About this Event
About the event
Join MedSciCommsNet for our Pre-Christmas Meeting 2026: an afternoon of expert talks, networking and discussion for the medical and scientific communications community.
Hear perspectives on medical publishing, AI, clinical trials, workplace performance, health films and medical journalism, alongside a bench-to-patient sketch and a Christmas prize quiz. Join us in person at The Vestry House in central London or attend live online via Zoom.
Attend in person or online
In person: The Vestry House, St Giles in the Fields, 60 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8LG. Book your £25 in-person ticket on this Eventbrite page.
Online: Attend live via Zoom. Register here for online attendance via Zoom.
Programme
Keynote address: Professor Andrew Krentz
Editor-in-Chief, Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Metabolism
Current challenges in medical publishing, working with AI and getting your article accepted and noticed
Amy Brann
Consultant and Founder, Synaptic Potential
Doing better at work: ‘Friction Architecture’ and the invisible barriers to great performance
Keith Berelowitz
CEO, Trialport
Current state of clinical trials
Tim Hardman
CEO, Niche Scientific
Staying relevant as a medical writer in the age of AI
Adam Pearce
ARP Media
Making great health films
Jo Waters
Daily Mail journalist
The exciting world of Medical Journalism
Steven Walker, Lylah Drummond-Clarke and Tim Hardman
From bench to patient in 15 minutes – a sketch
Christmas prize quiz
Event details
Wednesday 9 December 2026
- 13:00–17:00: Meeting at The Vestry House and live online via Zoom
- 17:00–19:00: Drinks at The Angel pub next door
Venue
The Vestry House
St Giles in the Fields
60 St Giles High Street
London WC2H 8LG
In-person ticket: £25
The ticket price contributes towards room hire, lunch, afternoon refreshments and audio-visual services.
Joining online
Unable to join us in London? Attend the meeting live via Zoom. Register here for online attendance.
Join us afterwards
Continue the conversation with drinks at The Angel pub next door, from 17:00 to 19:00.
Whether you are established in medical and scientific communications or interested in the field, we look forward to welcoming you in London or online.
Agenda
Keynote address: Professor Andrew Krentz
Info: Editor-in-Chief, Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Metabolism
Current challenges in medical publishing, working with AI and getting your article accepted and noticed
Amy Brann: Doing better at work
Info: Consultant and Founder, Synaptic Potential
Doing better at work: ‘Friction Architecture’ and the invisible barriers to great performance
Keith Berelowitz: Current state of clinical trials
Info: CEO, Trialport
Tim Hardman: Staying relevant as a medical writer in the age of AI
Info: CEO, Niche Scientific
Adam Pearce: Making great health films
Info: ARP Media
Jo Waters: The exciting world of Medical Journalism
Info: Daily Mail journalist
From bench to patient in 15 minutes – a sketch
Info: Steven Walker, Lylah Drummond-Clarke and Tim Hardman
Christmas prize quiz
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Drinks and networking at The Angel pub
Info: Continue the conversation at The Angel pub next door to the venue, from 17:00 to 19:00.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Vestry House, 60 St Giles High Street, London, United Kingdom
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