UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) 2025

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The main event in the calendar for the UK Association for the Study Obesity is taking place in the city of Aberdeen and is being hosted by P&J Live and the local organising committee will be co-led by Professor Alex Johnstone and Dr Kevin Deans 

The landscape of obesity prevention and management is rapidly changing, and UKCO 2025 brings together the latest scientific research and patient perspectives on current issues:

Understanding Obesity:​ From research to Clinical ​and Public Health Practice

Following a sell-out UKCO in Oxford in 2024, we encourage people to register early to avoid disappointment! We are looking forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen for packed 2-day programme full of talks, symposia and networking opportunities with colleagues and friends.

Venue Description: 

P&J live is the North East of Scotland’s award-winning event venue, boasting a world class conference and exhibition facility. Our conference hub provides the perfect environment to listen and learn, with state-of-the-art AV equipment. The facility is the most sustainable event venue in the UK, to minimise the carbon footprint of the event. 
Aberdeen city is known as the granite city, with sparkling and beautiful buildings. It is a compact city located on the coast, and surrounded by golf courses, castles and the nearby Cairngorms. It has a vibrant city culture with history and art. 

Plenary speakers confirmed are: 

• Professor John Speakman, University of Aberdeen
• Professor Naveed Sattar, University of Glasgow
• Professor Louisa Ells, Leeds Beckett University 
   

Abstract submission is to open early in 2025

We look forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen for the 10th UK Congress on Obesity on the 10th and 11th of September 2025.

More details to come soon!

Key UKCO Dates: 

To be confirmed