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BASL Annual Meeting 2026

Organised by the British Association for the Study of the Liver
Dates6–9 Oct 2026
VenueInternational Convention Centre Wales, Coldra Wood, Newport
CityNewport, United Kingdom
The main UK liver meeting for BASL, bringing clinicians, nurses, scientists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, industry and students together at ICC Wales.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 21 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
UK hepatology and liver-disease community, including clinicians, nurses, scientists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, industry and students.
Networking
High: BASL describes it as the main annual liver meeting with delegates across clinical, scientific and allied professional groups plus sponsors and exhibitors.
Research Value
High: abstract submission was open until 12 June 2026, top oral and poster presentations are prize-scored, and successful abstracts are stated to be published in BMJ Gut.
Trainee Relevance
The meeting is the main UK liver meeting and includes abstract presentation opportunities, BLTG transplant content and BLNA multidisciplinary content. It is relevant to gastroenterology and hepatology trainees using study leave for a national specialty meeting.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
UK hepatology and liver-disease community, including clinicians, nurses, scientists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, industry and students.
Networking
High: BASL describes it as the main annual liver meeting with delegates across clinical, scientific and allied professional groups plus sponsors and exhibitors.
Research Value
High: abstract submission was open until 12 June 2026, top oral and poster presentations are prize-scored, and successful abstracts are stated to be published in BMJ Gut.
Trainee Relevance
The meeting is the main UK liver meeting and includes abstract presentation opportunities, BLTG transplant content and BLNA multidisciplinary content. It is relevant to gastroenterology and hepatology trainees using study leave for a national specialty meeting.
Programme Highlights
Meeting
BLTG Transplant Meetingkeynote
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
PP
Professor Patrick McKiernan
Alex Mowat Lecture
Keynote
PN
Professor Neil Henderson
Ralph Wright Lecture
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 12 June 2026
Alcohol & Metabolic Liver Disease
Auto Immune Liver Disease
Basic Science
Cancer
Cirrhosis & its Complications
Clinical Service Development
Health Inequalities
Nursing, AHP and Pharmacist
Other
Sustainable Hepatology (including digital health)
Paracentesis & Transplantation
Viral hepatitis

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract submission is now closed; the extended deadline was 12:00 on Friday 12 June 2026.
  • Early-bird registration rates are available until 23:59 on Friday 28 August 2026, but the fee table is only in a linked PDF.
  • Undergraduate students accepted for poster or oral presentation should contact conference@basl.org.uk about complimentary registration before booking.
  • Accommodation allocations are listed on the annual meeting website; the Holiday Inn Newport allocation asks delegates to book by 6 September 2026.
Key Deadlines
12 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
28 Aug 2026 · 52 days
Registration deadline
6 Oct 2026 · 91 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
CityNewport, South Wales
AccommodationBASL lists allocations at Coldra Court Hotel, Ty Newport, Holiday Inn Newport, Mercure Newport, Ty Magor and other nearby options; Holiday Inn booking is by email or phone and should be booked by 6 September 2026 where using that allocation.
Venue DetailsInternational Convention Centre Wales, Coldra Wood, South Wales, Newport NP18 1DE.
Travel Information Urlhttps://www.iccwales.com/getting-here
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyHepatology
Organising societyBritish Association for the Study of the Liver
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationInternational Convention Centre Wales, Coldra Wood, Newport, Newport
The Complete Guide to the BASL Annual Meeting 2026

BASL Annual Meeting 2026 runs at ICC Wales from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 October. The meeting structure includes the BLTG Transplant Meeting on 6 to 7 October, the main BASL Annual Meeting from 7 to 9 October, and the BLNA Annual Meeting from 7 to 8 October, so it is relevant to hepatology trainees, gastroenterology trainees with a liver interest, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals and researchers. Abstract submission is now closed; the BASL listing, annual-meeting abstracts page and EventsAir abstract portal all give the extended deadline as 12:00 on Friday 12 June 2026. The abstract pages list categories across alcohol and metabolic liver disease, autoimmune liver disease, basic science, cancer, cirrhosis and complications, clinical service development, health inequalities, nursing / AHP / pharmacist work, sustainable hepatology, paracentesis and transplantation, and viral hepatitis. The submission portal states that top oral and top poster presentations will receive prizes, and that successful abstracts will be published in BMJ Gut in accordance with journal guidelines. Registration is open through EventsAir, with discounted early-bird rates available until 23:59 on Friday 28 August 2026, but the detailed fee table is only available as a linked PDF and was not downloaded. Undergraduate students accepted for poster or oral presentation are asked to contact the organisers for complimentary registration. Venue information confirms ICC Wales at Coldra Wood, Newport, with accommodation allocations listed on the meeting website.