Breakthrough T1D Discovery Day: London

Join us on Saturday13 September from 9.30-3.30pm for an informative event dedicated to exploring the world of type 1 diabetes and connecting with the T1D community!

Discover the latest developments in T1D research and technology, hear from experts in the field, and connect with others living with T1D. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with T1D for years, this event is designed to provide valuable insights, support and inspiration.

This is a family-friendly day, open to families and individuals affected by T1D along with health care professionals. For families, entertainment is provided for primary school-aged children, while teenagers and adults can participate in dedicated peer support workshops where they can meet new people and share experiences.

We look forward to a day filled with education, empowerment, and community, and can't wait to see you there.

What to expect

Speaker Sessions

Throughout the day, you'll hear from a variety of speakers, including expert healthcare professionals and individuals living with T1D, sharing their experiences. Each session will cover a range of engaging and informative topics, including research, wellbeing, T1D tech, and much more. Additionally, there will be a lived experience panel discussion, where audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions about various aspects of managing and living with T1D.

Speakers for the day are to be confirmed, but attendees can expect an inspiring and informative lineup.

Community and Peer Support

Our Discovery Days are centered around bringing the T1D community together. So, at this event, we will be running sessions centered on peer support. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to learn more about specific T1D-related topics, share your experiences within them, and connect with others who share similar interests.

Technology Exhibition

The technology exhibition is open all day for you to access. Within the exhibition, you will be able to explore the range of devices and technologies that are available to help manage T1D. You will also be able to chat and ask questions to a variety of T1D tech companies, including Dexcom, Medtronic, Insulet, and many more.

Cost

Free*

Different ticket options available:

• Full admission - Attend the whole day - this includes the speaker sessions and the technology exhibition.
• Tech exhibition only - Just drop into the technology exhibition at your own convenience.

* any donations made at the point of registering are welcome and will help us continue our pioneering work.

Don’t miss out, register today.

Accessibility Information

If you require reserved seating or need a section removed for wheelchair access, or if you have any other requirements that you’d like us to be aware of, please let us know via the sign-up form, or by emailing us at outreach@breakthrought1d.org.uk.

Please note that if you have any access needs, we kindly request that you inform us as early as possible, so we have sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements. While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be met.

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Get in touch

For more information please contact outreach@breakthrought1d.org.uk.

Once you have registered for the event, details will be emailed, and a reminder will follow prior to the event so you don’t miss out!

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