About SCaH
The inaugural Smoking Cessation and Health Conference (SCaH) was held in February 2020 in the format of a one-day live event in Birmingham. In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference was a free-to-attend virtual event with over 1000 attendees. In 2023 the hybrid conference was in Manchester.
The 2025 hybrid conference was held in York with over 600 people attending. The Conference Programme continues to be incredibly well received, with international, national and local speakers including OHID and NHS England. Attendees joined from the full spectrum of smoking cessation stakeholders including researchers, academics, policymakers, stop smoking service providers and healthcare practitioners working in both primary and secondary care.
This year, we intend to build on the legacy established and extend the reach of the programme again by holding it both in-person and virtually. Running this Hybrid event will enable us to reach a wider audience – not just on the day of the Conference itself, but also beyond, as the content will remain available on demand via our Vimeo channel. The Conference will take place in person at the The Eastside Rooms, 2 Woodcock Street Birmingham B7 4BL and online, through a dedicated virtual platform which has a wide range of networking opportunities built-in.
Who will attend
Policymakers | Scientific, research and academic communities | Smoking cessation practitioners | Primary and Secondary care commissioners | Medical and Healthcare practitioners | Public health professionals
Photo: Pre-event area to be used for the Meet the Exhibitor event on 14th September (19:30-21:30)
Testimonials from Smoking Cessation and Health Conference 2025
“Thank you for arranging the conference. It was so valuable to be amongst and learn from like minded colleagues, I came away from the conference feeling reinvigorated! Well done!”
“The conference was extremely interesting and it was a fantastic opportunity to network with others from the tobacco dependency community & to share learning.”
“Very inspirational and informative. The organisers and speakers were fantastic.”
“What an incredible day! The planning and organisation for the day were spot on. A jam-packed agenda that I have never seen rivalled, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be present on the day.”
“Excellently organised, brilliant range of speakers, fascinating content. Really enjoyed the day .”
Partner & Exhibitor Opportunities 2026
All rates subject to VAT
Headline Partner (£17,500)
Limited to one place on a first come first served basis.
- Sponsorship awards for winners of the SCAH rapid fire and poster competition
- Headline partner logo on delegate name badges and promotional flyer in delegate bags
- Stand area (6x4) in most prominent location of the expo floor on the conference day
- Repeat educational presentations at your stand at the Meet the Exhibitor pre-conference event
- Stand space in the conference exhibition foyer area at the Meet the Exhibitor pre-conference event on 14.9.26 (pop up stand only). Position according to tier.
- Logos on pre and post-event email shots to delegates
- Rotating promo video in the Exhibitor Hall on main screens
- Outside back page advert on conference brochure
- Sponsor branding on the SCAH event website (according to tier)
- Sponsor branding on SCAH digital event app (according to tier)
- Sponsor branding on SCAH holding slides on screens in main plenary room
- Sponsor branding on holding slides on screens in breakout sessions
- Sponsor branding on event promotional material and relevant email invites
- Exhibition stand: Stand area 6x4 space, four seats in the most prominent location plus digital exhibitor booth via digital platform
- 6 hosted delegate tickets including refreshments and lunch at in-person event. 6 hosted virtual tickets (total value £5,280)
Platinum Partners (£12,500)
- Premium positioning in a prominent location at the conference exhibition on 15.9.26
- Stand space in the conference exhibition foyer area at the Meet the Exhibitor pre-conference event on 14.9.26 (pop up stand only). Position according to tier.
- Logos on pre and post-event email shots to delegates
- Half page advert on conference brochure
- Sponsor branding on the SCAH event website (according to tier)
- Sponsor branding on SCAH digital event app (according to tier)
- Sponsor branding on holding slides on screens in breakout sessions
- Sponsor branding on event promotional material and relevant email invites
- 4 hosted virtual tickets (total value £3,520) exhibitor booth via our digital platform
- Listing in each delegate pack and digital platform
To discuss our Partner and Exhibitor opportunities please contact heidi@scah.uk
Photo: Front Entrance, The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham.
Partner & Exhibitor Opportunities 2026
Gold Partners (£7,500)
- Positioning in prominent location at the conference exhibition on 15.9.26
- Stand space in the conference exhibition foyer area at the Meet the Exhibitor pre-conference event on 14.9.26 (pop up stand only). Position according to tier.
- Quarter page advert on conference brochure
- Sponsor branding on the SCAH event website (according to tier)
- Sponsor branding on SCAH digital event app (according to tier)
- Sponsor branding on holding slides on screens in breakout sessions
- Sponsor branding on event promotional material and relevant email invites
- Exhibition stand: 3x2 space, trestle table, two seats plus digital exhibitor booth via digital platform
- 2 hosted delegate tickets including refreshments and lunch at in-person event. 2 hosted virtual tickets (total value £1,760)
- Listing in each delegate pack and digital platform
Exhibitors (£2,500)
- Stand space in the conference exhibition foyer area at the Meet the Exhibitor pre-conference event on 14.9.26 (pop up stand only). Position according to tier.
- Sponsor branding on the SCAH event website (according to tier)
- Sponsor branding on SCAH digital event app (according to tier)
- Exhibition stand: 2x2 space, trestle table, two chairs plus digital exhibitor booth via digital platform
- Listing in each delegate pack and digital platform
To discuss our Partner and Exhibitor opportunities please contact heidi@scah.uk
Comparison of Partner and Exhibitor Packages
New for 2026 - Pre-conference Exhibitor Meet and Greet
14th September 2026 (19:30-21:30)
Get more visibility and value at the Smoking Cessation and Health Conference 2026 with an exclusive Pre-Conference Meet the Exhibitors event at the conference venue.
This informal gathering offers attendees a relaxed environment to connect with exhibitors, fellow professionals, researchers, and advocates before the main event begins. Share ideas, build relationships, and set the tone for a collaborative and inspiring conference experience.
Whether you're a first-time exhibitor or a returning exhibitor this networking opportunity is the perfect way to start conference.
Meet the Exhibitors
Display and communicate your latest innovations in smoking cessation at the Meet the Exhibitors showcase. Engage directly with policy makers, professionals, researchers, and advocates who are shaping the future of tobacco control and public health. Build partnerships that can enhance your brand and impact.
Joining SCaH 2026 As Our Partner
New in 2026 - Gain extra exposure and meet the SCaH community at our Pre-Conference Exhibitor Event, 19:30 - 21:30, on 14th September 2026.
We would like to thank our Partners and Exhibitors for supporting the Smoking Cessation and Health 2025 conference. The Partners and Exhibitors of the SCaH Conference 2026 are carefully selected to ensure they have no direct or indirect links to the tobacco industry and do not accept funding from it.
Reasons to exhibit at the SCaH Conference 2026 in Birmingham:
- New in 2026 - Gain extra exposure and meet the SCaH community at our Pre-Conference Exhibitor Event, 19:30 - 21:30, on 14th September 2026.
- Reach Your Community: Connect directly with the smoking cessation community.
- Boost Brand Visibility: Showcase your brand/products on the Birmingham health conference app and in the exhibition hall for maximum brand awareness and recognition.
- Stay Informed: Access the latest research and insights being shared at the event.
- Engage Your Audience: Interact with delegates both in person and online via our conference app.
- Build Credibility: Demonstrate your company’s expertise to an engaged, relevant audience.
- Grow Your Network: Generate new leads and form valuable partnerships with delegates, smoking cessation services, LA and NHS commissioners, ICBs, and speakers.
- Expand Your Influence: Benefit from attendee recommendations to their wider professional networks.
SCaH welcomes Partnership and Exhibitor enquiries for our 2026 Hybrid conference in Birmingham. If you would like to learn how to become a Partner or Exhibitor and receive information on our Headline, Platinum, Gold, and Exhibitor packages for the SCaH Conference 2026, please email heidi@scah.uk
Conference agenda
Meet the Joint Lead Convenors
Heidi Croucher is the Founder and Lead Convenor of SCAH – this annual national conference that brings professionals together with an interest in smoking cessation to share the latest evidence based research and practices.
Heidi has worked in tobacco control since 2015, running learning events and networking opportunities is what brought SCAH into fruition in 2019. Heidi has lead a number of smokefree pregnancy projects, and treating tobacco dependency programmes across the region’s Integrated Care System. In 2023, Heidi joined the national prevention team supporting the implementation of the Long Term Plan.
Martin Lever joined Heidi as the SCaH Joint Lead Convenor ahead of the 2023 conference. He has worked in tobacco control since 2006, designing and managing acute, community and mental health programmes.
A behaviour change clinical specialist, Martin has a strong interest in evolving the frontiers of smoking cessation practice and interventions, particularly when working with marginalised and deeply entrenched smokers. A freelance trainer, Martin has delivered smoking cessation training for practitioners on behalf of national organisations, including NHS England South West and the National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT).
Photo: main conference arena