SocialWorkScotland AnnualConference&Exhibition2023 Wednesday4thOctober2023 Technology&InnovationCentre(TICBuilding) UniversityofStrathclyde 99GeorgeStreet,GlasgowG11RD InformationVillage Handbook 1
PROGRAMME
8am 9.30am 9.35am 9.40am 9.55am 10.15am 10.35am 10.40am 11.10am 11.40am 1pm 2pm 3.15pm 3.20pm 4.10pm 4.20pm 4.30pm
RegistrationandExhibitionopens
ConferenceWelcomebyDavidLee,Host
Welcomefromthe2023HeadlineSponsor,Liquidlogic
KeynoteSpeechfromScottishGovernment
FraserMcKinlay,ChiefExecutive,ThePromiseScotland
JudeCurrie,ScottishAssociationofSocialWork
MikeBurns,Convenor,SocialWorkScotland
Refreshmentbreakandexhibitionopen
Leadership in achieving positive outcomes for staff and those whouseourservice
PanelDiscussionleadbyDavidLee
MikeBurns,Convenor,SocialWorkScotland
JudeCurrie,ScottishAssociationofSocialWork
FraserMcKinlay,ChiefExecutive,ThePromiseScotland KateRamsden,UNISONScotland
WorkshopSessions-PartOne
Networkinglunchandexhibitionsopen
WorkshopSessions-PartTwo
Conferencerecommences
SocialWork,ValuesinLeadership: AcasestudyfromBradfordCouncil
Rob Mitchell, Principal Social Worker & Elaine James, Ian Burgess CityofBradfordMetropolitanDistrictCouncil
Q&ASessionchairedbyDavidLee
ClosingRemarks
JohnTrainer,ViceConvenor,SocialWorkScotland
ConferenceCloses
PostConferenceDrinksReception
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SetuptimesfortheInformationVillage
Tuesday3October-3pmto6pm
Wednesday4October- 7amto8am
Readytogofor8am!
InformationVillageOpeningHours
Theexhibitionwillbeopenfrom8am–5pm
LocationofInformationVillage
Level 3 (outside the workshop areas and top entrance of the auditorium)
Stand
You will be allocated a 2m x 2m area which will be sign posted on theday
Eachstandisallocated:
2xcomfychairs
1xcoffeetable
AnExampleofwhatthestandwilllooklike
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DelegateTickets
Pleasenotenoconferenceticketsareincludedinthispackage. Topurchaseconferenceticketspleasevisit https://www.registerforevent.co.uk/swsconf2023/orplease contactBethanMann,StarkeventsE)bethan@starkeventsuk.com
DeliveriesandCollectionsofMaterials
The Technology and Innovation Centre will accept deliveries up to24hourspriortotheconferenceandwouldaskthat;
You arrange collection of any items by 12 noon on the next workingdayaftertheconference(anyitemsnotcollectedby thistimewillbedisposedof).
Deliveries may only be made via the Stores entrance –packageswillnotbeacceptedatReception.
Access to Stores is normally available between 8am and 4pm,Monday-Friday
Alldeliveriesshouldbeclearlylabelledasfollows:
SocialWorkScotlandConferenceandExhibition2023
Wednesday4October2023
YourCompanyName
RecipientName
Technology&InnovationCentre
StoresDeliveryEntrance
ShuttleStreet Glasgow G11QA
For post-event collections, please add the name of the courier, anapproximatepick-uptime,andappropriateprintedlabels.
Health&Safety
Exhibitors must take care of their equipment/belongings. Exhibitors’ stands and exhibits on stands are NOT accepted into the custody or control of the Event Organiser or the venue. Exhibitors should make their own arrangements to carry out safetychecksofanyitemstheybring.
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RiskAssessment
All parties including exhibitors and contractors have responsibilitiesaslaidoutinaccordancewiththeHealth&Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations1999andanymandatoryActs/Regulationsrelevantto their activities. It is your responsibility as an exhibitor and your contractor/s to ensure that a safe working environment is achieved. Please return the attached Risk Assessment to StarkeventsbyWednesday13thSeptember2023.Pleasesendto BethanMannE)bethan@starkeventsuk.com
It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to ensure that every supplier or sub-contractor carries out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the significant risks to health and safety of their employeesorpersonsnotintheiremploymentarisingoutoforin connectionwiththeconductorundertakingsatthevenue.
Travel Bike
Secure bike racks are available around the perimeter of the building.
Rail
Theclosestrailwaystationsare:
QueenStreet(0.4miles)
GlasgowCentral(0.9miles)
Car
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage economic travel where possible. From 1 June 2023, a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) came into force in Glasgow. All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. There are some exemptions. Please visit Glasgow City Council’swebpageforfulldetails.
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/LEZ
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Themostsuitablecarparkforthosewithaccessibilityneedsis 24hrDukeStreetCarPark
Electric vehicle charging points are available at 24hr Duke StreetCarParkandQ-ParkCandleriggs
Blue badge holders may park free of charge at on-street parking meters and on-street pay and display areas – please visitGlasgowCityCouncil’swebsiteformoreinformation
DukeStreetCarPark,G40UW(0.3miles)currentlyoffersanall dayspecialrateat£5.00,oryoucanvalidateyourticketatTIC Receptionforthecappedrateof£5.00perday
Download the ParkPass 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 parkratherthantakingatickettoreceiveyourdiscount-visit NCPGeorgeStreetforpricesviatheParkPassapp
ParkingisavailableatQ-ParkCandleriggs,G11LH(0.4miles),if pre-booked online. Please enter code TICUOS20 to receive a 20% discount at point of booking. The car park is open 07:0000:00,MondaytoSunday
Accessibility
Thereislevelaccesstothebuilding(Level2isthegroundfloor) Liftaccessisavailabletoallfloors
All Auditoria have wheelchair spaces for those unable to transferintoaseat
All Auditoria and Conference Rooms are fitted with induction loops
There are accessible toilets on all floors, which are clearly signposted
There are designated safe areas throughout the building for any delegates unable to evacuate using stairs in the event of anemergencysituation
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