Second Annual Summit on Innovation in Addiction Medicine

We are pleased to invite you to our second annual Summit on Innovation in Addiction Medicine, taking place on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th December 2026.

Organised by the IDEAS in Addiction Medicine innovation hub, this summit forms the centrepiece of a strategic programme of activities aimed at positioning the University of St Andrews and our local health partners as global leaders in addiction medicine innovation.  This event brings together researchers, clinicians, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and people with lived experience to explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can help address some of the most pressing challenges in addiction medicine.  The Summit will include a mix of panel discussions, talks, networking opportunities, and interactive hands-on activities

Building on the success of last year's event, the summit aims to showcase and accelerate innovative solutions that have the potential to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.  Across two days we will explore three complementary dimensions of innovation:

• The entrepreneurial journey from idea to impact

• Opportunities to inform and improve patient care and service delivery

• Innovation in public health surveillance through wastewater analysis

Click here to book you place for one or both days.