Venue

The conference will be held at the Manchester Conference Centre. The venue enjoys a privileged position only minutes away from the newly refurbished Piccadilly Station with its 15-minute rail shuttle to the airport, just 8 miles away. As well as being conveniently situated in Manchester city centre, the Manchester Conference Centre is a compact self-contained site with ample parking.

There will be an early evening drinks reception hosted at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester on the evening of 20 May 2008 where delegates can see fascinating demonstrations of the machinery in the Power Hall.

Pre dinner drinks will be served in the exquisite Sculpture Hall at Manchester Town Hall on the 21 May 2008, followed by a delicious banquet in the grand Conference Hall.

The 1867-77 built Manchester Town Hall was designed by Alfred Waterhouse and stands 286 feet high. Manchester Town Hall is a Grade I contains a grand entrance hall housing sculptures and busts of the city’s fathers.
As well as its celebrated architecture and industrial heritage, Manchester is also renowned for its vast array of shops, from vintage chic to designer stores, which are a short distance from the venue.

There is an abundance of bars, cafes, clubs and restaurants within a short walk from the conference centre and nearby hotels, and guests will never be short of places to go and enjoy for quality, value and variety.

The images were provided Courtesy of Manchester Museum of Science and Industry and Manchester City Council.