North European Young Diabetologists (NEYD) has a strong tradition of bringing together exceptional early-career researchers from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Denmark for an interactive and engaging 3-day annual meeting. The meeting provides a unique setting for participants to present and discuss their research in a collaborative and intimate environment, distinct from larger international diabetes conferences. It fosters networking and collaboration opportunities with both peers and senior established experts in the field of diabetes research.

Target Audience

• 30 early-career diabetes researchers (10 from each country) will be invited to present their research (10-minute oral presentation + 5-minute discussion).
• The event will also include three senior discussants and six meeting organizers (post-doc level diabetes researchers).

Practical Information

When and where: May 27 – 29, 2026 at Comwell Køge Strand, Køge, Denmark

How to apply: Early-career researchers from research groups in Denmark are encouraged to submit abstracts relevant to diabetes and metabolism research. Abstracts will be selected based on scientific quality.
Your abstract submission must include:

• Title
• Authors
• Background
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Conclusion
  Character limit: Maximum 1,500 characters including spaces (excluding title and author
  information).

Deadline

Abastract deadline: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 (24:00 h).

Submit your abstract via email to: neyddenmark@gmail.com. Please include your name, email, phone, position, and workplace. Submit your abstract in Word format.

Finances: The meeting is supported by the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy and Novo Nordisk Denmark A/S. There is no participation fee. To support the on-site format of the meeting, accommodation at Comwell Køge Strand is available at a reduced cost of 250 euros, which participants cover themselves and pay via NEYD.

Further Information

Caroline Øhrstrøm, MD PhD – cacg@regionsjaelland.dk
Malte Palm Suppli, MD PhD – malte.palm.suppli@regionh.dk
Andreas Andersen, MD PhD – andreas.andersen.04@regionh.dk

Supported by DDEA

DDEA has supported the North European Young Diabetologist Annual Meeting 2026 with DKK 75,000 through its grants for education and networking activities.

The call for grants for education and networking activities will open in August 2026, and the application deadline will be in September. Learn more about the grant here: Grants | Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy