Date: Thursday 12th April 2012

Hall: Hall 9 - 14.30

Entry: Free - advance booking required

BSAVA President Andrew Ash will welcome delegates and oversee the presentation of the highly esteemed BSAVA Awards for 2012. Tickets must be ordered in advance from the Congress Office - email congress@bsava.com (closing date 4th April 2012).

Further information on the BSAVA Awards.

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Date: Thursday 12th April 2012

Hall: Hall 1 - 16.30

Entry: Free to all with Congress Badge

Truly a "Renaissance Man", Lord (Robert) Winston is a doctor, scientist, politician and television presenter.

Widely regarded as Britain's pre-eminent expert in reproductive medicine, Lord Winston will present a thought provoking and thoroughly engaging lecture conveying his cogent views and wide interests with a terrific sense of humour. Lord Winston has provided views on how the human mind is expanding exponentially and he advocates greater trust in scientists, in everything from food scares to climate prediction.

(Please note the exhibition will remain open whilst this is taking place.)

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Date: Thursday 12th April 2012

Hall: The NIA Exhibition - 17.00

Entry: Open to all with a Congress Badge

Come and enjoy a drink and canapés with the Exhibitors at the NIA.