conference details

event dates

Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 May 2008

venue

Victoria Park Plaza Hotel
239 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London SW1V 1EQ
Tel: 0871 310 1919

Map and directions to the Victoria Park Plaza Hotel

event timings

The conference programme will open with registration and refreshments at 10.00am on Wednesday 7 May 2008 and close at approximately 3.30pm on Thursday 8 May 2008. A reception and conference dinner will be held on Wednesday evening.

conference fees

Conference fees include access to the event on both days plus drinks reception and dinner on Wednesday evening.

For places reserved, the following fees will apply:

Supported rate Local government and Third Sector	£445 + VAT
Reduced rate General public sector and central government	£545 + VAT
Full rate Private sector	£945 + VAT

Please note fees do not include accommodation. Payment can be made by cheque, postal order or BACS. Debit / Credit card payments will also be accepted.

how to register

Registration must be made in advance. Please use the REGISTER option on the menu to the left of this page to complete and submit your registration.

accommodation

We have negotiated special rates with nearby hotels. Bookings and more details can be found here.

conference dinner dress code

Dress code for the evening reception and conference dinner is lounge suits / business.

acknowledgement of registration

Receipt of your registration form will be acknowledged within three working days. You will be issued with an invoice at this time detailing the package you have selected and the appropriate fee.

payment information

In order that your invoice / payment may be dealt with promptly and your registration secured, please ensure you state your account code / purchase order references on the registration form.

Payment can be made by cheque, BACS or credit card. If you wish to pay by credit card please telephone +44(0) 1772 767776.

joining instructions

Full joining instructions, together with travel details and location map, will be sent to registered delegates approximately two weeks before the conference.

delegates with specific needs

If you have any specific needs related, for example, to sight, hearing, mobility access or special diets, please indicate these on the registration form and the conference organisers will contact you to ascertain your individual requirements.

cancellation policy

If you need to cancel your place at the conference, the event organisers must be informed in writing (email is acceptable). Cancellations up to 30 days prior to the event will be subject to a charge of 20% of the delegate fee. Later cancellations will not receive any refund. Named substitute delegates may be accepted. Full contact details of substitute delegates should be submitted at the time of cancellation.