Events

Registration - Click HERE to register for the event

BASL X-tra is an online educational conference.

Three afternoons of multi-professional liver learning on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April 2026.

BASL X-tra will have something for everyone - multi-professional, topic-focused education delivered online.

Watch On Demand - if you are not able to attend when the sessions are live, but still want to benefit from the event, please do still register as you will then be able to watch the sessions online and for 28 days later.

Day 1: 'Exploring Alcohol related liver disease’ -  13:00-16:30pm
Day 2: 'Liver Transplantation: From Patient Selection to Post-Transplant Care' - joint BASL/BLNA - 12:45-16:30pm
Day 3: 'HCC 2026: Optimizing Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes' - 13:00-16:30 pm

VIEW a programme > HERE

REGISTER > HERE

Registration starts from just £20 for members:

From £20 for nurses, pharmacists, AHPs, students and scientists
From £50 for trainees
From £75 for consultants

Not a BASL member? Why not consider joining > here

If you have any questions, please contact conference@basl.org.uk  

We look forward to welcoming you to BASL X-tra.

BASL X-tra is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found at the bottom of the agenda and below:

Ipsen     Novo Nordisk     Madrigal Pharmaceuticals    Gilead  

This join BSG/BASL webinar will be held on

Wednesday 20th May 2026
18:00 to 19:00

The webinar will explore the topic of alcohol-related hepatitis and treatment of its most severe forms including transplantation. There will be an overview of diagnosis and standard management of this life-threatening condition. The current international situation regarding liver transplantation will be reviewed.

Finally, details of the UK pilot to transplant patients with severe alcohol-related hepatitis will be explained to give practitioners confidence in identifying and referring suitable patients.

You can register HERE via the BSG website.

The webinar is free to attend for BASL members and will be available to watch on-demand after the event.

SAVE THE DATE

Date: 4th June 2026
UK Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Platform: Zoom

FREE to attend for BASL & BSG Members.

Registration Opening Soon

Not a member of BASL, then why not join by clicking: HERE

Please contact sigs@basl.org.uk should you have any questions.

Registration now open

Don’t miss out — our last two events sold out with waiting lists. Secure your place early!

British Association for Allied Health Professionals in Liver (BAAL) are delighted to announce their 2026 annual face to face education meeting.

Date: 26th June 2026
Venue: The Edgbaston Park Hotel, University of Birmingham.
Topic: Living with Liver Disease: Redefining Healthcare Through the Power of the Patient Voice.

This year focuses on the patient experience of living with liver disease. The day will begin with patients sharing the impact of the condition, what worked well, and what could have been improved.

We will then explore healthcare professionals’ perspectives and how patient feedback has shaped service improvements.

The event will be interactive, bringing together delegates and patients to discuss ways to enhance care, alongside insights from leaders who have developed innovative models for meaningful change in liver care.

View a programme:  Download BAAL 26th June 2026 agenda v6 docx.pdf

FREE to attend for BASL / BAAL members.

You can register HERE

Members will be asked for a £30 deposit on registration, which will be refunded when you attend the meeting.

The attendance fee for none members is £50 (non-refundable).

Not a member of BASL / BAAL? Please consider joining, it is £20 per annum for a Nurse/Affiliate membership.
Read more on the 'Join' webpage > Here and complete the application form > Here

If you require any further information please contact Kim@basl.org.uk 

BAAL is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found below and HERE

Registration Opening!

The Basic Science Retreat 2026 meeting will be an in person meeting bringing together leading scientists, academics and clinicians in the field of UK Hepatology. The meeting provides an exceptional platform to discuss the latest advancements in liver disease research and emerging technologies.

Date and Times: Monday 29th June (PM TBC) to Wednesday 1st July (PM TBC)
Venue: Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre, Milton Keynes

Registration - the registration fee, is £350 per person, which includes accommodation at Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre for the 29th June and 30th June, Dinner and a BBQ at Kents Hill Park. 

PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION FEE IS THE SAME EVEN IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THE WHOLE EVENT or STAY AT KENTS HILL PARK

Programme to follow shortly.

In addition to the scientific programme, the conference will provide ample networking opportunities for attendees to engage with their peers and foster collaborations that will further advance the field.

REGISTER > HERE

Abstract Submission Open - Deadline: 11:59hrs Friday 1st May 2026

Please consider submitting an abstract on one or more of the session themes:

• Liver disease models and new model frontiers
• Metabolic-associated liver disease (including alcohol-related)
• Immune and inflammatory circuits in chronic liver disease
• Hepatobiliary cancers (including cancer immunology)
• Organ cross-talk, microbiota, and the exposome (including environmental)
• Spatial biology, multi-omics, digital liver, and AI
• Fibrosis, regeneration, and cell therapies
• Genetics, epigenetics, and gene therapy

Submit an Abstract > HERE 

The previous events were a resounding success and hopefully again this unique meeting will offer plenty of interaction and discussion as well as a unique opportunity to foster new and lasting collaborative projects across all areas of hepatology research.

We look forward to welcoming you to the meeting. 

BASL Basic Science Retreat meeting is supported by sponsors including pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided financial sponsorship, with no input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting, except where indicated. A full list of sponsors can be found on the BASL website Sponsorship page > HERE

Save the Date 

ArLD Special Interest Group Meeting
Date: 8th July 2026
Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Platform: Zoom

SIG members - if you would like to add anything to the agenda please contact sigs@basl.org.uk 

Registration will open soon

SAVE THE DATE - BASL ANNUAL MEETING 2026 - Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th October

Including: BLTG Transplant Meeting Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th PM and BLNA Nurse meeting Wednesday 7th PM and Thursday 8th.

Venue: International Convention Centre (ICC), Coldra Wood, Newport, South Wales NP18 1DE

More details to follow and on the annual meeting website > HERE https://baslannualmeeting.org.uk/ 

Abstract Submission Open!  Closes 12 Noon on 5th June 2026

If you would like the chance to present your latest research on one or more of the topics below please submit an abstract when the submission opens:

Alcohol & Metabolic Liver Disease
Auto Immune Liver Disease
Basic Science
Cancer
Cirrhosis & its Complications
Clinical Service Development
Health Inequalities
Nursing, AHP and Pharmacist
Other
Sustainable Hepatology (including digital health)
Paracentesis & Transplantation
Viral hepatitis

Abstracts will be judged by a selected panel of reviewers following the submission deadline and submitting authors will be notified as to whether their submitted abstract has been accepted.

Please note that there is a total overall word limit for your submission of 400 words (excluding names of authors and affiliations). One Table or figure or image can be included along with references in your abstract as uploaded files

To submit an abstract click HERE

Abstract submissions guidelines can be found HERE

Abstract Submission will close at 12 Noon on 5th June 2026

Accommodation

BASL has secured a number of allocations with local hotels and listed other options for accommodation, all the information is on the annual meeting website, or click HERE for more details.

Contact conference@basl.org.uk if you have any questions. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the annual meeting.

BASL are delighted to announce the date of the 2026 Introduction to Hepatology meeting.

This is a face to face meeting at The Exchange Building in central Birmingham on Friday 6th November 2026.

This meeting is aimed at early year Gastroenterology trainees (ST4/5) and those considering applying for Gastroenterology in the near future (IMT3 and IMT1/2) who are interested in Hepatology. We aim to cover some of the fundamental aspects of hepatology and the career pathway. You will hear from experienced UK Hepatologists and senior trainees who will talk on exciting developments in Hepatology and how you can navigate the current training pathway.

Further information and registration will follow soon. 

 The British Hepatology Pharmacy Group is delighted to announce the date for its 2026 educational meeting:

Date: 27th November 2026
Venue: The ISH venue, Regents Park, London W1W 5PN

The objectives of the BHPG are to provide national leadership for pharmacists working in the field of hepatology and to promote excellence in the provision of pharmaceutical care in this area. The group brings together senior representation from across the country with a wealth of experience in the field of hepatology.

We are in the process of developing an exciting agenda which will be delivered by a wide range of clinicians and healthcare professionals.

Registration and programme to follow.