# DDA Conference

- Dates: 30 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Location: National Conference Centre, Solihull, United Kingdom
- Address: Birmingham B92 0EJ
- Organiser: Dispensing Doctors' Association
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The 2026 DDA Conference is a professional event focused on dispensing practice, providing medico-political information and practical tips for dispensing tasks. It is intended for dispensers, dispensary managers, practice managers, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and GPs. The conference includes breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibition.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.dispensingdoctor.org/conference/)
- [Registration](https://www.eventsforce.net/pcc/3559/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.dispensingdoctor.org/user_uploads/exec_comms/2026/dda_conference_2026_programme_14_07_2026.pdf)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Matthew Isom, chief executive officer, DDA
- Dr Richard West, Chair, DDA
- Dr Hal Maxwell, Scottish Representative, DDA
- Dr Fiona Porter, Welsh Chair, DDA
- Ailsa Colquhoun, Communications Officer, DDA
- Dr Reg Rehal, partner, Peartree Surgery and West Horndon Surgery
- Dr Punit Makwana, The Humbleyard Practice
- Dr Mike Barstow, Vice Chair, DDA
- Dr Raj Kanwar, Board Member, DDA
- Dr Stephanie White, GP partner, The Downland Practice
- Dr Victoria Lea, Care Quality Commission
- Dr Ankit Kant, GP and director, Dispex
- Dr Philip Koopowitz, retired GP and director, Dispex
- Charlotte Goodson, Advisor, Primary Care Commissioning CIC
- Jacinta Edgar, Dispensary Adviser, DDA
- Dr Ben Burgess, Board Member, DDA
- Phil Edwards, Head of Pharmaceutical Services and Principal Pharmacist, NHSBSA
- Mark Gibbon, Business Engagement Lead, NHSBSA

## Sponsors and partners

- A .Menarini Diagnostic
- First Series
- Northumbria Pharma
- Pierre Fabre
- RoboPharma
- Safe Dispenser
- Target Healthcare
- MediP
- Aspire Pharma
- Dispensing Doctor Solutions

## Where to stay

- **Premier Inn**: 90 m from the venue, 68 Station Road, Solihull, B91 3RX
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/west-midlands/solihull/solihull-town-centre.html)
- **St John's Hotel**: 290 m from the venue, 651 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/gb/en/solihull/bhxss/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +44 121 7113000
- **Station Approach Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 350 m from the venue, 654 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, B91 1LB
  - [Hotel website](https://www.solihullbandb.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 121 2577515
- **Crowne Plaza**: 430 m from the venue, 61 Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3QD
- **Ramada by Wyndham**: 440 m from the venue, The Square, Solihull, B91 3RF
- **Travelodge**: 680 m from the venue, Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, B91 1QY
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/649/Solihull-hotel)
- **Ravenhusrt Guest House**: guest house, 720 m from the venue, 56 Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2AW
- **Acers**: guest house, 1.3 km from the venue, 99 Buryfield Road, Solihull, B91 2DQ

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