The Presidential Meeting is complimentary to attend, but please note you need to register in advance
BDA Presidential Meeting
SOCIAL EVENT
Thursday 1 May 2025 | London
What to expect
The British Dental Association Presidential installation ceremony will see our outgoing President, Richard Graham give his valedictory address. He will then pass the BDA ceremonial jewel to incoming President, Dave Cottam, who will give his presidential speech.
Join us for this celebration of not only the BDA outgoing and incoming presidents, but also all the key people who offer valuable support to the BDA; the Council Chairs, Branch and Group presidents, as well as many other office holders of Branches, Groups, Divisions and Sections, and the central BDA committees for their valuable and supportive contribution to the British Dental Association and dentistry as a whole.
Timings
13:00 Registration and lunch
14:00 Presidential meeting
Outgoing President: Richard Graham
Incoming President: Dave Cottam
14:30 Drinks reception
16:00 Ends
Before the BDA Presidential starts, the Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture is taking place at the at the same venue. As a guest you are more than welcome to attend the Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture as well, but please note you have to book for this event separately. You can book your place here for the Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture or email [email protected] See further below for full information about the Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture.


More information
If you wish to stay overnight during the event please contact MICE Concierge - our appointed hotel booking agency:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01438 9087
Smart formal / decorations welcome
We also have another event taking place earlier that morning at the same venue. Join us for the Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture.
Available for registration shortly.
This meeting is also complimentary to attend, but please note you need to register in advance.
Lilian Lindsay lecture
10:30 Registration, tea and coffee
11:00 Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Lilian Lindsay event ends
BDA Presidential Installation ceremony
12:00 Presidential meeting registration
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Presidential meeting
Outgoing President: Richard Graham
Incoming President: Dave Cottam
13:30 Drinks reception
This event will be held at the
Institute of Physics
37 Caledonian Road
London
N1 9BU
Conveniently located just five minutes’ walk from the excellent transport links of King’s Cross and St Pancras stations.