who bring a wealth of expertise, insight, and inspiration to this year’s programme. Their contributions promise to spark meaningful discussion and fresh perspectives across the community. We’re incredibly excited for what’s shaping up to be a fantastic conference and look forward to welcoming you all soon.
