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Hot Topics Speaker Announcement: Mason Stillings is a community leader and peer group work provider on ketamine. Mason is a leading member of the online peer platform REC and has delivered the online K-WHOLE groupwork programme. 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/maso…
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Speaker Announcement: Abbie Christie is a community leader and social media influencer who uses her lived experience and nursing training to gather and share knowledge about the UK ketamine crisis. 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/abbi…
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Another speaker announcement! Seba is a welfare and harm reduction professional working across nightlife and Trans+ Community Healthcare. She is one of the organisers of THNX, a trans+ harm reduction hub and NSP run along with The Love Tank in London. 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/seba…
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Egypt has taken steps towards health-based responses to drug use. We're back with another "story time" about divesting from punitive approaches and investing in community, health and justice.  Learn more at investinjustice.net
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We are so happy to be able to announce Zoë Garbett will be speaking at HIT Hot Topics this year! 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/zoe-…
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Yet again we've hit capacity early! We know that means some of you who wanted to come won't get to attend, but hopefully that means next year when we say "book early" you'll realise we are serious. For the rest of you, see you soon!
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The conference is only just around the corner, but we still have speakers to announce. Today it's Claire and Kirsty, they'll be speaking about harm reduction in rural settings. Grab your place now! 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/clai…
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It's almost time! We are down to the last few places left! Pricing discounts end on 31 Oct 2026.hit.org.uk/
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Hot Topics is getting closer, so it's time to start announcing our final speakers, today it's Jude Duncan who will be talking about having the courage to change systems. 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/jude…
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We're really pleased to announce that Emma Roberts is returning as a HIT Hot Topics speaker this year. Places are getting booked fast so grab yours today! 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/emma…
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Our next speaker announcement is Sue Purchase from Harm Reduction Sisters, we know many of you already know of Sue but if you haven't come and check out her bio on the conference site. Get your place booked today! 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/sue-…
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One of our previous HIT Hot Topics speakers Phoenix is involved in a peer-led harm reduction program to provide free, anonymous drug-checking services and resources in the Bronx and across NYC. Help them out is you can please! gofundme.com/f/peerled-harm-…
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"...reducing drug use in our streets, freeing up police time and resources, increasing access to treatment, ending the revolving door of addiction. But that requires treating drug use primarily as a health issue, rather than a criminal justice issue," bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk4…
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We're really excited to have Kojo Koram as a speaker at HIT Hot Topics in November, if you don't know his work this video is a great intro
📽️ Watch @KojoKoram's discussion with @AyoCaesar about his new book "The Next Fix: The Winners and Losers in the Future of Drugs".  🔗youtu.be/lo_bHZb4Nms?si=tnK6…
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Earlybird pricing ends on 20 July, last year we had a LOT of people asking for tickets after we sold out... and we've already sold half of this year's tickets... so get it booked today! 2026.hit.org.uk/
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It's time to announce our next HIT Hot Topics Speaker, Kojo Koram! If you've never had the chance to hear him speak you've really been missing out. Find his bio and book your place over on the conference website today! 2026.hit.org.uk/speaker/kojo…
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