Great North Ph*rm*cy Research Collaborative Conference 2026

The theme for our annual conference is: Digital, Innovation and Technology – From Concept to Practice

We will showcase Foundation Pharmacist projects and work undertaken by Ph*rm*cy professionals from hospital, community and primary care, as well as examples of research undertaken at our local academic institutions. Crucially, this event will be an opportunity to meet peers and leaders from across the profession, to share, learn, support and be supported.

We are delighted to announce the following speakers:

• Sir James Mackey, Chief Executive, NHS England
• Dr Keith Wilson, Parkinson's Activist
• Professor Amira Guirguis, RPS Chief Scientist, Royal College of Ph*rm*cy
• Angela Burgin, Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for Digital Medicines, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Professor Nick Reynolds, Project Lead, AI-MULTIPLY, Professor of Dermatology and Director of Diagnostics, Newcastle University, Practicing Clinician, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Lynsey Cleland, Chief Standards Officer, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

The full agenda can be viewed here:

By working together as one Ph*rm*cy team across multiple organisations and sectors we have a unique opportunity to improve the quality of care, reduce the risk of harm from medicines and increase efficiencies.

We are delighted to announce headline sponsor: Cleo Systems

The conference is also supported by: Abbott Laboratories Ltd, Abbvie Ltd, Accord Healthcare, Aspire Pharma, Cleo Systems, Dermal Laboratories Ltd, FutureMeds Clinical Research Teesside & Newcastle UK, GSK North East, Health Innovation NENC, Menarini, NIHR Newcastle Patient Safety Research Collaboration, Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, Orion Pharma, Pharmacosmos UK Ltd, Royal College of Ph*rm*cy, Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals Limited

This event has been supported by the companies listed above. The companies listed have in no way influenced the agenda or meeting arrangements.

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities

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We are collecting for the Newcastle Foodbank and we are asking delegates to kindly donate the following items: Sanitary towels of all absorbencies (not tampons), Roll on deodorants, 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioners, Shower gel, Intimate wipes

Venue

Hilton Hotel Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead. NE8 2AR

Arriving at the venue

Please make your way to the Gateshead Suite on the ground floor.

For further information about the conference or to discuss accessibility concerns please contact [email protected]

Travelling to the venue

The hotel is located overlooking the Tyne Bridge and is less than a mile from Gateshead metro station and eight minutes from the A1 motorway. It is approximately a fifteen-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station

Event parking

There is parking onsite.

Please visit the link below for all parking options

https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/newcastle_upon_tyne/?arriving=202205141630&leaving=202205141830

Cycling

There isn’t a dedicated cycle rack at the venue. Bikes can be secured to the railings in the underground car park. This is at your own risk. Changing facilities are available at the venue, please go to reception on arrival.

Rail and Metro

The Hotel is less than a mile from Gateshead metro station and approximately a fifteen-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station

Accommodation

For hotel suggestions please visit: https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/accommodation