NAMDET conference 2026 theme is ‘Back to Basics.. Education Education Education’ Colleagues from NAMDET North East are hosting the event this year and already mapped out the itinerary, exhibitors and gala dinner/awards night.
11th November; gala dinner/awards night (Tickets £44)
12th November; Main conference (Tickets £65)
To book your place using a direct PO; Purchase Order then email; john.byrne@namdet.org
To reserve an exhibition table space at conference then email; jordan.lee@namdet.org
Queries about abstracts, posters and award entries then email; richard.stubbs@wales.nhs.uk
Conference Poster
Feel free to download and print out the NAMDET 2026 conference poster. This has all the info you need to book your place, reserve an exhibitor spot and you can share the info. with colleagues.
Speaker list and itinerary (Subject to Change)
Colleagues from NAMDET North East have pulled together an exciting and varied speaker list for conference 2026. Although subject to change the latest itinerary is available to download and share.
NAMDET abstract and poster competition (deadline extended to 9th October 2026)
Each year NAMDET offers two winning prizes (£250 each) for the best abstracts submitted focussing on the theme for conference. The two best abstracts will be selected and authors invited to present their work as part of the main itinerary for conference 2026.
Abstracts competition is open to all members, NHS, private care providers, industry and academia. In addition, all submitted abstracts will also be considered for invitation to share as part of a ‘digital poster presentation’, and entered to win the best poster award on the day.
NAMDET Awards Nomination 2026; Gala Dinner 11th November
This year NAMDET will be hosting an awards celebration as part of the gala and networking dinner. There are three categories; 1. Trainer of the year, 2. Best innovation/development, 3. Outstanding contribution. Nomination forms are available and winners will be announced at the gala dinner. Closing date is same as abstracts and poster competition; 9th October 2026. Please remember to book your gala dinner tickets (see above)
Coming to Newcastle
Newcastle is a vibrant city in Northeast England renowned for its, friendly “Geordie” locals, iconic Quayside, and rich industrial history.
Key highlights include the stunning Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Castle, world-class dining, and top-tier nightlife, all within a compact city center that offers a mix of modern culture and historic Newcastle is accessible via high-speed train (LNER, TransPennine Express) to Newcastle Central Station, major coach services (National Express, Megabus), driving via the A1(M), or flying into Newcastle International Airport. The city is well-connected for travel from London, Wales, Scotland, and across the UK
Conference Venue; The Catalyst, Newcastle
NAMDET North East regional team are hard at work planning our annual showcase event taking place in Newcastle, November 12th. The Catalyst has an ecosystem of innovative individuals from the UK’s National Innovation Centre for the Ageing and the National Innovation Centre for Data, both hosted and funded by Newcastle University in partnership with UK Government. Just a seven-minute walk from St James Metro station in the centre of Newcastle, The Catalyst is the perfect place for NAMDET 2026
Networking Dinner; November 11th, The County Hotel, Newcastle
County Hotel is located directly opposite the main Central Train Station with excellent meeting room facilities to accommodate smaller meetings and larger rooms to host conferences. We will be hosting our Networking and celebration dinner for up to 80 guests on the evening of November 11th.
We will be using EVENTBRITE and also direct purchase orders; please see the eventbrite link above for more details
