‘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.

Read our guide to attending the Annual Conference

Learn more about the benefits of booking early, the different rates for members and non-members, and the support available for students and people from third-sector organisations.

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.