Below is some information and links relating to Manchester as a city and venue for the conference.

Manchester is a vibrant, exciting city located in the North-west of England, in the middle of the UK.

It is a cosmopolitan city-region with a lively, rich and diverse cultural heritage. Manchester is at the heart of the largest regional economic area in the UK, with more than 5 million people resident within the Greater Manchester area. Manchester was at the hub of the Industrial Revolution. Its economy was initially based on the cotton and textile industries but today employment in Manchester has shifted towards the service sector with more than 200,000 people employed in financial and professional services alone.

The Conference will be held in a newly built world-class conference venue at The University of Manchester on Oxford Road, at the heart of the campus. Getting around the City is easy and most places of historical and cultural interest, as well as diverse restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, are within walking distance. There is an excellent public transport system, including the Metrolink tramway.

Delegates will have a wide choice of accommodation - ranging from good quality ensuite student rooms, through economy hotel to 4 star luxury, all within easy walking distance of the conference venue and all the attractions of this 24 hour city.