Bond Solon Expert Witness Conference
The leading industry event for the UK’s Expert Witness community
Expert Witness Conference
The UK’s largest gathering of expert witnesses is back on Friday 6 November 2026. Attend our annual conference face-to-face at Church House in Westminster or virtually. Last year over 750 experts attended.
Past speakers have included the Lord Chief Justice, the Master of the Rolls and the President of the Law Society.
This is the only conference I have ever been to where I have concentrated on, attended to, and hung upon every word spoken.
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Highlights from the Expert Witness Conference
Conference details
- Date: Friday 6 November 2026
- Attendance Options: In-person or virtual
- Duration: 1 Day
- Location: Church House, Westminster, Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3NZ or virtual
- Price per Person:
- In-person: £330 + VAT (full price from 1 April 2026 £375 + VAT)
- Virtual: £280 + VAT (full price from 1 April 2026 £325 + VAT)
- CUBS/UABS certificate holders receive a 10% discount. Email expertwitness@bondsolon.com to receive the discount code
How to attend
You can attend the conference venue in Westminster and benefit from the networking opportunities that this brings.
Alternatively, if your preference is for virtual attendance, then we are live-streaming the event and you will be able to view and interact with the live sessions, engage and connect with other delegates and sponsors via the conference app.
All of the speakers’ talks are being recorded and will be available to virtual and in-person delegates to watch on the conference app after the event.
A corporate booking discount is available for group bookings. Please contact us on 020 7549 2549 or email expertwitness@bondsolon.com for more information.
Book your place
CUBS/UABS certificate holders receive a 10% discount. Email expertwitness@bondsolon.com to receive the discount code.
Why attend?
- Hear from high-profile speakers including judges, barristers and solicitors - who will discuss key issues affecting the expert witness industry and provide updates on the laws that affect your expert witness work
- Network with other expert witnesses, who represent over 80 areas of expertise, as well as organisations that offer valuable services to the expert witness community
- Attend specialist parallel sessions for Family, Criminal, Commercial or Medico-Legal expert witnesses which offers updates, practical guidance and a chance to discuss the topics that specifically relate to your area
- Celebrate commitment to excellence at the Cardiff University and University of Aberdeen Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate Awards Ceremony and complementary drinks reception
Who should attend?
Whether you're a rising expert witness, a seasoned specialist looking to sharpen your practice, or a professional considering taking up the work, this conference is designed to accelerate your growth and expand your opportunities.
Across a packed agenda of practical sessions, real world case insights, and guidance from leading experts, you’ll gain the confidence, clarity, and credibility needed to excel in this highly specialised field. Expect to leave with actionable strategies, fresh perspectives, and the connections that help you stand out in a competitive marketplace.
Conference Agenda
9:00 - Registration and Exhibition Area Opens
Collect your name badge at the registration desk and take the opportunity to connect with fellow delegates, speakers, and conference partners over refreshments before the conference begins.
9:45 - Opening and Welcome
Mark Solon, Bond Solon Founder and Conference Chair
Mark will open the conference and talk about the key themes and events of the day.
10:00 - Keynote
The Hon. Mrs Justice Joanna Smith KC DBE
In the 2025 Bond Solon Expert Witness Survey, 89% respondents answered yes to the question – Do you agree that specific guidance is required for the use of AI by expert witnesses in the UK?
As Deputy Chair of the Civil Justice Council’s Working Group addressing the question of whether rules are needed to govern the use of AI by legal representatives for the preparation of court documents, Mrs Justice Smith’s conference talk will give you a clear and authoritative understanding as to rules governing the proper use of AI when acting as an expert witness.
10:30 - Redefined Standards for Expert Evidence Post-Horizon
Emma Price, Barrister, 5 Essex Chambers
Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry was published in July 2025 focusing on the human impact of the scandal and compensation.
Expert witness involvement was extensively examined during the Inquiry, and its final report is expected out later this year.
One legacy of the report will be to improve the work of expert witnesses, and, as Counsel to the Inquiry, Emma will set out the key lessons for experts that were revealed from the Inquiry’s findings.
11:00 - Break
Refreshments, networking, and exhibitors
11:30 - Annual Legal Update
Nick Deal, Barrister and Expert Witness Trainer, Bond Solon
Our popular annual update covering vital legal developments from the past year, including case law, changes to court rules, and new legislation. An essential session for all experts.
12:30 - Staying Safe as an Expert Witness
A leading professional negligence lawyer will outline the key steps expert witnesses can take to minimise the risk of fitness to practise investigations or negligence claims arising from failures in duty.
They will also provide clear, practical guidance on how to respond swiftly and effectively if concerns, complaints, or claims do arise.
13:00 - Lunch
Enjoy lunch from a seasonal menu, meet our exhibitors, explore services for the expert witness community, and connect with fellow experts.
14:00 - Parallel Sessions: Commercial
Details TBA
14:00 - Parallel Sessions: Criminal
Dr Marc Bailey, Forensic Science Regulator for England and Wales
The Forensic Science Regulator is responsible for ensuring that the provision of forensic science services across England and Wales meet the highest standards of quality and integrity.
This includes assessing compliance, providing advice to ministers, setting quality standards and ensuring that all forensic science providers adhere to these standards.
Marc’s session will provide an update to those acting as experts in this important field of practice.
14:00 - Parallel Sessions: Medico-Legal
Details TBA
14:00 - Parallel Sessions: Family
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15:00 - Break
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
15:30 - Plenary Session
Details TBA
16:00 - The Debate
Details TBA
16:50 - Closing Remarks
Mark Solon, Bond Solon Founder
A reflection on the day’s events.
17:00 - Drinks Reception and Expert Witness Certificate Presentation
Recent graduates of our Expert Witness Certificates (CUBS and UABS), will be formally presented their certificates.
18:00 - End of Conference
End of our 2026 Expert Witness Conference
Conference Speakers
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers at this conference are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Bond Solon as the conference organiser. Bond Solon does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by the speakers.
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