Annual Conference Organisers - Harvey John and Martina Aikon

The Annual Conference Organisers are responsible for hosting the flagship event of the BPSA - Annual Conference. Their role involves booking venues and accommodation, organising day events and social evenings, and promoting the conference to BPSA members.

I’m Harvey,

I am delighted and honoured to be one of your Annual Conference Organisers (ACO). When I attended my first Annual conference back in 2023, I was inspired by the dedication of my fellow BPSA students to make a change in the annual conference.

It is a fantastic opportunity, and I am honoured to not only organise the flagship event for the BPSA but also to host the event in my hometown of Swansea. The skills which I have developed through my time as a liaison, president of the pharmacy society in Swansea and my other commitments with my fellow ACO to bring a new and exciting conference to our BPSA members.

Hi, my name is Martina, I am a fourth year pharmacy student at Swansea University and one of the BPSA annual conference organisers (ACO) for the 83rd mandate! 

I have been fortunate to attend two annual conferences during my time as a pharmacy student, both being exceptional experiences where I had the opportunity to hear from pharmacy professionals, stakeholders and meet with fellow pharmacy students! The BPSA annual conference, and BPSA in general, has inspired me and provided so many opportunities for me to enhance my professional network and development. As a result, I would love to give back to the association and its members through the role of ACO! 

I look forward to working alongside Harvey and the entire executive team to bring the BPSA flagship event to Swansea University for the first time, creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees, to inspire and fuel the fire in the next generation of pharmacists!