Overview

Date
05-06 November 2024
Venue
Cloth Hall Court, Leeds (in person only)
The Case-based Conference brings together consultants and next generation rheumatologists to share and exchange clinical best practice covering both adult and paediatric rheumatology. 

This two-day in person conference offers a programme packed full of discussion from expert speakers as well as providing the perfect environment to discuss complex experiences with peers.

2024 topics:

Adult rheumatology stream:
- Auto-inflammatory disease 
- Infection
- Lupus (joint with paediatric and adolescent rheumatology)
- Obstetrics in rheumatology

Paediatric and adolescent rheumatology stream:
- Behçet's disease 
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Thieves market
- Non-inflammatory conditions (AHP audience)
- Lupus (joint with adult rheumatology)

Information to start planning your stay in Leeds can be found in the FAQs below.
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Pricing

Level 1 - full conference

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

£280
+VAT

Level 2 - full conference

Rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£230
+VAT

Level 3 - full conference

Nurse, allied health professional, clinical academics, non-clinical scientists, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£185
+VAT

Undergraduate students - full conference

Free

Level 1 - full conference

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

£420
+VAT

Level 2 - full conference

Rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£350
+VAT

Level 3 - full conference

Nurse, allied health professional, clinical academics, non-clinical scientists, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£275
+VAT

Undergraduate students - full conference

Free

2024 programme

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

9:30-11:00

Autoinflammatory disease - joint session with paediatric stream (part 1)

Helen Lachmann & case presenters

11:00-11:20

Break

11:20-12:20

Autoinflammatory disease - joint session with paediatric stream(part 2)

Helen Lachmann & case presenters

12:20-12:40

Autoinflammatory disease poster showcase

Poster presenters

12:40-13:20

Sponsored Symposium

TBC

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

12:40-14:00

Lunch

14:00-15:20

Obstetrics (part 1)

Oseme Etomi & case presenters

15:20-15:40

Break

15:40-16:40

Obstetrics (part 2)

Oseme Etomi & case presenters

16:40-17:00

Obstetrics poster showcase

Poster presenters

17:00-17:05

Comfort break

17:05-17:55

Keynote - Osteoporosis: Managing long-term bone health from childhood to old age in rheumatic disease

Zoe Paskins

18:00-19:00

Drinks reception

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

9:00-10:30

Infection (part 1)

Stephen Aston & case presenters

10:30-11:00

Break

11:00-12:00

Infection (part 2)

Stephen Aston & case presenters

12:00-12:20

Infection poster showcase

Poster presenters

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

12:20-13:20

Lunch

13:20-14:50

Lupus - joint session with paediatric stream (part 1)

Chris Wincup & case presenters

14:50-15:10

Break

15:10-16:10

Lupus - joint session with paediatric stream (part 2)

Chris Wincup & case presenters

16:10-16:25

Lupus poster showcase

Poster presenters

16:25-16:35

Close of conference and awards

Spencer Ellis

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

9:30-11:00

Autoinflammatory disease session - joint session with adult stream (part 1)

Helen Lachmann & case presenters

11:00-11:20

Break

11:20-12:20

Autoinflammatory disease - joint session with adult stream (part 2)

Helen Lachmann & case presenters

12:20-12:40

Autoinflammatory disease poster showcase

Poster presenters

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

12:40-13:30

Lunch

13:30-15:00

JIA (part 1)

Mark Wood & case presenters

15:00-15:20

Break

15:20-16:20

JIA (part 2)

Mark Wood & case presenters

16:20-17:00

Behçet's cases

Case presenters

17:05-17:55

Keynote - Osteoporosis: Managing long-term bone health from childhood to old age in rheumatic disease

Zoe Paskins

18:00-19:00

Drinks reception

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

9:00-10:15

Thieves market

Charlene Foley & case presenters

10:15-10:35

Break

10:35-12:10

Non-inflammatory conditions

Kathy Gallagher & case presenters

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

12:10-13:20

Lunch

13:20-14:50

Lupus - joint session with adult stream (part 1)

Chris Wincup & case presenters

14:50-15:10

Break

15:10-16:10

Lupus - joint session with adult stream (part 2)

Chris Wincup & case presenters

16:10-16:25

Lupus poster showcase

Poster presenters

16:25-16:35

Close of conference and awards

Spencer Ellis

FAQs

FAQs - Plan your stay

Venue & Travel

Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds, LS1 2HA.

The venue is located on Quebec Street in Leeds city centre, just a 2 minute walk from the train station. Leeds Railway Station connects Leeds with all major UK cities. For train information and timetables visit the National Rail Enquiries website. It is also a 15-minute walk from Leeds coach station. For coach details, visit the National Express website. For local bus information and timetables, visit the West Yorkshire Metro website. There is also a Leeds CityBus that stops at the bus and train stations which may be helpful when finding your way around the city, as well as park and ride options too.

There is no car parking available on site at the venue so we would encourage you to use public or another mode of transport where possible. There are external car parks around the city centre, the ones nearby can be found here.

Further info on getting to the venue can be found here.

Accommodation

We are pleased to provide you with a free accommodation booking service through Leeds Convention Bureau. This is a flexible service which allows you to book accommodation to suit your needs and budget. Accommodation rates have been negotiated at a number of accommodation options for convenient access to the venue. For more information and booking, please visit https://book.passkey.com/event/50853357/owner/9564921/home

If you wish to make a group booking, or you are experiencing any difficulties in completing your booking online, please contact the Leeds Convention Bureau on info@conferenceleeds.co.uk

These rates are only available when booked via Leeds Convention Bureau.

Accessibility

There are lifts to every floor of the building, including an accessible lift at the back of the reception.

Accessible toilets are located on every floor.

We will have a dedicated prayer room and quiet room within the venue. Please ask one of our team at the registration desk and we’ll let you know where these are located.

If you would like to discuss your access requirements, please email our team at events@rheumatology.org.uk

Testimonials

"It was my first time attending and I thought it was excellent. Great venue and so brilliant to see engaged trainees presenting and participating. "

Attendee
Case-based Conference 2023,

"Networking and learning from colleagues about similar cases was great. Also the expert speakers were excellent."

Attendee
Case-based Conference 2023,

"I loved the opportunity to discuss complex rheumatological issues with those who have had experience treating them."

Attendee
Case-based Conference 2023,
Sponsors

Interested in sponsorship?

If you'd like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Billy Callway on bcallway@rheumatology.org.uk

Bursary

 

Looking for funding towards your place at this conference? Applications for our education bursaries in 2024 are now open, so if you're a health professional, nurse or trainee member, or a colleague from a low and middle-income country, we could support you.

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