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The Presidential Meeting is complimentary to attend, but please note you need to register in advance

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.

Richard Graham 250X250 (1) Richard Graham
Dave Cottam 250X250 Dave Cottam

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.

Getting there by underground

Getting to Institute of Physics from King's Cross station:

  • Exit the station toward Euston Road
  • From the front of the station while looking at Euston Road, turn left in the direction of Pentonville Road
  • Cross the road by McDonald's (York Way) and continue down Pentonville Road
  • Take the first street on the left - this is Caledonian Road
  • Continue down Caledonian Road. Institute of Physics is located at the junction with Balfe Street.


Getting there by bus

There are many buses serving the King’s Cross area, but the 10, 17, 59, 91, 259 and 390 all stop across the road from our building.


Getting there by car

There are parking meters in the surrounding streets but it’s not always easy to find a space.

Judd Street Car Park is approximately 15 minutes' walk from us.