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The Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2027 brings together a multidisciplinary programme for all working across diabetes care and research.

Over three days in Liverpool, you can build a schedule around what matters most to your work. New treatments and technologies sit alongside the latest clinical research, with CPD-accredited learning built into the programme throughout.

Sessions are designed to help you get to grips with the current evidence, and think through what it could mean for your own practice.

Expert-led discussion sessions and practical workshops go a step further, giving you time to talk through what you've heard with colleagues who face similar challenges.

What you’ll experience


Research and expert insight


Opening keynote lectures

Hear from respected voices in diabetes care and research as they open up major questions and set the tone for the days ahead.

Named Lecture sessions

Named Lectures recognise significant contributions to diabetes care, giving you the chance to hear from people whose work has influenced the field.

Poster and oral abstracts

Explore new research through poster and oral abstract presentations, with opportunities to ask questions and discuss the work. Awards also recognise stand-out presentations from across diabetes care and research.

Practical learning and programme formats


Interactive workshop sessions

Workshops offer focused time to explore practical topics in detail, with formats designed to support learning you can take straight back to your clinic.

Sponsored symposium sessions

Sponsored symposiums give you the opportunity to hear partner-led sessions on selected topics, with sponsored content clearly marked.

Spotlight Theatre sessions

Spotlight Theatre sessions offer focused updates in the Exhibition Hall, with short presentations designed to share useful ideas.

Networking and connection


Exhibition Hall and Poster Hub

Explore the Exhibition Hall, discover accepted abstracts in the Poster Hub and speak directly with presenters and organisations relevant to your work.

Professional Interest Networks

Spend focused time with peers working in similar areas, with space to discuss shared challenges and continue conversations beyond the session.

Conference social

After the programme, the conference social offers a relaxed setting to reconnect with colleagues and meet others from across the diabetes community.

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