‘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. Supported places are also available for a limited number of people who would like to attend, but who would find it difficult due to the cost of the ticket, travel, and accommodation.

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.