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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by the South Wales Branch

The South Wales Branch conference returns Friday 12 June 2026!

Join us for a full day of learning, networking and inspiration at our upcoming Dental Conference in Cardiff!

We’re bringing the whole dental team together for a one-day conference packed with learning and networking. This exciting event will feature a full day of engaging sessions (programme to be announced soon) designed to motivate and support every member of the dental team.

Alongside the talks, our buzzing exhibition will showcase the latest products and innovations from leading suppliers – giving you the chance to explore what’s new in dentistry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge your skills, meet like-minded colleagues and be part of an energising day dedicated to dental excellence.

Why you shouldn’t miss this event

  • Expert-led sessions from respected voices in dentistry
  • Thought-provoking topics that matter to today’s professionals
  • A buzzing community of peers, mentors and future collaborators
  • Direct access to leading dental exhibitors and innovations
  • Earn up to 6 hours of CPD.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned - full details coming soon!

How to book

Anyone working in dentistry can book online. All you need to do is register for an online account here: Register

If you get an error message it may be because you already have an account set up. In most cases the account is linked to the email address you receive BDA correspondence to, so please use this and request a password reset here

If you experience any issues please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist.

Booking more than one place?

Please note you can currently only book for yourself online. For group bookings, please download the booking form (download as pdf or download as word document) and email it to [email protected]. Alternatively, call the Events team on 020 7563 4590 (Mon-Thurs 09:00-17:00).

More information

If you wish to stay overnight during the event please contact MICE Concierge - our appointed hotel booking agency:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01438 908 770

Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.

Refreshment breaks and lunch is included for this event. 

Would you be interested in getting involved in the South Wales Branch?

We are looking for enthusiastic members to join the South Wales Branch. A role on the committee is a great way to get involved in the BDA at a local level and to help provide and shape local educational and networking events. It’s also great to have on your CV!

A brief description of the different roles in a committee is available here

The Branch has the support of the centrally-based Local Services team who are on hand to help and advise on any aspect of running the Branch and planning events.

If interested, or for more information, please contact Petros Mylonas, Branch President of the South Wales Branch, on the day, or email us at [email protected]

Want to hear about all our upcoming local BDA events?

Make sure your email preferences are up to date on the ‘My BDA’ section of the BDA website. You don’t need to be a BDA member to have an account!

Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff 
Meridian Gate
Bute Terrace
Cardiff CF10 2FL

***Please note Google shows the location as 'Meridian Gate, Cardiff'***

How to get there

From Cardiff Airport

By bus:
Buses from the airport to the hotel take about 50 minutes. You'll be dropped off within a few hundred meters of the hotel.
By car:
The hotel is only 24.7 km from the airport by car. Driving via A4232 is typically the fastest route.

From Cardiff Queen Street train station
The hotel is only a 650-meter walk from the Cardiff Queen Street train station.

From Cardiff Central train station
The hotel is a short 350-meter walk from Cardiff Central via Custom House Street.

Parking

At Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff, our car parking facilities are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, it is not possible to make advance reservations for parking.

For all hotel guests, there is a parking fee of £25 for a 24-hour period and £10 up to an 8-hour period.  It's essential for all guests staying at the hotel to register their vehicle registration details at the reception upon arrival.

Please be aware that parking without authorisation, failing to register your vehicle, or not paying for parking will result in non-reversible consequences.

Public car parking is available as follows:

*St David’s 2 shopping centre -located on Mary Ann St, opposite the hotel

* Adam Street car park - located 3-minute walk from the hotel.

*Pellet Street car park - located 3-minute walk from the hotel.

Venue location

Connect with us

Learn more about the South Wales Branch and join the South Wales Branch Facebook group.

A great variety of speakers, everything taught was thoroughly useful and inspiring

Plenty of opportunity to ask questions and also visit sponsors, good variety of speakers not just focusing on one topic for the full day

Varied topics and speakers, very engaging and nice to hear about different areas of dentistry