- The venue
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8 Centenary Square
Birmingham
B1 2EA
United KingdomLocated in the heart of the the city of Birmingham, the International Convention Centre (ICC) is one of Europe’s premier conference and meetings venues.
RCPCH Conference takes place across the building. Access is through the foyer on Level 3.
- Travel to the venue
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We are encouraging all attendees to choose the most sustainable method of transport to travel to the conference. Read about the forms of transport that have the smallest carbon footprint.
You can see detailed information about getting to the ICC on its website.
By train - There are three nearby train stations, all in Birmingham city centre and all just a short walk from the ICC. New Street station is the closest.
By car - Birmingham is close to the M6, M5 and M42 motorways. The closest parking lot is at Utilita Arena Birmingham (King Edward’s Road, B1 2AA) - you can make a mobile payment on Arrival via ParkJockey, quoting location code 5020.
The ICC and nearby car parks are within the Birmingham Clean Air Zone. Daily charges apply to vehicles entering the zone that do not comply with the zone's criteria. Find out more and check if your car is Clean Air Zone compliant.By plane - Birmingham Airport is the only UK airport with a train station connected to the terminal, which means it takes just a ten-minute train ride to get into Birmingham New Street. If you’d prefer to jump in a taxi, you’ll find a rank directly outside the airport.
Please see our page about environmental sustainability for ideas on sustainable travel.
- Accessibility
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Accessible toilets are located outside each of the conference halls. Unisex, wheelchair accessible toilets are available on both level 2 and 3 of the Mall.
Toilets are available on both level 2 (next to Castle Fine Arts) and level 3 (next to Starbucks).
If you require baby-changing facilities, head to the toilets on level 2. Should the toilets require a radar key to gain entry, please speak to the cloakroom staff (for level 3 toilet and when it is open) or security can assist.The ICC has also produced comprehensive information on their website.
- Cash point
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There is a cash point located just off The Mall, near Londis.
- CPD/Attendance certificates
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Certificates will be emailed to attendees within 4 weeks of the conference following the completion of the conference feedback survey.
- Crèche
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A complimentary crèche will be available for children up to 5 years old throughout the entire duration of the conference. Details on how to book and the opening times will be made available nearer to the time.
- Delegate badges
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All conference attendees are required to wear their badges at all times when in the building. The ICC security team will not allow access to certain areas with these badges or proof of registration.
Please keep your badge safe at all times, if you lose your badge please contact the Registration Desk for a replacement.
Please note that badge sharing is not permitted for security reasons.
- Emergency procedures at the ICC
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In the event of an alarm, the announcement system will ask you to calmly leave the building and follow staff instructions.
- First aid
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There is a First Aid Room located off The Mall. Any first aid requirements will be dealt with the ICC security team. If first aid is required, please ask a member of the ICC Hosting team or RCPCH Event Team to contact security.
- Livestream and content
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We are livestreaming and recording a number of sessions, including all the plenary sessions again this year. The livestream will be available via the app and then on demand on the app within 24 hours of the original session.
- Lunch and refreshments
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Lunch and refreshments are included in the registration fee and will be served in the main exhibition area.
Retailers located in The Mall include a Starbucks, Subway and Londis and any items purchased from these outlets are NOT included in the delegate fee.
There are hydration stations located outside the main halls we are using. Help us be more sustainable by bringing your own refillable water bottle!
- Lost property
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Delegates are requested to hand any items of lost property to the main registration desk. If you have lost an item, then please provide your contact details to us and we will let you know if someone hands it in. Additionally, you can check with the ICC security team, any items they find are handed in to the ICC information desk on The Mall.
- Nearby attractions
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If you are enjoying a long stay, you can discover Birmingham's amazing visitor attractions, places to eat and cultural activities and more as you plan your visit to the city on the Visit Birmingham website.
- Pens and paper
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All the event material will be hosted on the conference app and in line with our sustainability commitments we will not be providing pens and pads for delegates.
Note taking facilities are available via the conference app.
- Phones and device charging
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There is a charging facility on The Mall near the cloakroom. This is provided by the ICC and there are fees to access the service.
- Printing and photocopying
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There is a print facility on The Mall, next to the cloakroom. This is provided by the ICC and there are charges to use the service.
Delegates are reminded that we are aiming for a paperless event so please consider our need to pint carefully.
- Programme
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The Conference programme will be available in early 2026.
- Seating
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There is seating in the exhibition area and in the main foyer. Delegates are welcome to sit in lecture theatres when they are not in use but please do not take food into these rooms.
- Social events
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Our social events programme will be made available in early 2026
- Social Media
- Sustainability
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Aligning with the Colleges action plan for Tackling Climate change, we are acutely aware of the environmental impact the annual conference has and we are committed to reducing this impact and to support 2 of the action plans ambitions: to reduce the carbon footprint of the College and to educate and support our members, patients and families.
Our Conference sustainability Action Plan can be found on the app and the website.
Other than a badge lanyard delegates will not be provided with a delegate bag or any other event items at registration.
We are encouraging our exhibitors to reduce the number of single-use give aways they provide so please carefully consider your need for these items before taking.
- Smoking and e-cigarettes
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If you wish to smoke you may do so outside of the venue in the designated smoking areas. Using e-cigs or vaping is not permitted inside the venue.
- Telephone
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Unfortunately, the ICC does not have any payphones. If the query is urgent, please see a member of the RCPCH Event Team on the main registration desk.
- Toilets
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Toilets are available throughout the venue. Please ask a member of the ICC Steward team for the nearest ones.
- Temperature control
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Please inform ICC room hosts or the RCPCH Events team if rooms are too hot or too cold.
- Questions?
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As your Conference team, we're happy to help! Email us at conference@rcpch.ac.uk.
More about Conference, including the programme and how to book