The three-day event will be held in Cardiff, the capital of Wales and one of the most vibrant cities in Europe. The city exemplifies the profound changes in the social and economic landscape over the past twenty years, rising to the challenge and transforming itself into a successful post-industrial society. It now features dramatic new architecture, a completely re-developed waterfront, and revels in its new status as hosting the National Assembly for Wales.

• Wales Millennium Centre is home to, and workplace for seven exciting cultural organisations, including the Welsh National Opera. This makes it a powerhouse of creativity and innovation

• The Senedd is the home of the National Assembly for Wales, the main centre for democracy and devolution in Wales. It is open and welcoming, in a prime position in the exciting Cardiff Bay

• Cardiff City Hall has stood in the centre of Cardiff for over a hundred years. Behind its elegant Renaissance façade the building offers the most up to date conferencing facilities.

Accommodation and Transport

Cardiff boasts a host of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels close to the conference venue and a selection is shown on this website where an allocation of rooms is being held at favourable rates for delegates.

Shuttle buses will be available to take delegates between the selected hotels and the various venues used throughout the conference including the Gala Dinner on the evening of the 10th January.