In 2026, the historic Crewe Hall in Cheshire will provide the setting for the new-style conference. The 17th Century landmark combines its rich heritage with state-of-the-art conference facilities, offering the perfect venue for business networking and an engaging speaker programme.
Delegates will arrive at Crewe Hall on Monday, 26th January, for conference registration and a warm welcome. The afternoon programme will feature the AHDA AGM alongside dedicated time for valuable business networking. While the new-style AHDA Conference does not include a traditional exhibition hall, companies have the opportunity to secure a Promotional Company Display, located around the main speaker room and breakout areas.
Designed with networking at its heart, this option allows businesses to showcase their brand with a tabletop display and pull-up banners, providing a strong presence throughout the event. These displays will serve as a backdrop to key networking moments, including refreshment breaks and lunch, where company representatives can connect directly with delegates. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday 26th January
• 14:00 Welcome and registration
• 14:30 Networking around company promotional displays
• 15:00 AHDA AGM, all AHDA members welcome
• 15:30 – 18:00 Networking around Promotional Company Displays
• 18:30 Complimentary pre-dinner drinks
• 19:30 AHDA Conference Dinner in the oak panelled Long Gallery with industry speaker
Tuesday 27th January
• 08:30 Registration and coffee
• 10:00 Abbie Seager, CEO, Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD)
• 10:30 Jonathan Statham, Chairman, Animal Health & Welfare Board England (AHWBE)
• 11:00 Coffee break – Networking around Promotional Company Displays
• 11:30 Anthony King, Cloudpush Cyber crime
• 12:00 Arthur Redpath, Stonehaven Consulting
• 12:30 - 13:30 Working lunch on the hoof with networking
• 13:30 Anna Judson, British Veterinary Association (BVA) TBC
• 14:00 Boehringer Ingelheim Speaker TBC
• 14:30 Sebastian Graff-Baker, Andersons Consulting
• 15:00 Tea break
• 15:00 - 17:00 Informal time around Promotional Company Display areas for linking up
• 17:00 End of Conference
