Our host city – Manchester

Youthful, diverse, energetic and bursting with character; Manchester is one of the most exciting places to visit in the UK right now where everybody and anybody is very warmly welcomed.

Manchester is the only UK city to feature in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023 list and the only UK city in National Geographic’s influential ‘Best of the World’ list which annually sets out 25 of the must-see places to visit around the globe.

Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. And today the city combines this heritage with a progressive vision to be a city that delivers surprise and delight in equal measures. 

Manchester city centre is jam-packed with unique and eclectic restaurants, bars, shops, museums, galleries, hotels and places to stay whilst the surrounding Greater Manchester boroughs offer a patch-work of visitor experiences including quaint market towns, traditional pubs and beautiful green spaces and waterways to be explored on foot or bike. The city region is easily navigated, with great transport links both in and around Greater Manchester.

Discounted Rates: working with our partners we have negotiated special rates for rail travel via Avanti West Coast and accommodation via Staycity Apartments, and YHA England and Wales.  Full details of how to access these special rates can be found in your summit booking confirmation, or for more information, talk to our dedicated team

Our host venue – Etihad Stadium

The Etihad Stadium is the 53,400-capacity home of Manchester City Football Club. The venue can also host a number of other events including concerts.

Taking conferences and events to the next level with a range of stylish suites and outstanding facilities. Boxes and suites command magnificent views of the Etihad Stadium, ranging from the intimate to the incredibly spacious.

Also introducing their Educational Experience, which allows all students to gain a fascinating insight into the high-performing world of the Treble Winners, linking key aspects of the football business and life at the Etihad Stadium to the English National Curriculum and Exam Boards.

Led by a trained guide, school groups will be toured around the Etihad Stadium paying special attention to areas that relate to their chosen subject. Each experience is carefully tailored to ensure it is suitable for each group.

Free resources are also provided to support learning before and after the visit with comprehensive lesson plans, worksheets, and accompanying PowerPoint slides.

Getting there: With the Summit being held at the Etihad Stadium, delegates will have the opportunity to get a look behind the scenes on a stadium tour as part of their summit participation. View more information on how to get to the stadium here