HEART UK's annual conference is going virtual in 2021
Why attend?
".... the meeting programme struck the perfect balance between research, scientific and clinically relevant material that can be transferred to patient care immediately"
As it is still uncertain whether face to face meetings may be possible by the Summer, HEART UK are converting their annual conference to a purely virtual programme and invite you to participate from the safety and comfort of your own home or business.
Launching on Wednesday 7 July, followed by two virtual sessions per subsequent week, for two weeks. All sessions will be live streamed.
- Wednesday 7 July – day long virtual programme
- Week w/c 12 July – 2 x virtual sessions (Tues + Thurs mid – late afternoon for 2-3 hrs each)
- Week w/c 19 July – 2 x virtual sessions (Tues + Thurs mid – late afternoon for 2-3 hrs each)
This offers over 12 hours of stimulating educational content to our community, whilst amplifying business and reach.
The programme will offer interactive sessions which will be live streamed giving you the opportunity to participate in discussions and ask questions.
Offering a mix of plenary sessions, sponsored symposia, oral abstracts, posters, exhibition and networking opportunities.
All sessions will be available on demand for a period after the programme has completed.
The virtual conference will offer a wider audience reach, sustainable footprint, whilst benefitting attendees with reduced registration fees and no travel costs.
Why attend?
"... loved the variety of the lectures involved in dietary, surgical, statistics, current and future plans & pharmaceutical aspects"
Who should attend?
Consultants, SpRs, Chemical Pathologists, Clinical Lipidologists, Geneticists, Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Stroke Physicians, General Practitioners, GPs with Specialist Interest in CVD, Physicians, Diabetologists, Scientists and researchers in cardiovascular diseases, Specialist FH nurses, Specialist lipid nurses, Practice nurses, Dietitians, Nutritionists, Ancillary health professionals, Caring Professionals, Community Pharmacists, Directors of Public Health, Healthcare Commissioners.
Registration fees:
Other HCP's * - £45.00
Qualified Doctor ** - £90.00
Students - £25.00
Industry professionals - £150.00
* Other HCP's - Health prof nurses, dietitians, ancillary health professionals
** Qualified doctor - incl SPRs
Industry professionals - pharma, other commercial organisations
Registration permits access to the virtual platform across all 5 programme days.
The programme will also be available to registered attendees on demand for a set period following the conference.
Key deadline dates 2021:
Abstract submission: 23:59 hrs - Monday 15 March - CLOSED
Abstract authors notified of outcome: Latest Monday 12 April
Rianna Wingett award deadline: 23:59 hrs – Monday 12 April
Deadline for registration refunds or cancellations (non negotiable): 23:59 hrs – Friday 18 June
(No refunds will be given after this time although replacements can be made)
Final delegate confirmations emailed: Monday 21 June
34th Annual Medical & Scientific Virtual Conference: 7 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 22 July
2019 conference highlights:
Presentation to prize winners (L - R):
Poster prize runner up: Medhi Mirzazadeh (collected on behalf of recipient by Gordon Ferns); People's Choice poster winner: Bethanie Garside; Best Heath Care oral presentation abstract winner: Jillian Webster; Poster prize winner: Jai Celga; Prizes presented by: Alan Rees
Rianna Wingett award winner: Emma Neves. Presented by Alan Rees
Networking
Clinical Lipidology Live panel members (L - R)
Alison Pottle, Nigel Capps, Jai Celga. Facilitator Dev Datta
Myant lecturer: Professor Sir Stephen O'Rahilly
Networking
Conference dinner - a taste of Bollywood
Accreditation:
CPD to be applied for.
If you are interested in sponsoring or supporting the conference, please contact the conference logistics office for more details and a sponsorship prospectus.
All sponsorship is booked on a first come, first served basis.
Natasha Dougall
T: +44 (0) 1543 503 322
E: wheldonevents@btconnect.com
2019 conference feedback:
- 97% said the conference in 2019 exceeded their expectations.
- 90% said they would attend again in 2020.
- "Once again the meeting programme struck the perfect balance between research, scientific and clinically relevant material that can be transferred to patient care immediately."
- "... an excellent balance of basic science and clinical applicability."
- "... loved the variety of the lectures involved in dietary, surgical, statistics, current & future plans & pharmaceuticals aspects."
- "Talks were of practical value for my own clinical practice. Environment was good for networking."
Student Discount
Student registration MUST be supported by a letter from your head of department or valid student card confirming your status. This can be emailed to wheldonevents@btconnect.com
Registration fees
Conference logistics
For conference questions contact
Natasha Dougall
T: 01543 503 333
E: wheldonevents@btconnect.com
Statement:
The conference is sponsored by various organisations. These organisations have had no input into the development of the programme, or influenced the choice of speakers. But excluding the sponsored symposia sessions where the programme is developed and speakers identified by the sponsor.