Announcing the SeerPharmaUK symposium 2026 - Confidence in Compliance

SeerPharmaUK is delighted to announce the sixth annual symposium taking place on 13 October 2026.

The theme is "Shaping Tomorrow’s Pharmaceutical Industry Through Innovation and Technology”

This year’s symposium will bring together industry leaders and subject matter experts to explore the latest developments, emerging technologies and best practices that are shaping the future of pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution.

As in previous years, we have secured an exceptional line up of speakers, including specialists in:

§ Artificial Intelligence (AI)

§ Supply chain resilience

§ Global distribution

§ Regulatory Compliance

§ And more

Many of our speakers work directly within the pharmaceutical wholesale sector and will share real world experiences, practical solutions to common industry challenges and proven approaches to achieving and maintaining compliance.

What to expect

The Confidence in Compliance Symposium is a hybrid, full-day event, allowing delegates to attend either in person in Birmingham or remotely via our dedicated streaming platform.

The programme includes:

§ Presentations from Responsible Persons (RPs), pharmaceutical leaders and industry experts

§ Live Q&A sessions with speakers

§ Interactive quizzes with prizes

§ An electronic certificate of attendance with CPD points

As you have come to expect from SeerPharma UK, the symposium promises to be an informative, interactive and enjoyable day of learning and networking.

Prefer the 'remote'' event? Follow this link SeerPharmaUK Hybrid Symposium - Confidence in Compliance — SeerPharma UK

Outline agenda

Speaker programme to be announced.

Who should attend?

This symposium is designed for professionals working across the pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution sector including:

§ Responsible Persons (RPs)

§ Qualified Persons (QPs)

§ Quality Assurance Professionals

§ Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) Licence Holders

§ Operations Managers

§ Warehouse/Logistics Personnel

§ Anyone involved in pharmaceutical distribution and GDP/GMP compliance

What you will learn

By attending, you will gain:

§ Practical ideas to strengthen compliance within your organisation

§ A broader understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain

§ Insight into emerging industry challenges and future regulatory developments

§ New approaches to improving and demonstrating GDP/GMP compliance

§ Strategies for maximising the value of your existing quality systems

§ A greater understanding of the challenges associated with transporting medicines through global supply chains

Beyond technical knowledge, we remain committed to supporting your professional development. Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced professional, the Confidence in Compliance Symposium is designed to provide valuable insights, practical learning and opportunities to build a strong foundation for continued career success.

Q&As

Submit questions to the speakers and get answers that will help you achieve compliance

You will be sent details of the interactive app with your registration details.

GDP Quiz

Back by popular demand! The quiz, with a prize for the winners. It will be the same quiz for remote and face-to-face attendees. Quiz entries will be via the same smartphone app as the one you will use to raise questions. Details to be sent with your registration.

Hotel Details

§ Edgbaston Park Hotel

53 Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham B15 2RS

Tel :+44 121 414 8888

§ Details for how to register on arrival at the hotel will be sent to you at least ONE week before the Symposium

§ Lunch provided (please notify SeerPharmaUK before the event of any allergies)

§ Public transport:

As you exit University station, turn left towards the University of Birmingham’s campus. Continue to follow the road (Westgate) down the hill without crossing over; you will walk past some car parks, which are now boarded up.

At the end of this road, turn left onto Ring Road North and walk up the hill, passing behind the Main Library and Teaching and Learning building.

At the top of the road, turn right onto Pritchatts Road and cross at the pedestrian crossing. Continue walking on Pritchatts Road until you see the entrance of the multi-storey North East Car Park. Turn left here and walk past the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH). Edgbaston Park Hotel will be on your left.

§ Hotel parking is available

The Small Print

Prices are displayed without VAT. VAT will be added at the point of registering for a symposium ticket.

Non-UK? For an offline booking and VAT-free invoice contact Debra: Debra.Stanfield@seerpharma.co.uk

Cancellation policy:

If you cancel 14 days or more prior to the symposium – 90% refund (10% covers admin fees).

If you cancel 5 – 13 days before the symposium – 50% refund.

Cancel less than 5 days before the symposium – no refund unless we can resell your place, in which case you will receive a maximum of 50% refund.

SeerPharmaUK Hybrid Symposium - Confidence in Compliance (Attending in person, Birmingham)