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Home > News & Events > Healthcare professional events > Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2026
Taking place from 22 to 24 April 2026 at Exhibition Centre Liverpool, the conference is a key annual event for healthcare professionals, researchers and others working to improve diabetes care.
For Breakthrough T1D’s professional audience, the conference offers an opportunity to hear the latest developments in diabetes research, treatment and care, while connecting with colleagues from across the diabetes community.
This year’s programme includes sessions that will be of particular interest to those working in and around type 1 diabetes, including:
The conference will also bring together more than 2,000 diabetes professionals, with three days of sessions, workshops, research and networking.
Breakthrough T1D will also be exhibiting at the event, so do come and visit the stand in Liverpool.
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