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BAPEN Annual Conference 2026

Organised by the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Dates10–11 Nov 2026
VenueBournemouth International Centre
CityBournemouth, United Kingdom
BAPEN's 2026 multidisciplinary clinical nutrition conference at Bournemouth International Centre, with abstracts, oral and poster presentations, practical skills sessions and awards.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 22 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Multidisciplinary UK clinical nutrition professionals, including doctors, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, researchers, students and industry attendees.
Networking
Strong: the venue page emphasises networking spaces, the programme includes live panel discussion and Q&A, and the conference social is planned for 2026.
Research Value
Strong: BAPEN invites nutrition research abstracts, peer reviews submissions, schedules accepted work as oral or poster presentations, and offers award routes including student/first-time author support and specialty group prizes.
Trainee Relevance
Relevant for gastroenterology, surgery, acute medicine, intensive care and other trainees involved in nutrition support, intestinal failure, enteral or parenteral nutrition. Student and trainee pricing is visible, and there is a student abstract stream plus travel-grant support for first-time presenters.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Multidisciplinary UK clinical nutrition professionals, including doctors, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, researchers, students and industry attendees.
Networking
Strong: the venue page emphasises networking spaces, the programme includes live panel discussion and Q&A, and the conference social is planned for 2026.
Research Value
Strong: BAPEN invites nutrition research abstracts, peer reviews submissions, schedules accepted work as oral or poster presentations, and offers award routes including student/first-time author support and specialty group prizes.
Trainee Relevance
Relevant for gastroenterology, surgery, acute medicine, intensive care and other trainees involved in nutrition support, intestinal failure, enteral or parenteral nutrition. Student and trainee pricing is visible, and there is a student abstract stream plus travel-grant support for first-time presenters.
Programme Highlights
Conference
BAPEN Annual Conference sessions delivered live from Bournemouth
Lecture
Pennington Lecturekeynote
Dr Trevor Smith
Skills
Clinical Nutrition Skills Exchange: anthropometric measurement, feeding tubes and grant applications
Presentation
Oral and poster abstract presentations
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
DT
Dr Trevor Smith
University Hospital Southampton
Pennington Lecture
NT
Nick Thompson
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals
Conference speaker
DN
Dileep N Lobo
University of Nottingham
Conference speaker
TU
Tim Underwood
University of Southampton
Conference speaker
LS
Laura-Jane Smith
King's College Hospital NHS Trust
Conference speaker
RS
Rebecca Stratton
Clinical nutrition researcher
Conference speaker
EW
Elizabeth Weekes
University College London
Conference speaker
MS
Mike Stroud
University Hospital Southampton
Conference speaker
KW
Kevin Whelan
King's College London
Conference speaker
PB
Palle Bekker Jeppesen
Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen
Conference speaker
AT
Antje Teubner
Salford Hospital, Northern Care Alliance
Conference speaker
JM
John Mathers
Newcastle University
Conference speaker
FL
Fiona Leitch
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Conference speaker
CA
Caroline Anderson
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Conference speaker
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Nutrition research
Clinical nutrition
Nutritional support
Student research
Pharmaceutical aspects of nutrition support
Medical and surgical training
Nursing nutrition support
Sustainability

MedicMess Tips

  • Submit abstracts by midnight UK time on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
  • Early-bird registration closes on 29 August 2026; pre-registration closes on 3 November 2026.
  • Accepted abstracts are scheduled as oral or poster presentations; choose the student category for undergraduate or postgraduate project work.
  • Students and first-time presenting authors may be eligible for a 250 GBP travel grant if they are BAPEN members.
  • If paying by purchase order, BAPEN asks delegates to register only once the PO number is available and upload the PO during registration.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£490
Standard registration£520
Trainee / IMT£470
Medical student£225
Key Deadlines
30 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
3 Nov 2026 · 119 days
Registration deadline
10 Nov 2026 · 126 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
CityBournemouth
By CarThe venue page states the BIC is accessible from the M3, M27, A31 and A338, with car parks nearby.
Venue Urlhttps://www.bic.co.uk/conference
AccommodationBournemouth has a wide variety of hotels within 15 minutes' walk of the conference centre; BAPEN links to a hotel search for local options.
Venue DetailsBournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5BH.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyClinical Nutrition
Organising societyBritish Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationBournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
The Complete Guide to the BAPEN Annual Conference 2026

BAPEN Annual Conference 2026 runs over two days, 10 to 11 November, at Bournemouth International Centre. It is aimed at the multidisciplinary clinical nutrition community and is organised by representation from BAPEN's partner groups. The programme page says sessions will be delivered live from Bournemouth and will include panel discussions, pro-con debates and Q&A, with a new Clinical Nutrition Skills Exchange for practical work on anthropometric measurement, feeding tubes and grant applications. Dr Trevor Smith is listed for the Pennington Lecture. Abstract submission opened on 16 March 2026 and closes at midnight UK time on Tuesday 30 June 2026. BAPEN states that abstracts are peer reviewed and that accepted abstracts are scheduled as oral or poster presentations. There is a student stream for undergraduate and postgraduate research, plus a 250 GBP travel grant for eligible student or first-time presenting authors. Award routes include the BAPEN Sustainability Award, BPNG Members Award, Powell-Tuck Prize, PENG Award and Pam Harris Medal Lecture. Registration is open, with early-bird rates until 29 August and pre-registration closing on 3 November. The non-member two-day consultant/industry standard rate is 520 GBP, trainee doctor ST3+ standard rate is 470 GBP, and student/retired HCP standard rate is 225 GBP. BAPEN says it will apply for accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and British Dietetic Association, but final accreditation and point values were not yet stated.