UKSPA members and stakeholders will gather in York on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th June for the Summer Conference 2023, hosted by York Science Park. The conference sessions will take place at the Exhibition Centre on the main University of York campus, with the evening drinks reception and formal dinner at the Guildhall York, in the city centre.

Following on from the last UKSPA Conference at the University of Southampton Science Park in March, the two days will consider and debate current national and regional trends.

The Conference will start at lunchtime on Tuesday and conclude on Wednesday afternoon. Throughout the two days, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders will discuss in depth the challenges, opportunities, and innovative ways the sector continues to further engage, inspire, and grow.

Conference Programme

The full conference programme is now available to download here.

Drinks Reception and Dinner

There will be a drinks reception and informal networking dinner on Tuesday 27th June from 19:00-21:30 at The York Guildhall

Due to the limited spaces available, the evening dinner will be on a first come first served basis, so please book early to avoid disappointment. You will find further details when registering, including cancellation T&C's.

Sponsorship and Exhibition

To discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact Adrian Sell - adrian.sell@ukspa.org.uk. Please note that space is limited so early registration is strongly recommended to guarantee your place.

Hotels

Please find below a list of recommended hotels, some of which are offering discounted rates for a limited period. Alternatively, there is a wide range of hotels located close to the City Centre.

Middleton Hotel :

Call to Book: 01904 611 570
Conference Rate Ref: BK045561
Ref Name: Nicky Hodgson (UKSPA)
Arrival Date: 27th June 2023
Departure Date: 28th June 2023
Room Type: Cosy Double
Package: York University B&B - complimentary with car parking
Total Rate: £98.00

Hotel Du Vin

Double & Single Occupancy Rooms are available at discounted rates, from £135 per night (breakfast included) To book your room at Hotel Du Vin please call the central reservation team on 01904 946 060 and select Option 1. Discounted rate available until 22nd May.

Malmaison Hotel

Double & Single Occupancy Rooms are available at discounted rates, from £155 per night (breakfast included) To book your room at Malmaison Hotel please call the central reservation team on 01904 946 060 and select Option 1. Discounted rate available until 22nd May.

About our Hosts

York Science Park is situated on the University of York Campus, at the innovative hub of a prestigious heritage and science city.

York Science Park enables businesses to connect with world-leading knowledge and expertise at the University of York. York Science Park is based at the heart of the University of York campus and is a hub of over 100 businesses and innovators.

Delegate Places

All UKSPA Members are entitled to up to two free places at the Conference. There are a limited number of non-member places (or for the booking of an additional delegate place for Members) with delegate fees shown in the booking details.

Please be aware of bogus organisations currently targeting our industry, offering data list sales. Under no circumstances do we sell or rent attendee information to any third party. We would strongly advise not working with any company that claims they have this data.

UKSPA Summer Conference: 27th-28th June 2023, York Science Park