The venueThe congress will be held in the International Convention Centre (ICC). With a waterside location in the heart of the city centre, there is close proximity to all the attractions of Birmingham including restaurants, galleries, world class shopping and nightlife.
From the ICC Web site:
By air |
More than 22 scheduled airlines serve Birmingham's International Airport, linking it to over 60 destinations throughout the UK, Europe, North America and the Middle East. The airport is conveniently located adjacent to Birmingham International rail station. Travellers can access the city centre and The ICC quickly and conveniently by train using the free Air Rail link from the airport to the rail station. Taxis are also available from the airport (approx 25 mins journey time) and the Airport Link Bus can be taken from Stand K to Digbeth Bus Station in the city centre |
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By rail |
Nothing could be easier than reaching the ICC by train. It is minutes away from Birmingham New Street Station, the UK's largest interchange station. Regular services connect you to London (100 minutes away by Virgin Trains), Edinburgh (4hrs 30mins), Cardiff (2hrs) and most other regional towns and cities throughout the UK |
By road |
Birmingham is at the hub of a comprehensive motorway network that connects you to every corner of the country via the M5, M6, M40 and M42. Furthermore, you benefit from over 2,000 parking spaces for the ICC and a further 5,000 spaces within walking distance |