Programme

The final draft programme is now available to view. Download the programme from the link in the blue 'downloads box' on the right hand side of this page. There are also print-friendly PDF versions of the programme by day to download to attach to study leave applications. All topics and timings are subject to change.

The theme for the 2013 Professional Conference is 'The future of diabetes: putting evidence into practice'. The conference continues with its strong basic and clinical science focus with symposia and workshops delivered by over 100 speakers looking at all aspects of diabetes care - clinical, psychologoical, inpatient, paediatric and primary care.

You can also use the interactive programme including speaker biogrpahies here and delegates can plan their day further by medical speciality here.

2013 Programme highlights include:

• Opening plenary session on diabetes and depression
• Our prestigious Named Lectures
• Rank Nutrition Lecture
• Three ‘meet the professor’ sessions – your chance to meet one of our Named Lectures and local professionals at the top of their field
• New for 2013 – a practical workshop track looking at the psycho-social aspects of diabetes, insulin and a re-vamped carbohydrate counting session (no pre-booking is required)
• Plenary session on stem cells and islet cells
• Two hot topics sessions
• Dedicated two day programme for basic and clinical science (programme can be viewed here)
• Facilitated poster award sessions in the purpose built Arena
• Closing plenary session on micro vascular disease
  

The programme was devised by the Conference Organising Committee - their profiles can be found here.