Convention Conference Venue

University College Birmingham

VENUE INFORMATION
McIntyre House opened in September 2014. The building’s stunning design is underpinned by the
latest technology, a high-specification fit out, impressive functionality and cutting-edge
environmental features.

It has two 126-seat lecture theatres and a 250-seat flagship lecture theatre in addition to smaller
seminar rooms, tutorial studies and private meeting rooms. There are also informal break-out
spaces on all floors for informal study and discussion.

REGISTRATION – Atrium
Registration of delegates will take place in the bright, airy atrium, offering a warm welcome with
student support.
CONFERENCE – Room 227 (auditorium)
The spacious conference room has full AV for live streaming and interactive online participation. The
room is climate controlled with excellent visibility from all seats.
With lifts and stairs to the upper floors, circulation is straightforward and fully accessible.
There are water refill stations on every floor.
Breakout rooms are available for smaller workshops in theatre or U-shaped layout.
Refreshments will be served adjacent to the conference room with bathroom facilities close by

Main Day programme to be confirmed.

Provisional timings:

8.45 - 9.15

Registration - networking and refreshments

09:20-11:05
Morning sessions
11:05-11:35
Refreshment break

11:35-12:40
Breakout sessions

12:40-13:45
Networking lunch

14:00-16:00
Afternoon sessions
16:20
Event close

Speakers 

Kriss Hall - CEO Burnt Chef Project 

Kevin Millington Director - T-Stats Solutions Limited

Sadie Rowell - Head of Sales - AA Media & Visit England Assessment Services

Richard Veal - Managing Director, Simpleview Europe

Anna Hunt and Steve Gill - Booking.com

Simon Faulkner - Lecturer of Tourism & Aviation, UCB

Robin Barker - Director, Services for Tourism

Pete Saunders - Head of Relationships, High-Level-Software

Laura Wakelin - Director, Blue Sail

Duncan Stewart - Managing Partner, 56 Degree Insight

Rachel McCaffery - Sustainable Lead, Visit England

Dr Philip Stone - Director, Institute for Dark Tourism

Ian Leete - Senior Adviser, Culture, Media & Sport, Local Government Association

Nick Brooks-Sykes - Director of Tourism, Marketing Manchester

Richard Toomer - Executive Director, Tourism Alliance

Prof Marcjanna Augustyn, Head of Centre for Sustainable Business Transformations, Bournemouth University 

Dr Peter Mason - Senior Lecturer, London Metropolitan University