Past Events & Meetings

HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

The HDA’s 2025 Annual Conference was held at the 116 Pall Mall in London on 22nd January and featured a programme of high-profile speakers:

  • Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety
  • Simon Tottman, Vice President & Chris Pillsbury, Senior Director, Market Intelligence UK (IQVIA)
  • Sam Patel, CEO (Day Lewis)
  • Mark Samuels, CEO (Medicines UK)
  • James Davies, Director of Research and Insight (Community Pharmacy England)
  • Jeremy Meader, Chief Wholesale Officer (Bestway Healthcare)
  • Rob Darracott, Director of Policy and External Affairs (Communications International Group)
  • Peter Brown, Expert GDP Inspector (MHRA)
  • Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor (The Sunday Times)
  • Craig Spurdle, IT Director (Phoenix)
  • Connor Lattimer, Cyber Resilience Expert (Baringa)
  • Simon H, Lead Consultant for Construction, Manufacturing and Pharma (National Cyber Security Centre)
  • John Preston, Regulatory and Development Director, Healthcare Distribution Association (HDA)
  • Jeremy Main, Independent Chair, Healthcare Distribution Association (HDA)
  • Martin Sawer, Executive Director, Healthcare Distribution Association (HDA)

The 2026 digital newsletter can be accessed here.

HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

Chris Pilsbury & Simon Tottman

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HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

Sam Patel

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HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

Mark Samuels

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HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

James Davies

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HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

Jeremy Meader

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HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

Craig Spurdle

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HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

Connor Lattimer

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HDA Annual Conference – 22nd January 2026

Simon H

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From Factory to Pharmacy

As part of our mission to build awareness, understanding and appreciation of the vital importance of the healthcare distribution sector, we developed an infographic explaining the availability of medicines. It identifies the factors that can impact drug supply, as well as the measures that HDA members undertake day in, day out to help mitigate the risks of patients not receiving their medicines.

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