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    Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry Annual Conference 2026: Hype, Hope and Hard Evidence

    30Apr

    Day 1

    01May

    Day 2

    Location In-person (RCPsych, London) / Live-stream
    CPD Up to 6 cpd hours per day, subject to peer group approval
    Non-Member Whole Conference£370
    Non-Member 1 Day£195
    Consultant (Member) Whole Conference£335
    Consultant (Member) 1 Day£185
    Resident in Higher Training (Member) Whole Conference£270
    Resident in Higher Training (Member) 1 Day£145
    SAS Doctor (Member) Whole Conference£270
    SAS Doctor (Member) 1 Day£145
    Resident in Core Training (Member) Whole Conference£155
    Resident in Core Training (Member) 1 Day£95
    Subsidised/Retired (Member) Whole Conference£155
    Subsidised/Retired (Member) 1 Day£95
    Medical Student/Foundation Doctor (Associate) Whole Conference£145
    Allied Health Professional Whole Conference£145
    Medical Student/Foundation Doctor (Associate) 1 Day£85
    Allied Health Professional 1 Day£85
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    Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry Annual Conference 2026: Hype, Hope and Hard Evidence

    Event Information

    We are excited to welcome you to this year's RCPsych Faculty of Addictions Conference – The Future of Addiction Psychiatry: Hype, Hope and Hard Evidence. We will reflect on the current landscape of addiction services; the progress made in recent years and a focus on what the future of care might look like. We are delighted to welcome speakers such as Dame Carol Black, Professor David Nutt and a presidential address from Dr Lade Smith.

    Delegates will have the opportunity to enhance clinical skills through experiential workshops, be updated on the latest research, innovation and national guidelines as well connect with peers and experts. We look forward to seeing you there.

    View the programme (PDF) for the conference.

    This conference will take place in-person and online. You can select your preferred attendance type when booking. The cost of an in-person and online ticket are the same.

    Venue and location

    The event will be hosted at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London.

    21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB

    Take a 3D virtual tour of the Royal College of Psychiatrists building

    Find out more about visiting us here.

    Online platform

    This event will be livestreamed online via EventsAir.

    Attendees will need access to a PC/laptop and a reliable network connection in order to participate. We recommend the use of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as compatible browsers.

    Joining the event

    Participants will receive a link to join the conference in their joining instructions. You will have one unique link to access the whole conference.

    Joining instructions will be sent out the day before the conference, to all registered delegates.

    On-demand access

    All registered delegates will receive access to the conference recordings until Friday 24 July 2026.

    You do not need to attend live to receive on-demand access, however you must be registered before the event takes place.

    FAQs

    Please visit our FAQ webpage for further information.

    Please read our event terms and conditions before making your booking.

    For further information, please contact:

    Email: stephen.crago@rcpsych.ac.uk

    Contact number: 020 8618 4187

    Event Location

    Location: In-person (RCPsych, London) / Live-stream