2025 Annual Conference

12-13 November 2025

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Booking is now open for the 2025 Annual Conference taking place 12-13 November at the Telford International Centre

Abstract submissions for the poster display are now open – see information below and apply by Friday 6th June.

The Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity to engage with a high-quality programme backed by robust evidence, featuring expert speakers who are leaders in the fields of infant feeding and early relationship building.

Tickets include access to the full programme, a range of exhibitors, poster display, lunch and refreshments, and support from the Baby Friendly team.

Further details will be published on our website and via our news mailings in due course, but we are aware many of you will be keen to book.

Prices

We look forward to getting together in-person for two full days of speakers, talks, posters and exhibition. Pricing for this year’s event includes:

Both days:

Early bird discounted rate: £250 (for individuals booked before midnight on 31^st July 2025)
Group discounted rate: £250 (available for groups of 5 or more until booking closes)
Standard rate: £290 (applies 1^st August 2025 until booking closes)

Please note a both-day ticket applies only to one delegate attending each day of the conference and cannot be split between two people.

Single day:

Standard rate: £190 (applies until 31^st October)

Booking closes at 5pm on 31^st October. After this deadline, if tickets are still available, a late registration fee will apply. Please note booking may close early if our capacity limit at the venue is reached.

Booking and payment

For an individual booking / group of less than five individuals

To pay via invoice, complete the booking form on this page and return to [email protected] with a Purchase Order
To pay by card, follow the Eventbrite link

For group bookings of five or more, download the Group Booking Spreadsheet

To pay via invoice, complete the Group Booking Spreadsheet and return to [email protected] with a Purchase Order
To pay by card, follow the Eventbrite link

Please note we are unable to confirm bookings or issues invoices without a copy of the Purchase Order.

If an invoice is required by 31^st March, please email [email protected] to request this. Your completed documentation will be required at least a week in advance.

Speakers

We are delighted to share our growing line-up of speakers for this year’s conference. Further speakers will be announced via our website and news mailings.

Dr James Kinross, Imperial College London – The microbiome in relation to infant and maternal health and links to breastfeeding
Dr Britta Stordal, Associate Professor in Cancer Research, Middlesex University London – Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer: A call for action in high-income countries with low rates of breastfeeding
Karen Read, UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative – 10 Years of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly neonatal standards
Annie Aloysius, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – What supports mothers of very preterm babies to start and continue breastmilk feeding in neonatal units: The differences between units with high and low breastfeeding rates
Natasha Powell and Jo Nicholas, Department of Health and Social Care – An update on the Infant Feeding Survey

Please note this is an in-person only event and it won’t be possible to attend virtually.

Abstract submissions for poster display now open

Apply now to present a poster showcasing your project, research or initiative relating to infant feeding and relationship building at this year’s conference. Selected posters will be displayed in print at the event and electronically on the Baby Friendly website after the conference.

To apply, download the form on this page and submit your abstract for consideration (maximum 200 words) by Friday 6th June.

Exhibition

If you would like a copy of our exhibitor booking information, or you have queries about exhibiting at this year’s conference, please email [email protected]

Find out more

Our conferences bring health professionals together to network and hear innovative and challenging presentations on infant feeding and relationship building. To learn more, access a selection of speaker blogs and talks from prior years.