Diabetes and Endocrinology · Annual Conference

Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2026

Name: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2026
Start: 2026-04-22
End: 2026-04-24
Location: Exhibition Centre Liverpool

Organised by the Diabetes UK

Dates22–24 Apr 2026

VenueExhibition Centre Liverpool

CityLiverpool, United Kingdom

CPD Points18 CPD

Three-day Diabetes UK professional conference in Liverpool for diabetes clinicians, researchers and allied professionals, with CPD, named lectures, oral abstracts, poster sessions and a large exhibition.

Reviewed by

Dr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026

MedicMess Conference Intelligence

Audience

Healthcare professionals and researchers across diabetes care, including specialist, primary, community and paediatric practice plus basic and clinical science.

Networking

High: more than 2,000 diabetes professionals attended, with exhibition/poster viewing, professional interest network sessions and a conference dinner.

Pricing Note

Public ticket pricing was not available at scrape time. The former /tickets route returned Page Not Found and /register showed only an account registration form.

Research Value

High: the event advertised 450+ peer-reviewed posters, oral abstract sessions, facilitated poster sessions and named lectures. Abstract presenters had clear deadlines and in-person presentation rules.

Trainee Relevance

Strong for junior doctors interested in diabetes/endocrinology because it combines clinical updates, CPD, oral abstract sessions, poster sessions, named lectures and early-career research visibility.

Why This Conference Matters

Audience

Healthcare professionals and researchers across diabetes care, including specialist, primary, community and paediatric practice plus basic and clinical science.

Networking

High: more than 2,000 diabetes professionals attended, with exhibition/poster viewing, professional interest network sessions and a conference dinner.

Pricing Note

Public ticket pricing was not available at scrape time. The former /tickets route returned Page Not Found and /register showed only an account registration form.

Research Value

Trainee Relevance

Strong for junior doctors interested in diabetes/endocrinology because it combines clinical updates, CPD, oral abstract sessions, poster sessions, named lectures and early-career research visibility.

Programme Highlights

09:00

Plenary

Opening plenary - No one left behind: Setting the national agenda for diabetes equitykeynote

Colette Marshall, Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Dr Marc Atkin, Dr Clare Hambling

11:30

Named Lecture

Arnold Bloom Lecture - Do. Or Do Not. There is no try.keynote

Professor Partha Kar

13:25

Abstract Session

Oral abstract session - Basic Science

Chair: Noel Morgan

14:35

Named Lecture

Harry Keen Rank Nutrition Lecture - Carbs or Cals? Advancing the nutritional management of diabetes in pregnancykeynote

Professor Claire Meek

Keynote Speakers

Keynote

Dr Clare Hambling

NHS England

Opening plenary and national diabetes/obesity leadership

Keynote

Colette Marshall

Diabetes UK

Opening plenary - No one left behind

Keynote

Professor Kamlesh Khunti

University of Leicester

Opening plenary - diabetes equity

Keynote

Dr Marc Atkin

NHS England

Opening plenary and screening/prevention sessions

Keynote

Professor Partha Kar

Portsmouth

Arnold Bloom Lecture - Do. Or Do Not. There is no try.

Keynote

Professor Samuel Seidu

Leicester Diabetes Centre

Mary MacKinnon Lecture - Transforming Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Care

Keynote

Professor Sarah Finer

Queen Mary University of London / Barts Health NHS Trust

RD Lawrence Lecture - From participation to discovery

Keynote

Professor Claire Meek

University of Cambridge

Harry Keen Rank Nutrition Lecture - Carbs or Cals?

Professor Nick Oliver

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

UNBIASED Diabetes UK Study symposium

Professor May Ng OBE

Edge Hill University / Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

UNBIASED Diabetes UK Study symposium

Professor Naresh Kanumilli

Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire Strategic Clinical Networks

Insulin Detemir discontinuation guidance

Abstract Submission Guide

Abstract submissions are closed

Deadline: 9 October 2025

Basic science

Clinical science

Specialist care

Primary care

Community care

Paediatrics

Clinical Care: Healthcare Delivery & Improvement

Clinical Care: Management and Prevention

Case reports

MedicMess Tips

This 2026 conference has already taken place; the current site now mainly serves as a post-event microsite and 2027 interest capture.
Abstract presenters were required to attend in person; there was no virtual abstract presentation option.
Presenting authors had to register by 20 February 2026 or their abstract could be withdrawn from the website/app and DMJ publication route.
The programme counted up to 18 CPD credits, excluding sponsored symposia.
The former ticket page was unavailable at scrape time, so delegate fee fields could not be populated confidently.

Key Deadlines

9 Oct 2025

Abstract submission deadline

20 Feb 2026

Registration deadline

22 Apr 2026

Conference begins

Practical Information

By CarThe venue is less than 20 minutes from the UK motorway network.

ParkingPay-and-display onsite parking is available first come first served with accessible spaces; nearby secure car parks are also available.

By TrainLiverpool Lime Street has direct services from London Euston and other long-distance routes; James Street is around 15 minutes walk, Liverpool Central 20 minutes and Liverpool Lime Street 25 minutes.

AccessibilityThe venue page states Exhibition Centre Liverpool is fully accessible by wheelchair to all public areas by lift.

Venue DetailsExhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4FP.

Nearest AirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport is about 20 minutes by taxi or around 25 minutes by express bus Route 500; Manchester Airport is about 45 minutes by car.

Conference Snapshot

Specialty	Diabetes and Endocrinology
Organising society	Diabetes UK
CPD accreditation	18 CPD points
Conference format	In-person only
Location	Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Liverpool

The Complete Guide to the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2026

Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2026 took place at Exhibition Centre Liverpool from 22-24 April 2026. The official microsite describes a multidisciplinary diabetes meeting for healthcare professionals and researchers, with more than 2,000 attendees, 240+ speakers, 450+ peer-reviewed posters, 35+ sponsors and exhibitors, and more than 20 hours of conference content.

The programme covered specialist, primary, community and paediatric diabetes care alongside basic science and clinical science. Key themes included health inequalities, diabetes complications, technology and innovation, perinatal care, children and young adults, obesity in diabetes, podiatry and footcare, dietetics, psychology, inpatient care, lived experience, research translation, policy and leadership. Named lectures included Partha Kar's Arnold Bloom Lecture, Samuel Seidu's Mary MacKinnon Lecture, Sarah Finer's RD Lawrence Lecture and Claire Meek's Harry Keen Rank Nutrition Lecture.

Abstract submission closed on 9 October 2025, with outcomes in mid-December and presenting-author registration due by 20 February 2026. Presentation routes included physical poster display, poster display with scheduled discussion, and oral abstract sessions. Presenters had to attend in person; virtual abstract presentation was not offered. The abstract page states that abstracts not linked to a registered presenter would not appear on the conference website/app or be published in the DMJ.

The event offered up to 18 CPD credits, excluding sponsored symposia. Public ticket pricing was no longer available when scraped after the event; the former tickets page returned a not-found page and the remaining registration route was an account page.