When in the conference?
Thursday 31 October – Saturday 2 November. The draft conference programme, with further details on timings, is available here.
Where is the conference?
The Conference will be held at the University of Birmingham’s public venue in Centenary
Square, the civic heart of the city: The Exchange opposite the Library of Birmingham and
Symphony Hall.
The Exchange, University of Birmingham, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2DR
Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x5DdsqDMXmpspbMNA
How do I get to the Exchange?
To Birmingham: Birmingham has an international airport connected to the centre of the
city by rail, bus and taxi. If you fly into London, you will want to take the train from
London Euston to Birmingham New Street. There are two train operators for that route –
Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Railway. Avanti West Coast operate a faster train
(and is more expensive). The faster train takes just over an hour; the slower train takes
just over two hours. Rail travel can planned using National Rail.
The centre of Birmingham is walkable, and the city has extensive rail, tram, and bus
networks.
Will the conference be catered?
Day catering (light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments) will be provided. To ensure we don’t waste food, please only book for days you intend to attend.
For evening meals delegates will find plenty on offer across the centre of Birmingham.
Do I need to pay for registration?
No, the conference is free to attend. However, please be mindful that places are limited and only book for days you intend to be at the conference.
How much of the conference will be available online?
The keynotes and several panels will be hybrid. You can find more details on this in our conference programme.
If you still have questions that haven’t been addressed above, on our main conference page, or in our Useful Information document, please contact n.d.beech@bham.ac.uk.