NOTA International
Conference 2025
Belfast – 15th & 16th May 2025
Welcome to the 35th
International NOTA Conference!
NOTA are delighted to invite you to our 35th International Conference, which for 2025 is to be held in the fabulous City of Belfast, at the Europa Hotel.
NOTA’s International Conference attracts speakers and delegates from around the world, consistently drawing praise for the quality of the presentations, the warm and positive atmosphere of the event, and above all the quality and usefulness of the learning that delegates take away and back into their work.
There will be a range of keynotes, symposia, workshops, research presentations and interactive poster sessions along with unprecedented networking opportunities.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS for 2025
Dr James Cantor &
Professor Nick Blagden
Paedophilia: Nature or nurture?
Dr James Cantor & Professor Nick Blagden present their keynote workshop ‘Paedophilia: Nature or Nurture’ at this year’s 2025 Conference.
Iain Drennan, Professor Ethel Quayle, Professor Sam Lundrigan, Robert Richardson & Marcella Leonard MBE
Extremism & Online Child Sexual Abuse
Iain Drennan leads a panel discussion on Extremism & Online Child Sexual Abuse, featuring Professor Ethel Quayle, Professor Sam Lundrigan, Robert Richardson & Marcella Leonard MBE.
Associate Professor Nadine McKillop &
Professor Carlene Firmin
In Place and Context: Protecting Children & Young People from Sexual Harm
Associate Professor Nadine McKillop & Professor Carlene Firmin present ‘In Place and Context: Protecting children & Young People from Sexual Harm for their conference keynote.
Professor Parveen Ali
The Overlaps Between Sexual Offending & Domestic Abuse
Professor Parveen Ali is presenting her workshop: The Overlaps Between Sexual Offending & Domestic Abuse.
Conference RESOURCES
BOOK YOUR TICKETS to the Conference
TICKET PRICING
Standard Ticket – £225 per day
NOTA Member – £190 per day
Workshop Speakers – £202.50 per day
Student – £45 per day
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE NOW CLOSED. SHOULD YOU WISH TO BOOK ON TO THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE, PLEASE CONTACT NOTAOFFICE@NOTA.CO.UK
All Conference delegates are invited to join the NOTA Wine reception – This is a welcome to the Conference hosted in the magnificent Europa Penthouse suite at the top of the Conference Hotel overlooking Belfast.
At the reception you will be invited to enjoy wine and a welcome courtesy of our Sponsors McGibbon Consultancy and Leonard Consultancy.
All delegates are invited to the NOTA Conference networking evening for an opportunity to meet with colleagues and enjoy tapas and traditional live music from Adh Mór at the Dark Horse.
This is included in the delegate ticket fee.
Please use your discount codes to book on to the conference with your discounted rate.
For attendees that require an invoice before payment, please get in touch with conference@nota.co.uk
Book your WORKSHOPS
This year’s International conference boasts over 40 high quality workshops for our delegates, scheduled in 4 individual time slots over the Thursday & Friday Event.
Please note that spaces are limited for each breakout workshop, and delegates will need to use the link below to request their first & backup choices for each session if they have not done so already.
ONLINE WORKSHOP BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED – PLEASE BOOK YOUR WORKSHOPS AT OUR REGISTRATION STATION AT THE CONFERENCE.
HOW TO FIND this year’s Conference
The Europa Hotel, Belfast
This year’s International conference is being held at the Europa Hotel, in Belfast City centre.
This wonderful venue is situated in close proximity to Belfast Airport, and is highly accessible by public transport.
We are pleased to announce that we have negotiated discounted room rates with the Europa for attendees of our 2025 Annual Conference.
Guests can enjoy luxurious rooms and dining in the contemporary bistro at this wonderful hotel, and all of our accommodation tickets come inclusive of an Irish breakfast to get each of your days at the conference started.
Want to SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE?
The NOTA Conference attracts delegates from across the world to its highly acclaimed annual events. The event is cited across research and practice papers throughout the year, NOTA invites partnership from organisations who share our vision.
The NOTA International Conference 2025 offers an array of sponsorship and exhibition packages, each are designed to provide a unique opportunity for the partners to gain exclusive exposure and engagement.
Full Sponsorship Packages
Prices from £1000
Our Sponsorship packages are crafted to suit a variety of promotional and marketing needs, ensuring that our sponsors can effectively connect with attendees and maximise their impact.
Book a stand at the Conference
Prices from £450
Want to promote your cause at our 2025 Conference? Book a stand for the 2-day event to enjoy your own slice of retail space as our NOTA Members come together at the Europa Hotel in Belfast!
Social Evening at THE DARK HORSE
Nestled in the heart of Belfast’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter, the Dark Horse Pub offers the perfect blend of charm, character, and craic for a truly memorable social gathering. With its beautifully restored interiors, eclectic decor, and welcoming atmosphere, this iconic spot is the ideal setting to relax, connect, and enjoy great company over a pint (or two!). Whether you’re there for the live music, the rich local history, or just a good laugh with friends, the Dark Horse is where the magic happens.
We are delighted to host our NOTA Conference Social Evening at this historic venue and look forward to seeing all of our 2025 delegates there!
