Diabetes National Networking Forum, Leicester

Diabetes National Networking Forum, Leicester
£49 + VAT
Holiday Inn, Leicester 5 CPD hours
Thu 9 Sep 2027 09:00-17:00

The 8th year for this motivational and inspiring national networking forum, designed to shape the future of diabetes care. 


Calling all diabetes healthcare professionals: step away from your day-to-day pressures to connect with diabetes colleagues facing similar challenges, understand the latest developments in care and technology and how they will impact your service. 


Book your place and benefit from up-to-date education and practical networking opportunities.             


Key learning outcomes

Bringing diabetes professionals together for a valuable day of learning, collaboration and knowledge sharing, this engaging face-to-face conference offers the opportunity to strengthen your expertise and confidence in diabetes care. 


Hear from leading experts, explore the latest developments in diabetes technology and drug management, and discover innovative approaches to take back to your clinical practice. Through practical insights, meaningful networking and thought-provoking discussions, you’ll also explore shared challenges around funding, technology adoption and implementation – leaving with fresh ideas, new connections and renewed confidence to enhance patient care.


Attend as a delegate

The agenda for this insightful one-day conference is currently being extensively researched and developed. If you would like to receive the agenda once it is confirmed please use the reserve place button above, we will then send you the agenda and speaker line-up.


Alternatively, you are able to make a confirmed booking using the book place button above. The price to attend this conference is £49 + VAT for NHS and Public Sector professionals.


We expect this conference will be very popular and so if you are planning on attending, we would encourage you to book or reserve a place as soon as possible. If you have any questions about attendance please email Grace Hillery or call 01732 897788.

Attend as a speaker

If you would like to be a speaker at this forthcoming conference, we would love to hear from you! We are currently in the process of researching and engineering a programme to focus on all the most topical developments in diabetes management. If you would like to share your work, or the work of your service please let us know.


Please email the conference producer Erin Griffiths or call 01732 897788.

Invitation to sponsor

We are proud to bring industry professionals together with a healthcare audience for further sharing, information and education. 


These trail-blazing diabetes delivery forums offer a range of opportunities to engage with attendees so that you can showcase your latest product or service. We would be delighted to discuss all of the available opportunities for you to get involved. Please email Vanessa Jarman or call 01732 897788.

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"Very clever and efficient with exhibition presentation using the headset changing modes. Well done"
- Hybrid Closed Loop Optimisation Training 2026, Oxford
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"Really good presentations from the sponsors, the interactive sessions were really enjoyable "
- Transforming Diabetes Care in Wales National Networking Forum, 2026
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"The sponsors gave a lot of information and was able to answer questions, very helpful. Thankyou"
- Hybrid Closed Loop Optimisation Training 2026, Doncaster

The full agenda will be launched soon

The agenda for this conference is currently being researched and developed. If you would like to be a programme adviser or would like to present at this important, educational day please email Erin Griffiths or call 01732 897788.


To be the first to receive the programme when it is completed, please reserve a place using the button above.



Pricing structure

  • £49+VAT for one NHS or Public Sector place

SBK Healthcare is charging the nominal attendance fee of £49+VAT to ensure attendance. If you are in a situation where you do not have the funding, but would like to attend, please do contact Grace Hillery on 01732 897788. 


Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day. Please email Vanessa Jarman for further details.

Venue details

Venue name: Holiday Inn Leicester

Address: 129 St. Nicholas Circle, Leicester LE1 5LX

Tel: 0116 482 1900


How to get to Holiday Inn Leicester

Holiday Inn® Leicester hotel is a 10-minute taxi ride (or 20-minute walk) from Leicester train station. The M1 motorway is a 15 minute drive away, and there is an NCP car park next to the hotel. 


Car parking

There is no hotel owned car park, however there are two nearby car parks, as follows:

The NCP St Nicholas Circle car park is located opposite the Holiday Inn Leicester, use location code 719347 for a guest discount . Please see attached further information on rates and the app.

The car park postcode is LE1 4LF. The height limit for this car park is 2.05 meters.

Highcross Rooftop Car Park is a 7-minute walk to the hotel through Jubilee Square. The car park postcode is LE1 4AN. Tickets can be validated at hotel reception for a discounted price of £6 for 24 hours. Parking is then payable at the machines in the car park. This rate is based on a single exit. 

The height limit for this car park is 1.98 meters. 

Terms and conditions

Registration fees
You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
 
Modify registration

To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
 
Cancellations and substitutions

A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
 
Conference changes

It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
 
Certificate of attendance

A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every attendee, as a record of continuing professional training and development.
 
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Expected attendees

This national conference is ideal for professionals working across specialist diabetes services who want to stay informed, compare approaches and strengthen day-to-day care. Job titles represented at last year’s event included consultant diabetologists, diabetes specialist nurses, diabetes dietitians, practice nurses, GPs, pharmacists, specialty registrars, clinical fellows and researchers. 

This conference in 2025 attracted a range of professionals including:


  • CEO
  • Clinical Application Specialist
  • Clinical Diabetes Nurse
  • Clinical Felow
  • Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Consultant
  • Consultant Diabetologist
  • Consultant Physician
  • Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Daibetes Specialist Nurse
  • Desang Diabetes Media
  • DESP Failsafe Officer
  • DESP Team Manager
  • Diabetes Account Specialist
  • Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant
  • Diabetes Dietitian
  • Diabetes Network Manager
  • Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Diabetes Specialist Pharmacist
  • Diabetes Specialist Support Nurse
  • Diabetologist
  • Doctor
  • Doctoral Research Fellow and Registered Dietitian
  • Education Support Manager
  • Enhanced Diabetes Nurse (General Practice), EDEN Research & Education Associate, LLR ICB Diabetes Mentor
  • External Engagement Associate
  • GP
  • LAS Doctor in Paediatrics
  • Lead Nurse, Children's Diabetes Team
  • Lead Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

  • Lead Pharmacy Technician
  • Lead Practice Nurse/Lead Diabetes Nurse
  • Market Access Specialist
  • Medical Education Associate
  • Medical Sales Representative
  • National Sales Manager - UK & Ireland
  • National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes
  • Near Patient Care
  • Nurse Lecturer
  • Nurse Manager Diabetes Nurse
  • Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
  • Paediatric diabetes specialist Nurse
  • Practice Nurse
  • Practice Nurse Manager
  • Professor of Clinical Diabetes/Consultant Diabetologist, Professor of Clinical Diabetes
  • Regional Sales Manager
  • Registered General Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registrar
  • Research and Innovation Lead
  • Research Dietitian
  • Research Physician
  • Sales Manager - Midlands & Wales
  • Secondary Care Accounts Specialist
  • Senior Clinical Services Manager
  • Senior Practice Nurse
  • Specialist Doctor
  • Speciality Registrar
  • Student
  • Technology Access Lead
  • Territory Manager


Past attendee feedback:

Don't take our word for how much the attendees enjoyed previous diabetes forums, here is just some of the feedback that we have received: 

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"This is my first official event as a Nurse interested in diabetes. Such a great experience to connect and share ideas with other professionals"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025
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"The event was very informative and facilitated open discussion, which enabled me to learn about how other Trusts manage patients with diabetes”
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025
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"A very enjoyable and informative day. Great networking and sharing of clinical and service experiences"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025
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“Met expectations – loved not just the speakers but also the interactive discussions and networking”
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025
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"Very informative. Exceptional speakers and information relevant to practice"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025
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"Really useful updates to take back to day-to-day working, with ideas on how to further improve services”
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester 2025

Why sponsor?

Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing diabetes delivery forums offering dedicated presentation, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be full immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.

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"The talks on the round robins were great. Good idea for information to be relayed in a structured way"
- Transforming Diabetes Care in Wales National Networking Forum, 2026
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"Very friendly and informative exhibitors. Bingo card idea was a good motivator to visit them all"
- Advancing Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Care 2026
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"A great opportunity to meet with reps and ask questions and get my head around queries from clinic "
- Hybrid Closed Loop Optimisation Training 2026, London
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"Very organised sessions with the sponsors – I liked the headphones to enable short bursts of info in one room without background noise interfering "
- Hybrid Closed Loop Optimisation Training 2026, Exeter
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"Having a ten-minute presentation from each industry sponsor was really useful"
- Enhancing Paediatric Diabetes Care National Networking Forum 2026
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"Fantastic to see the advancing technologies that the sponsoring companies bring to diabetes care"
- Managing Diabetes in Pregnancy: Advances and Best Practice 2026

Your event, managed by us

SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.

Reach out today

If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:

Vanessa Jarman
Telephone: 01732 897788
Email: vanessa.jarman@sbk-healthcare.co.uk