‘Celebrating excellence in addiction science’

The SSA’s Annual Conference is the UK’s foremost gathering of addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and experts by experience.

Details of the event

Dates: Thursday 6 November and Friday 7 November

Location: Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA

Price: Early-bird tickets for the two-day event are £240 for members and £325 for non-members.

Browse confirmed speakers and sessions

The conference programme is currently being finalised. In the meantime, read about some of the confirmed speakers and sessions, including Professor Trevor Robbins, who will deliver the 2025 Society Lecture.

Buy an early-bird ticket

If you would like to reserve your place at the 2025 event, buy an early-bird ticket by 13 September and get a discount of up to £100. It’s an event not to be missed; more than 200 people from across the sector attended last year.