BSR Annual Conference 2027
British Society for Rheumatology
- Dates
- April 28–30, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Liverpool Experience Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Expected attendance
- About 2,000
- Therapy area
- Rheumatology
About the meeting
The BSR Annual Conference is the UK’s leading rheumatology event — a three-day (hybrid) meeting bringing together clinicians, trainees, nurses and allied health professionals for sessions, workshops, symposia, an exhibition and networking. BSR27 is scheduled for 28–30 April 2027 in Liverpool.
Description from the official BSR website. Abstracts are published in Rheumatology.
Key dates for BSR 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission opens | August 13, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Abstract submission deadline | October 15, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Abstract notification | December 15, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | April 28–30, 2027 | Confirmed |
BSR 2027
- Length
- 450 words for the abstract text; a table counts as 100 words. No references. 2027
- Tables and figures
- One optional table (counts as 100 words). No figures. 2027
- Who can submit
- Members and non-members may submit. No limit on the number of abstracts per author. 2027
- Membership required
- No 2027
- Previously presented work
- BSR will consider encore abstracts provided they are marked as such during submission and previous submissions and publications have been listed. Encore abstracts are less likely to be selected for oral presentations unless there are significant changes to the research since publication. 2027
Summarized from BSR's guidelines, checked October 22, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the BSR 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is October 15, 2026 (confirmed).
When and where is BSR 2027?
BSR 2027 takes place April 28–30, 2027 at Liverpool Experience Campus in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend BSR?
About 2,000 people are expected at BSR 2027.
Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 28–30, 2026 | Glasgow | Not recorded |
| 2025 | April 28–30, 2025 | Manchester | Not recorded |
| 2024 | April 24–26, 2024 | Manchester | Not recorded |
| 2023 | April 24–26, 2023 | Manchester | Not recorded |
Last updated October 22, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated or not yet announced are our projections, not the organizer's.