Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes · Annual Conference
BSPED 53rd Annual Meeting 2026
Organised by the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
Dates8–10 Dec 2026
VenueBristol Beacon
CityBristol, United Kingdom
Three-day BSPED annual meeting in Bristol for paediatric endocrinology and diabetes professionals, with abstract submission, multidisciplinary learning objectives, exhibition/sponsor activity and social networking.
Audience
Paediatric endocrinologists, paediatric diabetes clinicians, trainees, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers and students working with children and young people with endocrine disorders and diabetes.
Networking
The meeting expects more than 500 delegates according to the sponsor page, includes a free welcome reception and a conference dinner, and is designed for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Pricing Note
Stored costs use late non-member main meeting rates: clinician £567, clinician trainee £376, student/concessionary £140. Early-bird stores clinician non-member early rate £534 until 13 October 2026.
Programme Note
Detailed programme and named speakers were not yet published on the programme page at extraction time.
Research Value
Abstract submission is open, the objectives include oral/poster presentations and emerging research, and meeting awards recognise basic, clinical, poster and CME case presentations.
Trainee Relevance
The meeting explicitly provides opportunities for early-career professionals and trainees to develop skills, present research and engage with leaders; discounted clinician trainee and student/concessionary rates are published.
By BusBristol Coach Station is a short walk from Bristol Beacon, approximately 16 minutes on a mostly flat route.
ParkingThe closest parking is Trenchard Street multi-storey car park behind the venue; Bristol Beacon is within Bristol Clean Air Zone.
By TrainBristol Temple Meads is the closest mainline station; the venue is approximately a 25-minute walk along a mostly flat route.
AccessibilityBristol Beacon has step-free access from street level to box office and performance spaces, lifts, accessible toilets, wheelchair seating, hearing support and sensory-friendly facilities.
AccommodationAccommodation page says Bristol has options for every budget and links to a recommended hotels PDF.
Venue DetailsBristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol BS1 5AR.
Nearest AirportBristol Airport is the closest airport, approximately a 20-minute drive from the venue.
BSPED 53rd Annual Meeting takes place from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 December 2026 at Bristol Beacon. It is aimed at professionals caring for children and young people with endocrine disorders and diabetes, including consultants, trainees, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers and students. The conference objectives emphasise emerging research, innovation and technology in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes, multidisciplinary learning through plenary sessions, symposia, case discussions and oral/poster presentations, and opportunities for early-career professionals and trainees to present work and engage with senior colleagues. Abstract submission is open and closes at midnight BST on Friday 17 July 2026; the visible meeting awards page confirms that annual meeting awards include Best Basic Abstract, Best Clinical Abstract, Best Poster and Best CME Case Presentation, and that abstract award eligibility requires submitting an abstract and attending in person to present. Registration is open through EventsForce. For main meeting attendance, late non-member rates are £567 for clinicians, £376 for clinician trainees and £140 for student/concessionary non-members; early-bird non-member clinician registration is £534 until 13 October. The conference dinner is £75 and the welcome reception is free for delegates who select it during registration. The programme page says the detailed programme is still being prepared, so session names and speakers should be revisited before editorial review.
Dr Robert Baxter