SfE BES is a great place for students and new endocrinologists to get a sense of our broad field and meet new friends and collaborators. Here, some first-time delegates and early-career attendees tell us what they got from the conference.

"Coming to SfE BES 2026 for the first time was such a great experience. It was really exciting to hear about new research, meet other people at a similar stage in their careers, and feel part of the endocrinology community. I left feeling inspired and much more confident to get involved in research and explore new areas of interest in the field." Rajeev Mehta

"It’s so interesting to see all the different sides to endocrinology, talk to various endocrinologists and gain their advice about future careers. I’ve learnt so much in the short amount of time I’ve been here." Sara Ali

"SfE BES 2026 was an invaluable experience as an early-career researcher, offering both inspiration and reassurance about the challenges of progressing to independence. The early career sessions and networking opportunities provided practical insights and a real sense of community, while standout talks reinforced the importance of patient-centred care and collaborative research." Annie de Bray

"Attending SfE BES 2026 as an early career researcher was incredibly inspiring – especially the Meet the Editor session, which gave me real insight into academic publishing. The highlight for me was ‘The Endocrine Dilemma’ session, tackling misinformation and its impact on patient decisions. It really broadened my perspective on how we communicate research beyond academia." Haolan Tu

"I’m quite interested in endocrinology, but I’ve never had a placement in it, so it’s a good opportunity to chat to people who are in the profession already and see the current state-of-the-art in the profession. This conference has been so insightful and has given me a good window into endocrinology." Paniz Dogaheh

"SfE BES 2026 was a fantastic experience – it left me feeling genuinely inspired, more confident in my direction, and far more connected to the endocrine community. The conference really highlighted how early-career endocrinologists can contribute to innovation. Despite how daunting it can be to initially engage, everyone is so welcoming and open to sharing ideas, discussing cases and providing advice. Having these captivating conversations helps me to improve the care we provide at our local hospital." Cosmina Schiteanu

"SfE BES 2026 was a truly thought provoking and inspiring experience, with sessions like ‘The Endocrine Dilemma’ capturing the real challenges we face in clinical practice. The plenary talks and neuroendocrinology sessions have already influenced my future research ideas, and despite the challenges facing early-career clinicians, the strong sense of collaboration and networking left me motivated and optimistic for the future." Amy Coulden