As we approach the National Conference 2026: Change On Our Streets, we’ve put together a few helpful tips on how to make the most of your experience.

Things to bring with you

  • A lanyard. We’ll have your name tag ready but please bring your own lanyard to attach this to
  • A travel coffee cup
  • A water bottle

Thank you for helping us reduce our environmental impact!

  • Lunch. We are expecting 450 delegates at this year’s conference, which exceeds our capacity to provide lunch for everyone. Please do bring a packed lunch with you, or make the most of our central Cambridge location and grab a bite to eat from the food stall outside the Guildhall. There are numerous supermarkets and other lunch places in the city, too.
  • With 100 extra delegates compared to last year, some parts of the conference will feel very busy. We therefore encourage colleagues to take the event at their own pace, and we recommend those who struggle with big crowds bring ear-defenders. Quiet spaces are available in both venues, also.

Car Shares

Still looking for a ride to the conference? Have a look at our car share spreadsheet.

Conference WhatsApp Community

Stay up to date while at the conference with the Conference WhatsApp Community. We’ll be sharing any live announcements on the conference WhatsApp group.

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Navigating the conference

  • Registration

Between 1pm and 6pm on Tuesday 3rd February, registration will take place at the Guildhall.

Those who have registered for the Newcomers Induction at 12.45pm on Tuesday 3rd February should come straight to the Corn Exchange to receive their induction first.

Between 8.30pm and 11pm on Tuesday 3rd February, the registration will take place at the Corn Exchange. Those who have completed registration earlier should show lanyards and move straight into the Main Hall to avoid congestion.

Registration on Wednesday 4th February will open at 9.30am at the Corn Exchange and will remain there for the rest of the day. Those who have completed registration on the previous day should show lanyards and move straight into the Main Hall to avoid congestion.

  • Entrances and Exits for the Guildhall

The Guildhall entrance we are using is on ‘Guildhall Street’, which is not the main entrance to the Guildhall. Our entrance is directly opposite the ‘Shakeshack’. The What 3 Words are “rounds.taking.herb”. If you require step free access, you’ll need the Peas Hill entrance for the Guildhall. The What 3 Words are “float.remedy.move”.

  • Pick Your Activity

There are a few activities happening at concurrently during the conference so that you have choice. Please take a look at the conference timetable and pick your activities. Refer to conference programme here.

  • Access Information

Full access information for the conference is available on the conference programme here.

  • Delegate List

The full delegate list with contact details will be circulated prior to the conference. See who else will be there via the live delegate list:

Conference Programme

See the full conference programme on the conference webpage.

Conference Programme

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