ABCD Conference 2025

ABCD CONF 2025

ABCD looks forward to welcoming you to the vibrant city of Newcastle for the 2025 annual conference.

As usual there are exciting evening sessions and dinner on 6th November followed by a varied full day programme on 7th November. Once again this year we are offering discounted rates for the meeting and dinner.

Packed with highly relevant presentations this conference offers professional education, update, development and networking for clinicians working in diabetes and endocrinology. Listen to UK leaders in their field give high quality presentations and gain further understanding in specialist areas as well as areas of much debate.

Immediately preceding the ABCD Conference is the ABCD Diabetes Technology Network UK Meeting which will takes place on 6th November.

The conference has been instigated and organised by ABCD. Sponsors have contributed funding towards this event in return for exhibition space. They have had no input into the agenda or the selection of speakers with the exception of any sponsored symposia which are clearly indicated.

  • ABCD Conference 2025 - Programme

    Please note this draft programme is subject to change

    Day 1
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    ABCD Annual General Meeting 2025

    		 Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Day 1
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    The Niru Goenka Lecture

    The changing face of monogenic diabetes

    		 Professor Kashyap Patel, University of Exeter
    Day 1
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    The Rowan Hillson Awards 2025

    		 Dr. Rowan Hillson, Retired
    Professor Umesh Dashora, Conquest Hospital
    Day 1
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    Conference drinks reception followed by dinner
    Day 2
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    Registration, refreshments, posters & exhibition
    Day 2
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    Opening Address and Welcome

    		 Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Day 2
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    Session 1: Diabetes Future focus

    Session chair: Stella George

    Day 2
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    Precision Medicine

    		 Professor Ewan Pearson, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School
    Day 2
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    High quality care for people with chronic conditions: lessons for the NHS from research and practice

    		 Professor Sir Chris Ham, Emeritus professor of health policy and management at the University of Birmingham
    Day 2
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    Sponsored symposium

    Delivered by an ABCD gold sponsor company in the area of Future Diabetology

    This promotional symposium will be developed and funded by the sponsoring company for UK healthcare professionals The sponsoring company has had no input, control or influence over the agenda, speaker selections, presentations or collateral content for this conference, except for this symposium session.


    Title and speakers to be announced shortly

    		To Be Confirmed
    Day 2
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    Morning refreshment break, posters and exhibition
    Day 2
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    Session 2

    Session chair: Vijay Jayagopal

    Day 2
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    Improving Mental Health & Diabetes guidelines

    		 Professor Hermione Price, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
    Day 2
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    Changing patterns of diabetes: what might the future hold?

    		 Professor Sarah Wild, University of Edinburgh
    Day 2
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    National Clinical Director – Future Focus

    		 Dr. Clare Hambling, NHS England
    Day 2
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    Audit updates

    		 Dr. Davide Iacuaniello, Lister hospital ENHT
    Dr. David Hopkins, King’s College, London
    Day 2
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    Lunch, posters & exhibition
    Day 2
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    Session 3: Workshops

    Delegates will select two workshops to attend:

    14:00 - 14:30
    Parallel workshop 1: Occupational Health & Diabetes, Danny Wong
    Parallel workshop 2: An update on recent advancements in management of Diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy, Deepali Varma

    14:30-15:00
    Parallel workshop 3: DVLA Update, Rajiv Ghose
    Parallel workshop 4: GLP-1 and calorie restriction on Muscle mass and metabolism, Iskandar Idris


    		 Dr. Danny Wong, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust & Faculty of Occupational Medicine
    Dr. Rajiv Ghose, DVLA
    Mrs. Deepali Varma, Sunderland Eye Infirmary/ South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
    Professor Iskandar Idris, University of Nottingham
    Day 2
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    Session 4 - Rising Stars

    Silent Nerves, Loud Pain: New Insights Into Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

    Chaired by Vijay Jayagopal

    		Dr. Gordon Sloan, University of Sheffield
    Day 2
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    Afternoon refreshment break, posters & exhibition
    Day 2
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    Session 5

    Session chair: Ketan Dhatariya

    Day 2
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    ABCD debate: The use of statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes is not justified

    Including 20 minute Q&A and vote

    For the motion: Professor Baldev Singh
    Against the motion: Professor Anthony Wierzbicki

    		 Professor Anthony S. Wierzbicki, Guys & St Thomas' Hospitals
    Professor Baldev Singh, New Cross Hospital, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
    Day 2
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    Prizes and close of meeting

    		 Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  • ABCD Conference 2025 - Faculty

  • ABCD Conference Registration Fees

    If you are a current member, please log in first to get members rates.

    Online registration is available for doctors and allied healthcare professionals only.

    For commercial, press or any other registrations please email info@abcd.care for further information.

    There will be a discount of £30 for any delegate who registers for and attends both the ABCD Conference and the DTN-UK Meeting - this will be administered in the form of a refund after the events.

     

    Evening meeting sessions, 6th November

    Drinks reception and dinner, 6th November

    Full day meeting sessions, 7th November
    ABCD member

    No charge

    £65.00

    £125.00
    ABCD SpR member / Allied Healthcare Professional

    No charge

    £65.00

    £50.00
    Non member

    No charge

    £65.00

    £225.00

    Registration for this meeting is open until 11.59pm on Friday 31st October.

    Please note that dinner and accommodation is NOT included in the registration rates for this event.
    Daytime refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided.

  • ABCD Conference 2025 Abstract Submissions

    We welcome abstracts on any subject relating to Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, which might be of interest to members of the Association. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to display their work in the form of a poster at the meeting on 7th November. Those meeting the criteria for publication will be published on the ABCD and BJD websites.

    Two prizes will be awarded:

    • Best poster by junior doctor
    • Best poster

    The prize for each award is a £500 travel award to present the abstract at an International conference. 

    The authors of the winning posters will also be asked to present their work at a future ABCD webinar to be held in early December 2025

    The deadline for submissions is Friday 15th August 2025 at 23.59.

    If you have submitted an abstract, you will be notified as to whether or not your abstract has been selected for presentation in Sepetmber.

    Submit your abstract

  • ABCD Conference 2025 Information

    ABCD hospitality & registration desk

    The ABCD registration and hospitality desk will be located inside the Gateshead Suite from 08.00 - 19.30 hours on 6th November and from 08.00 - 17.00 hours on 7th November.

    Upon registration, you will receive your conference badge. We request that you please wear your badge throughout the meeting. The conference organising team will be based at this desk throughout the conference should you have any queries.

    Accommodation

    You will need to make your own accommodation booking should you require it. There is a large variety of accommodation in Newcastle offering a range of prices and styles.  

    Accreditation

    Accreditation for this meeting will be sought by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 6 category 1 (external) CPD credits for full attendance.  Certificates of attendance will be available to download from your dashboard after the event. 

    Cancellation & refunds

    In the event of cancellation, delegate fees are only refundable until 6th October 2025. After this date no refunds will be issued. All refunds are subject to a £10 administration fee.

    Catering

    Your delegate fee includes tea and coffee at designated breaks and a buffet lunch. We will endeavour to cater for any dietary requirements that have been specified to us beforehand.

    Conference Dinner

    Please note, the conference dinner is not included in the meeting registration fee.  There are limited places available for the dinner, please book this when registering for the event.

    Contact

    Should you have any problems or queries please contact the ABCD Secretariat on 01675 477602 or by email at info@abcd.care

    Meeting rooms

    Main Meeting room - Gateshead Suite 1 & 2                 
    Exhibition & catering - Gateshead Suite 3 and Foyer
    Lunch - Gateshead Suite      
    Breakout rooms - Tyne Suite, meeting rooms 1 & 2
    Reception - Gateshead Suite Foyer
    Dinner - Gateshead Suite 1 & 2                           

    Registration 

    Please register for the Conference in advance online and pay by debit or credit card via PayPal. We will not accept registrations on site unless we have space and this cannot be guaranteed.

    Safety & security

    Please do not leave bags or equipment unattended and please wear your badge at all times. ABCD cannot be held responsible for personal belongings or effects.

    Sponsors

    Thank you to our corporate sponsors.

    The conference has been instigated and organised by ABCD. Sponsors have contributed funding towards this event in return for exhibition space. They have had no input into the agenda or the selection of speakers with the exception of any sponsored symposia which are clearly indicated.

    Please take time to visit their stands during the breaks.

    The sponsoring companies have not had any editorial input into the agenda or material being presented, with the exception of the sponsored symposium.

    WiFi

    Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue.

  • Event Terms and Conditions

    1. Delegate places at the conference are limited and offered on a first-come, first served basis. Places cannot be guaranteed until payment has been received.
    2. Cancellation charges may apply (100% cancellation fee if cancelled within four weeks of the event)
    3. Refunds may be available up to 28 days prior to the event taking place - please check the details for each event.  All refunds are subject to a £10.00 administration fee
    4. ABCD / ABCD Diabetes Technology Network reserves the right to alter the programme without prior notice
    5. In the event that a conference is cancelled or cannot take place for any reason outside the control of ABCD, the registration fees will be refunded in full. The total liability of  ABCD shall be limited to that refund only and it shall not be liable for any other loss, cost or expense, howsoever arising.
    6. Delegates are advised to take out appropriate travel insurance cover.
    7. All delegates attending events must comply with relevant current government guidance at the time of the event. Delegates are asked to take all possible precautions against spreading infection through the wearing of masks and frequent hand washing. Delegates are asked to advise the event team if they test positive for COVID-19.