EXCITING NEW CONFERENCE FORMAT
Conference information
AHDA is pleased to announce that the next AHDA Conference will once again be held at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel at the NEC.
The Exhibition hall will be packed with 50 Exhibitor stands, featuring some of the leading animal health companies along with the VMD, AMTRA, COWS and SCOPS.
As soon as the programme is finalised, we will confirm the title of each session, the name of the speaker and the number of CPD points available. We anticipate that there will be around 45 points available to SQPs over the two days.
Two day programme as at October 2024 – Subject to change and more details to follow.
Monday 27th January
10.00 – 10.30 Conference and Exhibition Opens
Tea and Coffee available
Main Speaker Room
10.30 – 11.00 Arthur Redpath, Stonehaven Consulting – “The latest developments within the global animal health industry”
11.00 – 11.30 Professor Jude L Capper, Harper Adams University – “Sustainable Beef and Sheep Production”
11.30 – 12.00 Dave Batley, Principal Research Scientist, The Moredun Institute
12.00 – 12.30 Sebastian Graff-Baker, Partner, Andersons Consulting
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch & Exhibition Networking
Tea and Coffee available
Main Speaker Room
14.00 – 14.20 Phil Stocker Chief Executive National Sheep Association
14.20 – 14.40 Beef speaker TBC
14.40 – 15.00 Claire Williams, Executive Director, British Equestrian Trade Association
15.00 – 16.00 Exhibition networking
16.00 – 17.00 Happy Hour Drinks Reception
17.30 Exhibition Hall closes for the evening
18.45 – 19.45 Extended Complimentary AHDA Champagne reception with canapes in the Kings Suite, for two day delegates.
19.45 Anniversary Gala Dinner – Kings Suite, incorporating: Three course dinner with complimentary wine. The Chris Hamilton memorial award, Grand Prize Draw in aid of Cancer Research UK and live music. Short ADHA presentations to celebrate AHDA’s 40th Anniversary including Mr Peter Slack, hilariously witty Derbyshire Dairy Farmer.
Tuesday 28th January
Farm Animal Presentations
09.00 – 09.30 The art of persuasion, communication skills. Valid for Compulsory Anthelmintic CPD (Speaker TCB)
09.30 – 10.00 Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (Speaker TBC)
10.00 – 10.30 Evidence based prescribing Valid for Compulsory Anthelmintic CPD (Speaker TBC)
Companion Animal and Equine Presentations
09.00 – 09.30 Tamzin Furtado, PhD BA (Hons), Lecturer in Human Behaviour Change for Animal Welfare
09.30 – 10.00 Professor Jacqui Matthews Recognised Specialist (Parasitology), Director of Veterinary Science, Austin Davis Biologics Ltd – “Saliva testing for horse tapeworm”
10.00 – 10.30 Royal Canin, Pet Nutrition. (Speaker TBC)
Exhibition Hall presentations and networking for all
10.30 – 12.15 Self-reflection CPD **
The middle part of the second day has been completely restructured, with a focus on the Exhibition Hall, where we are introducing self-reflection CPD, of which there are a total of 12 CPD points to claim. (TBC)
These sessions are designed for delegates to spend in the Exhibition Hall. Here, they will have time to discuss, network and interact with exhibitors, explore their stands and attend exhibitor presentations throughout the day, gaining direct information and asking pertinent questions.
We have asked exhibitors to plan short presentations from their stand that are optional but give delegates an opportunity to hear the latest information from different companies and ask any questions that they might have. There will be a programme produced to detail the exhibitor stands that are doing presentations and the times that these will be taking place. During the day as an added assurance of attendance in the exhibition hall delegates will be monitored by having their name badges scanned from time to time.
12.15 – 13.15 Lunch & Exhibition Networking
13.15 – 15.15 Self-reflection CPD (as detailed above) **
How Self – Reflection CPD works
SQPs may claim up to 30% (or 50% for veterinary nurses) of their overall target from CPD which is not AMTRA-accredited, but which supports the AMTRA RAMA role. Such CPD is subject to self-reflection and must be claimed via the AMTRA website.
Such CPD must be recorded within 3 months of it taking place. and accompanied by appropriate “reflection” – usually a short summary with you describing what you learned, how you might change your prescribing or advice as a result, what further CPD/learning might be appropriate next, or other reactions to the CPD you wish to describe.
AMTRA CPD points will be awarded at the rate of 4 points per hour of reflective CPD but capped at 30% (50% for veterinary nurses) of your overall personal points target.
In order to apply for the self-reflection CPD points SQPs will need to log onto the AMTRA website and click on the button for CPD self-reflection where you will find a form to complete that asks helpful questions and guidance on the process.
**On Tuesday from 10.30 to 15.15 there will also be a range of more formal presentations from the Knowledge Hub, where delegates can Pick ‘n’ Mix from a variety of presentations across all sectors (more details to follow).
Main Speaker Room
15.15 – 15.30 Stephen Dawson AMTRA CEO – AMTRA Round up
15.30 – 15.45 Lee Grist VMD Head of Inspections and Enforcement Division – VMD Round up
15.45 – 16.00 Bryan Lovegrove AHDA Secretary General – AHDA Round up
Conference Packages
Two Day Tickets
Two day ticket includes conference notes and delegate pack – Full access to speaker programme on both days – Access to extensive Exhibition Hall – Coffee, tea and snacks – Hot buffet lunch both days – Happy hour drinks voucher – Champagne Reception – Gala Dinner- Overnight accommodation on day one – Full Hilton Breakfast on day two– Complimentary multi access parking – Digital recording of CPD points obtained for each registered RAMA (SQP).
One day package
One day tickets includes conference notes and delegate pack – Full access to speaker programme on the day – Access to extensive Exhibition Hall – Coffee, tea and snacks – Hot buffet lunch – Complimentary multi access parking – Digital recording of CPD points obtained. (Discounted rate for AHDA members on Tuesday 28th is £25.00 + VAT)
Exhibition Timings
The AHDA Exhibition starts at 10.00am on day one with speaker sessions followed by workshops. On day two the exhibition hall opens and speaker sessions start at 9.00am.
Parking
All delegates at the AHDA Conference have car parking as part of the conference package, subject to availability. Each delegate will need to register their vehicle, and instructions will be provided after you have booked.
Accommodation
All bookings must be made through AHDA as rooms have been pre booked. The rooms may not be available until late afternoon.
Hotel Facilities
The Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel provides delegates staying overnight, full use of the LivingWell Health Club, which offers a gym, sauna, steam room and indoor pool.
CPD Points – Approx. 45 points over the 2 days
On booking SQPs need to quote their SQP number. We will record which sessions each delegate attends, and AHDA will inform AMTRA of the points each SQP has earned.
Member Rates
Fully paid up members of AHDA qualify for member rates
Discounted rate for AHDA members on Tuesday 28th is £25.00 + VAT)
Conference Package
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