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UKAAN Conference 2026

Organised by the UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN)
Dates9–11 Nov 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Abstracts4 Sept 2026
Three-day UKAAN conference for clinicians, researchers and healthcare leaders working in adult ADHD, themed Best Practice, Future Ready.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
Submit abstract
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 27 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe event expects more than 350 clinicians, researchers and healthcare…View detail

The event expects more than 350 clinicians, researchers and healthcare leaders, with a posters and reception slot on Day 2.

Research ValuePoster submissions are invited and the programme includes research prospects,…View detail

Poster submissions are invited and the programme includes research prospects, neurobiology, real-world data, service evaluation and new assessment technologies.

Trainee RelevanceRelevant for psychiatry and primary-care trainees interested in adult ADHD…View detail

Relevant for psychiatry and primary-care trainees interested in adult ADHD assessment, medication management, comorbidity and service design.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Adult ADHD diagnosis and assessment standardsComplexity, comorbidity and differential diagnosisTreatment optimisation and long-term managementPrimary care and integrated ADHD pathwaysDigital health, AI and remote monitoringResearch, policy and future service models
09:00-09:30
Session
Setting the scene: UKAAN, clinical guidelines, and challenges ahead
09:30-10:00
Session
Adult ADHD beyond diagnostic criteria
10:00-10:15
Session
Research prospects: Bridging research and clinical practice
10:15-10:45
Discussion
Guided Discussion and Q&A
11:15-11:40
Session
Emotional dysregulation in ADHD
11:40-12:05
Session
ADHD for the non-specialist: What you did not know you didn't know
12:05-12:30
Session
Experiences of neurology service with a special interest in ADHD
12:30-13:00
Discussion
Guided Discussion and Q&A
14:00-14:25
Session
What adults with ADHD need from services
14:25-14:50
Session
Coaching and ADHD
14:50-15:15
Session
My ADHD story
15:15-15:45
Discussion
Guided Discussion
16:15-17:15
Panel
Interactive onstage conversation: What does good ADHD care look like?
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
SK
Sandra Kooij
Amsterdam UMC/VUMc; PsyQ Expertise Center Adult ADHD, The Hague
Adult ADHD beyond diagnostic criteria / women with ADHD and adult ADHD expertise
JK
Jonna Kuntsi
Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, King's College London
ADHD remote technology and developmental neuropsychiatry
JB
Josh Budd
Voice-first AI companion for adults with ADHD
Utility of AI based apps for ADHD
SC
Samuele Cortese
University of Southampton; Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; New York University
ADHD treatment evidence, guidelines and digital technologies
AT
Anita Thapar
Clinical academic child and adolescent psychiatrist
ADHD policy, taskforce and child/adolescent psychiatry perspectives
KB
Kathrine Bang Madsen
University of Southern Denmark
ADHD medication in pregnancy and reproductive-life-course psychiatry
HS
Henry Shelford
ADHD UK
Patient and service-user perspective on adult ADHD care
JA
Jessica Agnew-Blais
Queen Mary University of London
ADHD developmental trajectories, girls and women, and hormonal change
AbstractsOpen · 4 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 4 September 2026
What You Can Submit
poster
Submission Specifications
Format
Suggested Arial font, size 10 cpi; presenting author name in bold
Language
English
Structure
Introduction, Purpose, Material, Method, Results and Conclusions
Word Limit
300 words, excluding names and affiliation details
Notification
Receipt notification within three days; acceptance notification by Friday 11 September 2026
Poster Format
Final posters should be portrait A0 size, 841 x 1189 mm
Figures Tables
Tables, diagrams and photographs are permitted if they fit within the page margins and the total word count remains within 300 words
Presenting Author Requirement
At least the presenting author must be registered to the forum
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£395
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline4 Sept 2026Checked 27 Aug 2026
Conference timeline2 key dates
4 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
9 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelRoyal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE · London
By CarThe RCP is outside the congestion charge zone. Limited bookable parking is available for members and fellows; on-street and nearby pre-bookable parking are also noted.
ParkingFree disabled visitor parking can be arranged in advance by phone, but spaces are not guaranteed without booking.
By TrainNearest rail stations listed by the venue page: Euston about 11 minutes, Marylebone about 20 minutes, King's Cross and St Pancras International about 25 minutes.
AccommodationNearby options listed include Melia White House, The Level at Melia White House, The Marylebone Hotel, Tavistock Hotel, Pullman London St Pancras and The Standard, London.
Venue DetailsRoyal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE; Grade I listed headquarters with museum, library, seminar and lecture halls, meeting rooms, gardens and banquet suite.
By UndergroundNearest tube stations: Regent's Park and Great Portland Street about 4 minutes; Warren Street about 8 minutes.
MedicMess tips5 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstracts must be submitted to posters@ukaan.org by Friday 4 September 2026; incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
  • At least the presenting author must be registered for the forum before submitting an abstract.
  • Accepted poster authors are due to be notified by Friday 11 September 2026.
  • Sponsor area access is limited under the ABPI Code to registered healthcare professionals and relevant decision makers, but plenary and satellite sessions are unaffected.
  • RCP disabled parking should be arranged in advance because spaces are not guaranteed for visitors who arrive without booking.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Join leading clinicians, researchers and service innovators for three days dedicated to improving adult ADHD care. Held in person at the Royal College of Physicians in London, UKAAN Conference 2026 brings together practical clinical guidance, emerging evidence and fresh thinking about the future of ADHD services.

The programme covers the issues shaping everyday practice, including diagnosis and treatment, emotional dysregulation, co-occurring autism, medicines management, psychological and behavioural interventions, digital health and integrated care. Sessions will also explore real-world data, policy, research developments and new models for delivering better, more accessible services.

Speakers include experts from Amsterdam UMC/VUMc, King’s College London, the University of Southampton, Queen Mary University of London and the University of Southern Denmark, alongside representatives from ADHD UK and influential guideline, research and professional networks.

The conference is designed for psychiatrists, GPs with extended roles, psychologists, specialist nurses, allied health professionals, commissioners, researchers and service leaders. Whether you work directly with patients or help shape services, it offers a valuable opportunity to learn from specialists, exchange ideas with colleagues and take practical insights back to your team.

Submit a poster/Poster abstracts can be submitted by email until Friday 4 September 2026, with acceptance decisions expected by Friday 11 September. Abstracts must be written in English, limited to 300 words and structured under Introduction, Purpose, Material, Method, Results and Conclusions. Final posters should be portrait A0.

Registration, following UKAAN’s July 2026 price reduction: Three-day ticket: £395 Two-day ticket: £295 One-day ticket: £195 Choose the ticket that suits your schedule and be part of the conversation shaping the future of adult ADHD care.

Frequently asked
When is UKAAN Conference 2026?
UKAAN Conference 2026 takes place 9–11 Nov 2026 in Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE, London.
Where is UKAAN Conference 2026 held?
UKAAN Conference 2026 is held at Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE, London, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for UKAAN Conference 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 4 Sept 2026.
How much does UKAAN Conference 2026 cost?
Registration is £395 standard.
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