Conference programme
Podiatry 2024 sponsors
Silver sponsor:
Algeos
Algeos is a family-run business with care at its heart. Boasting a patient-centric business model and specialising in lower-limb healthcare supplies, materials, and technology, Algeos works closely with both public and private hospitals, clinics, and industry professionals to provide the sector with the best products and services it needs to bolster patient outcomes and improve lives.
Bronze Sponsor:
Cuxson Gerrard
For 145 years, Cuxson Gerrard has been a leader in research, development and manufacture of products for podiatry and medical use.
They manufacture/supply: Hapla paddings and strappings, Haplawave, Haplabase orthotics, Hapla-gel, Powerstep orthotics, Cryospray 59, Protex Face Masks, Gehwol – foot and leg skincare moisturising preparations.
Social event Friday 29 November
Join us in the Harewood Suite of the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Friday 29 November for an evening of games and music, including a prosecco reception, buffet, bingo, singalong choir and music into the evening.
Featured speakers
We are pleased to announce the first of this year's featured speakers. More speakers will be announced over the next few months.
Prof Steve Peters
Professor Steve Peters is a consultant psychiatrist, bestselling author and CEO of Chimp Management Ltd
Dr Caroline Ellis-Fortey
Caroline will be speaking about the medical team role in mental health - how elite football research relates to podiatric practice.Find out more about Caroline here
Sina Kahen
Sina is a specialist in AI and will be speaking on AI in healthcare: the hype versus the reality.
Find out more about Sina here
Dr Nicky Keay
Plenary speaker, Dr Nicky Keay, will be speaking about the menopause.Find out more about Nicky here
Emma Livingstone
Emma is the Founder and CEO of Up – The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement, which campaigns for better support and services, and to give voice to, the adult Cerebral Palsy community.
Find out more about Emma here
Book your place
Standard rate tickets are available until noon on 22 November.
Hotel accommodation for conference delegates
Book your accommodation via our dedicated online platform, Reservation Highway, by Tuesday 29 October to secure specially negotiated rates at selected hotels
- All rates inclusive of breakfast and VAT
- Individual bookings with cancellation free-of-charge up to seven days prior to arrival
- No payment due until your stay if booking is secured by card guarantee
- Alternatively, proforma invoice option available to arrange prepayment
- Accessible / family rooms available on request
- Group bookings by arrangement.
Speaker profiles
Speaker profiles A - E
Speakers are listed alphabetically by surname.
View the speaker profiles here
Speaker profiles F - N
Speakers are listed alphabetically by surname.
Speaker profiles O - Z
Speakers are listed alphabetically by surname.
Delegate information
Harrogate Convention Centre is well connected by rail, road and air transport and easily accessible from all parts of the UK
Social media ambassadors
We're excited to introduce this year's four social media ambassadors who will bring the conference buzz to life online.
While not everyone could join us in person, Michelle, Ian, Khadija and Kathryn are here to keep you connected. Passionate about podiatry, they'll be sharing insights from our plenary and concurrent sessions across their channels throughout the event.
Stay tuned for their thoughts, ideas, and highlights.
Follow all the action from the conference at #Podiatry2024
Michelle Reynolds
Michelle has a keen interest in dermatology and has undertaken extensive postgraduate studies in this area. Leading her private practice in Stockport, Michelle and her team can regularly be found at CPD events around the country.
X: @mrpodiatrist
Facebook: @mrpodiatrist
Instagram: @mrpodiatrist
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-reynolds-55891411a
Ian Sadler
Ian is passionate about the mechanics of the body and can regularly be found speaking on clinical biomechanics and orthoses to many professions. A former member of the Army, Ian retrained as a podiatrist and runs a successful private podiatric practice in Norfork.
Facebook: @UKBiomechanics
Instagram: @ian_sadler_bx
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ian-sadler-4ba39a1a/
YouTube: @BxClinicUK
Khadija Sheriff
Khadija is a first year undergraduate student at the University of Salford. Her special interests are podiatric sports medicine and surgery.
Instagram: @_ksheriff 853
Kathryn Tyler
With over 20 years' experience in the private sector, Kathryn is an experienced generalist who regularly shares top tips on her social media to help the public navigate their foot health needs.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088008353844
Instagram: @footsmithspodiatry
Trade exhibition
Your conference experience
Gallery
Browse through a selection of photographs from our previous conferences featuring plenary and concurrent sessions, workshops and live demonstrations, exhibition stands and posters displays to get a taste of what conference is like.Browse the gallery
Harrogate Convention Centre
Harrogate Convention Centre is in the centre of North Yorkshire’s most vibrant modern spa town with great places to eat, drink, shop, and relax.
Find out more about Harrogate Convention Centre
Find out more about Harrogate
Accommodation
Harrogate has a large range of hotels, many within walking distance of the Convention Centre.
We have negotiated special rates for delegates at selected hotels.
Download the list of hotels with special rates and booking form, or go to the online booking portal.
Conference enquiries
Podiatry 2024
How to get involved in our next conference
There are many ways to get involved in the annual conference. The Royal College of Podiatry wants to secure the very best speakers in the field and showcase every element that the profession has to offer.
Speakers
Workshops
Do you think that you could lead a workshop at the annual conference?
Whether it's demonstrating a new and emerging product, or leading a practical demonstration session, get in touch with us and let us know your ideas by emailing conferences@rcpod.org.uk.
Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025
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Disclaimer
Filming and photography at Podiatry 2024
Consent
By attending the event, you agree to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. You also give your permission for the event to use your media in their publications, promotional material, and other communications channels.
Use of media
The RCPod may use the media for marketing, publicity, or other purposes. This could include social media, websites, brochures, newspapers, magazines, and more.
Opting out
To opt out:
- Please approach the photographer and videographer and say that you do not wish to be photographed or recorded. This is so that they can identify you.
- Please contact the RCPod to confirm that you want to be exempt from being photographed or filmed, or if you have any concerns. Please email conferences@rcpod.org.uk or speak to a member of the reception desk, where you will be asked to fill out a consent release form. You can also revoke your consent at any time, for example if you were unaware you were being filmed, or if you feel the photos are unflattering.
Product endorsement
The Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) wishes to clarify that it does not endorse any specific products or services featured at its Annual Conference and Exhibition. While every effort is made to ensure a diverse and informative array of offerings, inclusion in the conference does not constitute an endorsement by the RCPod. Attendees are encouraged to exercise their own discretion and judgment when engaging with exhibitors and traders.