17-18 September 2026 · Bristol

The National Harm Reduction Summit

Two days of talks, connections and honest conversation, hosted by Bristol Drugs Project and The Hepatitis C Trust. M Shed and Bristol Beacon.

Days

Venues

30+

Speakers

The summit

Where does harm reduction go next?

Day 1 - Thursday 17 September

M Shed

Keynotes and plenaries on the state of harm reduction in the UK: drug checking, the changing supply, and forty years of practice.

Day 2 - Friday 18 September

Bristol Beacon

Talks and panels led by people doing the work, closing with a look at what the next decade asks of us.

Alongside the summit

Side events across the week

Transform Drug Policy Foundation

Bristol: Take Drugs Seriously

Wednesday 16th - 6:30pm

A Transform-hosted public event on how Bristol can take a serious, evidence-led approach to drugs.

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Transform Drug Policy Foundation

Currents for Change

Thursday 17th -3pm & 4pm

Transform's Currents for Change takes you on a boat tour exploring the hidden histories of Bristol's legal and illegal drug markets.

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Evening Social

Drop-in Evening Social @ The Watershed

Thursday 17th - 5pm onwards

An opportunity for networking and socialising after the days planned programme. The Watershed has a full bar and does a mixture of small plates and mains. We have reserved some seating for conference attendees. Full menu here - https://www.watershed.co.uk/cafe-bar

Free with your NHRS ticket

Film Screening

Surviving Earth Screening

Thursday 17th - 8:30pm

Join us at the Watershed for a free screening of Thea Gajic's film Surviving Earth that features BDP. Run time 96 minutes. No need to book.

Free with your NHRS ticket

Book your place

Tickets are handled through Eventbrite. Concessionary and peer places are available.

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