Crewe Hall, Cheshire

Event directed towards AHDA Members and allied organisations

New venue: Crewe Hall, Cheshire

14:00 Monday 26th to 17:00 Tuesday 27th January 2026

Business networking and key renowned sector speakers

Evening dinner with Sir Mark Spencer

Post Conference update

AHDA Council took a huge leap of faith moving the AHDA Conference to Crewe Hall in Cheshire. The new venue and the new format of aiming the event at AHDA members and industry leaders was the target and at this early-stage post event, we would say that it was a great success. The outstanding venue as the backdrop together with the calibre of the AHDA member delegates and the outstanding quality of all the speakers was incredible, with all the speakers giving invaluable high-quality presentations that provided information and knowledge to the AHDA members and delegates, with the focus on the future.

With everything being new, we can now take some time to review the whole event, build on the successful parts and adjust the elements that need a review. A delegate survey is being sent, so let’s hear your thoughts.

A few quotes from those who attended:

“I thought it was the best AHDA conference I have ever attended!”

“Thank you for taking the bold, if necessary, move to change the venue and focus of the conference”

“Well done with the event-thought it was a great success”

“It was a great event, and I was delighted by how receptive and welcoming everyone was”

AHDA members can view the Presentations from the 2026 Conference via the AHDA members online portal.

To register for a login, click here.

Monday 26th January 2026

14:00

14:30

15:00

15:30 – 18:00

18:30

19:30

Welcome and registration

Networking around company promotional displays

AHDA AGM, all AHDA members welcome

Networking around company promotional displays

Complimentary pre dinner drinks

AHDA Conference dinner in the oak panelled Long Gallery with industry speaker (menu)

Tuesday 27th January 2026

Attendance qualifies for a provisional award of 14 CPD points, plus up to 4 additional points per hour through self-reflection from networking

08:30  Registration and coffee

10:00  Bryan Lovegrove, Secretary General AHDA – AHDA representing the animal health industry, it’s past, present and most importantly the focus on the future of the POM-VPS sector.

10:30  Jonathan Statham, Chairman, Animal Health and Welfare Board England (AHWBE) – The Importance of Veterinary Medicines in Animal Health & Welfare…and Beyond…

11:00  Coffee break – Networking around promotional company displays

11:30  Anthony King, Cloudpush Cyber Crime – One in three SME’s Hit Every Year — 60% Won’t Survive

12:00  Arthur Redpath, Stonehaven Consulting – Spotlights 2025–2030: breakthrough diagnostics and digital tools, next‑gen therapies, smarter supply chains and what changes after the CMA’s 2025 review

12:30  Working lunch on the hoof with networking

13:30  Gwen Rees, British Veterinary Association (BVA) – Responsible Parasiticide Use in the Vet Profession

14:00  Gustavo Sabatini, Boehringer Ingelheim – From Lab to Livestock: Navigating the Journey of Product Launch

14:30  Sebastian Graff-Baker, Andersons Consulting

15:00  Stephen Dawson, AMTRA – Announcement of National SQP Week

15:15  Tea break and informal time around promotional company displays for linking up and mini meetings

17:00  Conference closes