Par-Con
Par-Con, the Parkinson’s UK community convention, is our free, 2-day event for the Parkinson's community. Join us in-person or online for talks, activities and to connect with others.
Date
Day 1: Friday 24 October, 9.30am to 6pm
Day 2: Saturday 25 October, 9.30am to 3pm
Location
Online
or
The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, Birmingham B40 1PU
Sign up fee
Free
We have a limited number of bursaries available to help with the cost of attending Par-Con in person. Please get in touch at [email protected] or phone Liz on 020 7963 9398 for more information.
What is Par-Con?
Par-Con is your Parkinson’s community convention about living well with Parkinson’s. Planned in collaboration with a team of 13 people living with and affected by the condition, Par-Con gives you the chance to hear directly from trusted experts who can help guide you through a new diagnosis or a change in your symptoms. Hear the latest updates in Parkinson’s research, or get emotional support and practical advice from others going through a similar experience.
Watch the highlights of Par-Con 2024 on YouTube.
What should I expect?
Par-Con 2025 is a hybrid event, with talks and panel sessions available online and in person. You can choose to attend a single day or register for both days.
Join us in person and explore activities, stalls and talks. All in an inclusive space for you to connect with others in the Parkinson’s community. Or tune in online for a range of sessions, from talks on the latest research to trying taster activities from home. There’s plenty to get involved in.
Par-Con 2025 agenda
Take a look at our draft agenda to see what you can expect at Par-Con 2025. From live podcasts to tips on diet and nutrition, there’s lots on offer.
Hear from attendees of Par-Con 2024:
Parkinson's UK annual general meeting (AGM)
Par-Con will include the Parkinson's UK AGM from 3.30pm to 5pm on day 1 of the event. The AGM is an opportunity for our members to ask questions and find out more about how Parkinson's UK is run, what we've achieved over the last year, and our future plans.
If you don't want to come to the AGM, other Par-Con sessions will be running at the same time. See our agenda for more details.
Can’t wait until October?
Catch up on the sessions from Par-Con 2024 on our YouTube channel.
Frequently asked questions
Everyone is welcome to join Par-Con 2025 on day 1, day 2, or for both days. There are unlimited places available to join Par-Con online, but there is a limited capacity in person. One online ticket will give you access to both day 1 and day 2 content.
Par-Con 2025 will be held at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham. You can attend talks from trusted experts, explore taster activities and visit our marketplace stalls. All in an inclusive space for you to connect with others in the Parkinson’s community.
For information on getting to the venue and nearby hotels, please visit the venue website.
If travelling by car, free parking is available at the venue.
Par-Con 2025 online will feature a full programme of expert speakers on topics ranging from living well with Parkinson's to the latest updates on Parkinson's research. Most talks will be broadcast from the Vox Conference Venue in Birmingham, while some talks will be hosted exclusively online. You'll also have the opportunity to submit and ask questions from home.
Yes, all talks will be recorded and available after the event on the Parkinson’s UK YouTube channel. To be notified when Par-Con recordings become available, please sign up to our Research Support Network.
We’ll be taking photos at Par-Con. If you’d prefer not to appear in any photographs, please let us know by contacting [email protected] so we can arrange a special lanyard for you.
Get in touch
Got a question about Par-Con? Email the team at [email protected] or call Emma on 020 7963 9253.