Keynote speakers announced for ADR UK Conference 2025
Categories: Events, Conferences, ADR Wales, YDG Cymru, ADR UK Partnership
12 May 2025
ADR UK is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for the ADR UK Conference 2025, taking place in Cardiff from 17–18 September, with pre-conference workshops on 16 September. Hosted by ADR Wales, this year’s event will bring together leading voices across research, policy and data to share insights on the latest developments and innovations in administrative data research.
Ministerial address from Mark Drakeford MS
We are delighted to confirm that the Rt. Hon Mark Drakeford MS (Member of Senedd), Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, will deliver a ministerial address on the second day of the conference.
Introducing our keynote speakers
The conference will feature four keynote speakers, each bringing unique expertise and perspectives:
- Dr Nisha de Silva, Programme Director, Data First & BOLD (Better Outcomes through Linked Data)
- Tom Emery, Executive Director, ODISSEI (Open Data Infrastructure for Social Science and Economic Innovations)
- Helena Benes Matos da Silva, Epidemiologist, Nutrition Group at Cidacs
- Professor Emily Jefferson, Chief Technology Officer, Health Data Research UK & Interim Director, DARE UK
- Fergus McDonald, Deputy Director, DARE UK
Their talks will cover cutting-edge approaches to data use, infrastructure, and the ethical and practical challenges of delivering impact through administrative data.
Register now for early bird tickets
Join us at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama for what promises to be an insightful event. Early bird registration is now open – book by 30 May to secure discounted rates:
- Presenter only (early bird): £390
- Group ticket (5+ delegates, includes workshops and main conference): £415 per person
- Main conference only: £420
- Pre-conference workshops only: £120
Don’t miss the pre-conference event: Data Collision
Taking place on 15–16 September and co-hosted by ADR Wales and Datacise, Data Collision: Where social meets health will bring together researchers for a fast-paced “datathon” designed to spark innovation across sectors.
- Datathon early bird ticket: £80
Get in touch
We look forward to welcoming you to Cardiff in September for a packed programme.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the conference organisers at Wales@adruk.org.
