We ask all our attendees if they have any additional requirements as part of the registration process and make every effort to accommodate them. We're committed to making this event accessible to everyone — here are some examples of what this means in practice:
Our chosen venue Manchester Central Convention Complex Is designed for maximum accessibility for all events, this includes full accessibility to wheelchair users and two step-free train platforms. Read more about the venue’s accessibility on the Manchester Central website.
There is a quiet room onsite located near the main registration area for anyone who needs it, please feel free to come here to regulate and de-escalate. Please be mindful of others while using this space. This is not a meeting space. If you require an area to hold a meeting please use the networking areas in the Connect and Recharge Bar.
There is a multi-faith prayer room located near registration for anyone who needs it.
There is no formal dress code, please dress as you feel comfortable.
Anyone with an accessibility requirement will be offered a green lanyard so that stewards may easily identify and offer support. (Please ask staff at registration or the help desk for a green lanyard when you arrive onsite).
There is priority seating at the front and back of each content stage and conference room. Please note that seats are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis so please arrive at the session early. There are floor stickers indicating where wheelchair spaces are.
Event staff will be wearing green t-shirts in the conference rooms and content stages to be more easily identified and approached for help.
Hearing loops are located at the front of content stages and rooms for anyone hard of hearing. Look out for the hearing loop sign and reserved priority seating within the green taped zone, marked out on the floor.
All content stages and rooms will have closed captions.
The hybrid delivery of our conference content means that anyone who doesn’t want to attend in person, for whatever reason, can view the content wherever they like.
In order to support visitors wishing to bring personal support animals to the venue and to ensure smooth entry for those animals permitted, please email cipdevents.tickets@haymarket.com, copying in accessibility@manchestercentral.co.uk, prior to arriving onsite.
Should you have any queries or concerns please visit the help desk if you’re attending in person, or email cipdevents.tickets@haymarket.com if you’re a conference delegate attending online.