24 March 2026
28–30 April 2026 | Glasgow SEC and online
BSR Annual Conference 2026 offers a strong and dedicated programme for paediatric, adolescent and young adult rheumatology professionals, with sessions tailored to the challenges and opportunities in paediatric care.
Whether you are a consultant, trainee, nurse or allied health professional, the conference provides relevant clinical updates, practical learning and peer connection across the full spectrum of paediatric rheumatology.
Advances in JIA and paediatric treatment pathways
A key focus of this year’s programme is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), with sessions exploring:
- Advances in treatment, including biologics, small molecules and corticosteroids - Wednesday 29 April at 09:00
- Treatment pathways across all ages and UK nations - Thursday 30 April at 09:00
- Real world insights from BSR registers, including JIA data - Wednesday 29 April at 09:00
These sessions provide practical, evidence-based learning to support clinical decision making in paediatric settings.
Supporting young people and transition to adult care
The conference highlights the importance of young people’s voices and experiences in shaping care, with dedicated sessions including:
- Loud and clear – young people have their say – Wednesday 29 April at 11:10
- Young people shaping healthcare – Thursday 30 April at 09:00
- Next Steps: preparing children and young people for transition – Short talk - Wednesday 29 April at 15:50
You will also find relevant content on biosimilars and transition between paediatric and adult services, helping you better support patients through key stages of their care journey.
Specialist paediatric topics and MDT care
For those looking to deepen expertise, the programme includes sessions on:
- Assessment and management of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies – Wednesday 29 April at 11:10
- Shades of overlap : understanding overlap in myositis, systemic sclerosis & lupus – Thursday 30 April at 15:10
- Paediatric rheumatology and clinical genetics - a trainee led session – Wednesday 29 April at 16:05
- Managing rheumatological conditions in neurodiverse populations – Thursday 30 April at 13:25
Community, research and shaping the future
The Paediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult SIG session offers an opportunity to connect with peers and contribute to the future direction of the specialty.
The Barbara Ansell Address and oral presentations showcase leading research, innovation and excellence in paediatric rheumatology.
Join the paediatric rheumatology community at BSR26
With a wide range of paediatric-specific and highly relevant cross-cutting sessions, BSR Annual Conference 2026 ensures paediatric professionals are fully represented.
Connect with colleagues at the paediatric networking session on the BSR stand (Wednesday 29 April, 10:30–11:10) and join the President’s welcome reception later that day (18:00–19:15).
Join us in Glasgow or online to gain insights, share experiences and be part of the conversations shaping paediatric rheumatology.