why attend

Whether you’re looking to discover fresh clinical research or master new treatment tools, the conference provides practical insights you can apply directly in your work.

It's an investment that pays off right away, and keeps paying off for the people you support.


Who attends

The conference brings together one of the most diverse communities in healthcare, with expertise that spans the full landscape of diabetes care. 

From laboratory research to clinical practice, from hospital wards to community support, delegates represent every part of the journey that transforms care for people living with diabetes.

Basic science

Clinical science

Community care

Paediatrics

Primary care

Specialist care



What to expect

18 CPD credits

Gain CPD through core educational sessions, with final 2027 credit details to be confirmed.

20+ hours of learning

Explore what is changing in diabetes treatment, technology and care, with sessions for every role.

35+ sponsors and exhibitors

Meet organisations offering information, resources and support for diabetes professionals.

240+ speakers

Delegates heard world-renowned experts who sharing insights into the future of diabetes care.

392 peer-reviewed posters

Discover bite-sized research sessions shared by people working across diabetes.

2,400+ diabetes professionals

Share experiences and exchange ideas with colleagues from across research and care.

CPD credits


For the 2027 conference, we will apply for accreditation with the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.

Historically, the Diabetes UK Professional Conference has been accredited, offering delegates the opportunity to collect Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

For 2026, delegates were able to claim up to 18 CPD credits in total.

All sessions, with the exception of Sponsored Symposia, contribute towards CPD. Accreditation is based on the programme as a whole, and the exact number of credits per day is confirmed once accreditation is finalised.

It is the responsibility of attendees to apply for the number of credits that reflects their own participation across the conference.


View the conference programme

Event dates 

Tuesday 20 April 2027 

Wednesday 21 April 2027

Friday 22 April 2027

Liverpool Experience Campus, Kings Dock, Port of Liverpool

Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4FP


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