This 8–9 October, more than 4,000 primary care leaders will descend on NEC Birmingham for Best Practice 2025 - the UK’s flagship conference for general practice and integrated primary care. With a packed schedule of CPD-accredited sessions, over 200 tech and service exhibitors, and expert speakers from across the NHS, this is where strategy meets innovation for GP surgeries, PCNs and ICSs alike.
Whether you’re a partner, practice manager, PCN clinical director or digital transformation lead, here are 6 reasons not to miss it:
With over 170 conference sessions spread across 10 theatres, the event delivers up to 12 hours of CPD‑accredited training, covering topics from NHS digital strategies and GP contract changes to navigating the NHS 10‑Year Plan’s strategic shifts . These sessions help GP partners, clinical directors, practice managers, and clinical teams stay informed, earn CPD points, and translate knowledge into practice change.
A major theme this year is “Analogue to Digital”, highlighting AI-driven patient-facing diagnostic tools, automation for back-office systems, and system-level integration in primary healthcare networks . If you’re leading innovation in GP surgeries or exploring AI-enabled triage, digital health or clinical decision‑support, this is the place to witness real-world applications.
Discover 210+ exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions—from smart diagnostics and AI-enabled triage to population health platforms and community‑based models that align with the NHS’s shift from hospital to community care . These innovations offer practical benefits for managing long-term conditions, improving access, and enhancing prevention-focused care in GP settings.
Over 4,000 senior decision-makers attend, spanning GPs, practice managers, clinical directors, nurses, and allied health professionals . Two days of networking, peer exchange, and relationship-building across interactive sessions and focused networking zones sharpen leadership and collaboration opportunities within PCNs and ICSs.
In-depth programmes cover clinical deep dives on multimorbidity management, shifting from treatment to prevention, public health interventions, health inequalities, women’s health, dermatology, diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular care . These case studies and expert sessions offer evidence-based insights you can bring straight to your practice.
With a focus on the NHS 10-Year Health Plan and future transformations, Best Practice features keynote sessions and policy forecasts led by sector leaders . Whether you’re preparing for changing funding models, PCN expansion, or digital integration across primary care networks, it’s your chance to anticipate what’s next.
The pressures on general practice are mounting—but so are the tools and innovations that can help us meet them. Whether you’re interested in AI-led triage, automated reception tools, cross-practice data sharing, or reducing admin burdens, Best Practice 2025 is your chance to stay ahead of the curve.