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Join healthcare professionals and researchers from across the UK and beyond at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference from 20 to 22 April 2027 at Liverpool Experience Campus.

It's a chance to step back from the day-to-day routine and spend time with the latest thinking that's shaping diabetes care right now.

Across three days of expert-led sessions, you'll collaborate with peers and return to your work with practical insights that can make a real difference for people living with diabetes.

Join healthcare professionals and researchers from across the UK and beyond at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference from 20 to 22 April 2027 at Liverpool Experience Campus.

It's a chance to step back from the day-to-day routine and spend time with the latest thinking that's shaping diabetes care right now.

Across three days of expert-led sessions, you'll collaborate with peers and return to your work with practical insights that can make a real difference for people living with diabetes.

18 CPD Credits

20+ hours of conference content

35+ sponsors and exhibitors

240+ speakers

400+ peer-reviewed posters

2400+ diabetes professionals

Find out more

18 CPD Credits

20+ hours of conference content

35+ sponsors and exhibitors

240+ speakers

400+ peer-reviewed posters

2400+ diabetes professionals

View the 2026 programme

"I found the atmosphere very welcoming and collaborative, which made networking and professional discussions easy and productive. Overall, the conference exceeded my expectations"

2026 delegate

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"The content was up to date, evidence‑based, and directly applicable to clinical practice, particularly in supporting people living with diabetes in real‑world settings."

2026 delegate

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"Presenting my poster was particularly valuable, as it allowed me to receive constructive feedback from international delegates and specialists."

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"There were so many inspirational talks. It was great to hear about all the research going on in the diabetes community and to also see all the new products coming up in the field."

2026 delegate

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"The variation of learning choices were amazing, and the speakers were just fantastic. It was a thoroughly enjoyed conference that I would love to attend again."

2026 delegate

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"There was lots of choice of lectures across the days... The lectures were relevant, inspirational and fantastic to hear from people whose research I have read. Lots of useful stands to visit."

2026 delegate

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"This conference was very well organised, amazing speakers and also very interesting subjects. A great opportunity to meet such various speakers from the UK and other parts of the World"

2026 delegate

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Uniting to transform diabetes research and care.

Uniting to transform diabetes research and care.

What the conference offers

18 CPD Credits

20+ hours of conference content

35+ sponsors and exhibitors

240+ speakers

400+ peer-reviewed posters

2400+ diabetes professionals

What the conference offers

18 CPD Credits

20+ hours of conference content

35+ sponsors and exhibitors

240+ speakers

400+ peer-reviewed posters

2400+ diabetes professionals

2026 highlights

Previous speakers

Ashley Giles

Colette Marshall

Chief Executive, Diabetes UK

Dr Clare Hambling

National Clinical Director for Diabetes and Obesity, NHS England

Dr Fulya Mehta

National Speciality Advisor for Children and Young Adults, NHS England

Dr Marc Atkin

National Speciality Advisor for Diabetes, NHS England

Professor Claire Meek

Professor of Chemical Pathology & Diabetes in Pregnancy, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester UK

Professor Guy Lubitsh

Professor of Leadership & Psychology, Ashridge Executive Education/Hult International Business School

Professor Helen Bevan

Professor of Practice in Health and Care Improvement, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick

Professor John Wilding

Professor of Medicine, Honorary Consultant Physician, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool

Professor Jonathan Valabhji

Clinical Chair in Medicine at Imperial College London and Consultant Diabetologist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Professor Kamlesh Khunti

Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine, University of Leicester

Professor Ketan Dhatariya

Chair ABCD and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocinology

Professor May Ng OBE

Professor of Child Health, Edge Hill University, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Professor Naresh Kanumilli

GP and Clinical Lead for Diabetes, Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire Strategic Clinical Networks

Professor Naveed Sattar

Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine & Honorary Consultant Physician

Professor Nick Oliver

Professor of Human Metabolism & Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Professor Partha Kar

Consultant, Diabetes & Endocrinology & General Medicine, Portsmouth

Professor Samuel Seidu

Professor in Primary Care Diabetes and Cardio-Metabolic Medicine, GP Partner, Leicester Diabetes Centre

Professor Sarah Finer

Professor of Clinical Diabetes, Queen Mary University of London &, Honorary Consultant Diabetologist, Barts Health NHS Trust

What you’ll take from the conference

Latest research and care

Explore current developments in diabetes research and care, with sessions grounded in the issues affecting services and people living with diabetes.

Treatments and technologies

Find updates on treatments, technologies and emerging approaches that are changing how diabetes care is understood and delivered.

Expert speakers and plenaries

Hear respected voices in diabetes share current thinking, with plenaries focused on the major developments influencing care and research.

Practical learning for your work

Take part in interactive sessions that help you work through real challenges and bring useful learning back to your role.

Connections in diabetes care

Connect with a 2,400+ strong diabetes community, from researchers and scientists to healthcare professionals working across different areas of care.

Support beyond the sessions

Explore the Exhibition Hall, including the Spotlight Theatres, interactive features and a wide range of organisations offering support for your work and practice.

What you’ll take from the conference

New treatments and technologies

Find updates on treatments, technologies and emerging approaches, and see new tools in context in the Exhibition Hall.

Latest research and expert speakers

Hear respected voices share current thinking in diabetes research and care, with plenaries on the major developments.

Practical learning for your work

Take part in interactive sessions that help you work through real challenges and bring useful learning back to your role.

Connections across diabetes care

Connect with a diabetes community, from researchers and scientists to healthcare professionals working across different areas of care.

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Hear what attendees had to say about #DUKPC

"I found the atmosphere very welcoming and collaborative, which made networking and professional discussions easy and productive. Overall, the conference exceeded my expectations"