ABCD Conference 2026 - Programme

Day 1
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ABCD Annual General Meeting 2026

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

 To Be Confirmed
Day 1
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The Rowan Hillson Awards 2026

 To Be Confirmed
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: Future focus in NHS & diabetes care

Session chair: Stella George

Dr. Stella George, ENHIDE
Day 2
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Update from RCP, LTC and future hospital update and trainees/PAs

 To Be Confirmed
Day 2
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Session TBC

 To Be Confirmed
Day 2
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Sponsored Symposium

 To Be Confirmed
Day 2
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Morning refreshment break, posters and exhibition
Day 2
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Session 2: Diabetes care across the lifespan

Session chair: Vijay Jayagopal

Dr. Vijay Jayagopal, York Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Day 2
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Pregnancy & care of diabetes

 Dr. Caroline Ovadia
Day 2
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T1 Frailty & deprescribing

 Dr. Jonathan Golding
Day 2
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Palliative & end of life care for people with diabetes

 Dr. Bryony AldermanConsultant in Palliative Medicine, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Day 2
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ABCD Audit Update

 Dr. Davide Iacuaniello
Dr. David Hopkins, King’s College, London
Day 2
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BJD Update

 Dr. Ben Field
Dr. Srikanth Bellary, Aston University & University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Day 2
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Lunch, posters & exhibition
Day 2
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Session 3: Workshops

Delegates will select one workshop to attend:
Parallel workshop 1: MASLD and Diabetes, Professor Christopher Byrne
Parallel workshop 2: Transition of care for PwD from paeds to adulthood, Speaker to be announced

Professor Chris Byrne, University of Southampton & University Hospital Southampton
Day 2
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Session 4

Session chair: Vijay Jayagopal

Dr. Vijay Jayagopal, York Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Day 2
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CHI, oncology Diabetes and endocrine affects

 Dr. Safwaan Adam, University of Manchester
Day 2
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Afternoon refreshment break, posters & exhibition
Day 2
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Rising Star Lecture

 To Be Confirmed
Day 2
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Session 5

Session chair: Ketan Dhatariya

Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Day 2
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ABCD Debate: This house believes that screening for T1D is top priority for T1 diabetes care in NHS 2026 and beyond

Speaking for the motion, Professor Parth Narendran
Speaking against the motion, Dr Emma Wilmot

Dr. Emma Wilmot, University of Nottingham
Professor Parth Narendran, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Day 2
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Prizes and close of meeting

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