The College is excited to announce that it is running a poster competition for pathology trainees, on the topic of the development, evaluation and implementation of AI in histopathology. The competition is kindly sponsored by Algoscope.

Entrants are initially invited to submit an abstract. Selected entrants will then be invited to prepare and present a full poster in person, at the College, on Thursday 4 February 2027 as part of the event, AI at work: Practical adoption for histopathologists. You can find out more about this event, and see the current programme, here. 

The deadline for submission of an abstract is 23:59 GMT on Monday 30 November 2026. Abstracts must be submitted by email to [email protected]; postal submissions will not be accepted.

Successful applicants will be notified in December 2026 and invited to present a full poster in person at the event on 4 February 2027.

There will be first, second and third prizes. First prize will be awarded £250, second prize will be awarded £150 and third prize will be awarded £100. All those who are invited to present a poster will receive a delegate space for the entire event, AI at work: Practical adoption for histopathologists.

The competition is open to individuals currently enrolled in a pathology specialty training programme in the United Kingdom.

You can find out more about the competition, including terms and conditions, here.

The integration of AI into histopathology represents one of the most exciting advances in modern pathology, and I am thrilled to support this poster competition for trainees. As we continue to develop, evaluate and implement these technologies, it is vital that future pathologists play an active role in shaping their use. This competition offers a fantastic platform for trainees to share their ideas, research and experiences, and I am excited to see the breadth of work being undertaken across the UK

Professor Darren Treanor, Chair, RCPath Digital Histopathology Committee

AI at work: Practical adoption for histopathologists will serve as a focused forum for histopathologists who want to deepen their knowledge of AI and translate that knowledge into meaningful change within their laboratories. The event is designed to accelerate the understanding, adoption, and responsible use of AI in histopathology, bringing together experts, practitioners, and industry partners to explore practical, real-world applications.