Voice of the Future 2026
Early career scientists and engineers will question MPs and Ministers about the issues that matter to them.

Details

When? Thursday 19 March 2026, 16:00 to 18:00
Where? The Attlee Suite, Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament, London SW1A 2LW
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD

Early career scientists and engineers question MPs and Ministers about the issues that matter to them at Voice of the Future 2026


Voice of the Future (VOF) is a unique Science Question Time event where early career scientists and engineers can question senior parliamentary and government figures. Participants will emerge with a better understanding of how the Parliament and the Government functions.

Watch previous VOF events and read event news stories on our website.

Organisations and representatives

Each contributing Parliamentary Steering Group (PSG) organisation will be asked to put forward one representative from their own membership, to ask a question in one session, as well as a back up representative, and up to six attendees. 

To see the organisations that have been involved in previous events, please visit the VOF webpage.

Registration

Attendance is by invitation only. PSG organisation representatives and attendees should be nominated by emailing Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk

Our associate (AMRSB) grade members are invited to enter the ballot to attend the Voice of the Future 2026 event, the deadline for entry is 23:59 on Sunday 1 March. Further information is available on the ballot event page.

Contribute as an RSB member

Royal Society of Biology members at the BioNet, associate (AMRSB) and student affiliate grade members are encouraged to submit a question for review, which will be asked by the RSB representative on the day. To submit a question for consideration, please email events@rsb.org.uk with the subject ‘VOF2026 Question', including your name and affiliation, by Thursday 5 March.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 6 CPD points.

Disclaimer

All aspects of this event are subject to change due to the variability of parliamentary business. We will aim to keep all attendees informed with any changes as soon as they are made, however these may come at short notice due to the uncertainty of the participating speakers' schedules.


Contact

If you have any questions about this event contact Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3445.

Code of Conduct

By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.

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