Search Solutions 2026

Search Solutions is the BCS Information Retrieval Specialist Group’s (BCS IRSG) annual event focused on practitioner issues in the arena of search and information retrieval (IR). We bring together practitioners, researchers, analysts and end users to discuss the latest developments in the IR community and to share insights between research and practice.

The event consists of a Tutorial Day (24 November) and a Conference Day (25 November), each with a separate registration.

The conference day includes presentations, panels and keynote talks by influential industry leaders on novel and emerging applications in search and information retrieval.

(Prices stated are inclusive of VAT and fees)

BCS/ISKO members: £92.00

Non-members: £110.00

Students: £80.00

A refund, excluding fees, will be issued if a cancellation request is received within 14 days of the booking date or by noon on Wednesday, 18 November 2026; otherwise, name substitutions will be allowed after this date.

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. .

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Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via [email protected] and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.

For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.

This event is brought to you by: Information Retrieval SG (IRSG)

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