Pharma & Life Sciences

DDA Conference

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.

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The essentials

Event details

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

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Medical & Pharma

On stage

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

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

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

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Premier Inn

    90 m from the venue

    68 Station Road, Solihull, B91 3RX

    MapHotel site

  • St John's Hotel

    290 m from the venue

    651 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT

    MapHotel site+44 121 7113000

  • Station Approach Bed and Breakfast

    guest house · 350 m from the venue

    654 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, B91 1LB

    MapHotel site+44 121 2577515

  • Crowne Plaza

    430 m from the venue

    61 Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3QD

    Map

  • Ramada by Wyndham

    440 m from the venue

    The Square, Solihull, B91 3RF

    Map

  • Travelodge

    680 m from the venue

    Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, B91 1QY

    MapHotel site

  • Ravenhusrt Guest House

    guest house · 720 m from the venue

    56 Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2AW

    Map

  • Acers

    guest house · 1.3 km from the venue

    99 Buryfield Road, Solihull, B91 2DQ

    Map

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