RCPCH Conference 2025 - Information for delegates

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
Exhibition Way
Glasgow
G3 8YW

Located just outside Glasgow City Centre in the west-end, the Scottish Event Campus is accessible by numerous transport options. 

You can see detailed information about getting to the SEC on their website. 

By train - The SEC has its own dedicated railway station – Exhibition Centre – allowing easy access from the city centre and suburbs. Read more about train travel here. LNER offers discounted rates for group travel, find out more on the LNER website. 

By car - The SEC is conveniently situated for motorists, just off the M8 motorway and with plenty of parking. Scotland has an extensive motorway network. Glasgow is linked to Edinburgh by the M8 and England via the M74. The M80 connects Stirling to Glasgow, while the M77 connects us to the west coast of Scotland.

• The Glasgow City Centre Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is in force. If you’re driving to the SEC via the City Centre you may be subject to a charge, so please check your route and vehicle compliance before travelling. Click here for more information. 

By plane - Glasgow is served by three international airports, with connections across the world. There are over 45 flights from London a day. 

Please see our page about environmental sustainability for ideas on sustainable travel. 

We have reserved a number of rooms at competitive rates in several hotels near the venue. Secure your room(s) on Reservation Highway. 

If you have any questions or would like assistance with your booking please contact the Reservation Highway team at 01423 525577 or admin@reservation-highway.co.uk

The venue is easily accessible for visitors. The SEC works closely with ‘Attitude is Everything’ and improves access to live events by working in partnership with audiences, artists, and the event industry to implement a Charter of Best Practice in the UK. 

The SEC has also produced comprehensive information on their website: Accessibility The SEC

Our Conference app will be available again this year. We'll provide details on how you can download and use the app closer to the Conference dates.

ATM facilities are available on the SEC concourse. SEC venues operate a cashless system. SEC will only accept contactless or card payments at their box office, food & drink outlets, merchandise sales points and cloakroom. 

Attendance certificates will be emailed to delegates within four weeks of the event.

A complimentary crèche is available for children up to 5 years old throughout the entire duration of the conference. These are the opening times, aligning with the official conference hours:

• Wednesday 26 March: 08:00-18:00
• Thursday 27 March: 08:00-18:00
• Friday 28th March: 08:00-16:00

Please note there is limited availability and spaces will be offered on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to book a space, please contact conference@rcpch.ac.uk.

The SEC Centre features a fully stocked First Aid Centre on the east end of the concourse. First Aid facilities are also available in The OVO Hydro and SEC Armadillo.

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 are included in the registration fee and will be served in the main exhibition area. 

Drinking water will be available throughout the venue. Help us be more sustainable by bringing your own refillable water bottle! 

SEC staff are briefed on how to help anyone with an allergen/special dietary requirement. If they are not able to serve from their station, then delegates will be directed to the special dietary station. 

View the conference programme here. We will continue to update the page with details about sessions and speakers when they are confirmed. So keep an eye out! 

A dedicated 'Rest and Reflection Room' will be provided for individuals observing Ramadan, serving as a tranquil space for contemplation. This area is designated as a food-free zone to ensure a peaceful and respectful environment for those observing their fasts.

We will also be providing lunch bags to go at the end of the day for delegates who had informed us they would be fasting on their registration form. 

Lunch for Senior Members, Senior Fellows, and Honorary Fellows
Wednesday 26 March, 12:15 - 13:45
This event is a three-course meal exclusively for Senior Members, Senior Fellows, and Honorary Fellows. 

Tickets cost £25 per person and must be purchased in advance of the event. You can do this via the booking portal (If you cannot attend the lunch please let us know, we may be able to resell tickets).

Welcome drinks reception
Wednesday 26 March, 17:45 - 18:45
Open to all attendees.

6.5k run
Thursday 27 March, 07:00
Open to all attendees; we'll provide details on where to meet nearer the time. 

Yoga
Friday 28 March, 07:30 
Open to all attendees. Advance booking is required, you can do this via the booking portal. Delegates who haven't pre-booked will not be able to join the class on the day.

Conference Dinner
Thursday 27 March, 19.30-00.00
Glasgow Science Centre
Tickets cost £70 per person and must be purchased in advance of the event. You can do this via the booking portal (If you cannot attend the dinner please let us know, we may be able to resell tickets). 

The Conference has historically always been quite a big contributor to our footprint through the waste generated so other than a badge lanyard delegates will not be provided with a delegate bag or other freebies.

We are working with the College's Climate Change working group to review our conference and reduce our footprint where possible.

As your Conference team, we're happy to help! Email us at conference@rcpch.ac.uk.