On site information

Conference sessions and the exhibition are open:

Wednesday 11 June 08:30 - 18:00 

Thursday 12 June 07:45 - 16:45.

We advise you arrive early on Thursday 12 June for the breakfast sessions so we can start promptly at 8:30am. 

Beat the queues

If you have registered on the NHS and wider public sector rate, you will have been sent a name badge to print at home. By printing your badge before you arrive, you can beat the morning queues and go through our fast track lane, for speedy access to the venue.

Handy tip: If your ticket requires you to collect your badge from the venue, our registration desks will be open from 13:00 – 18:00 on Tuesday 10 June. If you are in Manchester, why not pop in to the venue and pick up your badge early? This will allow you access to the fast track entrance on the first day of the conference!

• Security  - Our attendees’ safety is of the utmost importance to us and to ensure an enjoyable experience, there are safety and emergency procedures in place. Bag searches will be in operation and to help keep the queues moving swiftly, please refrain, if possible, from bringing large bags or luggage with you to the venue. Your bag will be checked by security staff at the entrance to Manchester Central each time you enter the building.
   
• Name badges - For security reasons, please wear your badge at all times. If there are any problems with your badge please see a member of registration staff who will assist. NHS ConfedExpo reserves the right to invoice the appropriate fee to any persons incorrectly registered.
   
• Wi-Fi  - Manchester Central offers free Wi-Fi to all delegates.
   
• Social media - Join the conversation on social media platforms following @ConfedExpo using #NHSConfedExpo. 
   
• Water - Water coolers will be located around the venue along with sustainably-sourced cups.
   
• Photography and filming - Photographers will be taking pictures and videos in all areas of NHS ConfedExpo throughout the two days of the event. If you do not wish to appear in published photographs and film, please alert the team by visiting the help desk.
   
• Attendance certificate - The deadline to request a CPD certificate is Friday 27 June. More information on CPD is available here.
   
• Quiet space and prayer room - The venue has a dedicated quiet space and prayer room. Please see the site map available via the app for the location.
   
• Information point -  The general enquiries help desk is in the main entrance foyer.
   
• Event staff  - All event staff will be wearing organiser badges. Please feel free to stop any of them with your queries throughout the event.

NHS ConfedExpo is committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all at The NHS ConfedExpo conference, so we invite all exhibitors, attendees and contractors to help us make the Conference a positive experience for everyone. Any inappropriate behaviour at the Conference will not be tolerated and anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour of any kind is expected to comply immediately. The Organisers’ decision is final and they may take any action they deem appropriate up to and including requesting the attendee in question leaves the venue. If you are concerned about any behaviour please notify the Organisers’ as soon as possible in the Organisers’ Office in Central Foyer. We expect all our attendees to be considerate of each other and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to NHS ConfedExpo. To read the full Code of Conduct click here.

All attendees are respectfully reminded that their appearance must be suitable for a business event. NHS ConfedExpo reserves the right to deny access to anyone inappropriately dressed. Any objects or clothing bearing (as shall be determined at the organiser’s reasonable discretion) political statements, objectionable or offensive statements  will not be permitted.

Exhibitors may collect your personal information directly from you or by scanning your delegate badge. By providing such personal information or allowing your badge to be scanned by an exhibitor, you agree with their processing of your personal information, with such processing being subject to the relevant exhibitor's privacy notice. Such processing is not connected to NHS ConfedExpo nor are we liable whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, arising out of or in relation to the use of personal data by the exhibitor or any party connected to an exhibitor.

We aim to ensure that NHS ConfedExpo is as accessible as possible and provide the following: 

• Priority seating and wheelchair access 

Priority seats have been reserved in the main stages, theatres, and pop-up universities. These seats have been designated for people with disabilities and those who are pregnant or otherwise less able to stand. If requested by a member of the NHS ConfedExpo team, please vacate these seats. 

• Induction loop

Induction loops are installed throughout the event. If you have any issues connecting, please let a member of the NHS ConfedExpo team know.

• Download the NHS ConfedExpo app 

The app contains the full agenda, and you can use it to create your own personal schedule from the range of sessions right across the programme. You can also find other attendees and send messages to contacts. 

Search for NHS ConfedExpo in the app stores to download it today! 

• Interact live with NHS ConfedExpo speakers using Slido

We are using Slido in the main stages and selected theatre sessions. The easiest way to access Slido is via the Live Polling and Q&A feature in the NHS ConfedExpo app. If you would like to take part in speaker Q&A and live polling without downloading the NHS ConfedExpo app, please visit the slido.com website and use the event code #NHSConfedExpo.