ASCL ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026

Yes, we would encourage you to bring your colleagues and team members to the conference. We are able to offer group discounts as follows:

• Small Group (2-4 delegates) – 10% discount per person
• Large Group (5+ delegates) – 25% discount per person

You do not have to be a member of ASCL to attend the event.

No, however we will be hosting a drinks reception after the final keynote on Day 1, and from 5pm – 7pm. Drinks and canapés/light refreshments will be served and there will be many opportunities to network with colleagues and speak with exhibitors, invited guests and members of the ASCL policy and member support teams.

The drinks reception will be held in the Exhibition Hall from 5pm – 7pm.

Exhibitors will be available at their stands, and you will also be able to speak with invited guests, ASCL policy specialists and other members of the ASCL team at our exhibition hubs.

Please contact our exhibitions team in the first instance – exhibitions@ascl.org.uk – they will then be in contact once the exhibition opens for booking.

The Conference is non residential and accommodation is not included in the conference fee. Accommodation (if required) can be booked through our agent, Reservation Highway. We have several hotels near the ACC in Liverpool to suit all tastes and budgets.
 
You can book your accommodation online by email admin@reservation-highway.co.uk or by phone on 01423 525577. 

The ACC is located on the Liverpool Waterfront. The nearest mainline station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is a 20 minutes’ walk or short taxi ride away. If you choose to drive, the nearest car parking can be found at Kings Dock Car Park. Details of how to get to the conference can be found here.

We will be compiling a highlights reel during the event and a photographer and videographer will be present at the conference. At busy events we are not able to request individual consent for all photography but if you do not wish to be included, please let us know.
 

If you are unable to attend the conference, please advise us as soon as possible. All cancellations must be confirmed in writing.

By making a booking online or by email you are agreeing to accept our terms and conditions, please refer to these to find out about our cancellation policy and charges.  From this point forward, your booking will be subject to the cancellation charges outlined below:

From confirmation of booking: £50 admin charge
Within 10 weeks of conference: 25% charge
Within 6 weeks of conference: 50% charge
Within 4 weeks of conference: total fee

If you need to change your attendance at Annual Conference, please let us know as soon as you can. Please be aware that changes to delegate attendance require some administration to undertake so an administration charge will be applied. 
 

If you need to send a substitute delegate, there is no charge to do so. We need their details in writing in order to update our database and communications for the conference. Please be aware that changes to delegate attendance duration require some administration to undertake so an administration charge will be applied. 

You will need to update details for your accommodation directly with the provider.
 

Sustainability at our events is important to us and over the years, we have been working to reduce the amount of paper produced in support of our events and encouraging the use of technology to improve delegate experience.

The ACC is a carbon neutral venue and has a Green Tourism Silver Award. You can take a look at their Sustainability Strategy here.