Venue
Technology & Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD
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You can find official information and apply here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
You can find out if you need to apply now, or when you will be able to apply here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
How to Get There
Bus
Buchanan Bus Station is 0.6 miles away, with frequent services to Glasgow International Airport.
A direct bus connection to Glasgow International Airport is also available from North Hanover Street, outside Queen Street Station, every 15 minutes. This is a 10-minute walk from the conference venue and the single fare to the airport is approximately £9. Depending on traffic, the journey time is around 20-30 minutes.
Rail
The closest railway stations are:
Queen Street (0.4 miles), 7 minute walk
Glasgow Central (0.9 miles), 14 minute walk
High Street (0.1 miles), 4 minute walk
Queen Street (0.4 miles), 7 minute walk
Argyle Street (0.6 miles), 10 minute walk
Glasgow Central (0.9 miles), 14 minute walk
Buchanan Street Underground is an 8 minute walk away.
For those planning on traveling within Glasgow during the course of the conference, Scotrail offers ‘Glasgow Conference Rover’ which will allow you to travel by rail around Glasgow for five days for just £5.
To help you explore the city and its many attractions during your stay, Scotrail’s unlimited, flexible pass makes hopping around Glasgow quick and simple. And you can also get up to a 50% discount on all travel outside the Conference Zone too.
For more information click the link above or visit a ScotRail Station with your delegate ID
Bike
Secure bike racks are available around the perimeter of the Technology and Innovation Centre and across the Strathclyde Campus. Take a look at our Campus Map for more information on locations.
People Make Glasgow Next Bikes are available to rent from as little as £1 for 30 minutes and e-bikes from £2 for 20 minutes. The closest Next Bike location is at 40 George Street, outside the Graham Hills Building. Find out more on the Next Bike website.
Car
The conference venue falls within the Glasgow’s Low Emissions Zone. Follow the link to find out what restrictions and exemptions are in place.
We encourage attendees to travel by public transport wherever possible, however, if this is not possible, discounted parking is available nearby – the 24hr Duke Street Car Park, G4 0UW (0.3 miles) for the capped rate of £6.00 for 24 hours. Validate your ticket at Reception in the Technology and Innovation Centre or at Security Control in the Livingstone Tower (22 Richmond Street)
For discounted parking at the 24hour NCP George Street, capped at £7.00 for 12 hours, download the NCP app and register with the code L6PN4FX. Scan the QR code with the app on entry to the car park rather than taking a ticket to receive your discount - visit NCP George Street for prices via the NPC app.
Download the NCP app for discounted parking at 24hr NCP Montrose Street, G1 1RS (0.2 miles). Register with the code L6PN4FX. Scan the QR code with the app on entry to the car park rather than taking a ticket to receive your discount - visit NCP George Street for prices via the NPC app.
Discounted parking is available at Q-Park Candleriggs, G1 1LH (0.4 miles), if pre-booked online. Please enter code TICUOS30 to receive a 30% discount at point of booking. The car park is open 07:00-00:00, Monday to Sunday, and features PaSS Technology (automated number plate recognition) on entry and exit.
Accommodation
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