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IDLS2026 Programme Overview


Below is the overall timetable which will be added to on the lead up to the event as confirmation of topics and speakers is received.

The main 3-day Symposium will be held between Tuesday 27th October and Thursday 29th October and will comprise of a main stream, demonstrations and military.

Prior to the Symposium, this year's Masterclass will be held over Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Monday 26th October. The 2 Day Training Course will also be held on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October, with this year's Training Day held on Monday 26th October.

The International Data Links Society will make every effort to provide the programme as advertised. However, it may become necessary, for reasons beyond our control, to make changes to speakers and/or to the timings and content of the programme. The International Data Links Society and the Event Organiser will not be liable for any costs incurred by delegates in relation to such changes.


Thursday 22nd October 2026

Time Activity
09:00 - 16:00 Masterclass (Day 1)
09:00 - 16:00 2 Day Course (Day 1)

Friday 23rd October 2026

Time Activity
09:00 - 16:00 Masterclass (Day 2)
09:00 - 16:00 2 Day Course (Day 2)

Sunday 25th October 2026

Time Activity
09:00 - 22:00 Exhibition Build Up
10:00 - 19:00 Demonstration Dry Run

Monday 26th October 2026

Time Activity
09:00 - 16:00 Training Day
09:00 - 16:00 Masterclass (Day 3)
09:00 - 22:00 Exhibition Build Up continues
10:00 - 19:00 Demonstration Rehearsal
16:00 - 18:00 Pre-Registration
17:00 - 18:30 Meet and Greet
18:30 - 19:30 Nordic Chapter Meeting

Tuesday 27th October 2026 (Symposium Day 1)

Time Activity
08:00 - 08:50 Registration Opens / Coffee / Exhibition Hall Opens
08:50 - 09:00 Welcome and Morning Notices
09:00 - 09:20 Keynote Address
09:20 - 09:40 Keynote Address
09:40 - 10:10 Morning Coffee
10:10 - 11:50 Morning Sessions
11:50 - 13:50 Lunch
13:50 - 16:00 Afternoon Session
16:00 - 16:30 Afternoon Tea
16:30 - 17:30 Demonstrations
18:00 - 20:00 Exhibition Showcase

Wednesday 28th October 2026 (Symposium Day 2)

Time Activity
08:00 - 08:50 Coffee / Exhibition Hall Opens
08:50 - 09:00 Morning Notices
09:00 - 09:20 Keynote Address
09:20 - 09:40 Keynote Address
09:40 - 10:10 Morning Coffee
10:10 - 11:50 Morning Sessions
11:50 - 13:50 Lunch
13:50 - 16:00 Afternoon Session
16:00 - 16:30 Afternoon Tea
16:30 - 17:30 Demonstrations
18:30 - 22:00 Social Event


Thursday 29th October 2026 (Symposium Day 3)

Time Activity
08:00 - 08:50 Coffee / Exhibition Hall Opens
08:50 - 09:40 Exhibition Hall Only
09:40 - 10:10 Morning Coffee
10:10 - 11:50 Morning Sessions (inc. Keynote)
11:50 - 13:50 Lunch
13:50 - 14:15 Keynote Address
14:15 - 14:40 Afternoon Session
14:40 - 15:05 IDLS2027 Briefing & Closing Remarks
15:05 - 15:30 Afternoon Tea
15:30 - 16:00 General Committee Meeting
16:00 Exhibition Hall CLOSES - Breakdown 16:30