SmellTaste 2025 National Conference
Date: Saturday 8 November 2025
Time: 9.30 am to 5:00 pm
Place: University of Nottingham, Trent Building, University Park Campus
Tickets: In person: £20, including lunch and refreshments | Online: £15
The SmellTaste National Conference 2025 is a landmark event dedicated to raising awareness, providing support and information, and driving progress for people living with smell and taste impairments. This is a powerful gathering of those with the lived experience, researchers, industry leaders, and advocates – all united by a shared mission to transform understanding and drive change. And our 2025 Conference is a special one as it is the first since our rebrand from Fifth-Sense to SmellTaste.
At the heart of the conference is the recognition that those living with impaired smell and taste are at the heart of everything we do. If you are affected by a problem with smell and taste, or are supporting someone who is, this event is for you. You will have the opportunity to meet and learn from others who understand because they are experiencing the same or similar issues. You will also be able to learn more about these sensory impairments and hear about the latest research from some of the experts we work with.
You will also be able to take part in an open discussion about the experiences and challenges those with smell and taste impairment face and to hear about and celebrate the achievements and successes of our volunteers, advocates and fundraisers who have been working hard to support us with our work.
Whether you’re a person with lived experience, an advocate, a healthcare professional or a researcher, we would love you to be part of the SmellTaste National Conference 2025.
Join us on 8 November in Nottingham and be part of the change SmellTaste is driving.
Ready to book? Please use the form at the bottom of this page.
What’s on the agenda for the 2025 SmellTaste National Conference?
You can view the draft Conference programme here:
Lunch and refreshments:
Lunch and light refreshments are included in the in-person ticket price and we have scheduled a longer lunch break to allow time for networking.
The menu will be carefully selected to meet the needs of those living with smell and taste impairments. We are currently working with the venue chef and will share the menu nearer the time.
Who is the conference suitable for?
This event is suitable for anyone with lived experience of smell and taste impairment, researchers, industry leaders, and advocates.
About the venue:
University of Nottingham, Senate Chamber, Trent Building, University Park Campus
Getting there: Postcode NG7 2RD Campus map
Access: AccessAble Guide
Nearest train station: Nottingham railway station is 2 miles from the venue (12 mins on the tram, with a short walk either side)
Parking: Pay and Display parking on-site
Overnight accommodation: The venue is close to the city centre with a range of accommodation options
Book your place:
A note on ticket prices:
We encourage everyone to attend in person if they can. We believe it’s very valuable for people to come together, share their experiences, and learn from each other. That’s why we are keeping the in-person ticket price as low as we can.
If you can’t attend in person, you are most welcome to join us online.