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THE DDN CONFERENCE IS BACK FOR 2025!
DATE: Thursday 10th July 2025
VENUE: The National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
'My favourite conference' – @judithyates1
'Inspiring and thought-provoking discussions – new ideas aplenty to bring away, collaborate, and turn into positive change' – @lukeoneil84
Programme
We are delighted to unveil our 2025 conference programme.
With discussions on multiple disadvantage, individual placement and support, LEROs, the ketamine challenge, and much more, our packed programme promises an excellent day.
Click here to view the conference programme and speaker information.
NEW for 2025! We’re excited to announce some lunchtime activities to keep you entertained. Don’t miss the B3 / BSAFE Recovery Arts & Crafts Workshop as well as music from record label Not Saints!
'As always, great conversations and inspirational speakers' – @ViaOrg_
Delegate places
Activism, debate, networking, inspiration, campaigning, practical advice and support… you’ll find it all at the annual DDN Conference. Your voice matters: come to Birmingham to engage in the biggest conversation about better, fairer treatment for all. You’ll be inspired, informed – and have an enjoyable day among friends, partners and new contacts.
Ticket prices from £99. Follow the link below to purchase tickets.
If you are looking to send a group of delegates, please contact ian@cjwellings.com for details.
'The event had lots of great speakers and offered an excellent opportunity to network' – @VoicesActionCh1
Exhibition and sponsorship
Would you like to exhibit at this year’s DDN Conference?
With over 500 delegates and in excess of 30 exhibitors, the DDN Conference is the event to connect with everyone in the sector, showcase your products and shine a spotlight on your services!
Space is very limited so contact ian@cjwellings.com today for more information.
Already booked to exhibit?
Find out everything you need to know for the day, including timings, venue details, accommodation and set up; information for stand deliveries; delegate names; and invoicing here.
'Good motivation for peer support and lived experience… some awesome speakers' – @HarmReductionUK
Accommodation
The DDN team will be staying at The Arden Hotel, which is five minutes from the venue and close to the train station and airport. The conference room rate is £120 which can be booked by calling (0)1675 443221 and quoting reference GA003143.There are other hotels nearby including Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel, which is just off the M6 and less than 20 minutes from the venue. Rooms start at £80 including breakfast.
'A humbling and inspiring day' – @CGLinWF
DDN Conference 2024: catch-up
Missed the 2024 conference? Attended but want a refresher?
Read full conference coverage in the September 2024 issue of DDN!
'Mint turn out as always' – @GBMC73
EMAIL ALERTS
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DATE
The DDN Conference takes place on Thursday 10th July 2025.
VENUE
The National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. For information on how to find the venue and parking, click here.
TIME
Registration from 9am, conference 10am-3:45pm.
TICKETS
You will be issued with your ticket and delegate bag on arrival. If you are attending as part of a group we do not need all of the names, just the number of delegates.
PROGRAMME
The order of the day, including all session and speaker information, can be found here.
CATERING
Refreshments are provided. There will be a tea and coffee break in the morning and a full cooked lunch (including vegetarian and vegan options) in the afternoon.
EXHIBITION
If you are booked to exhibit, everything you need to know about the running of the day is here.
ADDITIONAL TICKETS
If you have colleagues that want to come and have not booked yet, there is still time! You can book tickets online here.
USEFUL INFO
Wifi is available.
You will receive free entry to the Motorcycle Museum from 3:45pm.
If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact Ian Ralph:
ian@cjwellings.com – 07711 950 300
We look forward to seeing you all at the DDN Conference 2025!
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