The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
Peter Street, Manchester M60 2DS. A Grade II listed landmark in the middle of the city, a 15 minute walk from either Piccadilly or Victoria train station. All three days and lunches are on site.
Easy to reach, easy to enjoy
By rail
A 15 minute walk from either Piccadilly or Victoria train station. Deansgate station and the free city centre bus are closer still.
By air
Manchester Airport has direct routes across Europe and the US. Roughly 20 minutes to Piccadilly by train, or 25 to 30 minutes by taxi to the door.
Where to stay
The Midland itself, or a short walk away. Motel One on St Peter's Square is a couple of minutes from the venue.
Driving and parking
The venue is in the city centre, so take the train where you can. Paid parking is a short walk away on and around Peter Street and Great Northern.
Accessibility
Step-free access from Peter Street, lifts to all event floors and accessible toilets. Tell us about any requirements when you book.
Food and drink
Lunch and refreshments on site on all three days. There is an optional social evening in the city centre on both conference nights, and Deansgate and Spinningfields are two minutes away for dinner.
Two days indoors. Then a city worth staying for.
Where the modern world began
The industrial revolution, the first stored-program computer and the splitting of the atom all happened here.
Music and football
Oasis, Joy Division and the Hallé, and two of the most famous clubs in world sport.
Food and nights out
The Northern Quarter, Spinningfields and Deansgate are all within a walk of the venue.
The Peak District
An hour away if you want a day in the hills after two days indoors.
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