Case-based Conference

Overview

Date

3-4 November 2026

Venue

Southampton Novotel

CPD

12 credits

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.

2026 topics will include:

Medium and large vessel vasculitis
Metabolic bone disorders
Anti-phospholipid syndrome
Sjogren's disease
Paediatric thieves market
Paediatric topic TBC

On-demand content from Case-based Conference 2025 is now available to access below. Explore the full programme and catch up on the sessions you don’t want to miss.

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Attended CBC25? Access it on-demand until 22 May 2026

On-demand access

If you attended Case-based Conference 2025, you can access the recordings through the conference platform and app here, you will need to log in using the same email address you used to register for the conference.

Couldn't attend? Sign up for on-demand access by 8 May 2026

If you didn’t get to attend Case-based Conference 2025, you can still catch up on all the sessions from the conference by registering for on-demand access here. Please note content and sessions are available to watch up until 22 May 2026.

2025 programme

Adult rheumatology stream

Paediatric and adolescent rheumatology stream

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions 9:20-12:20

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions 13:40 - 17:55

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions 9:00-12:10

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions 13:20-16:10

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions 9:20-12:20

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions 13:40 - 17:55

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions 9:00-12:10

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions 13:20-16:10

Dr Kishore Warrier

Paediatric Thieves Market

Dr Hector Chinoy

Inflammatory Myopathies

Dr Eve Smith

Paediatric SLE

Dr Abhishek Abhishek

Crystal Arthropathies

Prof Helena Marzo-Ortega

Axial Spondyloarthropathies

Dr Hanadi Kazkaz

Collagen Disorders

Youtube preview cases

From Rash to Respiratory Failure

Join us for this fascinating Case Showcase from Dr Aysha Gomaa, where an incidental rash unravels into a complex journey leading to acute respiratory failure.

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Lung Cavities & Diagnostic Challenges

This challenging case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic complexities that arise when ANCA vasculitis presents alongside concurrent infection. In this session, Murk Memon unpacks the dilemmas of overlapping pathologies, emphasising the importance of careful clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary management.

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Florid Early-Onset Polyarticular Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease

In this intriguing Case Showcase by Kian Wah, we explore an unusual presentation of early-onset polyarticular CPPD, reminding us that not everything in rheumatology is as “crystal-clear” as it first seems.

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20-Year Diagnostic Journey

This powerful case highlights the long and difficult journey to a diagnosis of Progressive Pseudorheumatoid Dysplasia (PPRD). Lama Bakhsh shares the key clinical lessons and the importance of persistence, awareness, and multidisciplinary collaboration in managing rare conditions.

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When Vasculitis Strikes Early

In this session, Roua Saad presents a fascinating clinical paediatric case of vasculitis, highlighting the complexities of recognising and managing this challenging condition in young patients.

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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,

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Overview

On-demand access Sign up for on-demand

Attended CBC25? Access it on-demand until 22 May 2026

If you attended Case-based Conference 2025, you can access the recordings through the conference platform and app here, you will need to log in using the same email address you used to register for the conference.

Couldn't attend? Sign up for on-demand access by 8 May 2026

If you didn’t get to attend Case-based Conference 2025, you can still catch up on all the sessions from the conference by registering for on-demand access here. Please note content and sessions are available to watch up until 22 May 2026.

Register your interest

Register your interest for Case Based Conference 2026.

2025 programme

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions 9:20-12:20

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session (Adult)

Rheumatology Respiratory Disorders

Dr Helen Parfrey and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions 13:40 - 17:55

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session (Adult)

Crystal Arthropathies

Prof Abhishek Abhishek and case submitters

Afternoon Keynote (Combined stream)

Collagen Disorders

Dr Hanadi Kazkaz

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions 9:00-12:10

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session (Combined stream)

Inflammatory Myopathies

Prof Hector Chinoy and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions 13:20-16:10

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session (Combined stream)

Axial Spondyloarthropathies

Prof Helena Marzo-Ortega and case submitters

Morning

Day 1: Morning sessions 9:20-12:20

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session 1 (Paediatric)

SLE

Dr Eve Smith and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 1: Afternoon sessions 13:40 - 17:55

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session 1 (Paediatric)

Thieves market

Dr Joanne May and case submitters

Afternoon Keynote (Combined stream)

Collagen Disorders

Dr Hanadi Kazkaz

Morning

Day 2: Morning sessions 9:00-12:10

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Morning session (Combined stream)

Inflammatory Myopathies

Prof Hector Chinoy and case submitters

Afternoon

Day 2: Afternoon sessions 13:20-16:10

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Afternoon session (Combined stream)

Axial Spondyloarthropathies

Prof Helena Marzo-Ortega and case submitters