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Key Dates

Please note the key dates for the BAPEN Annual Conference.

Action Date
Early Bird registration OPEN16 March 2026
Abstract submission OPEN16 March 2026
Abstract submission DEADLINE30 June 2026
Accept/Reject notification emails sent to authors27 July 2026
Early Bird registration CLOSES29 August 2026
Late registration OPEN1 September 2026
Pre-registration CLOSES3 November 2026
On-site registration10 November 2026

BAPEN Conference Dinner

This year’s annual conference dinner is moving in an exciting new direction…

Get ready for the BAPEN Conference Curry & Quiz night at the Bournemouth Pavilion Ballroom!

The professional quiz team Brain Men are busy preparing an interactive quiz with rounds including general knowledge, music, film, picture and puzzles rounds. The live onscreen scoreboard will keep everyone gripped and keep the adrenaline pumping!

The entertainment will be served up with a selection of aromatic and flavourful curries, bhajis, poppadums and more! This will all be followed up by some sweet treats to finish.

Tickets are £50 and can be purchased during registration. If you have already registered and would like to add a ticket to the Curry & Quiz night, please contact conferences@bapen.org.uk and the events team can organise your ticket.

Date: Tuesday 10th November
Time: 19:30 arrival
Where: Bournemouth Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
Entertainment: https://www.brainmen.co.uk/
Cost: £50

Accreditation

BAPEN will apply for accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and the British Dietetic Association.

Contact us:

  • General Information
    Karen Anthony
  • Sponsorship
    Alice Cradduck
  • Speaker Assistance
    Kirsty Lunnon
  • Conference Registration
    April Jieamtarvorn
  • Technical & Exhibition
    Nikki McGee
  • Posters & Abstract Submissions
    Gemma Wilkins

BAPEN Conference Team, Spirella Building, Bridge Road, Letchworth, SG6 4ET
Email: conferences@bapen.org.uk
Tel: 01462 341423