Psychiatry

Society for the Study of Addiction

SSA · 1 conference on MedicMess

Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2026

12–13 Nov 2026 · Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA, United Kingdom Hotels nearby

Two-day SSA Annual Conference in Newcastle for addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners and experts by experience, with symposia, workshops, poster sessions and the 2026 Society Lecture.

Free subscriber access

Free with a subscription: the programme, speakers and submission guide

Every tracked deadline and practical guidance too. Enter your email to unlock this conference and every other guide.

Hotels near the venue

Map of hotels near Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA, United Kingdom

What it costs.

Category	Price
Early bird	£342
Standard (consultant)	£446
Medical student	£127

Similar conferences.

Gaming the Mind

Gaming the Mind Conference 2026

2 Nov 2026 · London · Psychiatry

International · £45–£150

European Psychiatric Association

EPA Regional Meeting: Psychiatry in Action 2026

28–30 Oct 2026 · Naples · Psychiatry

International · Price not published yet

Royal College of Psychiatrists

RCPsych International Congress 2027

14–17 Jun 2027 · Glasgow · Psychiatry

National · Price not published yet

British Bangladeshi Psychiatrists Association

British Bangladeshi Psychiatrists Association Annual Conference 2026

23 Oct 2026 · London · Psychiatry

National · £15–£100

Royal College of Psychiatrists

RCPsych in Wales Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry Conference 2026

29 Oct 2026 · Wrexham · Psychiatry

National · 5 CPD credits · £40–£50

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Interdisciplinary Conference on Careers and Clinical Practice in Liaison Psychiatry 2026

30 Oct 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

National · ≈ 6 CPD credits · £42–£119

British Pakistani Psychiatrists Association

BPPA Annual Conference & Dinner Gala 2026

7 Nov 2026 · Leicester · Psychiatry

National · 6 CPD credits · £130–£150

UK Adult ADHD Network

UKAAN Conference 2026

9–11 Nov 2026 · London · Psychiatry

National · £395

Hospital to Community: Early Prevention for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

10 Nov 2026 · Glasgow · Psychiatry

£65–£85

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Winter Conference 2026

12–13 Nov 2026 · Naas · Psychiatry

International · ≈ 12 CPD credits · Price not published yet

Royal College of Psychiatrists

RCPsych Faculty of Eating Disorders Annual Conference 2026: Working Together to Improve Care for Eating Disorder Patients

19–20 Nov 2026 · Liverpool · Psychiatry

National · £155–£495

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Connected Care: Old Age Liaison Psychiatry Across the System 2026

11 Dec 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

National · ≈ 6 CPD credits · £42–£90

Exams in Psychiatry.

Royal College of Psychiatrists

19–27 Jan 2027 · Psychiatry

Booking closes 6 Nov · Price not published yet

Royal College of Psychiatrists

MRCPsych Paper B

16 Feb 2027 · Psychiatry

Booking closes 11 Dec · Price not published yet

Royal College of Psychiatrists

MRCPsych Paper A

7 Apr 2027 · Psychiatry

Booking closes 15 Jan 2027 · Price not published yet

Study days & Courses in Psychiatry.

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Applying CBT in the Context of Long Term Illness: Assessment, Formulation, and Treatment Techniques

28 Oct 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

£70–£90 · 6 CPD credits

Infomed Online

Drugs for medical conditions in Psychiatry

4 Nov 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

£225 · 6 CPD credits

Infomed Online

Neurology Update for the Psychiatrist

5 Nov 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

£225 · 6 CPD credits

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Treating Infidelity and Interpersonal Betrayal: Two Day workshop

11–12 Nov 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

2 days · £110–£150 · 12 CPD credits

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

CBT to support Adults with ADHD

13 Nov 2026 · Stirling · Psychiatry

£85–£105 · 6 CPD credits

Royal Society of Medicine

Neurodevelopmental disorders: The female experience

19 Nov 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

Free–£66

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Misophonia from a CBT perspective

20 Nov 2026 · Manchester · Psychiatry

£75–£95 · 6 CPD credits

Perinatal Mental Health

20 Nov 2026 · Dublin · Psychiatry

€80–€100 · 6 CPD credits

British Association for Psychopharmacology

Day A: Schizophrenia / Substance Use Disorders

25 Nov 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

£200

British Association for Psychopharmacology

Day B: Bipolar / Perinatal / ADHD

26 Nov 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

£200

British Association for Psychopharmacology

Day C: Depression / Anxiety / Sleep

27 Nov 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

£200

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

CBT for anorexia nervosa (CBT-AN-20): Core competences and meta-competences

1 Dec 2026 · Online · Psychiatry

£70–£90 · 6 CPD credits

Frequently asked

When is Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2026?: Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2026 takes place 12–13 Nov 2026 in Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA.
Where is Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2026 held?: Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2026 is held at Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA, United Kingdom.
Who is Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2026 for?: Addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners and experts by experience; relevant to doctors working in addiction psychiatry, public health, substance-use services and related research.
When does registration close for Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2026?: Registration closes on 2 Nov 2026.
How much does Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2026 cost?: Early bird: £342 · Standard (consultant): £446 · Medical student: £127.

Reviewed by

Dr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 15 Oct 2026

National · £127–£446

CPD not stated

Attending counts as external CPD. Most college schemes ask for 50 credits a year and 250 over the five-year revalidation cycle.

Free programme and speakers ↓

Checked against SSA’s pages · updated 15 Oct 2026