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Wednesday 11 June 8.30am – 6pm
Thursday 12 June 7.45am – 4.45pm
Although you will be able to register on the day, we advise against it. Due to the volume of traffic on entry, registering you on the day will take time and we don’t want you to miss any keynotes or sessions you are hoping to attend. For your peace of mind, you may be better booking in advance.
Yes. We are encouraging delegates to register in advance. This will speed up the sign in process when you arrive on site. You can register for the conference on the book your pass page.
Yes. Press passes will be issued by our media team. Please contact them directly externalaffairs@nhsconfed.org, rather than follow the booking pathway.
The programme for NHS ConfedExpo has been curated with senior health care leaders and professionals in mind. For this reason, you may not find that the content is suitable for you at this time.
Yes! We welcome senior health professionals from around the globe and value your perspective at our event.
Manchester has an airport with good connection links to city centre accommodation and the venue. You can find the event rates on the book your pass page.
If you are a salaried employee of the NHS, local authority, wider public sector staff or a member of the NHS Confederation, you can claim a free pass.
For all other rates, please refer to the book your pass page. If you are unsure, please contact confedexpo@nhsconfed.org who can help you.
If you are unable to attend, you have two options – you can either transfer your booking to a colleague or you could cancel your booking subject to our booking terms and conditions. Please email the team at confedexpo@nhsconfed.org to discuss your options. No cancellations can be taken over the phone.
To cancel your place please email confedexpo@nhsconfed.org and we can cancel your place for you. Please note, if you provide less than 4 weeks notice of cancellation prior to the date of the event, you will be charged the full booking fee as per our booking terms and conditions.
You can make any changes to your booking more than or up to two weeks prior to the Event. Please email: confedexpo@nhsconfed.org and provide full details of the new delegates who will be attending. Any changes to bookings relating to the identity of the delegates after this date can be made during the conference.
All prices are shown on nhsconfedexpo.org without VAT. VAT is automatically applied on all passes with a ticket value on LiveBuzz. It is down to your organisation to claim back VAT.
If you are booking using a discount code, the person eligible for the discount code will need to be processed separately. Any additional delegates must be processed as a different booking.
Catering and refreshment outlets will be located on the exhibition floor, providing a selection of healthy food and drink. You will also find water bottle refilling stations so you can stay hydrated throughout the event.
To complete your booking, you will be required to pay by credit card at point of sale online.
If you are unable to pay by credit card, a BACS transfer can be arranged. Please note, there is a 5% surcharge for any bookings being paid by invoice. For any payment enquiries please contact our Events Team confedexpo@nhsconfed.org.
Manchester Central offers Wi-Fi access for guests and delegates throughout the building. From communal areas such as the coffee shop, to the exhibition hall, workshop session rooms and the auditorium, Wi-Fi access is complimentary and widely available.
Reservation Highway have negotiated rates with hotels in the area. You can book your accommodation on the book your hotel page.
The event will be hosted in Manchester for an in-person audience. We will be live streaming our three main stages. All other content across theatres can only be accessed by attending the event in Manchester.
You can send feedback via email confedexpo@nhsconfed.org. Alternatively, you can provide comments after the event in our post-event survey.
Manchester Central seeks to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all delegates attending any event. Our venue is accessible for wheelchair users or those with specific access requirements. For more on parking, access, seating and toilets, please visit Manchester Central's page dedicated to accessibility.
No delegate is technically ‘invited’ so unfortunately, we cannot provide a formal invite letter. However, we can resend you your email confirmation to confirm you have booked a place to attend.
Yes, the cloakroom is located on the ground floor of the exhibition centre, just outside the exhibition hall and will be available for delegates to use throughout the event. If you are unsure where to find it, please ask a member of staff, who will be happy to direct you when on site.
A Visa Support Letter will ONLY be issued to SPEAKERS and EXHIBITORS who have been invited by NHS ConfedExpo or who have paid their exhibition registration fee in full. Once we have confirmed receipt of payment from the proposed attendee, we will need the full name, nationality, passport number, expiry date and date of birth for the attendee, only then can we issue a Visa Support Letter. The Visa Support Letter will confirm the event title, date and location. It will also confirm whether the individual is a speaker or exhibitor. It will not imply any undertaking to provide funding nor act as financial guarantee for your stay in the UK. NHS ConfedExpo reserves the right not to issue a Visa Support Letter in certain cases even if above conditions have been met. Exhibition Fees will not be refunded in the case of a Visa not being obtained.
If you need a visa to attend NHS ConfedExpo it is essential that you begin the application process as soon as possible, in order that you obtain your visa in time for the show or registration deadline. Visa application procedures for entering many countries, and in particular the UK, have become stricter and more complex following Covid-19, and therefore it can take much longer to process your application than anticipated. You must submit your own application to the relevant authority and follow up accordingly. NHS ConfedExpo is unable to follow up your application on your behalf or enter into direct correspondence with consulates.