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Manchester: where great minds meet

Manchester is an ambitious city and one that has paved the way with a wealth of innovations and ideas. From the city that split the atom and created the first programmable computer to introducing the first professional football league, Manchester is known as a city of firsts.

It has also undergone a series of transformations, from industrial heartland to the vibrant and exciting conurbation it is today, which is something that can be seen from the consistent development and investment into venues and the city’s transport infrastructure.

Manchester is ranked as a leading conference destination for planners and delegates alike. It has an enviable track record of delivering incredible events in which conference organisers are reaping the rewards from continuous investment and development. Find out why you should host your meetings and conferences in Manchester.

The Manchester Convention Bureau is here to help you plan your event by finding a meeting venue or conference centre in Manchester, provide a free accommodation booking service and a free venue location service. The Convention Bureau also has an Ambassador programme, offering partnerships and support necessary to inspire and enable individuals to host prestigious national and international conferences in Manchester.

If you're looking to attend an event in Manchester, find information about the city and how to make the most of your trip, click here.

If you'd like to get in touch directly with the Manchester Convention Bureau, contact us here.

Upcoming Conferences

Manchester is an influential, modern, knowledge based city amongst the top European locations for science, healthcare, education, business and leisure to name a few, with organisations from all over the globe choosing Manchester for their next conference or event.

Here you will find a calendar of some of the events already scheduled to take place in Manchester over the next year.

To learn more about why Manchester should be the location of your event visit our ‘Top 10 reasons to choose Manchester’

Health GB

Health GB is an exhibition and conference that will host over 3,000 healthcare trade professionals,150 exhibitors and 3 clinical conferences.
1. 30 Apr 20182 May 2018
British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference

The 2018 BCS Annual Conference will take place on 4-6 June 2018 in Manchester.
1. 4 Jun 20186 Jun 2018

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The Midland Hotel

This historic Edwardian hotel is set in the heart of Manchester within minutes of major road networks and rail links with direct services from London and Edinburgh.
The Lowry Hotel

The Lowry Hotel is a pioneering property, and was the first five-star hotel to open in Greater Manchester and is the only member of Leading Hotels of the World in the region. From a small boardroom meeting to a reception for 600 the experience event planners will ensure every large request and small detail are accommodated. The River Restaurant on the floor below with its modern European menu, also offers a Private Dining Room seating up to 24 people.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Free Trade Hall

In Manchester’s most celebrated building, the Free Trade Hall, the Radisson Blu Edwardian is Manchester’s only five star property, offering 263 bedrooms and 24 outstanding suites.
Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral and its conference centre offer some of the most breath-taking spaces in England.