This event is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. These organisations have contributed to the conference through sponsored sessions, exhibition activity and promotional content.

The programme includes both promotional and non-promotional content developed and delivered by pharmaceutical companies, in accordance with the ABPI Code of Practice.

A full list of sponsors can be found here, and details of specific sponsor involvement are available on our disclosures page.

Overview

Case-based Conference
Date
3-4 November 2026
Venue
Southampton Novotel
CPD
12 credits are available

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. 

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2026 topics include:

  • Large vessel vasculitides including GCA and PMR
  • Metabolic bone disorders
  • Anti-phospholipid syndrome
  • Sjögren disease
  • Paediatric thieves market
  • Transitional care including setting up transition services

With thanks to our sponsors: Alexion Pharma UK Ltd and Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd

This event is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. The programme includes promotional and non-promotional content developed and delivered by pharmaceutical companies, in accordance with the ABPI Code of Practice. For more information see our disclosures page.


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Pricing

Level 1

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

£314
+VAT

Level 2

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£256
+VAT

Level 3

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

£209
+VAT

Level 1 - Paediatric 1-day ticket

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

£157
+VAT

Level 2 - Paediatric 1-day ticket

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£128
+VAT

Level 3 - Paediatric 1-day ticket

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

£104
+VAT

Undergraduate students

Free

Level 1

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

£471
+VAT

Level 2

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£384
+VAT

Level 3

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

£314
+VAT

Level 1 - Paediatric 1-day ticket

Consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representatives

£235
+VAT

Level 2 - Paediatric 1-day ticket

Rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£192
+VAT

Level 3 - Paediatric 1-day ticket

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

£156
+VAT

Undergraduate students

Free

2026 programme

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions (09:20 - 14:15)

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session

Metabolic bone disorders

Prof Elaine Dennison and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions (14:15 - 19:00)

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session

Anti-phospholipid syndrome

Prof Anisur Rahman and case submitters

Afternoon Keynote (Combined stream)

Metabolic syndrome in rheumatic disorders

Prof Patrick Kiely

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions (09:00 - 13:30)

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session

Large vessel vasculitis

Dr Vanessa Quick and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions (13:30 - 16:30)

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session

Sjögren's disease

Dr Elizabeth Price and case submitters

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions (09:20 - 13:50)

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session

Transitional care

Dr Anne Marie McMahon and Dr Sameena Khalid and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions (13:50 - 19:00)

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session 1

Thieves market

Dr Kerstin Nott and case submitters

Afternoon Keynote (Combined stream)

Metabolic syndrome in rheumatic disorders 

Prof Patrick Kiely

Keynote Speakers

Dr Vanessa Quick

Large vessel vasculitides

Prof Elaine Dennison

Metabolic bone disorders

Dr Liz Price

Sjögren disease

Prof Patrick Kiely

Metabolic syndrome in rheumatic disorders

Prof Anisur Rahman

Anti-phospholipid syndrome

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FAQs - Plan your stay

Venue & Travel

Novotel Southampton 

1 West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1RA

The venue is located in Southampton city centre, just a short walk from Westquay Shopping Centre and approximately 400 metres from Southampton Central railway station.

By train
Southampton Central railway station is approximately 400 metres from the hotel. For train information and timetables, please visit the National Rail Enquiries website.

By coach or bus
Southampton Coach Station, served by National Express, is approximately 800 metres from the venue. Local bus services also stop nearby, with routes serving Southampton Central and Westquay.

By ferry
Red Funnel's Town Quay ferry terminal is approximately 1 km from the hotel.

By car
The hotel is approximately three miles from Junction 3 of the M27, around a 10-minute drive. Please visit the Novotel Southampton website for information on travelling to the venue and parking facilities.


Parking

Complimentary parking is available for conference attendees. Please note that the car park is managed by a third-party provider, so all attendees must register their vehicle with the hotel on arrival. A charge of £12 per vehicle applies for overnight parking. If you receive a parking charge notice while attending the event, please contact the hotel directly and provide a photograph of the notice along with the PCN reference number. The hotel will be able to review the charge and, where appropriate, arrange for it to be cancelled.


Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and conference facilities. Details on how to connect will be available at the venue.

Accommodation

We've secured a number of bedrooms at the hotel for attendees. If you'd like to book one of these rooms, please contact the hotel's reservations team directly on 023 8107 2800 or by email. Once your reservation has been confirmed, your room will be released from the event allocation.Please note that all bookings must be guaranteed with the guest's personal credit or debit card. Reservations can be cancelled free of charge up to seven days before arrival.

Please note that the hotel operates dynamic pricing. Room rates are correct at the time of booking and may change without notice. Guests are welcome to check the hotel's website directly for the best available rates.


Hotel check-in and check-out

Check-in is available from 3.00pm and check-out is by 12.00pm.

If you require a later check-out, please contact the hotel directly. Subject to availability, late check-out may be available for an additional charge.



Accessibility

We want all attendees to feel comfortable and supported throughout the event. The venue is fully accessible, with step-free access, lifts, wheelchair-accessible toilets and accessible event spaces throughout. The main conference facilities are located on the ground floor, helping to create an inclusive and easy-to-navigate experience for all attendees.

Dietary requirements can be selected during registration, and accessibility support is available to help make your conference experience as inclusive as possible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your attendance, please contact the BSR Events Team as early as possible. We will be happy to discuss your requirements and how we can best support you.

If you would like to discuss any specific accessibility or dietary requirements before the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch.




Testimonials

"“I really enjoyed the structure of having a case, and then having an expert speaker talk more about a particular aspect of the case - very insightful”"

Attendee
Case-based Conference 2024,

"“The case based approach before discussing the topic was very captivating. The speakers were great and experienced, excellent contents and well organised”"

Attendee
Case-based Conference 2024,

"“We covered a variety of commonly encountered clinical scenarios relevant to daily practice and were given uncomplicated advice on management. So beneficial to have active participation with questions in a group discussion. As well as the alternations between case presentations and consequent teaching/ commentary which was informative and well linked.”"

Attendee
Case-based Conference 2024,