SCTS Annual Meeting

Registration is now closed

Registration is now closed and the early bird discounted registration rates has now ended.

Group Booking Discount

Book a group of 6 people and pay for 5

Registration fees give access to the SCTS Annual Meeting 2025

Registration fees include access to the full conference (Scientific sessions, lectures, abstract presentations, plenary and lunchbox sessions). Also access to the exhibition hall, access to welcoming reception and catering included. The registration fee does not include any extra social activities. 

Up to 18 CPD points.

*Developing countries include:

These 46 LDCs are distributed among the following regions:

1. Africa (33): Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia

2. Asia (9): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Timor-Leste and Yemen

3. Caribbean (1): Haiti

4. Pacific (3): Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu

SCTS 2025 Refund Policy

Where registration fees and fees for Additional Events are applicable, the following refund policy applies:

· 100% refund for cancellations received on or before the 31st January 2025.

· A 90% refund. A 10% administration fee will be charged for cancellations between 1st February 2025 and 28th February 2025.

· No refunds for cancellations received on or after 1st March 2025.

Registration Opening times:

Saturday 15^th March 4pm – 6pm

Sunday 16^th March 8am – 5pm

Monday  17^th March 7:30am – 5pm

Tuesday 18^th March 8:00am – 3pm

Abstract Submission for 2025 is now closed. 

Completed abstracts will be reviewed and you will be informed by 29th November 2024, whether or not your abstract has been accepted.

Please see below the Guest Speakers presenting at the SCTS Annual Meeting 2025:

Advanced Skills Lab: Sunday 16th March - Terumo Cardiovascular

Come and visit the Mindfulness & Wellbeing area on Platform 5

Pet Therapy

During the lunch break on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th March, we will be visited by Therapet managed by Canine Concern Scotland Trust, for delegates to spend time with 4-6 dogs.

For some years now it has been recognised, more and more, that pets are good for us! Indeed, it has been scientifically proven that the mere action of stroking a dog, or cat, slows down the heartbeat, reduces blood pressure, and makes someone who has already suffered a heart attack much less likely to have another.

http://www.therapet.org.uk/

Joins us - Run or walk 5K with us to explore the vibrant city of Edinburgh!

As part of the SCTS Annual Meeting 2025 in Edinburgh, we would like you to help us raise money for the Heart, Chest & Stroke Scotland charity by running 5K.

Please share your screenshot of your completed 5K run between Friday 14th - 19th March to emma@scts.org for the chance to win a selection of SCTS merchandise.

Routes

• Water of Leith and Arthurs Seat - https://www.eicc.co.uk/ideas-hub/running-routes/#:~:text=Meadows%20%26%20Bruntsfield%20Links%205k,the%20footapth%20along%20Melville%20Terrace.
• Old Town, down to Scottish Parliament and back along Princes Street - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1242105472
• The Meadows which loops back to the EICC conference venue -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1861938677

• 5 Running Routes Around Edinburgh - Rebel PT Fitness Bootcamps

• Best 5K Runs in Edinburgh | Skamper

• 5 Running Routes Around Edinburgh - Rebel PT Fitness Bootcamps

Please take the time to donate what you can on the Just Giving page linked below:

Donate here

The SCTS Annual Dinner 2025

Monday 17th March
The National Museum of Scotland
Tickets £80.00

Tickets are unavailable. First come, first serve.

Tickets can be purchased when registering for the Annual Meeting 2025

Tickets include welcome drink, 3 course meal, wine and entertainment from Whisky Kiss

As the SCTS Annual Meeting 2025 is taking place during Ramadan, we are offering those practicing Ramadan a lunch bag with a sandwich and a bottle of water to be picked up at 5pm in the registration hall on all three days. This is on a first come first serve basis.

Also available are separate male and female prayer rooms in Dressings rooms 1 & 2, Level 1.

Please contact Emma Piotrowski, emma@scts.org for more information.

The lead hotel will be The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh.

We recommend booking your stay as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The SCTS 2025 rates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are only valid for a limited time. Afterward, rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Alternatively, if you would like to contact MICE Concierge Ltd directly, please contact Danielle Reid via email at  danielle.reid@miceconcierge.com who will be happy to help.

 Prize winners from the SCTS Annual Meeting 2024 will be awarded at the SCTS Annual Dinner 2025. 

The SCTS Annual Meeting event will be Ethical MedTech Compliant. Ref: EMT40950

Exhibition and Sponsorship 2025 Fees

To discuss exhibition and sponsorship options please email Paulina Sapinska paulina@scts.org 

Lunchbox Sessions: Sunday 16th March

SCTS AHP & Nurse Funding 2025

The SCTS Annual Meeting 2025 will take place on 16th-18th March at the EICC Edinburgh.
SCTS are pleased to announce that we have secured funding to support AHP & Nurses to attend this conference. Funding can cover travel, accommodation & registration fees related to this event. If you would like to be considered for funding please complete the application form.

Deadline has now closed and successful applicants will be notified by Friday, 14th March

Please note that due to financial constraints we have limited amount of funds available and may not be same amount as previous years. Please contact Emma Piotrowski emma@scts.org or Nisha Bhudia N.Bhudia@rbht.nhs.uk with any questions.

Sunday 16th March 17:00 - 19:00 Welcome reception in exhibition hall 
Sunday 16th March SCTS Pub Quiz 2025 - Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel £15
Monday 17th March SCTS Annual Dinner 2025 £80

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)

Address: The Exchange, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8EE

EICC Venue Website

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Scotland's picturesque capital city, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) stands as a premier global destination for conferences and events.

As a purpose-built facility, the EICC boasts unparalleled amenities and cutting-edge technology, setting the stage for an exceptional event experience. 

25 min drive from Edinburgh Airport  - 10 min drive from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station

How to get there.

                                  Venue Map

SCTS Annual Meeting 2026  -15-17 March 2026 - International Conference Centre Belfast (ICC Belfast)

Sunil Bhudia              SCTS Meeting Secretary 

Carol Tan                     SCTS Deputy Meeting Secretary

Gianluca Lucchese      SCTS Associate Deputy Meeting Secretary

Nisha Bhudia                 SCTS NAHP Lead

Rosalie Magboo            SCTS Associate NAHP Lead

Emma Piotrowski        SCTS Administrator & Conference Organiser  emma@scts.org

Paulina Sapinska Conference Organiser & Business Development Coordinator  paulina@scts.org 

(July 2024 - July 2025)

Tilly Mitchell                Conference Orgnaiser & Business Development Coordinator (Mat Leave)

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The Lewis Chessmen are a collection of 93 chess pieces carved from walrus ivory and whale tooth that were discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. The pieces were found in a stone cist on the beach at Uig by a local man named Malcolm "Sprot" MacLeod. The chessmen are believed to have been made in Norway between 1150 and 1200, when the area was part of Norway. The pieces are considered to be among the most famous chess pieces in the world and are known for their unusual and beautiful carvings.

The Lewis chess pieces are on display in the Kingdom of Scots at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.