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Society for the Study of Addiction

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Annual Conference 2026

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

The Society for the Study of Addiction's two-day, in-person Annual Conference brings addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners and experts by experience to Newcastle. Parallel research sessions, symposia and workshops sit alongside a poster programme, the Society Lecture, an alcohol-free reception and an evening buffet.

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What it costs.

Category	Price
Early bird	£342
Standard (consultant)	£446
Member	£353
Medical student	£154

Why go

Hear research and policy perspectives spanning tobacco, gambling, drug-related harms, chemsex, digital treatment, cannabis and mental health, with poster prizes and the Society Lecture.

Who it’s for

Addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners and experts by experience; relevant to doctors working in addiction psychiatry, public health, substance-use services and related research.

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Frequently asked

When is Annual Conference 2026?: Annual Conference 2026 takes place 12–13 Nov 2026 in Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA.
Where is Annual Conference 2026 held?: Annual Conference 2026 is held at Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA, United Kingdom.
Who is 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.
Is Annual Conference 2026 fully booked?: Yes: the organiser lists it as fully booked.
When does registration close for Annual Conference 2026?: Registration closes on 2 Nov 2026.
How much does Annual Conference 2026 cost?: Early bird: £342 · Standard (consultant): £446 · Member: £353 · Medical student: £154.

Reviewed by

Dr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 9 Nov 2026

National · £154–£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.

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